Andrew Watches Movies

We have come to the last week of February, but this should not be the end of listening to and seeking out films from diverse voices. Film at its best is a transportitive empathy machine; a safe place to walk a couple hours in someone else's shoes. For some things, it shines a light on experineces that the closest you will get to is through a film. In some cases, that is a lucky thing. Each of the films discussed today shine a light on aspects of society that many try to forget about, but that lack of memory leads to the divide that creates that in the first place. Enjoy a discussion on Menace to Society, Set it Off, Boyz n the Hood, South Central, Life, and others. 

For the month of February, the podcast has been given to black voices. Today's episode starts out with some revolutionaries; those who took on the world. Februrary 21st also marks the anniversary of Malcolm X's assasination. Spike Lee's Masterpiece Malcolm X seems appropriate to include this month, and is streaming on HBO. Also on HBO, we have the story of Fred Hampton, a Black Messiah whose voice was snuffed out far too early. On Amazon Prime exists a beautiful film about Malcolm X, Jim Brown, Cassius Clay (right before he became Ali), and Sam Cooke. One Night in Miami is an excellent watch that I think everyone should see. These 3 films are each powerful stories about people who gave their lives to shape our modern culture.  Also covered on this episode:  Eyimofe- HBO Max 'Round Midnight- Rental Claudine- Physical Copy Only  Email the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@Gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd- https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/  

Welcome to week 2 of Black History Month. This week a couple of brilliant films were watched for the first time. Love and Basketball is an early 2000's film that should not be discarded as just another teen romance movie. Just like Purple Rain shouldn't be viewed as just another musical. Sure the acting might be over the top, but that soundtrack is a classic.  Films watched for this episode: Purple Rain (HBO) Love and Baskettball (HBO) Bill Russel: Legend (Netflix) Shaft (HBO) I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (HBO) Blazing Saddles (Rental) Blue Collar (Starz) Blindspotting (Rental)   Follow Andrew on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/AndrewMartin/ Email the show: AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com

Titanic is setting sail again in theaters, this time in 3D. The only time that I have seen the film was in the theater when I was 18 years old. I am now 43, and fully expect to have a different experience with the film. Will the plot still hold water, or will it sink to the bottom upon arrival. Tune in to find out.  Follow Andrew on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/ Email the show: AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com

Andrew Watches Movies is a podcast that celebrates the diversity of character, launguages, cultures, and race. With that in mind, the month of Februrary is being devoted completely to black stories and filmmakers. Today's episode focuses more on the drama side, with a little Black Panther mixed in since Wakanda Forever just dropped on Disney+. Films covered on this episode- To Sleep With Anger (Tubi) and Killer of Sheep (Kanopy) from Charles Burnett Emancipation (Apple+) from Will Smith and Antoine Fuqua Eve's Bayou (Showtime) starring Samuel L Jackson and directed by Kassi Lemmons In the Heat of the Night (paramount+) and To Sir with Love (Amazon Prime) which both star Sidney Poitier   Follow Andrew on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/ Email the show: AndrewWatchesFilm@Gmail.com

This past week was a bit of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for movie watching. The movie Fear? might not have been the best idea to see in the theater, pickings are slim in January. Tune in for a discussion on the previously mentioned, You People (netflix), To Leslie (rental), Harbinger (rental), Triangle of Sadness (rental), and Brandon Cronenberg's Infinity Pool (theater). James Gandolfini's final film "The Drop" also gets a first time viewing for the episode. Follow Andrew on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/ Email the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@Gmail.com

What is the best thing to do during the lonely, frozen days of winter? I would say going to the theater should be at the top of the list, but distributors have always used this season as their dumping ground. This is where the movies that aren't really good enough for theatrical releases, but have contractual obligation surrounding them have traditionaly gone to die. Will this year be the same? On this episode I head to the theater to see Babylon, Missing, and Skinamarink which is the new flavor of the month in the horror community. The new release Aftersun is also covered along with Stargate, a huge hit which I had never seen before.  Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/

Welcome to 2023 everyone! I returned from my vacation to Washington 2 weeks ago, and promptly got sick. While I wasn't able to record, I was able to watch a whole lotta movies. In this episode, I briefly talk about what I have seen, and catch y'all up on life and shit. There's also a special bonus wrapped up in here. I don't want to ruin the surprise, but there is a first time watch of movie that just mentioning I haven't seen inspires RAGE in people. It's paired up with a Whale of a tale.  Follow Andrew on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/ And for God's Sake, Listen to some Nothing Left https://www.facebook.com/nothingleftchico/  

Join Andrew for an enlightnening conversation about the new disney movie Strange World. The trolls came out heavy for this one online. Also covered on this episode: The new netflix movie The Wonder, the new killer Santa movie Violent Night, and Park Chan-Wook's new film Decision to leave. Stick around for a mini review of The Audacy Beach Festival and a little bit of live Jack White. 

