We Watched A Thing
391 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsJoin Billy, a visual effects artist and cameraman, and Dave, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of film, as they catch up and chat about a thing.
With a wealth of film knowledge, a love of cinema, and a humorous style, find out what we’ve watched this week, and what we thought about it.
If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected], and find us at http://www.wewatchedathing.com
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205 - Chasing Amy (w/ Hendo from The Movie Journey Podcast)
September 29, 2021 14:30 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week I’m drawing some funny books, falling for a , and asking “What’s a Nubian?”, all while discussing Kevin Smith’s classic ‘Chasing Amy’ with the help of Hendo from The Movie Journey! Chasing Amy is a 1997 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Kevin Smith and starring Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, and Jason Lee. The film is about a male comic artist (Affleck) who falls in love with a woman (Adams), to the displeasure of his best friend (Lee). It is the third ...
204 - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
September 22, 2021 14:30 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBJoin me this week as I steal my best friend’s car, psychologically torture a school principal, and carelessly take a restaurant booking away from someone all in the name of fun, as my wife and I discuss John Hughes 1986 classic ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’! Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a 1986 American teen comedy film written, co-produced, and directed by John Hughes, and co-produced by Tom Jacobson. The film stars Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller, a high-school slacker who skips school for...
204 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off
September 22, 2021 14:30 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBJoin me this week as I steal my best friend’s car, psychologically torture a school principal, and carelessly take a restaurant booking away from someone all in the name of fun, as my wife and I discuss John Hughes 1986 classic ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’! Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a 1986 American teen comedy film written, co-produced, and directed by John Hughes, and co-produced by Tom Jacobson. The film stars Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller, a high-school slacker who skips school fo...
203 - The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (w/ Julio from The Contrarians)
September 15, 2021 14:30 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBJoin me this week as I vow revenge on a sea monster, bond with my kid, and get all whimsical on you, all while discussing the Wes Anderson cult classic ‘The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou’ with the help of Julio from The Contrarians! Find Julio and his wonderful show on twitter @ContrarianPrime or on their website https://wearethecontrarians.com/ The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is a 2004 American comedy-drama film written by Wes Anderson and Noah Baumbach and directed by Anderson. It is...
202 - The Green Knight (w/ D.T. from Space Castle)
September 08, 2021 14:30 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBJoin me this week as I soil my belt, become mates with a fox, and lose my head - all while discussing ‘The Green Knight’ with the help of D.T from Space Castle! Find D.T. and his wonderful show on twitter @spacecastlepod or on their website https://spacecastlepod.com/ The Green Knight is a 2021 American medieval fantasy film directed, written, edited and produced by David Lowery. It stars Dev Patel as Gawain, a nephew of King Arthur, who sets out on a journey to test his courage and face t...
201 - Pig (w/ Sam from Movie Reviews in 20 Q's)
September 01, 2021 14:30 - 26 minutes - 38 MBJoin me this week as I search for my pig, cook a delightful meal and mope around - all while discussing ‘Pig’ with the help of Sam Hurley from Movie Reviews in 20 Q’s! Find Sam and his wonderful show on twitter @MovieReviewsIn or on his website https://mritqs.podbean.com/ Wondering what happened to episode 200? Don’t worry - You haven’t missed anything. Due to our ongoing lockdowns in Australia, we have postponed our Lord of the Rings spectacular until we can gather in person again. It’l...
201 - Pig (w/ Sam from Movie Reviews in 20 Q’s)
September 01, 2021 14:30 - 26 minutes - 38 MBJoin me this week as I search for my pig, cook a delightful meal and mope around - all while discussing ‘Pig’ with the help of Sam Hurley from Movie Reviews in 20 Q’s! Find Sam and his wonderful show on twitter @MovieReviewsIn or on his website https://mritqs.podbean.com/ Wondering what happened to episode 200? Don’t worry - You haven’t missed anything. Due to our ongoing lockdowns in Australia, we have postponed our Lord of the Rings spectacular until we can gather in person again. It’ll ...
