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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39 - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
June 27, 2018 14:30 - 30 minutes - 43.1 MBWelcome to Episode 39 of We Watched A Thing. Join us as we pretend Jeff Goldblum will be joining us as we return to the island full of dinosaurs, while it's an active volcano, only to act surprised when things go wrong, all while discussing the brand new entry to the Jurassic Park franchise 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is a 2018 American science fiction adventure film and the sequel to Jurassic World (2015). Directed by J. A. Bayona and written by Colin ...
38 - Incredibles 2
June 20, 2018 14:30 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBWelcome to Episode 38 of We Watched A Thing. This week we're cracking out the costumes (NO CAPES!), and letting our wives go off to be super leaving us to discover our child's superpowers, all while discussing the much awaited sequel to 2004's pixar hit 'The Incredibles' - 'Incredibles 2'. Incredibles 2 is a 2018 American 3D computer-animated superhero film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. Written and directed by Brad Bird, it is the sequel to 20...
37 - Ocean's 8 / Hereditary
June 13, 2018 14:30 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBWelcome to Episode 37 of We Watched A Thing. Join us as we find 6 other people, get jobs at the met, and steal a necklace, all while talking about the brand new heist movie "Ocean's 8". Then we're gonna get spooked, with a brief discussion about 'Hereditary'. Ocean's 8 is a 2018 American heist comedy film directed by Gary Ross and written by Ross and Olivia Milch. The film is a spin-off from Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's trilogy and features an ensemble cast, including Sandra Bullock, Cate...
37 - Ocean’s 8 / Hereditary
June 13, 2018 14:30 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBWelcome to Episode 37 of We Watched A Thing. Join us as we find 6 other people, get jobs at the met, and steal a necklace, all while talking about the brand new heist movie "Ocean's 8". Then we're gonna get spooked, with a brief discussion about 'Hereditary'. Ocean's 8 is a 2018 American heist comedy film directed by Gary Ross and written by Ross and Olivia Milch. The film is a spin-off from Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's trilogy and features an ensemble cast, including Sandra Bullock, Cate B...
36 - John Carter (w/ Beth)
June 06, 2018 14:30 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MBWelcome to Episode 36 of We Watched A Thing. Join us as we magically teleport to Mars, meet a smokin' hot space princess who makes us stop caring about our past, and become the whitest of saviours all while talking about the 2012 space opera "John Carter". This week we're once again joined by friend of the show Beth, in order to bring a breath of fresh air to our white male echo chamber. John Carter is a 2012 American science fiction action film directed by Andrew Stanton from a screenplay...
35 - Sphere
May 31, 2018 02:00 - 28 minutes - 40.4 MBWelcome to Episode 35 of We Watched A Thing. Join us as we visit a “crash” site, go inside an alien beach ball and watch Queen Latifah get demolished by jellyfish, all while discussing the 1998 sci-fi thriller ‘Sphere’. Sphere is a 1998 American science fiction psychological thriller film directed and produced by Barry Levinson and starring Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, and Samuel L. Jackson. Sphere was based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. If you like this podcast...
34 - Solo: A Star Wars Story
May 27, 2018 10:06 - 30 minutes - 42 MBWelcome to Episode 34 of We Watched A Thing. Join us as we meet a Wookie, make the kessel run in 12 parsecs, and shoot first, all while discussing the brand new Star Wars Story - 'Solo'. Solo: A Star Wars Story, or simply Solo, is a 2018 American space Western film directed by Ron Howard and based on the Star Wars character Han Solo. It was produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the second of the Star Wars anthology films, following 2016's Rogue...
33 - Deadpool 2
May 22, 2018 22:11 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBWelcome to Episode 33 of We Watched A Thing. This week we're forming the X-Force, fighting a cyborg, and growing our legs back, all while discussing the latest superhero action-comedy film 'Deadpool 2'. Deadpool 2 is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Deadpool, distributed by 20th Century Fox. It is the eleventh installment in the X-Men film series, and a sequel to the 2016 film Deadpool. The film is directed by David Leitch from a script by Rhett Reese, Pa...
