Wife Watches
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -A wife watches movies that a husband selects, and so on. Hosted by Jashon and Courtney Bishop.
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The Matrix (1999)
December 22, 2021 18:52 - 1 hour - 153 MBJust before we reunite with Keanu for a surprising new Matrix film, Courtney goes down the rabbit hole for her first viewing of the groundbreaking original — 1999’s The Matrix! Courtney feels more validated than ever about simulation theory; we gush about Keanu Reeves; Courtney decides if she would take the red pill or blue pill; and we discuss the movie’s remarkable storytelling and execution, industry-altering style and visual effects, and status as one of the most culturally-resonant movi...
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010) & Part 2 (2011)
December 16, 2021 17:54 - 1 hour - 144 MBOur trip on the Hogwarts Express comes to an end with the two-part finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2! We discuss the interesting pacing issues when one movie is all set-up and another is all pay-off, we relitigate Arthur Weasley’s DILF standing, we give our fan castings for a Harry Potter HBO Max reboot, and we bid farewell to our weeks-long project of following these beloved characters to the teary-eyed finale. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovi...
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) & The Half-Blood Prince (2009)
December 01, 2021 18:38 - 1 hour - 129 MBWe’re in the back half of our Harry Potter marathon heading into the finale with 2007’s Order of the Phoenix and 2009’s The Half-Blood Prince! Ryan Chollet joins us for our in-depth discussions: Is Luna Lovegood Q’Anon? Will we ever agree on Arthur Weasley’s DILF status? Why are Courtney and Ryan Pitfull fans? Is Gary Oldman the best thing to happen to these movies? Above all, we praise the performances and striking cinematography of two strong (but understandably lacking) adaptations that c...
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) & the Goblet of Fire (2005)
November 24, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 151 MBWe continue our rewatch of the Harry Potter series as we graduate into the “darker” Potter films — 2004’s The Prisoner of Azkaban and 2005’s The Goblet of Fire! Special guest Ryan Chollet again joins us as we hit all the highlights: dissecting Azkaban’s time travel; noting how the Hogwarts staff regularly and carelessly places their students in harm’s way; we get sidetracked on how the wizard global economy functions; we are forever confused at Michael Gambon’s performance as Dumbledore; and...
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) & the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
November 02, 2021 16:30 - 52 minutes - 98.5 MBWe’re taking the journey through Platform 9 3/4 and revisiting the first two installments of Harry Potter, more affectionately known as The Columbus Years: 2001’s The Sorcerer’s Stone and 2002’s The Chamber of Secrets! Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us as we detail our relationship with the Potter books and movies (including Courtney’s suspicious avoidance of Potter growing up…); we wonder why a school for children is constantly life-threatening and debate the DILF-status of Arthur Weasley...
Casino Royale (2006)
October 07, 2021 16:04 - 1 hour - 168 MBJust in time for his final outing, Courtney watches Daniel Craig’s first Bond film that reinvented the character and reenergized the franchise — 2006’s Casino Royale! Courtney gets a history refresher in the 007 franchise; we share our own Bond fan castings; we mull over our own poker shortcomings and why we’re bad at gambling; and we praise how the film, despite some odd pacing, smartly reintroduces this iconic character with a fresh, compelling performance from Daniel Craig at its center. ...
Spider-Man 2 (2004) feat. Ryan Chollet
September 30, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 145 MBWe’re revisiting a crucial milestone in the rise of comic book movies, and a perfect encapsulation of the what the superhero genre has to offer: Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2! We praise Raimi’s ability to balance a story brimming with pathos and heart with spectacular, show-stopping set pieces; we reflect on Tobey Maguire’s performance and characterization versus the several Spider-Men we’ve had since; and examine the elements that make Spider-Man such a relatable and enduring character for nearl...
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
September 30, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 145 MBFrequent guest Ryan Chollet joins us to revisit a crucial milestone in the rise of comic book movies, and a perfect encapsulation of the what the superhero genre has to offer: Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2! We praise Raimi’s ability to balance a story brimming with pathos and heart with spectacular, show-stopping set pieces; we reflect on Tobey Maguire’s performance and characterization versus the several Spider-Men we’ve had since; and examine the elements that make Spider-Man such a relatable a...
