Why Watch That Radio
744 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWhy Watch That Radio is a podcast featuring the Critic and the Referee who go head-to-head on a quest to find the best movies and TV shows that Hollywood has to offer!
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Off the Cuff: The 30th Anniversary of “Do the Right Thing”!
July 02, 2019 18:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBOff the Cuff is where you can get personal with the Critic and Referee. This mixed bag of topics could include Documentaries, Reality TV or Animation and will allow you to see what the co-hosts are doing in their free time. In this episode, the Critic and Referee discuss the 30th Anniversary of American film director, producer, writer, and actor, Spike Lee's film, “Do the Right Thing”! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TV Talk: Legion, Years and Years, The Loudest Voice, The Rook
July 02, 2019 16:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBSeason Premiere Legion ( FX) David Haller is a troubled young man who was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a child. Shuffled from one psychiatric institution to the next, in his early 30s, David met and fell in love with a beautiful and troubled fellow patient named Syd. After a startling encounter with her, he was forced to confront the shocking possibility that the voices he hears and the visions he sees may actually be real. Syd led David to Melanie Bird, a demanding but nurturing therap...
TV Talk: Euphoria, Grand Hotel, Das Boot, Yellowstone and More
June 26, 2019 14:01 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBSeries Premieres Euphoria (HBO) An American adaptation of the Israeli show of the same name, "Euphoria" follows the troubled life of 17-year-old Rue, a drug addict fresh from rehab with no plans to stay clean. Circling in Rue's orbit are Jules, a transgender girl searching for where she belongs; Nate, a jock whose anger issues mask sexual insecurities; Chris, a football star who finds the adjustment from high school to college harder than expected; Cassie, whose sexual history continues to...
TV Talk: Pose, Krypton, Big Little Lies, and so much more TV!
June 18, 2019 16:00 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBSeries Premieres Jett (Cinemax) "Whoever says crime doesn't pay is doing it wrong." Such is the slogan of world-class thief Daisy ?Jett? Kowalski. Fresh out of prison, Jett's retirement plans don't last very long when powerful crime lord Charlie Baudelaire offers her one "final" task in Cuba. The scheme not only reunites Jett with a former flame, but sets off a chain of unexpected events that endangers everyone she cares for and pits her against ruthless criminals determined to exploit her...
TV Talk: Part III: Good Girls, Chernobyl and Movie Talk: Wild Rose, and Rocketman!
June 11, 2019 19:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBSeason and Series Finales Good Girls (NBC) When sisters Beth and Annie and their best friend Ruby become fed up with playing by the rules and not getting the respect they deserve, they band together to take control of their lives -- by holding up a local grocery store. Beth's the perfect wife and mother, but her used-car-dealing, cheating husband has sent her family into financial ruin; Ruby is happily married to a policeman but can't afford the medical bills and experimental drugs to help...
TV Talk: Part II: Elementary, Claws, Luther and More TV!
June 11, 2019 17:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBSeason Premieres Elementary (CBS) This take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic character has disgraced Sherlock Holmes fleeing London for present-day Manhattan after a stint in rehab. He arrives to find that his father has assigned a sober companion to live with him - Dr Joan Watson, a former surgeon whose medical licence was revoked three years earlier after she lost a patient. She now seeks penance by helping addicts stay clean. However, Holmes has his own plan for keeping on the straig...
TV Talk Part I: Blood Treasure, What-If, When They See Us
June 11, 2019 16:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBSeries Premieres Blood & Treasure (CBS) A globe-trotting action-adventure drama about a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. Danny McNamara is a former FBI agent specializing in stolen arts and antiquities. Lexi Vaziri is a resourceful art thief who is haunted by the tragic loss of her father, which she blames on Danny. When terrorist Karim Farouk absconds with a priceless artifact and ...
Movie Talk: The Last Black Man in San Francisco and Late Night
June 04, 2019 16:00 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBThe Last Black Man in San Francisco Jimmie and his best friend Mont try to reclaim the house built by Jimmie's grandfather, launching them on a poignant odyssey that connects them to their past, even as it tests their friendship and sense of belonging in the place they call home. Director: Joe Talbot Produced by: Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Joe Talbot, Christina Oh, Khaliah Neal Cast: Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Danny Glover, Tichina Arnold, Rob Morgan, Mike Epps, Finn Wi...
