This Is Why We Watch Movies

This week we discuss Alex Garland’s new film “Civil War”, and list our top five movies about photographers! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

This week, we break down Dev Patel’s directorial debut “Monkey Man” and argue what we think good action scenes should look like! Plus- Top 5 Actors turned Directors! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

This week, we are joined by MFA in Filmmaking student and friend of the show Carlos Batz, as we discuss Guy Ritchie's first feature film! FOLLOW US ON TT or IG @tiwwwmpod FOLLOW US ON LETTERBOXD Brian- @GandalfTheShway Landon- @lhiggs_1998 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 welcome 02:12 Lock, Stock & 2 Smoking Barrels - review 31:00 we love letterboxd, carl 33:16 top five needle drops 53:00 what we've been watching --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

For Easter this year, we decided to defend a movie that no one else has dared speak up for- and we sound much angrier than we actually were, so keep that in mind! FOLLOW US ON TT or IG @tiwwwmpod FOLLOW US ON LETTERBOXD Brian- @GandalfTheShway Landon- @lhiggs_1998 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 welcome 00:41 Batman v Superman - review 41:04 top five box office bombs 01:03:20 what we've been watching --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

In our first truly classic film review, we discuss Landon's (least) favorite American auteur, Terrence Malick and his 1978 classic "Days of Heaven." FOLLOW US ON TT or IG @tiwwwmpod FOLLOW US ON LETTERBOXD Brian- @GandalfTheShway Landon- @lhiggs_1998 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 welcome 01:30 Days of Heaven - review 24:29 top five movies set in texas 48:02 what we've been watching --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

Join Landon and I as we discuss whether or not Oppenheimer has lost the magic we originally felt in the cinema! Also, our Top 5 Best Picture Winners and what we’ve been watching! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON TIKTOK OR INSTAGRAM @tiwwwmpod FOLLOW US ON LETTERBOXD Brian- @GandalfTheShway Landon- @lhiggs_1998 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 welcome 02:03 Oppenheimer - review 32:36 top 5 best picture winners 54:37 what we've been watching --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

In our longest episode yet, we discuss Dune: Part 2, a film that has captured the hearts and minds of nerd geeks all across the galaxy. FOLLOW THE SHOW ON TIKTOK OR INSTAGRAM @tiwwwmpod FOLLOW US ON LETTERBOXD Brian- @GandalfTheShway Landon- @lhiggs_1998 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome and Brian's House? 02:29 Dune: Part 2 - Review 11:31 Austin Butler 13:50 Monty Python Vibes? 21:44 Paul v Feyd 37:14 Best Sequels of All Time? 41:40 Top Five Sci-FI Adaptations 01:03:40 What We've Been Watching 01:07:13 A Rant on Ordinary Angels 01:10:52 Plug for TikTok/Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

This week, we talk about Ethan Coen's new film, Drive-Away Dolls, argue about random things and eat some long awaited chocolate during our most UNHINGED episode yet! FOLLOW US ON LETTERBOXD Brian- @GandalfTheShway Landon- @lhiggs_1998 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome 00:32 Chocolate 00:59 Review of Drive-Away Dolls 08:25 Cucalorus + Last Straw 10:55 La La Land parable 16:14 Caricatures and Bottoms 21:29 Final Message on D.A.D. 22:52 Top 5 Road Trip Movies 27:52 A Bad Terminator Impression 33:20 Landon Hates The Muppets 35:10 Brian Hates Thelma & Louise 38:24 Mansplaining the ending of Logan 43:38 What we've been watching 46:08 WHAT'S IN THE BOX/Next time --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

This week on the podcast, we make fun of the new Sony Marvel film "Madame Web" directed by SJ Clarkson- a true President's Day Classic. Please ignore the occasional cough and the rude gentlemen standing outside the studio. FOLLOW US ON LETTERBOXD! Brian - @gandalftheshway Landon - @lhiggs_1998 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome 00:55 Madame Web Review 18:00 The PSP Rant 25:04 Top 5 - President's Day Edition 40:34 What We've Been Watching 44:57 Night and Fog/Meg Ryan? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

This WEEK- Brian forgot to plug the mixer into the computer and you hear the raw audio from the MacBook as he and Landon discuss Matthew Vaughn's Argylle. Follow us on Letterboxd! Brian - @gandalftheshway Landon - @lhiggs_1998 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome 00:28 Argylle - Review 23:23 Top 5 Lists - Spy Comedies 35:18 What We've Been Watching 39:14 DuVernay's Origin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

This week, we share our thoughts on Cord Jefferson's "American Fiction" Follow us on Letterboxd! Brian - @gandalftheshway Landon- @lhiggs_1998 TIMESTAMPS 00:00: Welcome Back 02:13: American Fiction-Review 25:00: Letterboxd Top Fives 39:15: Interstellar-Recap 50:29: Brian Fanboys for Terry --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

In this BRAND NEW EPISODE, I am joined by my friend Landon Higgs as we break down our opinions and predictions for the 96th Academy Awards. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

I was going through my old voice memos and found an episode recorded on Feb 1st 2021, meant to be released shortly after the terminator episode. Ooops. I have no idea what this is about, but please enjoy it. New episode coming soon…I seriously swear.

We’re back after huge hiatus, and so is James Cameron! Hear my thoughts on Avatar 2 as I try to beat the traffic in scenic Raleigh, NC. Later in the program, hear my utter annoyance with James Gunn for his treatment of DC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

In this episode, I break down my dislike of the way the terminator films handle time travel, and discuss the ending of Brian Michael Bendis' run on Action Comics and Superman. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

S2E3: Sorry Karl (Feat. Austyn Joyce) by Brian Hutchins

In this episode, BEEJ reviews the horrendously stupid film "The Predator," and gets carried away talking about his local librarian. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisiswhywewatchmovies/message

In the Season premire of VGTR, BEEJ discusses his newfound 2.0 persona, and reviews the film "The House With a Clock In It's Walls"