32 - Tully
May 16, 2018 14:30 - 24 minutes - 34 MBWelcome to Episode 32 of We Watched A Thing. Join us this week as we create human life, brush them like a horse and hire a night nanny, all while discussing the brand new Diablo Cody / Jason Reitman film 'Tully'. Tully is a 2018 American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody. The film stars Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis, Mark Duplass, and Ron Livingston, and follows the friendship between a mother of three and her nanny. It is the fourth collaboration be...
31 - The Shawshank Redemption
May 09, 2018 14:30 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBWelcome to Episode 31 of We Watched A Thing. This week we're betting on which new fish will break first, carving rocks into chess pieces and digging a tunnel to freedom, all while discussing Frank Darabont's 1994 classic that's the top of the IMDB list - 'The Shawshank Redemption'. The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the 1982 Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, and starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Free...
30 - Unsane
May 02, 2018 14:30 - 26 minutes - 37.2 MBWelcome to Episode 30 of We Watched A Thing. Join us as we involuntarily voluntarily commit ourselves, share sausage and egg biscuits with our stalkers, and question our sanity, all while discussing Steven Soderbergh's iPhone filmed psychological horror 'Unsane'. Unsane is a 2018 American psychological horror film shot, edited, and directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer. The film stars Claire Foy, Joshua Leonard, Jay Pharoah, Juno Temple, Aimee Mull...
29 - Avengers: Infinity War
April 25, 2018 09:52 - 40 minutes - 57 MBWelcome to Episode 29 of We Watched A Thing. Join us as we gather 20 of our closest friends from 18 previous movies, and travel across Earth, and the galaxy to protect the precious infinity stones, all while chatting about the brand new superhero blockbuster 'Avengers: Infinity War' Avengers: Infinity War is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequ...
28 - Blockers (w/ Beth)
April 18, 2018 14:30 - 29 minutes - 41 MBWelcome to Episode 28 of We Watched A Thing. Join us this week, as we chug through our butts, play naked Marco Polo and stop our damned kids from doin' it, all while discussing the brand new -romp comedy "Blockers". Joining us is our good friend, sister, and ranting feminist, Beth. Blockers is a 2018 American comedy film directed by Kay Cannon (in her directorial debut) and written by Brian Kehoe, Jim Kehoe, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Eben Russell. The film stars Leslie Mann, Ik...
27 - A Quiet Place
April 11, 2018 14:30 - 24 minutes - 34.5 MBWelcome to Episode 27 of We Watched A Thing. *WHISPERS* This week we're being super quiet, so that we don't attract the insanely huge monsters that hear real good, while chatting about John Kransiski's brand new horror film 'A Quiet Place.' A Quiet Place is a 2018 American horror film directed by John Krasinski, who also stars alongside Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe. The screenplay was written by Krasinski, Bryan Woods, and Scott Beck, based on a story by Woods and Beck. ...
26 - Ready Player One
April 04, 2018 14:30 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBWelcome to Episode 26 of We Watched A Thing. Join us from The Oasis, as we set the Iron Giant against Mecha-Godzilla, escape from the Overlook Hotel, and hunt for Willy Wonka's magic egg, all while discussing Steven Spielberg's retro action-adventure 'Ready Player One'. Directed by Spielberg, and written by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline based on Cline's 2011 book, Ready Player One tells the story of Wade Wotts, a young man on a quest to find an easter egg hidden inside a virtual world by it's ...
25 - Pacific Rim: Uprising
March 25, 2018 13:30 - 30 minutes - 43.3 MBWelcome to Episode 25 of We Watched A Thing. This week we hopped in our jaeger's and drifted together, destroyed whole cities, and fought some kaiju, all while discussing the brand new sequel to Pacific Rim, "Pacific Rim: Uprising". So Join us as we dive into the CGI and design of the film, the best way to sneak alcohol into the cinema, and why wombats are the most amazing creatures on earth. Pacific Rim: Uprising is directed by Steven S. DeKnight and written by DeKnight, Emily Carmichael,...
24 - Tomb Raider / Annihilation
March 18, 2018 13:30 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBWelcome to Episode 24 of We Watched A Thing. Join us, as this week we answer the age old question: "How would a movie discussion podcast work if the hosts didn't watch the same thing?" So first we'll be grabbing our bow and arrows and raiding tombs, as we discuss Roar Uthaug's brand new video game movie / franchise reboot "Tomb Raider", starring Alicia Vikander, Dominic West and Walton Goggins, a movie which Topher didn't end up seeing. Then it's off to the shimmer, where we'll be searchi...