TV Talk: The Hot Zone, Catch-22, black-ish, and More TV!
May 27, 2019 01:28 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBUpcoming Series Premiere The Hot Zone (National Geographic) In 1989, the Ebola virus appears in chimpanzees in a research lab in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., and there is no known cure; a U.S. Army scientist puts her life on the line to head off an outbreak before it spreads to the human population. Series Premiere Catch-22 (Hulu) Artful dodger Yossarian is a bombardier in the U.S. Air Force during World War II who is upset that thousands of people who he has never met are trying...
Off the Cuff: A Farewell to Game of Thrones
May 20, 2019 16:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode of Off The Cuff, the Critic and Referee, give you their thoughts on the finale of the last season of Game of Thrones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Movie Talk: Trial by Fire, Photograph, and See You Yesterday
May 14, 2019 21:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBTrial by Fire Cameron Todd Willingham, a poor, uneducated heavy metal devotee who has a violent streak and a criminal record, is convicted of arson-related triple homicide in 1992. During his 12 years on death row, Elizabeth Gilbert, an improbable ally, uncovers questionable methods and illogical conclusions in his case and battles with the state to expose suppressed evidence that could save him. Director: Edward Zwick Produced by: Alex Soros, Allyn Stewart, Edward Zwick, Kipp Nelson ...
Sneak Peek: John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum
May 14, 2019 18:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBJohn Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum After gunning down a member of the High Table -- the shadowy international assassin's guild -- legendary hit man John Wick finds himself stripped of the organization's protective services. Now stuck with a $14 million bounty on his head, Wick must fight his way through the streets of New York as he becomes the target of the world's most ruthless killers. Director: Chad Stahelski Produced by: Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee Cast: Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Lauren...
TV Talk: State of the Union, Sneaky Pete, Veep, Game of Thrones
May 14, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBSeries Premiere State of the Union (Sundance) Meeting in a pub before their weekly marital therapy sessions, a recently estranged couple review the circumstances that drew them together and pulled them apart. Series Returns Easy (Netflix) From director and creator Joe Swanberg, this Netflix-original comedy anthology series explores diverse Chicago characters, modern romance technology and culture. Scenarios include a married couple hoping to reignite their sex life, a couple looki...
Off The Cuff: A Tribute to John Singleton
May 07, 2019 19:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode of Off The Cuff, the Critic and Referee, touch on the accomplished life of the late director, screenwriter and producer John Singleton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WWT Talk: The Tribeca Film Festival Ends
May 07, 2019 18:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBFilms and TV Series Discussed: Standing Up, Falling Down A comedy about the unlikely friendship that kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A., forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail between his legs, and a tragically flawed, but charming and charismatic, alcoholic dermatologist. Discovering to be kindred spirits, each helps the other find healing, in addition to the confidence to face the "failures" in their lives. The Hot Zone In 1989, the Ebola vi...
TV Talk: Dead to Me, Game of Thrones, The Red Line, and More
May 07, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBSeries Premieres The Red Line (CBS) Following the lives of three vastly different Chicago families whose stories of loss and tragedy intersect in the wake of the mistaken shooting of an African-American doctor by a white cop. As the stories of the Calder, Young and Evans families crisscross and converge, a message of hope appears -- it's possible to emerge from tragedy stronger, and it's important to come together with others, not just to survive, but to thrive. Dead to Me (Netflix) A po...
WWT Talk: The Tribeca Film Festival Begins
May 01, 2019 16:14 - 10 minutes - 14 MBFilms and TV Series Discussed: Only Only is a mysterious, dreamy post-apocalyptic love story told elegantly and in non-sequential order by director Takashi Doscher. Tony Award-winner Odom, Jr. (Hamilton) and Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire) play the doomed couple whose fear that their secret will be revealed unveils the layers of pain and longing between them. As Will and Eva struggle to reach a beloved waterfall from their past, the couple attempts to survive in a new world where she is a comm...
