Watch This With Rick Ramos
374 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 89 ratingsComedian Rick Ramos sits down and talks current theatrical releases and offers suggestions for additional movie watching choices. A film fans dream come true, WatchThis is about the art, beauty, and possibilities of cinema. Each week Ramos discusses the greatest films ever made (including those that you may have missed) as well as the artists that have created these films. He also goes further in discussing how much these films mean to him and how much they will - hopefully - mean to you. Enjoy!
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#265 - Return of the Living Dead - WatchThis W/RickRamos
April 06, 2020 21:26 - 1 hour - 109 MBAn Unforgiving Rain - The Return of the Living Dead On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I re-visit the Zombie genre with a look at Dan O'Bannon's 1985 cult classic, The Return of the Living Dead. The World is in distress, what better way to fill your days than examining how so many others have struggled to survive. We talk zombies, 80's Schlock, the early days of cable television, and the passing of Max Von Sydow. Take a listen and let us know what you think. Questio...
#264 - 10 Films That Keep Getting Better - WatchThis W/RickRamos
March 31, 2020 08:32 - 1 hour - 100 MB10 Films to Get You Through These Hard Times - These are difficult times, no doubt. With so much doom and gloom it may be time to think about pulling ourselves away from so much of the world. This new episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos is designed to give you a li'l bit of help with that. This week I fly solo to give you 10 picks for films that I have seen any number of times, but which - simply - get better and better. Some may be to your liking. Some you may hate. But hopefully through th...
#263 - Train to Busan - WatchThis W/RickRamos
March 30, 2020 08:11 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBZombie Class War: Yeon Sang-ho's Train to Busan On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim double down on our Pandemic Theme, combining pandemics with a Zombie Apocalypse showcased in South Korean director Yeon Sang-ho's Train to Busan. This is a film that has received widespread critical and box office success since its release in 2016. Incredibly well-made, with beautiful cinematography, and great acting, Train to Busan deserves the acclaim it has received. Take a listen an...
#262 - 12 Monkeys & La Jetée - WatchThis W/RickRamos
March 22, 2020 07:38 - 1 hour - 88 MBThe Troubling Nature of Memory - Terry Gilliam's 12 Monkeys & Chris Marker's La Jetée On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I are determined to continue with this labor of love. This week we continue our examination of Pandemics through an examination of Terry Gilliam's 1996 Classic 12 Monkeys and it's inspiration Chris Marker's La Jétte. Both of these films have stood the test of time and are more relevant today than ever before. With great performances by Bruce Willi...
#261 - Akira Kurosawa's Dreams - WatchThis W/RickRamos
March 20, 2020 05:51 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBThe Emperor Paints - Akira Kurosawa's Dreams With the world staring into an unforeseeable future, I'm going solo with this episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos. This week I change the format a bit so that we can look at individual films until we can figure out a way to bring Mr. Chavez back into The Fortress of Ultimate Darkness. This week I take a look at Akira Kurosawa's Dreams (1990), a film that - over time - has grown in it's relevance and beauty. After the triumph of Kagemusha & Ran, the...
#260 - Pandemic: Contagion & Outbreak - WatchThis W/RickRamos
March 10, 2020 06:45 - 1 hour - 113 MBContagion & Outbreak: The Pandemic Films of Steven Soderbergh & Wolfgang Petersen On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss the ongoing CoronaVirus Pandemic and the films that have preceded it including Wolfgang Petersen's Outbreak (1995) and Steven Soderbergh's Contagion (2011). Two films with radically different approaches - one is an embarrassment of the big-budget action genre, the other a brutal and frightening look at the fragile nature of human...
#259 - The Turin Horse - WatchThis W/RickRamos
February 29, 2020 10:56 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBRepetition & Wind - Béla Tarr & Ágnes Hranitzky's The Turin Horse On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss a widely-praised and critically-heralded film. From directors Béla Tarr and Ágnes Hranitzky, The Turin Horse focuses - not on morality - but rather the trials and repetition of daily life. Although beautiful to look at, this has been the most divisive film in the WatchThis canon. Ibrahim & I are at violent opposition to one anothers' view. H...