199 - Jurassic Park
August 25, 2021 14:30 - 53 minutes - 74 MBThis week we’re holding on to our butts, hacking a unix system, and losing it over the majesty of some near 30 year old dinosaurs, all while discussing Billy’s all time favourite film “Jurassic Park”. Jurassic Park is a 1993 American science fiction action film directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Gerald R. Molen. It is the first installment in the Jurassic Park franchise, and the first film in the Jurassic Park trilogy, and is based on the 1990 novel of the sam...
198 - Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
August 18, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBJoin us as we dance in Jabba’s palace, recognise Max Rebo (he’s blue), and fight alongside some tiny bear things that are never actually named, all while discussing Topher’s all time favourite film - ‘Return of the Jedi’. Return of the Jedi (also known as Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi) is a 1983 American epic space opera film directed by Richard Marquand. The screenplay is by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas from a story by Lucas, who was also the executive producer. It is the ...
197 - The Suicide Squad
August 11, 2021 14:30 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBThis week we’re getting the gang back together, putting some exploding chips inside their heads and sending them on a gratuitously violent mission, all while discussing the latest entrant in the DCEU ‘The Suicide Squad’. The Suicide Squad is a 2021 American superhero film based on DC Comics featuring the team Suicide Squad. Produced by DC Films, Atlas Entertainment, and The Safran Company, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is a standalone sequel to Suicide Squad (2016) and the te...
196 - Jungle Cruise
August 04, 2021 14:30 - 30 minutes - 43.3 MBThis week we’re heading to the jungle, looking for that silly Avatar tree, and punching a jungle cat right in his dumb CGI face, all while chatting about the latest effort from Disney ‘Jungle Cruise’. Jungle Cruise is a 2021 American fantasy adventure film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra from screenplay written by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa, and Michael Green, based on Walt Disney's theme park attraction of the same name. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, the film stars Dwayne Johnson, Emily ...
BONUS - Old (w/ Sam from Movie Reviews in 20 Q's)
August 01, 2021 14:30 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBThis week Billy is joined by Sam Hurley from Movie Reviews in 20 Q’s to chat all about the brand new Shyamalan thriller ‘Old’. Old is a 2021 American thriller film written, directed, and co-produced by M. Night Shyamalan, loosely based on the French language-Swiss graphic novel Sandcastle by Pierre Oscar Levy and Frederik Peeters. The film's ensemble cast includes Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Alex Wolff, Thomasin McKenzie, Abbey Lee, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Ken Leung, Eliza Sc...
BONUS - Old (w/ Sam from Movie Reviews in 20 Q’s)
August 01, 2021 14:30 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBThis week Billy is joined by Sam Hurley from Movie Reviews in 20 Q’s to chat all about the brand new Shyamalan thriller ‘Old’. Old is a 2021 American thriller film written, directed, and co-produced by M. Night Shyamalan, loosely based on the French language-Swiss graphic novel Sandcastle by Pierre Oscar Levy and Frederik Peeters. The film's ensemble cast includes Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Alex Wolff, Thomasin McKenzie, Abbey Lee, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Ken Leung, Eliza Sca...
195 - The Green Mile
July 28, 2021 14:30 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBThis week we’re playing with a magic mouse, letting a witch doctor heal our UTI, and saying hello to ol’ sparky, all while discussing the 1999 Darabont/King adaptation set in a prison (that isn’t Shawshank), ‘The Green Mile’ at the request of a patron. The Green Mile is a 1999 American fantasy drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont and based on Stephen King's 1996 novel of the same name. It stars Tom Hanks as a death row prison guard during the Great Depression who witnesses supe...
194 - No Sudden Move
July 21, 2021 14:30 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBJoin us as we get the gang together to pull off a heist while discussing the latest Soderberg film ‘No Sudden Move’, but be sure to stick around for the end where we run our pitch medley for “Dads: The Musical”. No Sudden Move is a 2021 American period crime thriller film directed, photographed, and edited by Steven Soderbergh, produced by Casey Silver, and written by Ed Solomon. The film features an ensemble cast of Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, David Harbour, Jon Hamm, Amy Seimetz, Brend...
193 - Black Widow
July 14, 2021 14:30 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBJoin us as we head to the Red Room, it our coats with many pockets with Soviet Captain America, all while discussing the long awaited return to the MCU ‘Black Widow’. Black Widow is a 2021 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 24th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Cate Shortland from a screenplay by Eric Pearson,...
