Worth Watching
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe watch classic Doctor Who, The Prisoner, and other old TV shows and movies to determine if they're still worth watching for a modern audience.
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Doctor Who 40: The Ark
May 21, 2023 02:06 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThis episode is exactly what this podcast is about: Two best friends discussing a well-meaning treatise filled with great science fiction ideas, dorky aliens with silly suits, and, well, lots of stuff for us to both appreciate and make fun of. Also we discuss the impact of Spock’s death on us as kids, Mentos commercials, and whatever else comes up along the way. Check it out! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...
Doctor Who 39: The Massacre
May 13, 2023 23:56 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBAn entirely missing story based on a true and very disturbing event. Listen to our coverage to understand exactly what happened, how the Dr always claims to never change history while actually changing it, and whether you should hate the Protestants or the Catholics! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Doctor Who 22: The Massacre
May 13, 2023 23:56 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBAn entirely missing story based on a true and very disturbing event. Listen to our coverage to understand exactly what happened, how the Dr always claims to never change history while actually changing it, and whether you should hate the Protestants or the Catholics! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Doctor Who 38: Daleks Invasion Earth 2150
May 08, 2023 19:34 - 2 hours - 85.5 MBThere was absolutely nothing good about the first Doctor Who movie…but this one is definitely a step up! A couple of good special effects (such as a pretty amazing Dalek spaceship) and some plot improvements are definitely a help…but then there’s the weird disappearance of Barbara and Ian and juggling too many plot lines for a movie. Tune in to find out whether this is Worth Watching! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
Daleks Invasion Earth 2150
May 08, 2023 19:34 - 2 hours - 85.5 MBThere was absolutely nothing good about the first Doctor Who movie…but this one is definitely a step up! A couple of good special effects (such as a pretty amazing Dalek spaceship) and some plot improvements are definitely a help…but then there’s the weird disappearance of Barbara and Ian and juggling too many plot lines for a movie. Tune in to find out whether this is Worth Watching! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
Doctor Who 37: Doctor Who and the Daleks
April 29, 2023 20:24 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThis is the first movie where Peter Cushing played Doctor Who. We love Peter Cushing. We absolutely hate this movie. The movie was made in response to the incredible reaction to the second Dr Who story, The Daleks. Listen as your hosts regularly collapse into gales of laughter and perhaps occasionally tears. Our pain is your pleasure. You’re welcome. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1....
Doctor Who and the Daleks
April 29, 2023 20:24 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThis is the first movie where Peter Cushing played Doctor Who. We love Peter Cushing. We absolutely hate this movie. The movie was made in response to the incredible reaction to the second Dr Who story, The Daleks. Listen as your hosts regularly collapse into gales of laughter and perhaps occasionally tears. Our pain is your pleasure. You’re welcome. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1....
Inspired by Kurosawa 6: Ghost Dog
April 23, 2023 00:21 - 1 hour - 77 MBWow did we love Ghost Dog more than we expected! From independent director Jim Jarmusch and starring Forest Whitaker’s unexpected turn as Samurai, this is a beautiful and thoughtful precursor to The Sopranos and John Wick. But is it truly inspired by Rashomon? Listen in to find out! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Inspired by Kurosawa 5: Predestination
April 15, 2023 19:37 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBDoes this Ethan Hawke vehicle meet the definition of a Rashomon-inspired film? Is it okay to date yourself without consent? Does the future happen if you say screw it and take a nap instead? Answers to these questions along with a deep dive into the impact Robert Heinlein had on one of your hosts, a unique rendition of “Baby Jane”, discussion of the song “I’m My Own Grandpa” and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ...
Inspired by Kurosawa 4: Courage Under Fire
April 08, 2023 22:34 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBDenzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Lou Diamond Phillips, Scott Glenn and many more amazing actors, in an Edward Zwick production inspired by Rashomon. Nothing could go wrong! Nothing could go wrong, right? Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Inspired by Kurosawa 3: X-Files: Jose Chung's From Outer Space
April 01, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBWe dive into this very Rashomon-inspired episode of the X-Files, considered by many to be one of the best TV episodes ever. We do a deep dive into the amazing Charles Nelson Reilly as we try to suss out what actually happened to two lovers on one very strange night... Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Inspired by Kurosawa 2: The Usual Suspects
March 25, 2023 22:16 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWhat is truth? Who is Kaiser Soze? Is this a true Rashomon film? How many people can be canceled in one film? Only we know the truth! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Inspired by Kurosawa 1: Rashomon
March 17, 2023 00:24 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBAnd so we begin, watching a film where our task as a viewer is to serve as judge, jury, and possibly executioner at a trial where everyone seems to be lying to us. This was an incredibly important film that put Kurosawa and Japanese cinema on the map and created a new genre of story that has become embedded in world culture. Does it live up to the hype? And who is the killer? Join us to find out! (Also stay for the bonus content to hear about a modern day true crime Rashomon story!) ...