#258 - Remembering Kirk Douglas - WatchThisW/RickRamos
February 24, 2020 05:32 - 1 hour - 117 MB"Tell the Truth" - Dax, Van Gogh, Shields, Tatum, & Spartacus: The Many & Varied Truths of Kirk Douglas (12/09/16 - 02/05/20) On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss the career of the last great Hollywood star, Kirk Douglas. Through early supporting roles in such classics as Out of the Past (1947) and graduation to starring roles in The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) and Paths of Glory (1957), Douglas quickly rose to the top of the most popular and ...
#257 - Cassavetes' A Woman Under the Influence - WatchThis W/RickRamos
February 15, 2020 06:16 - 1 hour - 110 MBA Truthful Love - The Power of Cassavetes, Rowland, & Falk - A Woman Under the Influence On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss Cassavetes' Masterpiece, A Woman Under the Influence featuring Gena Rowlands in one of the greatest performances ever committed to film. Cinemas are filled with dramas, comedies, action, and romance - Cassavetes' film is funny, violent, painful, and bleeding love. With incredible performances from Rowlands and Peter Falk a...
#256 - 92nd Academy Awards - WatchThis W/RickRamos
February 09, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 116 MBAnother Go 'Round - The 2020 Academy Awards On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to - once again - discuss our predictions, choices, and problems with the Academy Awards. The nominations are all in and we are ready for the arguments that will come out of this annual pointlessness (we actually do have a good time of it). Take a listen and let us know what you think. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to [email protected]. Our ...
#256 - 92nd Academy Awards - WatchThis W/RickRamos
February 09, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 116 MBAnother Go Around - The 2020 Academy Awards On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to - once again - discuss our predictions, choices, and problems with the Academy Awards. The nominations are all in and we are ready for the arguments that will come out of this annual pointlessness (we actually do have a good time of it). Take a listen and let us know what you think. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to [email protected]. Our ...
#255 - Casablanca - WatchThis W/Rick Ramos
February 03, 2020 11:29 - 1 hour - 117 MBYou Must Remember This . . . The Continuing Power of Casablanca On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss a film, widely considered on of the greatest ever made, Michael Curtiz's 1942 classic of Love, Espionage, & Resistance in a troubled and dangerous world, Casablanca. Focusing on the heartbroken and cynical American ex-patriate, Rick Blaine, Casablanca has remained an American classic for nearly eight decades. A very basic story of love and cyni...
#253 - Remembering Terry Jones - WatchThis W/RickRamos
January 24, 2020 06:39 - 1 hour - 107 MBA Very Naughty Boy - Remembering Terry Jones (1942-2020) On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, I welcome Mike Black back to The Fortress of Ultimate Darkness to discuss the passing of one of the great comic minds of the 20th Century - Monty Python's Terry Jones. From his appropriation of his mother's mannerisms to play one of the great drag women roles in television and cinema, Jones was an incredibly underrated writer, actor, and director. He passed away this past Tuesday at th...
#254 - Remembering Terry Jones - WatchThis W/RickRamos
January 24, 2020 06:39 - 1 hour - 107 MBA Very Naughty Boy - Remembering Terry Jones (1942-2020) On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, I welcome Mike Black back to The Fortress of Ultimate Darkness to discuss the passing of one of the great comic minds of the 20th Century - Monty Python's Terry Jones. From his appropriation of his mother's mannerisms to play one of the great drag women roles in television and cinema, Jones was an incredibly underrated writer, actor, and director. He passed away this past Tuesday at th...
#253 - Wages of Fear & Sorcerer - WatchThis W/RickRamos
January 20, 2020 10:17 - 2 hours - 159 MBThe Long, Dangerous Road into Hell: Henri-George Clouzot's Wages of Fear and William Friedkin's Sorcerer Remakes are more often than not mistakes that embarrass their filmmakers and stars and bring diminished returns to their studios. They are usually critical embarassments that should have never been green-lit, however there are the occasional remakes that defy expectations, realizing a unique and challenging interpretation of previous material. William Friedkin's Sorcerer is the rare ...
#252 - The Rise of Skywalker - WatchThis W/RickRamos
January 14, 2020 00:34 - 1 hour - 102 MBA Temporary End - Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to review Episode IX, the - presumably - last episode of George Lucas' original story, characters, and world. For over forty years audiences have been captivated by Luke, Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and the rest of the Rebel Alliance in their battle against the Galactic Empire. An artistically controversial film series that many have invested both intellect...