192 - Heat
July 07, 2021 14:30 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBThis week we’re throwing it back to mid-90’s L.A., while we heist some junk, and get unreasonably over-animated about “GREAT ASSES!”, all while discussing Michael Mann’s classic crime-thriller ‘Heat’. Heat is a 1995 American crime drama film written and directed by Michael Mann. It features an ensemble cast led by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, with Tom Sizemore, Jon Voight, and Val Kilmer in supporting roles. The film follows the conflict between an LAPD detective, played by Pacino, and a c...
191 - Luca
June 30, 2021 14:30 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBJoin us on the Italian seaside, as we pretend to be human and ride bikes uphill (an act no real human should ever partake in) all while discussing the latest fare from Pixar - ‘Luca’. Luca is a 2021 American computer-animated coming-of-age fantasy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film is directed by Enrico Casarosa (in his feature-length directorial debut), written by Jesse Andrews and Mike Jones, produced by Andrea Warren,...
190 - F9: Fast and Furious 9
June 23, 2021 14:30 - 29 minutes - 41.9 MBIt’s time to hit the NOS and buckle up, as we inexplicably bring characters back from the dead, literally head to space, and somehow convince oscar winners Charlize Theron and Helen Mirren to drop by as we check out the latest high octane blockbuster in the Furiously Fast Saga ‘F9’. F9 (also known as Fast & Furious 9) is a 2021 American action film directed by Justin Lin, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Daniel Casey. It is the sequel to The Fate of the Furious (2017), the ninth main i...
189 - In The Heights
June 16, 2021 14:30 - 30 minutes - 43 MBThis week we’re singing and dancing, and dreaming of a better life, all while we discuss the latest musical smash hit ‘In The Heights’. In the Heights is a 2021 American musical drama film based on the stage musical of the same name by Quiara Alegría Hudes and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Directed by Jon M. Chu from a screenplay by Hudes, the film stars Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, and Jimmy Smits. The film follows a s...
188 - The Emperor's New Groove
June 09, 2021 14:30 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBJoin us this week as we beware the groove, squeak squeaker squeakerson, and “Booyah!” our way down a waterfall, all while discussing the now 20 year old Disney cult-classic ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’ at the demand of a patron of the show. The Emperor's New Groove is a 2000 American animated buddy comedy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. The 40th animated film produced by the studio, it was directed by Mark Dindal, from a screenplay by D...
188 - The Emperor’s New Groove
June 09, 2021 14:30 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBJoin us this week as we beware the groove, squeak squeaker squeakerson, and “Booyah!” our way down a waterfall, all while discussing the now 20 year old Disney cult-classic ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’ at the demand of a patron of the show. The Emperor's New Groove is a 2000 American animated buddy comedy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. The 40th animated film produced by the studio, it was directed by Mark Dindal, from a screenplay by Da...
187 - Army of the Dead
June 02, 2021 14:30 - 30 minutes - 42 MBJoin us this week as we bust into Vegas, fight some Zombies, and somehow make that not very interesting, all while discussing the brand new Snyder flick ‘Army of the Dead’. Army of the Dead is a 2021 American zombie heist film directed by Zack Snyder from a screenplay he co-wrote with Shay Hatten and Joby Harold, based on a story he also created. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana de la Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer...
186 - The Woman in the Window
May 26, 2021 14:30 - 25 minutes - 36.5 MBJoin us this week as we mix medication and red wine, get scared to go outside, and have a creepy peek on our neighbours, all while discussing the “new” old psychological thriller film ‘The Woman in the Window’. The Woman in the Window is a 2021 American psychological thriller film directed by Joe Wright from a screenplay by Tracy Letts, based on the 2018 novel of the same name by pseudonymous author A. J. Finn. The film follows an agoraphobic woman (Amy Adams) who begins to spy on her new n...
185 - Without Remorse
May 19, 2021 14:30 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBJoin us as we hit on every tired action trope, in the name of revenge, and just generally don’t give a rats, all while discussing the latest Amazon homebuster ‘Without Remorse’. Without Remorse (also known as Tom Clancy's Without Remorse) is a 2021 American action thriller film loosely based on the 1993 novel of the same name by Tom Clancy. It is directed by Stefano Sollima and written by Taylor Sheridan and Will Staples, and stars Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Luke Mit...