Sneak Peek: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile
April 30, 2019 18:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBExtremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy, from the perspective of his longtime girlfriend, who refused to believe the truth about him for years. Director: Joe Berlinger Produced by: Joe Berlinger, Nicolas Chartier, Michael Costigan, Ara Keshishian, Michael Simkin, Jason Barrett Cast: Zac Efron, Lily Collins, Kaya Scodelario, Jeffrey Donovan, Angela Sarafyan, Dylan Baker, Brian Geraghty, Jim Parsons, John Malkovich Distributor: Netflix Release D...
TV Talk: Game of Thrones, Chernobyl, Gentleman Jack, and More TV!
April 30, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBSeries Premieres Gentleman Jack (HBO) It's 1832 in West Yorkshire, England -- the cradle of the evolving Industrial Revolution -- where landowner Anne Lister is determined to save her faded ancestral home, Shibden Hall, even if it means bucking society's expectations. In addition to reopening the coal mines, a part of Lister's plan to help her family is to marry well. But the charismatic, single-minded Lister -- who dresses head-to-toe in black and charms her way into high society -- has n...
Sneak Peek: Avengers: Endgame
April 25, 2019 16:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBAvengers: Endgame Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers -- Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner -- must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos -- the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe. Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Produced by: Kevin Feige Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark R...
TV Talk: Bless This Mess, Star Trek:Discovery, The Magicians
April 23, 2019 16:00 - 18 minutes - 24.7 MBSeries Premieres Bless This Mess (ABC) Newlyweds Rio and Mike make the decision to change the course of their life together and move from the relentless pace of big city New York to what they think will be a more relaxed existence in rural Nebraska. After dropping everything --including their jobs and an overbearing mother-in-law -- to make the move from skyscrapers to farmhouses, they soon realize that the simpler life isn't as easy as they had planned. Rio and Mike must now learn how to ...
Movie Talk: Little, Guava Island, Red Joan, and Little Woods
April 16, 2019 18:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBLittle Jordan is a take-no-prisoners tech mogul who torments her long-suffering assistant, April, and the rest of her employees on a daily basis. She soon faces an unexpected threat to her personal life and career when she magically transforms into a 13-year-old version of herself right before a do-or-die presentation. Jordan will now need to rely on April more than ever -- if April is willing to stop treating Jordan like a 13-year-old child who has an attitude problem. Director: Tina Gord...
TV Talk: The Code, Schitt's Creek, Game of Thrones and More TV!
April 16, 2019 16:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBSeries Premieres The Code (CBS) The military's brightest minds take on the United States' toughest legal challenges, inside the courtroom and out, in the only law office in the world where every attorney is trained as a prosecutor, a defense lawyer, an investigator - and a Marine. Operating out of Judge Advocate General Headquarters in Quantico, these active-duty Marines are attorneys who have chosen to serve their country in pursuit of military justice at home and abroad, often having to ...
Movie Talk: Shazam!, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, Dogman
April 09, 2019 17:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBShazam! We all have a superhero inside of us -- it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In 14-year-old Billy Batson's case, all he needs to do is shout out one word to transform into the adult superhero Shazam. Still a kid at heart, Shazam revels in the new version of himself by doing what any other teen would do -- have fun while testing out his newfound powers. But he'll need to master them quickly before the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana can get his hands on Shazam's magical abilities. ...
TV Talk: In the Dark, Warrior, Unspeakable, Killing Eve, and More!
April 09, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBSeries Premieres In the Dark (CW) Blind 20-something Murphy is drifting through life in a haze of drunkenness, and her only friends are her understanding roommate Jess and Tyson, a sweet teenager she met when he saved her from a violent mugging. Murphy's life is turned upside down when, while out for a walk with her guide dog, she stumbles upon what she is certain is Tyson's lifeless body in the alley outside her apartment. When the body disappears by the time the police arrive, and they d...
Movie Talk: Native Son, Peterloo, The Highwaymen, and Vice
April 03, 2019 17:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBNative Son A young African-American living in Chicago enters into a seductive new world of money and power after becoming a chauffeur for an affluent businessman. Director: Rashid Johnson Produced by: Michael Sherman, Matthew Perniciaro Cast: Ashton Sanders, Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, KiKi Layne, Bill Camp, Sanaa Lathan Distributor: HBO Films Release Date: January 24, 2019, (Premieres on HBO 4/6) Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes Genre: Drama Peterloo In 1819, British forces char...