#251 - Citizen Kane & Rashomon - WatchThis W/RickRamos
January 08, 2020 02:14 - 2 hours - 170 MBThe Falsity of Truth - Orson Welle's Citizen Kane and Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss the paradox of truth focusing on two of the most important films in the history of cinema, Orson Welle's 1941 RKO Classic Citizen Kane and Akira Kurosawa's 1950 Venice Film Festival Golden Bear Winner Rashomon. Each film examines the uncertainty of perception, memory, and truth. Kane has often been heralded as the greatest film o...
#250 - Scorsese's Goodfellas & Casino - WatchThis W/RickRamos
December 16, 2019 07:57 - 2 hours - 172 MBThe Little Brother's Shadow: Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas & Casino Yeah Scorsese's Goodfellas is the older film, but Casino is the grander and more far-reaching of the two films. One of the great debates of modern cinema has been Casino's reputation in the shadow of Goodfellas. In a career spanning nearly five decades, Martin Scorsese's critical reputation has ranked - arguably - over every major American filmmaker before, since, and after. He continues to direct exceptional films. Goodfel...
#249 - Paul Schrader's Auto Focus - WatchThis W/RickRamos
December 09, 2019 03:58 - 2 hours - 138 MBVoyeurs' Eye - The Life & Death of Bob Crane On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss Auto Focus, Paul Schrader's 2002 biopic of Hogan's Heroes star, Bob Crane. Crane, a popular television star of the late 1960s, would slowly be eaten away by his sexual addiction. Paul Schrader continues his examination of controversial and contradictory men in one of his best films to date. Auto Focus has unjustly been ignored by audiences. Ibrahim & I were thrill...
#248 - Remembering Roger Ebert - WatchThis W/RickRamos
November 28, 2019 04:26 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBThe Filmmaker's Friend - Remembering Roger Ebert (June 18, 1942 - April 04, 2013) It's been six years since Cinema lost one of it's greatest champions - Roger Ebert. On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to remember this great critic, journalist, Pulitzer Prize winner. He would become the film critic for The Chicago Sun Times in 1967 and continued in this capacity until his death from complications stemming from papillary thyroid cancer in 2013. However in ...
#247 - Remembering Robert Evans - WatchThis W/RickRamos
November 25, 2019 08:02 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe Kid Stayed in the Picture: Robert Evans - A Remembrance (06/29/30 - 10/26/19) On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to pay tribute to Robert Evans, one-time head of Paramount Pictures (1967-1974) and arguably the most popular producer of the 1970's. Evans would make a name for himself with The Odd Couple and Rosemary's Baby (both 1968), playing an instrumental part in introducing Roman Polanski to American audiences. Bringing back Paramount Studios from ...
#246 - Errol Morris - American Dharma - WatchThis W/RickRamos
November 19, 2019 06:06 - 2 hours - 153 MBOn this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss the new film from documentarian Errol Morris, American Dharma. In a career that has spanned nearly forty years, Errol Morris has proven to be one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed documentary filmmakers in cinema history. From his early championing by Roger Ebert for his debut feature Gates of Heaven (1981) through critical notoriety for his examination of the case of Death Row inmate ...
#245 - The Irishman: A Martin Scorsese Picture - WatchThis W/RickRamos
November 11, 2019 06:44 - 1 hour - 135 MBPride Goeth Before the Fall: The Life of James Riddle Hoffa in Martin Scorsese's I Heard You Paint Houses and Danny DeVito's Hoffa On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Mr. Chavez & I sit down to discuss one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, Martin Scorsese's I Heard You Paint Houses (The Irishman). A major cinematic event that has been inundated with controversy regarding story as well as Netflix's limited release, Martin Scorsese's new film is a definite high...
#244 - Three by Jules Dassin - WatchThis W/RickRamos
October 31, 2019 06:31 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MBThe Director's Lens: Three Early Noirs by Jules Dassin - Night & the City/The Naked City/Brute Force On this solo episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ramos continues his look at one of his favorite cinematic genres - Film Noir. Taking advantage of the chance to watch so many great films, this week week Ramos looks at the early career of Jules Dassin, a director who refused to name names during the McCarthy Era WitchHunts and was forced to emigrate to France where he became an even more succe...