Inspired by Kurosawa 0: Intro to Kurosawa (with Peter Tasker)
March 10, 2023 17:01 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBFor our next film season topic, we're going to watch an influential Akira Kurosawa film, and then the films inspired by that film to see how they compare. To help provide context for this journey, we're joined by Peter Tasker, author of On Kurosawa for a great conversation about Kurosawa, the Yakuza, the Samurai and how Kurosawa created the modern concept of Samurai, whether the director is still relevant in the West, and more! Peter's website Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook ...
Doctor Who 36: The Crusade (season 2 story)
March 03, 2023 18:28 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBWe go back to cover this reconstruction that we originally skipped. This story came after Web Planet, and the contrast couldn't be more stark. This one has great writing, great acting, and a distinct lack of dancing bees. But is great writing and acting enough to make it a proper Doctor Who story? Join us as we wrestle with this question! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...
Doctor Who 35: Marco Polo (season 1 story), part 2
February 23, 2023 23:16 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBMarco! Polo! We finish up the first lost Doctor Who story, and you know what, it was pretty good! For details, listen up... Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Doctor Who 34: Marco Polo (season 1 story), part 1
February 17, 2023 01:22 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBWe've pulled the emergency break and gone into reverse -- we're going back and covering the missing stories that we didn't watch the first time, starting with the tragically lost Marco Polo from the first season. Stay for the bonus content to hear an extended discussion of how ChatGPT fares with summarizing Doctor Who! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels...
Doctor Who 33: The Dalek's Master Plan part 3
February 09, 2023 22:56 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBWe come to the end of this epic story, and we've got some interesting (and different from each other!) reactions to how it goes. Do the Daleks have a brilliant master plan when it comes down to it? Does Mavic Chen need therapy? Is a character a companion if they're only in one story? So many things answered in this episode! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bette...
Doctor Who 32: Dalek's Master Plan, part 2
February 03, 2023 05:25 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBThis week includes one of the weirdest Doctor Who episodes of all time -- including a cameo by Charlie Chaplin and a very British Christmas! And the return of a favorite villain we really weren't expecting. Plus some praise and b******g about reconstructions...this one has it all! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Doctor Who 21: The Dalek's Master Plan
January 25, 2023 22:06 - 5 hours - 230 MBOur second reconstruction is one of the longer Doctor Who stories ever. This is our three episodes about this story consolidated into one podcast. This podcast endorses the Mavic Chen/Sarah Kingdom ticket for rulers of the universe! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Doctor Who 31: The Dalek's Master Plan part 1
January 25, 2023 22:06 - 2 hours - 147 MBOur second reconstruction is one of the longer Doctor Who stories ever. We're really enjoying this journey into reconstructions, and there are some surprising twists in the first 1/3 of this story (including the shocking reveal that the Daleks are not the most trustworthy partners in crime). This podcast endorses the Mavic Chen/Sarah Kingdom ticket for rulers of the universe! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub...
Doctor Who 20: The Myth Makers
January 18, 2023 19:21 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBOur first real Doctor Who reconstruction! Doctor Who does the Trojan Horse. We both really enjoyed this story: Well-written, clever and funny. You don't need to hunt down reconstructions in shady corners of the internet, we've done it for you, and you can experience the story along with some bad jokes and witty observations. After going through the story proper, we do a deep dive into the mythology and how the writers played with it. Given it a listen, you'll learn something! Twitter...
Doctor Who 30: The Myth Makers
January 18, 2023 19:21 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBOur first real Doctor Who reconstruction! Doctor Who does the Trojan Horse. We both really enjoyed this story: Well-written, clever and funny. You don't need to hunt down reconstructions in shady corners of the internet, we've done it for you, and you can experience the story along with some bad jokes and witty observations. After going through the story proper, we do a deep dive into the mythology and how the writers played with it. Given it a listen, you'll learn something! Twitter...
Doctor Who 19: Mission to the Unknown
January 10, 2023 18:26 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThis is a one-episode story that doesn't have the Doctor or the crew in it, and which is a missing story. So a couple of years ago the University of Central Lancashire's film department did a recreation, using the same methods as were done back in the day. This is also a prequel to an upcoming 12-episode epic story, so required viewing for any classic Doctor Who fan. What did we think of the story and the recreation? Only one way to find out! YouTube: University of Central Lancashire recr...
Doctor Who 29: Mission to the Unknown
January 10, 2023 18:26 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBOur first (sort of) Doctor Who reconstruction! This is a one-episode story that doesn't have the Doctor or the crew in it, and which is a missing story. So a couple of years ago the University of Central Lancashire's film department did a recreation, using the same methods as were done back in the day. This is also a prequel to an upcoming 12-episode epic story, so required viewing for any classic Doctor Who fan. What did we think of the story and the recreation? Only one way to find o...