23 - Oscars 2018 Recap / The Square
March 11, 2018 13:30 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBWelcome to Episode 23 of We Watched A Thing. Join us as we catch up on all the highs and lows of the 2018 Academy Awards. How did we feel about 'The Shape of Water' snagging best picture as well as 3 other wins? Were we totally bummed that 'Lady Bird' walked away empty handed? Did we think Jimmy Kimmel totally smashed it, or fell short? Then stay with us as we praise piles of gravel as post-modern art, blow up little beggar girls, and gush over just how much we are absolutely and totally i...
22 - Red Sparrow
March 04, 2018 13:30 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBWelcome to Episode 22 of We Watched A Thing. Join us as we get our legs demolished while our CGI body doubles do ballet, and then get forced into a life of sexual slavery for the good of our country all while discussing the recently released spy thriller "Red Sparrow", written by Justin Haythe and directed by Francis Lawrence. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, and Jeremy Irons. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing...
21 - Oscar Preview
February 28, 2018 13:30 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBWelcome to Episode 21 of Bears on Film. Are 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 90th Academy Awards before they've even happened. A reminder that going forward, the show will be changing it's name to 'We Watched A Thing', so look for that in the coming weeks. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @WeWatched...
20 - The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
February 25, 2018 13:30 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBWelcome to Episode 20 of Bears on Film. Ahoy, me hearties! Join us as we sail the seas with a scantily-clad slave girl and a man with a golden face, on a quest to find a magical fountain. While on this quest we'll discuss the magic of Ray Harryhausen's work, the charisma (or lack there of) of John Phillip Law, who plays Sinbad, and whether or not the use of dark magic will create constipation for the user. That's right, we're watching 1973's 'The Golden Voyage of Sinbad'. Could this be the ...
19 - Lady Bird
February 21, 2018 13:30 - 26 minutes - 40.2 MBWelcome to Episode 19 of Bears on Film. Join us, as we dream of leaving Sacramento and fight with our mothers while discussing Greta Gerwig's Oscar nominated coming-of-age film 'Lady Bird', starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalfe, and Timothée Chalomet. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtub...
18 - Black Panther
February 18, 2018 13:30 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBWelcome to Episode 18 of Bears on Film. This week we're tracking down Wakanda to steal their vibranium, and challenging their new king to a fight to the death, as we talk about the latest entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Black Panther'. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If you...
17 - Insidious, Chapter Four: The Last Key
February 11, 2018 13:30 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBWelcome to Episode 17 of Bears on Film. This week we're fumbling in the dark for our childhood rape whistles, and making little girls unlock doors for us, even though our fingers are literally made of keys, while discussing the recent masterpiece "Insidious, Chapter Four: The Last Key" If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilm...
16 - A Few Good Men
February 04, 2018 13:30 - 25 minutes - 36 MBWelcome to Episode 16 of Bears on Film. Join us as we give our pal a code red in our f****tty white uniforms, while discussing 1992's 'A Few Good Men' directed by Rob Reiner, and written by Aaron Sorkin based on his play. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and thi...
15 - Molly’s Game
January 28, 2018 13:30 - 28 minutes - 43.9 MBWelcome to Episode 15 of Bears on Film. This week our bears are getting caught up in the Russian mob, while simply running a poker game, and discussing Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut "Molly's Game". If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we’re worth at lea...
15 - Molly's Game
January 28, 2018 13:30 - 28 minutes - 43.9 MBWelcome to Episode 15 of Bears on Film. This week our bears are getting caught up in the Russian mob, while simply running a poker game, and discussing Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut "Molly's Game". If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we’re wort...
14 - The Shape of Water
January 21, 2018 13:30 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBWelcome to Episode 14 of Bears on Film. This week our bears are fooling around with fish-people and conspiring with the Russians, as we discuss Guillermo Del Toro's Golden Globe winner "The Shape of Water". If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we’re worth ...