#243 - Dolemite Is My Name/Ed Wood - WatchThis W/RickRamos
October 29, 2019 05:58 - 1 hour - 111 MBHigh Art, Low Art, & The Need To Get It On Screen: Dolemite Is My Name & Ed Wood Twenty-Five Years in the making. On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss the struggles of High Art, Low Art, and Recognizing the Difference between the Two. Looking at two great film biopics chronicling the lives and work of artists of questionable talent, this week we discuss the new Netflix biopic of 70s Blaxploitation Legend Rudy Ray Moore - portrayed in a great re...
#242 - Scorsese & Schrader - WatchThis W/RickRamos
October 22, 2019 07:45 - 1 hour - 136 MBGod's Lonely Men: The Collaborations of Martin Scorsese & Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver & Bringing Out the Dead) On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss the artistic collaborations between Martin Scorsese & Paul Schrader. Over a 23 year span these two filmmakers have created some of the most powerful stories put on film. This week we take a look at their first film 1976's ground-breaking masterpiece Taxi Driver and their final collaboration, 1999's cri...
#241- JOKER - WatchThis W/RickRamos
October 15, 2019 03:21 - 2 hours - 161 MBScreams of a Clown - Todd Phillip's Joker & Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos we wholeheartedly welcome the return of Mr. Ibrahim Chavez. Back in time to discuss one of the most talked about films of the year, it is a thrill for Chavez & Ramos to sit down and discuss Joaquin Phoenix's remarkable performance as Arthur Fleck and Fleck's transformation into the one of the most iconic villains in all of Cinema & Lite...
#240 - John J. Rambo - WatchThis W/RickRamos
September 30, 2019 04:43 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBJOHN J. RAMBO - Looking Back on an American Icon On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos Ramos flies solo with a look at Sylvester Stallone's second most iconic role - John J. Rambo. A staple of the 1980s, Rambo is a problematic example of American Screen Heroism. From David Morrell's source novel First Blood, the Rambo character started as a confused and damaged Vietnam veteran pushed too far and forced to take revenge on a small-town. The series would begin in 1982 with First Blo...
#239 - WhereThe Sidewalk Ends (Film Noir Continued) - WatchThis W/RickRamos
September 26, 2019 05:45 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBDisappointments and Surprises: Kiss of Death & Where the Sidewalk Ends - A Continuing Journey Into Film Noir On This week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ramos continues to go it solo looking at two classics of Film Noir - Henry Hathaway's Kiss of Death (1947) and Otto Preminger's Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950). Two films heralded as classics of Noir with one of them holding up much better than the other. Take a listen as Ramos continues his descent into the heart of darkness. Quest...
#238 - The Set-Up (Film Noir) - WatchThis W/RickRamos
September 16, 2019 07:24 - 48 minutes - 55.5 MBLosers Refusing to Give Up - Robert Wise's The Set-Up On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, I continue my solo microphone runs into the world of Film Noir. I've always loved this genre (is it a genre?) and am thrilled to be making my way through so many films that have been sitting on my shelves. This week the show focuses on Robert Wise's RKO Classic The Set-Up from 1949. This is almost universally recognized as one of the best and most important Film Noirs. With a great lead p...
#237 - Edgar G. Ulmer's DETOUR - WatchThis W/RickRamos
September 12, 2019 04:25 - 54 minutes - 62.1 MBEdgar G. Ulmer's Detour - Riding into the Darkness of Noir On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos I fly solo with a look at The Criterion Edition of Edgar G. Ulmer's Detour (1945). With this B-Movie/Poverty Row production, Ulmer secured his place in the annals of film history. One of the earliest Noirs of record, in 1992 Ulmer's film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetic...
#236 - Remembering Peter Fonda - WatchThis W/RickRamos
August 27, 2019 00:33 - 1 hour - 113 MBPeter Fonda: A Rememberance (February 23, 1940 - August 16, 2019) On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to look over the career of Peter Fonda, who passed away August 16th at the age of 79. From his early work with Roger Corman's American International Pictures thru his phenomenal success co-writing, producing and starring in Dennis Hopper's Easy Rider (1969). Ibrahim & I discuss the cultural and cinematic importance of this film as well as (what one of us b...
#235 - History of the Oscars Part 11 - WatchThis W/RickRamos
August 20, 2019 03:53 - 2 hours - 145 MBThe Re-Boot Era Continued - The History of the Oscars Part 11: 2015 - 2019 Our long road through The History of The Academy Awards finally comes to an end as Ibrahim & I look at these last five years of The Awards. We remember the winners, the losers, those that were not nominated, and our thoughts on the awards as a whole. . . . That's All Folks Thanks for the continued Love & Support. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to [email protected].