The Terminator (1984) & Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
September 22, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 156 MBIt’s a double feature as Courtney watches two of the most iconic and influential action/sci-fi movies of the last 40 years — The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day! We discuss the lean, economical storytelling of James Cameron’s original recipe Terminator and the big-budget spectacle and revolutionary digital effects of its sequel; Courtney discovers these movies are about robots and time travel; and we dissect the legacy of these movies, including the many failed Terminator sequels a...
Mission: Impossible (1996)
September 02, 2021 18:37 - 46 minutes - 87.7 MBWe bid farewell to summer with a 1990s blockbuster that has since turned into a surprisingly enduring and entertaining franchise — it’s 1996’s Mission: Impossible! We barely scratch the surface of all that is Tom Cruise, we praise the film’s suspenseful spy set pieces, and Courtney picks a fight with the entire cast of the 1960s Mission: Impossible TV series. You can reach the podcast at— Voicemail: (616) 209-8518 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wife...
Back to the Future Part II (1989) & Part III (1990)
June 10, 2021 14:51 - 44 minutes - 84.6 MBSummer movie season continues as we round out the rest of Robert Zemeckis’s iconic time travel trilogy — Back to the Future Parts II & III! We break down the strengths and weaknesses of two solid (but ultimately inferior) sequels; we debate variations on Back to the Future Halloween costume;, Courtney reveals more of her conspiracy theories surrounding time travel; and, while they never reach the heights of the 1985 classic, we can't help but be thoroughly entertained by the further adventur...
Back to the Future (1985)
June 02, 2021 16:44 - 51 minutes - 97 MBWhat better way to kick off a summer of movies than formally introducing Courtney to one of the most iconic and timeless blockbusters of the 1980s: Back to the Future! We praise the brilliant pairing of Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd and the charming, airtight, Oscar-nominated screenplay; we revisit one of the most infamous cases of Hollywood recasting; and we take an entire sidebar on time travel in fiction and some unexplored consequences of Doc and Marty’s time travel shenanigans. ...
La La Land (2016)
May 25, 2021 15:34 - 1 hour - 142 MBIt’s a palette cleanser before we move full steam into summer blockbuster season! We revisit the bright, colorful love letter to old Hollywood and millennial ennui — 2016’s La La Land! We praise and defend the film’s ending against all the haters out there; we question Ryan Gosling’s fashion choices while never questioning his abilities as a performer or keeper of our hearts; we speculate aloud the logistics of moving to LA; and we analyze a key aspect to the film’s legacy: the worst on-air ...
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
April 21, 2021 16:03 - 1 hour - 183 MBWe conclude our journey to Middle Earth with Peter’s Jackson grandiose trilogy capper. It won all of the awards and emotionally shook us for four hours. It’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King! We interrogate the familiar criticism of King’s “too many endings” — we all have some thoughts about the spider — we are real Simps For Samwise — and we applaud one the greatest film achievements in our lifetime: an ambitious finale that not only sticks the landing, but gracefully brings a ...
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) feat. Ryan Chollet
April 21, 2021 16:03 - 1 hour - 183 MBWe conclude our journey to Middle Earth with Peter’s Jackson grandiose trilogy capper. It won all of the awards and emotionally shook us for four hours. It’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King! We interrogate the familiar criticism of King’s “too many endings” — we all have some thoughts about the spider — we are real Simps For Samwise — and we applaud one the greatest film achievements in our lifetime: an ambitious finale that not only sticks the landing, but gracefully brings a ...
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
January 27, 2021 17:22 - 1 hour - 173 MBWe continue our trek (with special guest Ryan Chollet) through Middle Earth with the ambitious second installment in Peter Jackson’s revered trilogy - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers! We break down the successes and failures of structuring a middle act that must juggle multiple storylines and expand in scope; we let you know which characters are rich and complex, and which just really need to cool it; and we marvel at the film’s two key standouts: the desperate, gripping, and emotional...