Well, this should have been up for Christmas.....but wasn't. Better late than never. Celebrate Christmas in January with a little bit of War. This is Andrew's least favorite genre, so this is gonna be an endurance test. Covered on this episode- All Quiet on the Western Front, Paths of Glory, The Thin Red Line, and Come and See. 

Warning: Not everything said in this introduction is true. I did not get a chance to see Strange World in theaters this week, but will remedy that on the next episode. Movies that were seen this weekend to be discussed are Glass Onion: An Knives Out Mystery, Stephen Spielberg's The Fableman's, and Bones and All, which is a perfect title for a Thanksgiving weekend release. Every one of these was enjoyed to some degree. A couple of these will be in contention for favorites of the year. Do yourself a favor and check out some of the movies coming out in the next few weeks. We are in for one hell of a show.  Email the show AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/AndrewMartin/

Today we will be taking a cullinary journey of cinematic proprtions. On the menu for today's episode, Andrew travels to a small viliage near the Arctic Circle for Shudder's new movie Slash/Back. We then take a scenic journey to the Irish Island of Inisherin, which supposedly is populated with Banshees. We round out the episode with a full flavor five course masterpiece; The Menu. We hope you enjoy your experience! email the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd- https://letterboxd.com/AndrewMartin/

In-between holiday blues gotcha down? Missing Halloween, and wishing it was every day of the year (it is)? Never fear, Andrew is here to the rescue. Join Andrew for his Halloween 2022 binge watch. This year a Larry Cohen marathon filled the day with joy. Join Andrew for a discussion on It's Alive, It's Alive Again, Island of the Alive, and Ambulance. Not the one from Michael Bay.  Contact the show AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd  https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/  

This week's episode is a good one, both films were thoroughly enjoyed. The Roku channel blessed the world with the biopic we never knew we needed. Weird: The Al Yancovich Story is the closest thing I've seen to Monty Python or Carl Reiner in the modern age. Hats off to Daniel Radcliffe for a fantastic performance. Join Andrew for a spoiler free discussion of the film, and stay for Don't Worry, Darling. Florence Pugh will steal the show, and our hearts, in every single venture. 

Unbeknost to me at the time of recording, Barbarian has been given an October 25th release date on HBO-Max. This one comes highly recommended, its a delicously bloody good time. Stick around after the Barbarian talk for a discussion on Justin Long's other horror movie: Jeepers Creepers.  Email the show AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/  

Earlier this year, Ti West graced us with the masterpiece X. After the credits finished, a trailer played for a prequel to the film. Will Pearl hold up the fantastic reputation X helped create? Tune in to find out. Little tease though,  I can't wait for MaXXXine! Email the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/  

Over here at Andrew Watches Movies, October is our favorite time of the year. The weather gets colder, pumpkin spice is added to the menu, and we get to watch almost non stop horror movies. Join Andrew for a triple feature of terror. Featured on this episode are Cat People, Dog Soldiers, and Dark Night of the Scarecrow. Classics one and all. Email the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd- https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/  

Andrew got a chance to check out the new theatrical release Bros, and the new movie Blonde from netflix. One of these is bound to be a classic, the other is abomination. Tune in to find out which is which. Warning: Ranting may occur.  Contact the show-- AndrewWatchesFilm@Gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/  

Join Andrew for a trip to the theater for the new horror film Smile. Will we still be Smiling after exiting the film? Tune in to find out. 

Alright, here we go. In our society, there is a constant debate surrounding the personal sins of creators, and how it effects the audience perception of the film. People doing heinous things isn't something to be celebrated, but it can be explored in a safe space. Often times, the work of these creators is confessional and can be mined for red flags. The other side of things, especially with Woody, is that many performers did their best work in his films. Mia Farrow, Diane Keaton, and Diane Wiest will be the focus for the majority of this episode. We will be talking about Woody, but more as an artist than his documented misdeeds. This is not to discredit any victim, but just to try to talk about things from a different perspective. I hope that this episode is successful in doing so.  Email any questions or complaints to AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com

Not every movie is gonna click with every viewer. Today, we have a few movies on deck, and one just didn't hit it out of the park. Tune in for conversations on Mrs Harris Goes to Paris, Fall, and the cringe comedy I Love My Dad. Also incluedes a short discussion on The Toy starring Richard Pryor. That was a first time watch on HBOMAX, and is a risky recommendation. 