#234 - History of the Oscars Part 10 - WatchThis W/RickRamos
August 13, 2019 09:09 - 2 hours - 147 MBThe Reboot Era - History of the Oscars Part 10: 2011 - 2014 On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I get one episode closer to finishing our series on The History of the Academy Awards. Looking at the years 2011 thru 2014, we examine the Academy's continued desire to maintain the status quo. As we come closer to the end of this exploration, we find ourselves by the careful - and predictable - choices the Academy has made. Take a listen and let us know what you think....
#233 - Rutger Hauer: Like Tears in Rain - WatchThis W/RickRamos
August 05, 2019 06:54 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBRutger Hauer: Like Tears in Rain (January 23, 1944 - July 19, 2019) On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss the career of Rutger Hauer who passed away this past week at the age of 75. Hauer began his professional acting career in 1969 under the guidance of fellow Dutchman, Paul Verhoeven, for a television movie. Hauer would work again with Verhoeven in his film debut Turkish Delight (1973). From this point Hauer continued in a series of European fil...
#232 - Once Upon a Time In Hollywood - WatchThis W/RickRamos
July 29, 2019 20:17 - 2 hours - 166 MBTarantino (Re)Writes The Summer of 69: Sharon Tate, Charles Manson, Hollywood & The Changing of History - Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss one of the most anticipated films of 2019, Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood. Profiling "The End of the 60s" and taking liberal advantage of a history that saw the brutal murders of actress Sharon Tate and four of her guests by members of The Manson...
#231 - The Muppet Movie: 40th Anniversary - WatchThis W/RickRamos
July 22, 2019 03:56 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBKermit, Fozzie, Miss Piggy, & The Brilliance of Jim Henson - WatchThis W/RickRamos On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss the 40th Anniversary of Jim Henson's The Muppet Movie. Widely regarded as a "Children's Classic," The Muppet Movie has proven to be so much more than that. With characters like Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem Band, as well as Miss Piggy and The Great Gonzo . . . really, there are far too many to ...
#230 - History of the Oscars Part 9 - WatchThis W/RickRamos
July 15, 2019 07:15 - 3 hours - 228 MBA Questionable Renaissance Continued - History of the Oscars Part 9: 2006 - 2010 Closer & Closer we get to making it through the entire History of The Academy Awards. On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to reminisce about the Oscar winning films from 2005 thru 2009. Hindsight may be 20/20, however we continue to drive towards the understanding that the awards are little more than an artistic political champaign that does very little in recognizing and awar...
#229 - The Beatles: Yesterday - WatchThis W/RickRamos
July 07, 2019 23:18 - 1 hour - 112 MBYesterday Today: Rock 'N Roll Cinema (Part 1) On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I take a break from our Oscars breakdown to discuss The Beatles, showcased this month in Danny Boyle's Yesterday. We take a look at this film and the lasting legacy of The Fab Four. We also discuss Julie Taymor's Across the Universe and Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale's I Wanna Hold Your Hand. Sit back and listen as we discuss one of the greatest bands of all time. Questions, Comments, ...
#228 - History of the Oscars Part 8 - WatchThis W/RickRamos
July 01, 2019 16:30 - 2 hours - 173 MBA Questionable Renaissance - History of the Oscars Part 8: 2001- 2005 On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue on our journey through The History of The Academy Awards. This week we look at the films of 2000 - 2004. There was an idea that things were changing, however the awards will show that the Academy has struggled to maintain the "integrity and stature" of award-winning films. Take a listen as we remember the beginning of a new millennium and realize th...
#227 - History of the Oscars Part 7 - WatchThis W/RickRamos
June 17, 2019 20:11 - 2 hours - 176 MBThe New Independents Continued - History of the Oscars Part 7: '97 - '00 On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue our examination of the Academy Awards, focusing on the years 1997 - 2000. Miramax, the Weinsteins, and surprise after surprise as we remember history differently than history occurred. Take a listen and let us know what you think. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to [email protected]. Many Thanks.