TV Talk: Veep, The Twilight Zone, This Is Us, Traitors and-more
April 03, 2019 16:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBSeries Premieres What We Do in the Shadows (FX) Vampire housemates (Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Jonathan Brugh) try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster (Cori Gonzalez-Macuer) some of the perks of being undead. Hanna (Amazon) A young girl with extraordinary skills attempts to evade the relentless pursuit of an off-book CIA agent and tries to unearth the truth behind who she is. Traitors (Netflix) In 1945 London, Feef Symonds is seduced by a r...
Movie Talk: The Chaperone and Bumblebee
March 27, 2019 16:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBThe Chaperone Louise Brooks is a rebellious 15-year-old schoolgirl who dreams of fame and fortune in the early 1920s. She soon gets her chance when she travels to New York to study with a leading dance troupe for the summer -- accompanied by a watchful chaperone. Director: Michael Engler Produced by: Victoria Hill, Rose Ganguzza, Elizabeth McGovern, Kelly Carmichael, Luca Scalisi, Greg Clark Cast: Haley Lu Richardson, Miranda Otto, Elizabeth McGovern, Blythe Danner, Campbell Scott Géza ...
First Look: Us
March 26, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBUs Accompanied by her husband, son and daughter, Adelaide Wilson returns to the beachfront home where she grew up as a child. Haunted by a traumatic experience from the past, Adelaide grows increasingly concerned that something bad is going to happen. Her worst fears soon become a reality when four masked strangers descend upon the house, forcing the Wilsons into a fight for survival. When the masks come off, the family is horrified to learn that each attacker takes the appearance of one of...
TV Talk: The Fix, The Village, The Act and The OA!
March 26, 2019 16:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBSeries Premieres The Fix (ABC) Attorney and author Marcia Clark co-writes and executive produces a new legal drama about Maya Travis, a Los Angeles district attorney who suffers a devastating defeat when prosecuting an A-list actor for double murder. With her high-profile career derailed, she decides she needs a change and flees for a quieter life in Washington. Eight years later, when this same celebrity comes under suspicion for another murder, Maya Travis finds herself lured back ...
Why Watch That Radio: Actresses to Watch in 2019
March 20, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBTessa Thompson MIB: International Release Date: June 14, 2019 The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization. Little Woods Release Date: April 19, 2019 In North Dakota, two estranged sisters are driven to extremes when their mother dies, leaving them with one week to pay back her mortgage. Regina King Watchmen Release Date: March 6...
Movie Talk: Triple Frontier, Hotel Mumbai, and Out of Blue
March 19, 2019 17:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBTriple Frontier Former Special Forces operatives reunite to plan a heist in a sparsely populated multi-border zone of South America. For the first time in their prestigious careers, these unsung heroes undertake this dangerous mission for themselves instead of the country. But when events take an unexpected turn and threaten to spiral out of control, their skills, their loyalties, and their morals are pushed to a breaking point in an epic battle for survival. Director: J. C. Chandor Produ...
TV Talk: Turn Up Charlie, Billions, The Good Fight, and More TV!
March 19, 2019 16:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBSeason Finale High Maintenance (HBO) The Guy is a nameless marijuana dealer in Brooklyn who delivers his goods via bicycle to stressed-out clients across New York City, who try to savour the highs of life in an increasingly volatile world. While dropping off weed to his customers, he makes brief appearances in their lives to get a glimpse at their daily routines, allowing viewers to explore the existences of intriguing, colorful individuals from all walks of life. The comedy series sta...
Movie Talk: Yardie and The Mustang
March 12, 2019 17:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBYardie Years ago while growing up in Jamaica, D witnessed his brother's murder, before being taking in by a don. Years later, having been sent on a mission to London, the past catches up with him. Director: Idris Elba Produced by: Gina Carter, Robin Gutch Cast: Aml Ameen, Stephen Graham, Akin Gazi Distributor: StudioCanal Release Date: March 14, 2019 (US) (Select Theaters), August 31, 2018 (UK) Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes Genre: Crime, Drama Rated R The Mustang A violent convict...
