Why Watch That Radio

Welcome to Episode 52 of Why Watch That Radio! This episode includes: 1. Our Sneak Peek reviews of "Raw," "The Ottoman Lieutenant," and "The Sense of an Ending." 2. Snippets of our interview with Jim Broadbent (the "Harry Potter" series, "Iris," the "Bridget Jones" series), the Academy Award-winning and Golden Globe Award-winning star of "The Sense of an Ending." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Episode 51 of Why Watch That Radio! This episode includes: Snippets of our interviews from this year's Sundance Film Festival with the cast and producers, including Common and Alfre Woodard, of Netflix's "Burning Sands" Snippets of our interview with stars Tatiana Maslany ("Orphan Black") and Tom Cullen ("Downton Abbey") and writer-director-producer Joey Klein of "The Other Half" Our "Sneak Peek" reviews of "Burning Sands," "Personal Shopper" (which stars Kristen Stewart), and "The Other Half" "Did You Know?": This versatile Emmy and Tony award-winning actor has a birthday today. Who is he? "Pick of the Week": FX's "The Americans" (Season 5 begins tonight!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whoa, listeners! After handing out awards fairly predictably, last night's Oscars ended with a shocker! "Moonlight" emerged victorious after a mix-up that will go down in history. So, we just couldn't wait until Tuesday to release our reaction! In this episode, the Critic and the Referee provide their takes on the festivities. Are they pleased with the Academy's decisions? How good was this year's ceremony? Take a listen to their entertaining conversation to find out. But, that's not all! The entire Why Watch That team, including our producer, gives us a Sneak Peek of "Logan," which opens everywhere this Friday. You don't want to miss our reaction to Hugh Jackman's last stand as Wolverine. And, of course, there's a "Did You Know?" and a "Pick of the Week" that you just have to hear! Go on, enjoy! Click here for our full post! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey, there, listeners! Welcome to a very special episode of Why Watch That! Before the Oscars are held this Sunday, we want to give you our final take on last year's best releases. Normally, the Critic and the Referee make their recommendations based on who should watch specific movies and TV shows and how. But, this time, they're giving you their personal picks for the best movies and TV shows of last year. What excited them the most? Listen to this candid episode to find out! Click here to visit our website! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We haven't forgotten about you and will be back on Friday with a new episode. In the meantime check out our Sundance coverage at the website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since the Oscars will air on Sunday, February 26, the Critic and the Referee decided to say “Happy Valentine’s Day!” by predicting the winners in this year’s major categories and by giving you their own favorites in those categories. Do they get it right? Listen to this episode, then tune in to the festivities on the 26th to find out. Also, do they agree or disagree with the Academy’s nominees and the odds-on favorites? At times, their responses to that question are explosive, indeed. Finally, we return to providing a “Did You Know?” segment, just in time for a recent TV return, and a “Pick of the Week” that’s in honor of two worthy Oscar-nominated acting performances. Enjoy our Valentine’s Day treat! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The LEGO Batman Movie In the irreverent spirit of fun that made “The LEGO® Movie” a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble—LEGO® Batman—stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham City, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.   John Wick 2 In this next chapter following the 2014 hit, legendary hitman John Wick [Keanu Reeves] is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, the Critic and the Referee say “Happy New Year!” to recent TV shows (both new and returning) that premiered last month. The “new” includes “Star,” Lee Daniels’ second musical show on FOX; “Taboo,” Tom Hardy’s foray into television on FX; “Sneaky Pete,” which was co-created by Bryan Cranston; “The Young Pope,” starring Jude Law and Diane Keaton; and much more. The “returning” includes “Nashville,” which now airs on CMT; “Homeland,” Showtime’s perennial favorite; “Sherlock,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman; “The Path,” Hulu’s foray into religion; and more. Go ahead: Get your TV fix! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2017 Sundance Film Festival is over, and we’re back in NYC. Thanks for joining us as we covered the movies, politics, and events at this year's festival. We networked with filmmakers and producers, interviewed a few celebrities, and even watched some great and not-so great movies that will be coming to a theater near you later in the year. We can’t wait to go back next year! But, for now, please enjoy our festival highlights, featuring the Critic's and the Referee's thoughts on "A Ghost Story," "Roxanne Roxanne," and "Beatriz at Dinner." Our highlights also include a Q&A with the movers and shakers behind "Crown Heights" and an interview with Alfre Woodard, who stars in "Burning Sands." Also, be sure to check back for even more of our coverage from Sundance, including our Sundance Survival Guide. Stay tuned! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why Watch That is going to the Sundance Film Festival! Stay tuned for updates and additional coverage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, the Critic and the Referee say goodbye to one of their favorite TV shows, “Rectify.” In addition, they discuss where a bunch of shows left us after their recent season finales. Those shows include “Mozart in the Jungle,” “Westworld,” “Pitch,” “Poldark,” “Younger,” “Insecure,” “Atlanta,” “Masters of Sex,” and “The Exorcist.” Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey, there, listeners! This is the third and final episode that is chock full of movie reviews only! If you missed the previous two episodes, be sure to check them out! Since there are so many movies coming out around the holidays, we wanted to make sure that we shared our reviews before you hit the theaters. In this episode, we review “Hidden Figures,” “Paterson,” “20th Century Women,” and “Silence.” (Don’t forget to visit whywatchthat.com for even more reviews, as well.) Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well, well, well, listeners! Welcome to the second episode of a three-episode series that we’re releasing for the holidays! (The third and final episode in the series will be released Friday.) So, we’re continuing to share our reviews of movies that are releasing during the holiday season. If you missed the first episode in this series, check it out! Also, be sure to visit whywatchthat.com for even more reviews! In this episode, we review “Assassin’s Creed,” “Passengers,” and “Patriots Day.” Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey, listeners! Since there are so many movies coming out around the holidays, we’ll be releasing three episodes over the course of the next two weeks (starting with this one) that are chock full of reviews. We’ll release even more movie reviews on our site at whywatchthat.com. (For instance, if you’re looking for “Sing” or “Solace,” please visit our site.) In this episode, we review “Fences,” “Office Christmas Party,” “La La Land,” and “Collateral Beauty.” Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to a special episode of Why Watch That; this is all about reviews! Since we’ve been away for a couple of weeks in preparation for the future of Why Watch That, in this episode, we wanted to put together our reviews of recently released and soon-to-be released movies. Our first review is of “Arrival,” which opened last week and stars Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker. The other three films that are reviewed in this episode all release this week. They are: “Bleed For This,” which stars Miles Teller, Aaron Eckhart, Ciaran Hinds, and Katey Sagal; “Nocturnal Animals,” which is directed by Tom Ford and also stars Amy Adams, along with Jake Gyllenhaal and a great supporting cast, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Michael Shannon, Armie Hammer, Isla Fisher, Michael Sheen, and Laura Linney; and “Manchester by the Sea,” which stars Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Lucas Hedges, and Kyle Chandler. By the way, at whywatchthat.com, we have even more recent reviews, including reviews of “Hacksaw Ridge,”