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) feat. Ryan Chollet
January 27, 2021 17:22 - 1 hour - 173 MBWe continue our trek through Middle Earth with the ambitious second installment in Peter Jackson’s revered trilogy - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers! We break down the successes and failures of structuring a middle act that must juggle multiple storylines and expand in scope; we let you know which characters are rich and complex, and which just really need to cool it; and we marvel at the film’s two key standouts: the desperate, gripping, and emotional defense of Helm’s Deep, and the b...
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
January 19, 2021 17:20 - 1 hour - 217 MBJoin us in Middle Earth as we revisit an iconic, groundbreaking, and timeless screen adaptation, kicking off arguably the best trilogy committed to film - Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring! (Extended editions only, please.) Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us as we recount the truly insane and tireless lengths all involved in this production went into bringing this beloved fantasy to life; we have some contentious rounds of Kiss-Marry-Kill with different membe...
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) feat. Ryan Chollet
January 19, 2021 17:20 - 1 hour - 217 MBJoin us in Middle Earth as we revisit an iconic, groundbreaking, and timeless screen adaptation, kicking off arguably the best trilogy committed to film - Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring! (Extended editions only, please.) We recount the truly insane and tireless lengths all involved in this production went into bringing this beloved fantasy to life; we have some contentious rounds of Kiss-Marry-Kill with different members of the fellowship; and we share our ...
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) feat. Ryan Chollet
January 11, 2021 19:38 - 1 hour - 159 MBWe’re wrapping up Courtney’s Batman journey as we head into the new year, with Christopher Nolan’s trilogy capper - 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises! We unpack Nolan’s big ideas and themes that—sometimes sloppily—guide the arc of the film; we have summertime excitement about theaters; we are biased as to why TV is better than reading books; and we air out our mixed feelings towards this Bat-finale that manages to at least be a fitting coda to a massively influential and genre-defining series fro...
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
January 11, 2021 19:38 - 1 hour - 159 MBWe’re wrapping up Courtney’s Batman journey as we head into the new year, with Christopher Nolan’s trilogy capper - 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises! Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us to unpack Nolan’s big ideas and themes that—sometimes sloppily—guide the arc of the film; we have summertime excitement about theaters; we are biased as to why TV is better than reading books; and we air out our mixed feelings towards this Bat-finale that manages to at least be a fitting coda to a massively influ...
The Dark Knight (2008)
December 22, 2020 18:42 - 1 hour - 164 MBSpecial guest Ryan Chollet joins us as we continue Courtney’s deep dive into the Nolan Batman trilogy with one of the most iconic and influential films of the last 30 years - 2008’s exceptional The Dark Knight! We marvel at the mesmerizing, timeless, and Oscar-winning portrayal of Heath Ledger’s Joker, we take detours about Patton Oswalt, Michael Keaton’s Batman, and discover some real animosity towards Pixar’s WALL-E - and then we mostly fawn over this gripping crime thriller dressed up as ...
The Dark Knight (2008) feat. Ryan Chollet
December 22, 2020 18:42 - 1 hour - 164 MBWe’re continuing Courtney’s deep dive into the Nolan Batman trilogy with one of the most iconic and influential films of the last 30 years - 2008’s exceptional The Dark Knight! We marvel at the mesmerizing, timeless, and Oscar-winning portrayal of Heath Ledger’s Joker, we take detours about Patton Oswalt, Michael Keaton’s Batman, and discover some real animosity towards Pixar’s WALL-E - and then we mostly fawn over this gripping crime thriller dressed up as a Batman movie, whose cultural imp...
Batman Begins (2005) feat. Ryan Chollet
November 23, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour - 160 MBWe’re deepening Courtney’s relationship with the Caped Crusader by revisiting the film that reintroduced the iconic character AND heralded the most important blockbuster director since Steven Spielberg - 2005's Batman Begins! We detail Batman’s ups and downs in film and how Bat-nipples and bad puns left his franchise in need of saving - we take detours on various celebrities tied to Batman, including Alicia Silverstone, Liam Neeson, and especially Katie Holmes - and we reevaluate the strengt...