TV Talk: Good Girls, American Gods, After Life, and Shameless
March 12, 2019 16:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBSeason Premieres Good Girls (NBC) When sisters Beth and Annie and their best friend Ruby become fed up with playing by the rules and not getting the respect they deserve, they band together to take control of their lives -- by holding up a local grocery store. Beth's the perfect wife and mother, but her used-car-dealing, cheating husband has sent her family into financial ruin; Ruby is happily married to a policeman but can't afford the medical bills and experimental drugs to help her daug...
Movie Talk: The Kid and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
March 07, 2019 18:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBThe Kid In 1879 Rio and his teenage sister go on the run across the American Southwest to escape from their violent uncle. Along the way, Rio encounters the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid and the legendary lawman Pat Garrett. He soon finds himself caught in the crossfire as Billy and Garrett square off in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Director: Vincent D'Onofrio Produced by: Jordan Schur, Nick Thurlow, Sam Maydew, David Mimran Cast: Ethan Hawke, Dane DeHaan, Jake Schur, Leila George, Ch...
Sneak Peek: Captain Marvel
March 07, 2019 17:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBCaptain Marvel Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Director: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck Produced by: Kevin Feige Cast: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Annette Bening, Clark Gregg, Jude Law Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Release Date: February 27, 2019 (London), March 8, 2019 (United States) Runtime...
TV Talk: The Enemy Within, Whiskey Cavalier, The Widow, & More TV!
March 05, 2019 17:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBSeries Premieres The Enemy Within (NBC) Erica Shepherd was one of the CIA's most brilliant operatives until she became one of the greatest traitors in American history, serving a life sentence in a Supermax prison. Now, to save her daughter, she must team up with FBI agent Will Keaton -- a man whose life she destroyed -- to track down a fiercely dangerous, elusive criminal and his legion of spies. While working with Shepherd goes against every fiber of his being, Keaton knows that sometime...
TV Talk: Flack, Modus, O.G. True Detective & Overlord DVD Giveaway!
February 26, 2019 19:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBSeries Premieres Flack (Pop) A flack is a person who does PR, promotes, publicises and protects their clients. Robyn, portrayed by Anna Paquin, does exactly that in UKTV's `Flack': Her job as a publicist is to clean up the mess left behind by her ill-behaved yet high-profile clients, even though she has no idea how to get her own life back on track. With a dynamic London backdrop, the life and woes of American Robyn offers a take on the fast-paced and cut-throat world of celebrity PR. Mod...
Movie Talk: Awards They Forgot: Oscar 2019 Snubs
February 26, 2019 18:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBDon’t Worry He Won’t Get Far on Foot After nearly dying in a car accident, the last thing Oregon slacker John Callahan intends to do is give up alcohol. Encouraged by his girlfriend and a charismatic sponsor, Callahan reluctantly enters a treatment program and discovers that he has a knack for drawing. The budding artist soon finds himself with a new lease on life when his edgy and irreverent newspaper cartoons gain a national and devoted following. The Sisters Brothers It's 1851, a...
The Why Watch That Radio: The 2019 Oscar Review
February 26, 2019 17:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBBest Picture Black Panther (Disney) A Marvel Studios Production Kevin Feige, Producer BlacKkKlansman (Focus Features) A QC Entertainment/Blumhouse Productions/Monkeypaw Productions/40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks Production Sean McKittrick, Jason Blum, Raymond Mansfield, Jordan Peele and Spike Lee, Producers Bohemian Rhapsody (20th Century Fox) A 20th Century Fox and Regency Enterprises Production Graham King, Producer The Favourite (Fox Searchlight) A Film4/Waypoint Entertainment/E...
Why Watch That Radio: More TV Talk and Off the Cuff
February 19, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBTV Talk Series Premieres Miracle Workers (TBS) To prevent Earth's destruction, Craig, a low-level angel responsible for handling all of humanity's prayers, and fellow angel Eliza must answer a seemingly impossible prayer: help two humans, Laura and Sam, fall in love. Weird City (YouTube) Weird City is a lively but slightly slapdash collection of half-hour vignettes all set in the same near-future metropolis, one divided by a strict security border called the Line. Those living above th...