184 - Stowaway
May 12, 2021 20:40 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBThis week we’re heading to space, too quickly to possibly turn back after only a few hours, and we also for some reason aren’t taking very much oxygen or anything, all while discussing the new Netflix Sci-fi flick ‘Stowaway’. Stowaway is a 2021 science fiction thriller film, written by Joe Penna and Ryan Morrison and directed by Penna. The film stars Anna Kendrick, Daniel Dae Kim, Shamier Anderson, and Toni Collette. The film was released by Netflix and Prime Video (in Canada) on April 22, ...
183 - The Dry
May 05, 2021 14:30 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBJoin us as we grab a schooner at the local pub, pray for rain, and solve some crime, all while discussing the new Aussie Crime Thriller ‘The Dry’. The Dry is a 2020 Australian mystery drama thriller film directed by Robert Connolly, from a screenplay by Connolly and Harry Cripps, and starring Eric Bana, Genevieve O'Reilly, Keir O'Donnell and John Polson. The film is based on the 2016 book of the same name by Jane Harper. We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best A...
182 - Oscars 2021 Wrap-up / Mortal Kombat (2021)
April 28, 2021 14:30 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBThis week we’re chatting about the Oscars before battling to the death, as we discuss the latest blockbuster video-game reboot ‘Mortal Kombat’. Mortal Kombat is a 2021 American martial arts fantasy film directed by Simon McQuoid (in his feature directorial debut), from a screenplay by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham and a story by Russo and Oren Uziel. It is based on the video game franchise of the same name created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, serving as a reboot to the Mortal Kombat film seri...
181 - 93rd Oscars Preview
April 21, 2021 14:30 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBAre you prepared for the Oscars? We are! Join us to find out who we think will win, and who we want to win, while discussing the 92nd Academy Awards before they've even happened. We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www.dendy.com.au/ If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] ...
180 - Judas and the Black Messiah
April 14, 2021 14:30 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBThis week we’re going undercover and discussing one of the years big Oscar contenders in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’. Judas and the Black Messiah is a 2021 American biographical drama film about the betrayal of Fred Hampton (played by Daniel Kaluuya), chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party in late-1960s Chicago, at the hands of William O'Neal (played by Lakeith Stanfield), an FBI informant. Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback, Ashton Sanders, Darrell Britt-Gibson, Lil R...
179 - Godzilla Vs. Kong
April 07, 2021 14:30 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBJoin us this week as we enter the hollow Earth, take a pleasant boat ride and bow to no one, all while discussing the instant classic 2021 action flick ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’. Godzilla vs. Kong is a 2021 American monster film directed by Adam Wingard. A sequel to both Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) and Kong: Skull Island (2017), it is the fourth film in Legendary's MonsterVerse. It is also the 36th film in the Godzilla franchise, the 12th film in the King Kong franchise, and the fourth ...
178 - The Man Who Knew Too Little
March 31, 2021 13:30 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBJoin us as we head to London, find some espionage and let chaos ensue, all as we check out 1997 Bill Murray vehicle ‘The Man Who Knew Too Little’ at the behest of a patron! The Man Who Knew Too Little is a 1997 spy comedy film starring Bill Murray, directed by Jon Amiel, and written by Robert Farrar and Howard Franklin. The film is based on Farrar's 1997 novel Watch That Man, and the title is a parody of Alfred Hitchcock's 1934 film The Man Who Knew Too Much and his 1956 remake of the same ...
177 - Zack Snyder's Justice League
March 24, 2021 13:30 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBThis week we’re hunting down some motherboxes to stop an evil skything, while shaving off our CGI moustaches and giving the finger to Whedon, all while we discuss the 2021 director’s cut epic of ‘Justice League’. Zack Snyder's Justice League, often referred to as the "Snyder Cut", is the 2021 director's cut of the 2017 American superhero film Justice League. It presents Justice League—the fifth film of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and based on the DC Comics superhero team of the same na...