Batman Begins (2005)
November 23, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour - 160 MBWe’re deepening Courtney’s relationship with the Caped Crusader by revisiting the film that reintroduced the iconic character AND heralded the most important blockbuster director since Steven Spielberg - 2005's Batman Begins! Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us as we detail Batman’s ups and downs in film and how Bat-nipples and bad puns left his franchise in need of saving - we take detours on various celebrities tied to Batman, including Alicia Silverstone, Liam Neeson, and especially Katie...
Minisode: Top Five Horror Movies
October 30, 2020 15:58 - 19 minutes - 37.4 MBSpecial guests Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us to putt a bow on Spooky Season and rank our top five horror movies! Honestly, pretty straightforward stuff. Enjoy! Reach our guests at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Emma: @emma92watkins You can reach the podcast at-- Email: [email protected] Instagram: @wifewatches
Minisode: Top Five Horror Movies with Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins
October 30, 2020 15:58 - 19 minutes - 37.4 MBWe’re putting a bow on Spooky Season by ranking our top five horror movies! Honestly, pretty straightforward stuff. Enjoy! Reach our guests at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Emma: @emma92watkins You can reach the podcast at-- Email: [email protected] Instagram: @wifewatches
The Ring (2002) feat. Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins
October 29, 2020 16:21 - 1 hour - 119 MBSpooky season draws to a close as we revisit one of the most successful and lasting horror films of our adolescence — only '90s kids will remember Gore Verbinski's The Ring! We reminisce about the movies that terrified us growing up, we remember Axe Body Spray, Courtney takes more swipes at Jennifer Connelly, and we debate if The Ring truly deserved it's place in our young minds as the scariest movie ever - or if it's 'merely' a well-acted, well-executed, creepy character drama that holds up...
The Ring (2002)
October 29, 2020 16:21 - 1 hour - 119 MBSpooky season draws to a close as we revisit one of the most successful and lasting horror films of our adolescence — only '90s kids will remember Gore Verbinski's The Ring! Special guests Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us to reminisce about the movies that terrified us growing up, we remember Axe Body Spray, Courtney takes more swipes at Jennifer Connelly, and we debate if The Ring truly deserved it's place in our young minds as the scariest movie ever - or if it's 'merely' a well-acted...
It: Chapter Two (2019) feat. Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins
October 26, 2020 18:38 - 1 hour - 120 MBMore Spooky Season - Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us for the 2019 horror sequel, It: Chapter Two! We dissect the achievements and flaws of the lengthy movie and its stellar cast, get side-tracked talking about the art of film trailers and the trend of digital de-aging, and debate whether this screen adaptation would have been better suited to television. Reach our guests at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Emma: @emma92watkins You can reach the podcast at-- Email: [email protected] ...
It: Chapter Two (2019)
October 26, 2020 18:38 - 1 hour - 120 MBMore Spooky Season - Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us for the 2019 horror sequel, It: Chapter Two! We dissect the achievements and flaws of the lengthy movie and its stellar cast, get side-tracked talking about the art of film trailers and the trend of digital de-aging, and debate whether this screen adaptation would have been better suited to television. Reach our guests at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Emma: @emma92watkins You can reach the podcast at-- Email: [email protected] ...
It (2017)
October 14, 2020 18:05 - 1 hour - 120 MBSpooky Season continues! Special guests Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us for the very successful horror adaptation, 2017’s It! We dive into the origins and production history of Stephen King’s celebrated work, lament more COVID movie delays, recall how people were weirdly excited about the solar eclipse, and praise a screen adaptation that skillfully combines a strong cast and smart scares into a confident and thrilling horror classic. Reach our guests at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Emma: @...
It (2017) feat. Ryan Chollet & Emma Watkins
October 14, 2020 18:05 - 1 hour - 120 MBSpooky Season continues! Special guests Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us for the very successful horror adaptation, 2017’s It! We dive into the origins and production history of Stephen King’s celebrated work, lament more COVID movie delays, recall how people were weirdly excited about the solar eclipse, and praise a screen adaptation that skillfully combines a strong cast and smart scares into a confident and thrilling horror classic. Reach our guests at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Emma: @...