Why Watch That Radio: For the Culture Part2, TV Talk and Off the Cuff.
February 12, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBFor the Culture: Why Watch That’s Recommendations for Black History Month, Part II TV SHOWS The Offbeat Humor: Atlanta Atlanta is one of the top cities for young rappers looking to make a name for themselves in the business. Among those up-and-comers is Alfred Miles, a hot new artist who is trying to understand the line between real life and street life. He is managed by his cousin, Earn, who gets caught up in the local rap scene and his cousin's career after returning home to the ATL. Ea...
Why Watch That Radio: For the Culture Part1, TV Talk and First Look.
February 06, 2019 05:10 - 1 hour - 83 MBFor the Culture: Why Watch That’s Recommendations for Black History Month, Part 1 FILM The Oscar Win: Moonlight The Art House Indie: If Beale Street Could Talk, Sorry to Bother You The Horror Film: Get Out The History Lesson: Selma, Hidden Figures, The Birth of a Nation, 12 Years a Slave The Good Sport: Creed, Queen of Katwe From Stage to Screen: Fences The Commercial Hit: Girl’s Trip, Black Panther TV Talk SERIES PREMIERES Russian Doll (Netflix) A woman gets caught in a m...
WWT Talk: Sundance Wrap 2019 -The Experience
January 29, 2019 18:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBThis is the 3rd year the team at Why Watch That has landed in beautiful Park City, Utah for the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, and they are ready to share their experience and reviews of some really strong and interesting films that were showcased this year. Sit back and relax while the Critic and the Referee give you the inside scoop on everything Sundance! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sneak Peek: Velvet Buzzsaw
January 29, 2019 17:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBVelvet Buzzsaw After paintings by an unknown artist are discovered, a supernatural force enacts revenge on those who have allowed their greed to get in the way of art. Director: Dan Gilroy Produced by: Jennifer Fox Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Toni Collette, Zawe Ashton, Tom Sturridge, Natalia Dyer, Daveed Diggs, Billy Magnussen John Malkovich Distributor: Netflix Release Date: January 27, 2019 (Sundance), February 1, 2019 Runtime: 1 hour 52 minutes Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thr...
First Looks: Bird Box and Green Book
January 18, 2019 17:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MBBird Box When a mysterious force decimates the population, only one thing is certain -- if you see it, you die. The survivors must now avoid coming face to face with an entity that takes the form of their worst fears. Searching for hope and a new beginning, a woman and her children embark on a dangerous journey through the woods and down a river to find the one place that may offer sanctuary. To make it, they'll have to cover their eyes from the evil that chases them -- and complete the tri...
TV Talk: We're Back, and so Is TV!
January 15, 2019 22:40 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBMINISERIES PREMIERE Vanity Fair (Amazon) In a world where everyone is striving for what is not worth having, no one is more determined to climb to the heights of English Society than Miss Rebecca Sharp. HOLIDAY SPECIAL Schitt’s Creek (Pop) In the sitcom "Schitt's Creek," a wealthy couple -- video store magnate Johnny and his soap opera star wife Moira -- suddenly find themselves completely broke. With only one remaining asset, a small town called Schitt's Creek, which the Roses bought y...
The Why Watch That Talk: Golden Globes 2019 Reaction
January 07, 2019 17:30 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBThe 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards aired this past Sunday, and the Critic and the Referee can't wait to let you know their thoughts. Did they agree or disagree with the nights winners? You’ll have to listen in to this episode to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sneak Peek + First Look: On the Basis of Sex and Into the Spiderverse
December 24, 2018 17:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBOn the Basis of Sex Young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg works with her husband to bring a groundbreaking case of gender discrimination before the Supreme Court. Director: Mimi Leder Produced by: Robert W. Cort Cast: Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Sam Waterston, Kathy Bates Distributor: Focus Features[ Release Date: December 25, 2018 Runtime: 2 hour 00 minutes Genre: Biography, Drama Rated PG-13 Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse Bitten by a radioactive spider in the subw...