Doctor Who 18: Galaxy 4
January 04, 2023 19:01 - 1 hour - 71 MBFinally we get back to our core mission, watching ancient Doctor Who stories! This is an animated reconstruction of a completely missing story, and there are many non-animated missing stories coming up, which results in us debating whether we should start watching photo-based reconstructions, even though Ron has sworn he never will. As it turns out this was the start of a discussion that has some surprising twists that will be revealed over time... Meanwhile, check out this 60+ year old ...
Doctor Who 28: Galaxy 4
January 04, 2023 19:01 - 1 hour - 71 MBFinally we get back to our core mission, watching ancient Doctor Who stories! This is an animated reconstruction of a completely missing story, and there are many non-animated missing stories coming up, which results in us debating whether we should start watching photo-based reconstructions, even though Ron has sworn he never will. As it turns out this was the start of a discussion that has some surprising twists that will be revealed over time... Meanwhile, check out this 60+ year old ...
Rage 17: Office Space
December 28, 2022 20:18 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBAnd so our season of Rage comes to an end with the one movie where the characters actually rage against an actual machine! This felt like the perfect way to end it, and we have some interesting theories about the film... Check it out, and feel free to take some cake but don't eat the guacamole! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Rage 16: Kill Bill discussion with Sarah Rose Siskind and Andrew Heaton
December 20, 2022 18:44 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBHow many women need to be killed to make a film worth watching? Does being a good father justify being a mass murderer? This is the only podcast that dares to ask (and answer) the most important questions! With guests @MightHeaton of the Alienating the Audience podcast and @srsiskind. Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Rage 15: Kill Bill Volume 2
December 14, 2022 19:56 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBWe were surprised by the direction the second movie took! Find out what we think about the conclusion of the 2-movie epic, and next week we have a discussion of both films with two fabulous guests... Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Rage 14: Kill Bill Volume 1
December 06, 2022 23:12 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBAnd so we begin our epic coverage of Kill Bill! Over the next three episodes, Guy and I will do our traditional walk-thrus of the two films, and then we'll conclude with a discussion with two great guests. Follow along, it will be worth it! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Rage 13: Watchmen, part 2
November 29, 2022 19:42 - 1 hour - 44 MBAnd we finish up our epic discussion... Between me perhaps having a scotch or two too many (hey it was a 3 hour recording session!) and some recording problems, I sound like crap. But hopefully the sparkling content makes it worth it! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Rage 12: Watchmen, part 1
November 23, 2022 15:36 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBWho Watches the Podcasters? We were teenagers when Watchmen was published and it's been a part of our lives ever since, so we have a *lot* to say about it, both how it was created and the story itself. Don't fall for the big joke being played on society, listen in to find out the Truth! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Rage 11: God Bless America
November 15, 2022 20:32 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBOne of us absolutely hated this film, one liked it more than he expected. Thankfully, hate can still lead to interesting conversations, as this episode proves. We do a brief recap of the movie, then spend most of our time contrasting it to the other Rage-filled films we've watched. Check it out and choose a side! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.su...
Rage 10: V for Vendetta (with Taylor Ealand)
November 10, 2022 20:43 - 2 hours - 92.3 MBWe're proud of this one -- it turns out that V for Vendetta is much more relevant today than when it was released, and that your hosts have some serious disagreements about recent political events! But...we have a real, mature discussion about it, the way people should. Listen to this episode and check out the movie -- you'll be glad you did! TaylorEaland Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acc...
Rage 9: Fight Club (yes, finally!)
November 01, 2022 01:47 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBAfter Ron has spent half the podcasts mentioning he's never seen Fight Club, we finally talk about Fight Club. Or we don't, because, you know, the first rule of Fight Club is... This is the first time we're recommending that you watch the movie before the podcast, if you haven't already seen it. We treat this as "Worth *Re*-Watching, because we take the opportunity to talk about all the clues you wouldn't notice the first time through. Join us on this strange trip indeed! Twitter: @W...
Rage 8: Falling Down
October 27, 2022 00:26 - 2 hours - 87.3 MBThis movie is NOT what we expected! Is it about white guy rage watching immigrants move in and take his job, or is it...about something else entirely? We disagree with the writer of the film on this -- listen in to find out the truth! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Rage 7: Do the Right Thing (with Aldo Billingslea)
October 19, 2022 00:10 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBWhat would you do on the hottest day of summer? Would you be proud of it? This is the only podcast that asks, even if you're drunk all day, do you deserve some love? Actor Aldo Billingslea helps us answer some of the big questions brought up by this movie, and provides his perspective as an actor on how things went down. We're really proud of this episode -- Aldo, thank you for making this something special! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would ...