Labyrinth (1986)
October 14, 2020 17:50 - 54 minutes - 103 MBWe’re kicking off Spooky Season with a light-hearted Courtney’s Choice - the 1986 fantasy cult classic, Labyrinth! We fall into the nostalgia hole of bizarre too-scary “kids” movies from the 80s, Courtney maybe watches some trailers, we side tangent on Tom Cruise for too long, and fail to calculate how many sexual awakenings are credited to David Bowie’s Goblin King. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: [email protected] Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase Labyrinth at Ama...
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
September 16, 2020 17:17 - 56 minutes - 107 MBIt’s a Courtney’s Choice! Join us for a palette cleanser from all things Marvel and Avengers as we watch a seminal early-aughts rom-com - How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. We once again interrogate the tropes and influence of Romantic Comedies, discuss how this movie has aged and is elevated by two charismatic leads, and wonder when we’ll regularly see movies in theaters again. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: [email protected] Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Ren...
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
June 25, 2020 17:28 - 1 hour - 213 MBWe’re in the endgame now. Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us as Courtney completes her Marvel cinematic journey with its crowning achievement: an immensely satisfying, subversive, and tear-inducing finale that REALLY sticks the landing — Avengers: Endgame! We delve into spoiler culture, aggressively disagree about Hawkeye’s haircut, and gush about how the all-time top-grossing film expertly blends humor and emotion in a fitting sendoff to some of the most beloved characters of the past deca...
Avengers: Endgame (2019) feat. Ryan Chollet
June 25, 2020 17:28 - 1 hour - 213 MBWe’re in the endgame now. Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us as Courtney completes her Marvel cinematic journey with its crowning achievement: an immensely satisfying, subversive, and tear-inducing finale that REALLY sticks the landing — Avengers: Endgame! We delve into spoiler culture, aggressively disagree about Hawkeye’s haircut, and gush about how the all-time top-grossing film expertly blends humor and emotion in a fitting sendoff to some of the most beloved characters of the past deca...
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) & Marvel's Phase Three
June 11, 2020 15:49 - 1 hour - 176 MBThanos arrives as Courtney beholds the ambitious, star-studded, and nearly-unwieldy crossover event: Avengers: Infinity War! We recap Marvel’s third phase while taking a detour on Thor: Ragnarok - Courtney is enamored with the Infinity Gauntlet comic - Mark Ruffalo can’t help spoiling movies - and we’re amazed that a movie largely about a thicc purple monster collecting space jewelry left us emotional and teary-eyed. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: [email protected] Twitte...
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
May 21, 2020 17:43 - 1 hour - 144 MBAvengers disassemble! Courtney is halfway through her Marvel Cinematic journey, with the best “heroes settle their differences through punching” movie yet - Captain America: Civil War! In a twist, Courtney praises some action sequences, we recap the bizarre custody arrangement between film studios over Spider-Man, Courtney brags about her celebrity theories, and we applaud a movie that can juggle multiple characters while also delivering satisfying emotional arcs that benefits from years of ...
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) & Marvel's Phase Two
May 07, 2020 16:58 - 1 hour - 177 MBAssemble again! Courtney continues her journey into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the intriguing and uneven superhero follow-up, Avengers: Age of Ultron! We recap Marvel’s Phase Two, Courtney gushes about some new characters, we take a detour into the lives of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, and Courtney picks a last minute fight with one Martin Scorsese — all while we discuss the compelling and very underrated cinematic swing that was Joss Whedon’s Age of Ultron! You can reach the podcast...
The Avengers (2012) & Marvel's Phase One
April 30, 2020 15:42 - 1 hour - 149 MBAssemble! Courtney has only sort of seen the Marvel flicks, so we’re charging through the flagship installments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with the quippy, breezy, and box-office-dominating superhero team-up: The Avengers! We recap Marvel’s underdog origins, from the lightning-in-a-bottle brilliance of Iron Man, through it’s Phase One installments to the billion dollar gamble of The Avengers — an experiment that resulted in forever changing large-scale filmmaking and cementin...
I Am Legend (2007)
April 22, 2020 19:20 - 50 minutes - 96.5 MBFor our next world-ending quarantine watch, we revisited the post-apocalyptic Will Smith action thriller, I Am Legend! We compare the film’s climax with an alternate (and superior) original ending, we learn a lot about the dog, Courtney reveals details about her 6th grade pop band, and we praise Will Smith’s movie-carrying performance in the latest adaptation of a genre-defining story. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: [email protected] Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wif...