177 - Zack Snyder’s Justice League
March 24, 2021 13:30 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBThis week we’re hunting down some motherboxes to stop an evil skything, while shaving off our CGI moustaches and giving the finger to Whedon, all while we discuss the 2021 director’s cut epic of ‘Justice League’. Zack Snyder's Justice League, often referred to as the "Snyder Cut", is the 2021 director's cut of the 2017 American superhero film Justice League. It presents Justice League—the fifth film of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and based on the DC Comics superhero team of the same nam...
176 - I Care A Lot
March 17, 2021 13:30 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBJoin us this week as we scam some old folks, defy the laws of drowning, and in general, just don't really care a lot, all while checking out the brand new Netflix thriller 'I Care A Lot'. I Care a Lot is a 2020 American psychological thriller film written and directed by J Blakeson. The film stars Rosamund Pike, Peter Dinklage, Eiza González, Chris Messina, Macon Blair, Alicia Witt, and Damian Young, with Isiah Whitlock Jr. and Dianne Wiest. The film follows a court-appointed guardian who s...
175 - Minari
March 10, 2021 13:30 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MBJoin us as we move our families off to farm and discuss the new American-Korean family drama ‘Minari’. Minari (Korean: 미나리, lit. 'water dropwort', [minaɾi]) is a 2020 American drama film written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung. It stars Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Alan Kim, Noel Kate Cho, Youn Yuh-jung, and Will Patton. A semi-autobiographical take on Chung's upbringing, the plot follows a family of South Korean immigrants who try to make it in rural America during the 1980s. We Watched A Thin...
174 - Parenthood
March 03, 2021 13:30 - 27 minutes - 38 MBThis week we’re coaching little league, burning our initials into hammers, and interrupting our wives classrooms, all while discussing one of Billy’s personal favourite films - ‘Parenthood’. Parenthood is a 1989 American family comedy film with an ensemble cast that includes Steve Martin, Tom Hulce, Rick Moranis, Martha Plimpton, Joaquin Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, and Dianne Wiest. We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian c...
173 - Malcolm & Marie
February 24, 2021 13:30 - 27 minutes - 39.2 MBJoin us as we smash some mac and cheese while yelling at our significant other, critique the critics, and yell some more, all while discussing the brand new Netflix romatic-drama film ‘Malcolm & Marie’. Malcolm & Marie is a 2021 American black-and-white romantic drama film written, produced and directed by Sam Levinson. The film stars John David Washington and Zendaya (who both also produced) as the title characters, a writer-director and his girlfriend, whose relationship is tested on the ...
172 - The Little Things
February 17, 2021 13:30 - 32 minutes - 45.8 MBJoin us as we track a very dull killer, and honestly, really kind of just struggle to pay attention as we discuss the new thriller with a globe nominated Leto performance - ‘The Little Things’. The Little Things is a 2021 American neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by John Lee Hancock, and produced by Hancock and Mark Johnson. The film stars Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, Jared Leto, Chris Bauer, Michael Hyatt, Terry Kinney, and Natalie Morales. We Watched A Thing is support...
171 - One Night in Miami
February 10, 2021 13:30 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week we’re watching the big fight, singing the big song, and sitting in a room all while discussing Regina King’s masterful directorial debut ‘One Night in Miami’. One Night in Miami is a 2020 American drama film about a fictionalized meeting of Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke in a room at the Hampton House in February 1964, celebrating Ali's surprise title win over Sonny Liston. It is the first feature directed by Regina King, from a screenplay by Kemp Powers based o...
170 - Burn After Reading
February 03, 2021 13:30 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week we found some super secret government documents, and we’re in way over our heads, so join us as we discuss the Coen Brothers forgotten gem ‘Burn After Reading’ at the demand of a patron! Burn After Reading is a 2008 dark comedy crime film written, produced, edited and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. It follows a recently jobless CIA analyst (John Malkovich) whose misplaced memoirs are found by a pair of dimwitted gym employees (Frances McDormand and Brad Pitt). When they mistake ...
169 - Pieces of a Woman
January 27, 2021 13:30 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week we’re checking out the feel good flick of the Summer, as we discuss the latest Oscar buzzed drama from Netflix ‘Pieces of a Woman’. Pieces of a Woman is a 2020 drama film directed by Kornél Mundruczó, from a screenplay by Kata Wéber. It stars Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf, Molly Parker, Sarah Snook, Iliza Shlesinger, Benny Safdie, Jimmie Fails and Ellen Burstyn. Martin Scorsese serves as one of the executive producers. An American-Canadian co-production, the film is directly related...