#226 - Anthony Bourdain: Epilogue - WatchThis W/RickRamos
June 10, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBEpilogue: Anthony Bourdain On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss the One Year Anniversary of the Death of Anthony Bourdain. What was Bourdain's Legacy? The Power and Purpose of the Final Season? And Bourdain's Continuing Importance as a Cultural Ambassador & Explorer of Humanity. It felt great to sit down and talk three episodes of the final season of Parts Unknown as well as remembering what made Bourdain such a compelling and charismatic figu...
#225 - Deadwood: The Movie - WatchThis W/RickRamos
June 05, 2019 20:08 - 2 hours - 147 MBDeadwood - David Milch: The Meaning of Endings We've been working quite some time to get to this place. On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to continue our discussion of - arguably - the greatest series ever produced for television, David Milch's Deadwood. After a cancelled fourth season, and two two-hour movies that were never made, Milch was finally able to give his series the send-off that it has always deserved. On this episode we discuss the success i...
#224 - Deadwood (2003 - 2006) - WatchThisW/RickRamos
June 03, 2019 21:02 - 2 hours - 148 MBLies Agreed Upon - David Milch's DEADWOOD This is an episode that we have talked about and prepped for years. On this episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss - arguably - the greatest show ever produced for television, David Milch's Western Masterpiece Deadwood. Portraying the birth of the town of Deadwood, South Dakota from it's creation through it's evolution from lawlessness into the formation of government, we're covering a lot of ground on this episode. Rangi...
#223 - Game of Thrones: Finale - WatchThis W/RickRamos
May 21, 2019 01:53 - 2 hours - 157 MBGame of Thrones: A Song of Ice & Fire All things must come to an end. On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss George R.R. Martin's groundbreaking literary series Game of Thrones. For seven years we've followed the lives of the Starks, the Lannisters, and the Targaeryans as they maneuvered through alliances and treachery to gain control of the mythical continent of Westeros. This has been an incredibly detailed and genre-changing series that has more...
#222 - The Lines That Make The Movies - WatchThis W/RickRamos
May 15, 2019 04:13 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB"I'll Buy That For a Dollar" - The Lines That Make the Movies On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to discuss our personal favorite lines in cinema. From The Producers to Pulp Fiction, Fight Club to The Blues Brothers, an almost unending series of quotable humor, pathos, and wisdom. Take a listen and be sure to let us know what your personal favorite lines are. Our continued thanks for your reliable love & support. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Sugg...
#221 - Game of Thrones - WatchThis W/RickRamos
May 05, 2019 04:34 - 2 hours - 191 MBGame of Thrones: Path to the Crown On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I take a short break from our look at the history of the Academy Awards to break down the past seven seasons of George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones. HBO has routinely changed the face of storytelling and does so now with the creation of an amazing fantasy world that digs into the marrow of humanity. There is so much to talk about over these 70 episodes - as well as speculation regarding how the f...
#220 - History of the Oscars Part 6 - WatchThis W/RickRamos
May 02, 2019 06:10 - 2 hours - 155 MBThe New Independents History of the Oscars Part 6: '93 - '96 On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos Ibrahim & I continue our ride through The History of The Academy Awards from '93 thru '96 looking at the emergence of the Independents and the growing influence of the Weinsteins. We're having a great time going through all of this. It's definitely taking a hell of a lot longer than we expected. But here we are and it's proving to be a good time for us. We hope you're having a...
#219 - The Joker (History & Importance) - WatchThisWithRickRamos
April 24, 2019 08:12 - 1 hour - 126 MBThe Joker - An Iconic Cultural Villain (With Special Guest Mike Black) On this week's episode of WatchThisW/RickRamos, Old Friend Mike Black returns to The Fortress of Ultimate Darkness to discuss the history of The Joker - one of the most important villains in all of comics, film, and literature for that matter. We discuss the various portrayals of the Batman villain, from Caesar Romero thru Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, Jared Leto, Mark Hamil, and - now - Joaquin Phoenix. Why has t...
#218 - History of the Oscars Part 5: The Return of the Studios - WatchThis W/RickRamos
April 16, 2019 02:08 - 2 hours - 153 MBReturn of the Studios History of the Oscars Part 5: '84 - '92 On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue our look at The History of The Academy Awards. After the colossal failure of Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate, Hollywood would wrestle power back from the "movie brats" to empower the studio heads, once again. Gone were the darker, psychologically challenging films - giving rise to the era of muscles and explosions. However, to maintain the respectability ...