Rage 6: They Live
October 10, 2022 23:45 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWhat's the big deal with sexy sunglasses? Is mindless consumerism so bad after all? In this episode we ask all the big questions, and we're all out of gum! (Really, do you like have some gum you could loan?) Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Guest's Choice: Ghostbusters (with Matt Brown)
September 26, 2022 20:48 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBToday is a delightful discussion about one of the few perfect movies ever made, Ghostbusters! Learn how Sherlock author Arthur Conan Doyle directly impact this film, the ins and out of the ethics of psychological testing, and the secrets that make this film work. No matter how much you know about Ghostbusters, you are guaranteed to learn something new! Twitter: @ArthurCDent Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...
Rage 5: Nine to Five (with rebecca christiansen)
September 19, 2022 19:36 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB1974: Banks can deny single women bank accounts. 1977: Sexual harassment is recognized as a legal claim. 1980: The movie Nine to Five is released. 2022: We do an episode on it with rebecca christiansen (Twitter: @rebeccarightnow). Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Rage 4: Thelma & Louise (with Sarah Rose Siskind)
September 12, 2022 14:14 - 2 hours - 88.2 MBSort of a feminist remake of Bonnie & Clyde, this week we have Thelma & Louise! We're joined by the incomparable Sarah Rose Siskind to talk about the various ways men treat women, whether the initiating event was murder or self defense, the different ways women have found justice through time, and a whole lot of joking along the way. Just a plain old fun romp. Twitter: @srsiskind Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...
Rage 3: Bonnie & Clyde (with Katherine Mangu-Ward)
August 22, 2022 11:57 - 2 hours - 118 MBNext up in our Rage Against the Machine season is Bonnie & Clyde, the outlaws who embodied the myth of sexy bank robbers and captured the hearts of the nation (who were all just waiting to see how they'd die; it was the reality TV of the time). Katherine Mangu-Ward, Editor in Chief of Reason, joins us to provide her unique and anarchy-tinged take on this story, and we have a great conversation. Was Clyde really impotent? When they finally did do it, was Bonnie telling the truth about how g...
Rage 2: A Face in the Crowd (with Maura Spiegel)
August 15, 2022 19:07 - 2 hours - 114 MBWe continue our exploration of films that rage against the machine with perhaps one of the earliest to do so, and what might be essentially a prequel for Network, A Face in the Crowd. Film Professor Maura Spiegel helps guide us through this amazingly modern and relevant film, with a particularly surprising performance by Andy Griffith in his very first movie. This film is a treat, and it we had a very enjoyable discussion -- check it out! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a pu...
Rage 1: Network (with Nick Gillespie)
August 08, 2022 14:57 - 3 hours - 130 MBWelcome to our first rage-filled film, Network! We have a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion with Nick Gillespie about media past and future, whether corporations really rule the world, did Walter Cronkite end Vietnam, do people have agency or are they slaves to the boob tube? And much, much more -- buckle in folks, it's a ride! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...
Rage Against the Machine season intro (with Maura Spiegel)
August 01, 2022 15:02 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBRage Against the Machine! We're kicking off a season of rage-filled films with a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion with Professor Maura Spiegel, who teaches film and wrote the biography of director Sidney Lumet. We discuss the purpose of and approaches to teaching film, the career of Lumet, and finally we do a walk-thru of the films we'll be discussing this season. This is one really worth checking out. Sidney Lumet: A Life Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public...
Hartnell Special 2: The Mouse that Roared
July 26, 2022 02:07 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBAnother comedy with William Hartnell! And Leo McKern whom we last saw in The Prisoner! And with Peter Sellers in multiple roles! How does this compare to our previous Hartnell film, Carry On Sergeant, which launched the longest running British movie series ever? Which one would we rather show a loved one that we dragged to the couch? Listen in to find out! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...
Doctor Who Special: Season 2 recap (with Toby Hadoke)
July 18, 2022 00:44 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBOne of our best episodes ever -- a delightful discussion with Toby Hadoke in which we discuss Season 2 all over again. Who was the best/worst villain? What was the best Dr moment of the season? Which was the most impactful companion departure? You'll never know unless you listen to this episode! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Doctor Who 27: Season 2 recap (with Toby Hadoke)
July 18, 2022 00:44 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBOne of our best episodes ever -- a delightful discussion with Toby Hadoke in which we discuss Season 2 all over again. Who was the best/worst villain? What was the best Dr moment of the season? Which was the most impactful companion departure? You'll never know unless you listen to this episode! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
Doctor Who 26: The Time Meddler, part 2
July 11, 2022 00:11 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWhat is that pesky time meddling monk up to? How does this story change the world of Dr Who forever? Listen in to find out! Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com