168 - Promising Young Woman
January 20, 2021 13:30 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBJoin us as we get pretend to be drunk, bring home Seth from the O.C, and develop a disgust in all men, including quite frankly ourselves, all while discussing the brand new black comedy thriller ‘Promising Young Woman’. Promising Young Woman is a 2020 American black comedy thriller film written, produced, and directed by Emerald Fennell, in her feature directorial debut. Margot Robbie serves as a producer through her LuckyChap Entertainment banner. The film stars Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham,...
167 - Nomadland
January 13, 2021 13:30 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBJoin us as we get in our vans, poo in a bucket, and reject the American dream, all while discussing the incredible latest from Chloe Zhao ‘Nomadland’. Nomadland is a 2020 American independent contemporary western drama film directed, written, edited and co-produced by Chloé Zhao. It is based on the 2017 non-fiction book Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder, and stars Frances McDormand (who also produced the film) as a woman who leaves her small town to ...
166 - Wonder Woman 1984
January 06, 2021 13:30 - 34 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week we’re hopping in the invisible plane, wearing a rad pack, and fighting our best friend who is now for no reason a cheetah lady, all while discussing the latest DC Blockbuster ‘Wonder Woman 1984’. Wonder Woman 1984 is a 2020 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Wonder Woman. It is the sequel to 2017's Wonder Woman and the ninth installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film is directed by Patty Jenkins from a script she wrote with Geoff Johns and Dave...
165 - Top 5 Films of 2020/2010
December 30, 2020 13:30 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBHappy New Year! This week Billy and Topher are sharing their top 5 films of the year. Will they have any cross over? Will they disagree on any? Will Bloodshot make the cut? Then as a special extra, as is tradition on the show, we list our top 5 films from 10 years ago, inspired by the idea that you need to let films sit with you for at least that long before being able to effectively rank them. We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain show...
164 - Home Alone
December 23, 2020 13:30 - 30 minutes - 43.2 MBJoin us as we miss out on all the plain cheese pizza, slap our faces, and absolutely bludgeon some poor robbers, all while discussing the 1990 Christmas classic ‘Home Alone’. Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! Home Alone is a 1990 American Christmas family comedy film directed by Chris Columbus. It stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Catherine O'Hara. The film follows Kevin (Culkin), an eight-year-old boy, who must defend his home from two burglars, Harry and Mar...
163 - The Accountant
December 16, 2020 13:30 - 25 minutes - 36.4 MBJoin us as do some math, share a dull story about our prom dresses, and somehow make John Bernthal look bad, all while discussing the 2016 Affleck-led thriller ‘The Accountant’ at the behest of a patron. The Accountant is a 2016 American action-thriller film directed by Gavin O'Connor, written by Bill Dubuque and starring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J. K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Jeffrey Tambor, and John Lithgow. The storyline follows Christian Wolff, a certified publi...
162 - Pan’s Labyrinth
December 09, 2020 13:30 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBThis week we’re cracking out our high school Spanish as we steal a baby, hang with a faun, and bottle a guy in the face, all while discussing Guillermo Del Toro’s 2006 masterpiece ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ at the request of a patron. Pan's Labyrinth (Spanish: El laberinto del fauno, lit. 'The Labyrinth of the Faun') is a 2006 dark fantasy film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro. The film, a Spanish-Mexican co-production, stars Ivana Baquero, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, Doug Jones, and Ariad...
162 - Pan's Labyrinth
December 09, 2020 13:30 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBThis week we’re cracking out our high school Spanish as we steal a baby, hang with a faun, and bottle a guy in the face, all while discussing Guillermo Del Toro’s 2006 masterpiece ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ at the request of a patron. Pan's Labyrinth (Spanish: El laberinto del fauno, lit. 'The Labyrinth of the Faun') is a 2006 dark fantasy film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro. The film, a Spanish-Mexican co-production, stars Ivana Baquero, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, Doug Jones, and Aria...