13 - Interview with a VFX Artist: Nathan Cox + Your Name (Kimi no Na wa)
January 14, 2018 13:30 - 31 minutes - 47.8 MBWelcome to Episode 13 of Bears on Film. Our bears aren't alone! This week we're chatting with Nathan Cox, a visual effects artist and creepypasta narrator, about what he does and why he does it. Then he'll join our bears as they swap bodies, and outrun time and space while discussing the highest grossing anime of all time - Your Name (Kimi no Na wa). You can find Nathan on YouTube HERE, or on twitter - @Natenator77 If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You ...
12 - Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
January 07, 2018 13:30 - 22 minutes - 35.9 MBWelcome to Episode 12 of Bears on Film. Join us, as our bears talk to CGI deers and hurl molotov cocktails at the local police, while discussing Martin McDonagh's newly released 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and...
11 - Tremors
January 03, 2018 13:30 - 26 minutes - 37.3 MBWelcome to Episode 11 of Bears on Film. Well howdy, motherhumpers! Join our bears as they stock up their ammo and try outrun some graboids while discussing the 1990 classic monster movie 'Tremors'. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we’re worth at least ...
10 - Bears Best: Top 5 films of 2017/2007
December 31, 2017 13:30 - 44 minutes - 62.2 MBWelcome to Episode 10 of Bears on Film. Happy 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 Justice League make the cut? Then as a special extra, our bears list their 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. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - Y...
09 - The Florida Project
December 27, 2017 13:30 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBWelcome to Episode 09 of Bears on Film. This week our bears are hawking perfume outside of resorts and whoring themselves out for money, while discussing Sean Baker's recent drama 'The Florida Project'. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we’re worth at l...
08 - Die Hard
December 20, 2017 13:30 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBWelcome to Episode 08 of Bears on Film. Well, yippee Ki-yay cubs, and Merry Christmas! Today our bears are hitting up the office Christmas Party and doing their best Hans Gruber impersonations while discussing the 1988 action classic 'Die Hard'. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If yo...
07 - Casablanca
December 17, 2017 13:30 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBWelcome to Episode 07 of Bears on Film. Join our bears as they travel back in time to 1942, to discuss the "Greatest film ever made", Casablanca. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we’re worth at least a dollar, you can donate to the show HERE. Every lit...
06 - Star Wars, Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
December 14, 2017 08:58 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBWelcome to Episode 06 of Bears on Film. Join our bears as they stay up past midnight to watch and discuss the latest trek through space 'Star Wars, Episode VIII: The Last Jedi'. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we’re worth at least a dollar, you can do...
05 - The Disaster Artist
December 10, 2017 13:30 - 21 minutes - 30.4 MBWelcome to Episode 05 of Bears on Film. Join the bears as they marvel at James Franco's , and keep their stupid comments in their pockets, while discussing the newly released Hollywood biopic 'The Disaster Artist'. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we’r...
04 - The Killing of a Sacred Deer
December 03, 2017 18:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBWelcome to Episode 04 of Bears on Film. This week the bears are deciding who to kill, as they talk about the newly released psychological horror from Yorgos Lanthimos, 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer'. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we’re worth at leas...
03 - Interview With a 3 Year Old
November 30, 2017 22:13 - 3 minutes - 5.22 MBWelcome to Episode 03 of Bears on Film. In this special episode Billy sits down with his daughter, to ask how she feels about becoming an internet sensation. This one is short. I'm not going to hold a toddler hostage for hours. I probably wouldn't even do that if there were dumplings involved. Next week we'll be back to our regular movie reviews. If you joined us from reddit / youtube / instagram, we hope you stick around! If you're just here for my daughters fan club, we love you anywa...
02 - Spirited Away
November 26, 2017 22:09 - 20 minutes - 12.1 MBWelcome to Episode 02 of Bears on Film. This week the bears are stuffing their faces with dumplings and being whisked away to a fantasy land as we talk about Hayoa Miyazaki's 2001 oscar winner 'Spirited Away'. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we’re wor...
01 - Justice League
November 20, 2017 07:28 - 27 minutes - 38 MBWelcome to Episode 01 of Bears on Film. Join our bears in their first cinema expedition, to a film that will divide opinions - Justice League. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at [email protected] Or, Twitter - @bearsonfilmpod Facebook - @bearsonfilmpodcast Instagram - @bearsonfilmpodcast and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we’re worth at least a dollar, you can donate to the show HERE. Every littl...