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
April 15, 2020 17:04 - 41 minutes - 78.4 MBThe quarantine continues as we reach the satisfying and emotional conclusion to our rebooted ape trilogy - War for the Planet of the Apes! Courtney reevaluates the science fiction genre in general, we marvel at some of the best visual effects committed to film, and admire how evoking war and biblical epics complement the storytelling and scale of yet another nuanced and compelling Ape entry. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: [email protected] Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram:...
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
March 31, 2020 19:49 - 46 minutes - 87.7 MBThe quarantine never ends, and neither will this franchise, as we watch the genuinely great and suspenseful reboot sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! Courtney has nightmares about monkeys, we marvel at the impressive visual effects and tense sequences, and praise a beautifully-shot sequel that smartly expands on the complexities and emotional stakes of the strained—and possibly doomed—alliance between humans and CG apes. (Really though.) You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatc...
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
March 27, 2020 19:23 - 49 minutes - 92.9 MBWe're continuing our quarantine viewing with a set of films focused entirely around a global pandemic -- the surprisingly-good franchise reboot: Rise of the Planet of the Apes! We recap the bizarre history of the Planet of the Apes series, an iconic franchise that refuses to die, with installments ranging from "Pretty Good!" to "Human Beings Approved This?" -- and we discuss this movie's grand achievement of emotionally investing both of us in the revolution of a CGI ape. You can reach the ...
Contagion (2011)
March 24, 2020 20:34 - 28 minutes - 54.7 MBWe kicked off our quarantine with what is now apparently essential viewing — Steven Soderbergh’s outbreak thriller, Contagion! We compare the eerie similarities between the crisis at the center of this film and at our own lives, and how Soderbergh was able to craft a smart, realistic thriller, with morally-complex characters reacting to an eerily prescient global disaster. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: [email protected] Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Ren...
Pulp Fiction (1994)
March 20, 2020 18:36 - 55 minutes - 105 MBWe’re all social distancing and only have time to watch movies now — so here’s Courtney’s first viewing of the 1994 game-changer, Pulp Fiction! We review the quirks and criticisms of Quentin Tarantino and his works, I discover Courtney paid to attend a Pitbull concert, and we discuss how Tarantino avoided the sophomore slump with an iconic and culturally-beloved film that dramatically changed the landscape of independent cinema. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmai...
(500) Days of Summer (2009)
March 05, 2020 17:34 - 1 hour - 122 MBTo bid farewell to Valentine's Month, we watched the 2009 coming-of-age indie hit, (500) Days of Summer! We rank our top 5 favorite Rom-Coms, reminisce about 2009 trends and blogs, and therapeutically process how this hugely relatable and influential film set the tone and expectation of our own dating experiences (and probably most Millennials who practiced dating in the last decade). You can reach the podcast at-- Email: [email protected] Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wife...
An Affair to Remember (1957) & Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
February 12, 2020 21:14 - 1 hour - 140 MBJust in time for Valentine’s Day, join us for our first Double Feature, pairing two of the most influential romantic comedies ever made, An Affair to Remember and Sleepless in Seattle! We debate the ‘90s heartthrob status of Tom Hanks vs. Bill Pullman, Jashon pitches an alternate ending to An Affair, we interrogate Jashon’s anxiety of ruining nice things, and ruminate on the stereotype of Chick Flicks and how everyone should be more open to all film genres. You can reach the podcast at-- Em...
Titanic (1997)
January 29, 2020 22:12 - 1 hour - 115 MBWe’ve finished Star Wars and decided to focus on another iconic blockbuster set largely on a ship — James Cameron’s Oscar-winning epic, Titanic! Courtney details her intense love for this film and Celine Dion, we are both baffled by the INSANE unused alternate ending, and we detail our personal connections as children of the ‘90s to the cultural obsession that was TITANIC. The bizarre alternate ending: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8cnPNC3NsE&t=263s You can reach the podcast at-- Email:...