In this episode, the Critic and the Referee take a step back from movie review after movie review to focus on ... "The Walking Dead"! Well, not just that, of course. Our dynamic duo talks about both new and returning TV shows. They also take a pause to reflect on the state of this year's fall film releases. Are these films delivering the goods so far? Listen to find out! Plus, there's a "Did You Know" about one of the most singular actors around and a "Pick of the Week" that will help you get your Netflix binge on. Enjoy! For complete info and more, visit whywatchthat.com! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WEEKEND EDITION: In this episode, the Critic and the Referee review action-sequel “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,” which stars Tom Cruise; horror-movie “Ouija: Origin of Evil”; and action-comedy “Keeping Up With the Joneses,” which stars Zach Galifianakis, Jon Hamm, Isla Fisher, and Gal Gadot. In addition, we’ve included highlights of our interviews with Courtney Hunt, director of “The Whole Truth,” which we reviewed in our previous episode, and with Ti West and James Ransone, writer-director-editor and star, respectively, of “In a Valley of Violence,” which we also reviewed in Episode 37. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Why Watch That Radio is chock full of reviews! The Critic and the Referee give you their takes on “The Whole Truth,” directed by Courtney Hunt and starring Keanu Reeves, Renée Zellweger, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Gabriel Basso, and Jim Belushi; Barry Jenkins’ startling new film, “Moonlight,” starring Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Janelle Monáe, André Holland, Alex Hibbert, Ashton Sanders, and Trevante Rhodes; “In a Valley of Violence,” Ti West’s singular sort of western, which stars Ethan Hawke, John Travolta, and James Ransone; and our Pick of the Week: Whit Stillman’s “Love & Friendship,” which will be available on Amazon Prime this Thursday and stars Kate Beckinsale and Chloë Sevigny. Of course, we have a Did You Know that you won’t want to miss, as well. There’s something in this episode for everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome, everyone, to Why Watch That Radio’s first Thursday episode. We’re calling this: the WEEKEND EDITION! Since we have a lot of content to share with you, we decided to release two episodes per week, when it makes sense. So, be sure to check us out every Tuesday and Thursday for all things film and television. In this episode, the Critic and the Referee review “Certain Women,” starring Kristen Stewart, Michelle Williams, and Laura Dern; “Coming Through the Rye,” starring Chris Cooper as J.D. Salinger; and “The Accountant,” starring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey Tambor, John Lithgow, and more! In addition, we recap the third press week at the New York Film Festival, including our quick takes on Pedro Almodóvar’s “Julieta”; “Personal Shopper,” which stars Kristen Stewart; and “20th Century Women,” which stars Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup, and Lucas Jade Zumann. Enjoy! For complete info and more, click here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and

Listeners, we’re on a roll! Since we have so much content to give you, we’ve decided to start releasing two episodes a week … when appropriate. So, be sure to check us out on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and you won’t miss a thing. In this episode, we have the return of a special guest: writer-director-actor extraordinaire, Lawrence Saint-Victor. If you missed Lawrence’s first appearance on our show, check out Episode 31. This time around, Lawrence joins us for the first part of a two-part discussion entitled, “We Heart 80s Movies!” In addition, the Critic and the Referee review “Ordinary World,” which stars Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Selma Blair, Fred Armisten, and many other wonderful actors. “Ordinary World” will be available in theaters and On Demand this Friday. But, that’s not it. They also discuss the state of returning fall TV shows: From American Horror Story to Blackish to Blindspot, they’ve got you covered. And, as always, our Pick of the Week and Did You Know segments are dynamite. Enjoy! For c