Three movies walk into a bar. Two of them are there to party; to have a fantastic time. One of them is filled with characters more annoying than anyone in The Blair Witch Project or The Babadook. Two of them decide that one gotta go, and they bounce them from the bar. The three movies are Bodies Bodies Bodies, Pizzagate Massacre, and Emily the Criminal. The one that gets ejected might surprise you. Join Andrew for a spoiler free discussion on all three. Stick around after for a special message from Ice-T and Body Count.  

Today we are gonna talk about 3 movies that are streaming now and are worth your time. Not OK and Prey are streaming on Hulu. It's a shame that Prey isn't a theatrical release, but it is still a captivating action film on your at home setup. Try to watch the Comanche dub version of the film, it is a richer experience. Not OK is also a very good comedy that goes down smooth. HBO Max debuted the movie Belle last week. I should have seen that in theaters, but didn't find the time. Even if you aren't a fan of Anime, this is one that should be given a chance. It transcends the medium, and is more than worth your time. As always, I appreciate all of you who listen, and even appreciate those of you who don't. 

Join Andrew for a discussion about an adorable little shell with some pretty slick shoes on. Been waiting to see this for a while. 

This is the maiden voyage with a new Blue Yeti microphone. The Savor Theater in Fort Lauderdale had a free showing of Tragedy Girls on Friday night, which I saw as a perfect way to explore a city that is still very new to me. The podcast started as a rewatch of a film that was one of the first ones I reviewed on this podcast. It's one of the reasons I love watching independent horror films, to find those gems that really stick with you. Tragedy Girls is my go to recommendation for horror fans, and also something I thought was worthy of getting a tattoo in honor of.  Like life, this podcast took some twists and turns. Just going out into the world can be a dangerous thing with many perils on the journey. Your friend and humble narrator found himself in danger, and the episode became more of an exploration of an evening filled with red flags. I hope you enjoy. I hope I'm coherent. 

Today, the moon is full and love is in the air. Maybe the world is just too horrible for horror right now, so it's time to focus on something else. Instead of werewolves and monsters, we are gonna watch a movie about how the moon effects lovers. Moonstruck is streaming now on HBO Max, and is a first time watch for Andrew.  A night of insomnia led to introspection. The Before Trilogy from Richard Linklater was a perfect antidote to the frustration of not being able to sleep. The films are wonderful time capsules made 9 years apart. We are due for another one next year. They are streaming until the end of the month on The Criterion Channel. They have 2 week trials, you know what to do.  Follow Andrew on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/

On Thursday, July 7th, Hollywood Royalty passed away. At the age of 82 years old, he might have end up most remembered  for Sonny Corleone in The Godfather, a timeless classic that will forever be celebrated. He went on to a fabulous career that spanned more than 5 Decades. Join Andrew as we celebrate 2 of his best films; Thief from 1981 and Misery from 1990. 

Join Andrew as he explores the extensive career of Body Horror master David Cronenberg. This is the 4th episode of a series where we go Cronenlogically through the Canadian Baron of Blood's career. Today's episode covers Spider, A History of Violence, and Eastern Promises. 

What is more American than July 4th? Elvis Aaron Presley would be the correct answer. The only thing more American than Elvis would be going to see the new Baz Luhrmann film in the theater while eating a slice of apple pie. Consession stands across America should have thought of this idea. Join Andrew for on a trip to the movies to see Elvis. 

Join Andrew as he explores the extensive career of Body Horror master David Cronenberg. This is the first episode of a series where we go Cronenlogically through the Canadian Baron of Blood's career. Today's episode covers Naked Lunch, M Butterfly, Crash, and Existenz. 

Join Andrew as he explores the extensive career of Body Horror master David Cronenberg. This is the first episode of a series where we go Cronenlogically through the Canadian Baron of Blood's career. Today's episode covers Videodrome (Tubi), The Dead Zone (HBO Max), The Fly (rent or buy), and  Dead Ringers (Kanopy). We highly recommend checking out the films on their respective streaming sites, or renting them. All classics.  Email the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@Gmail.com Follow Andrew's Movie Addiction- https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/

Join Andrew as he explores the extensive career of Body Horror master David Cronenberg. This is the first episode of a series where we go Cronenlogically through the Canadian Baron of Blood's career. Today's episode covers Shivers, Rabid, The Brood, and Scanners. We highly recommend checking out The Brood and Scanners which are currently streaming on HBO Max.  Email the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@Gmail.com Follow Andrew's Movie Addiction- https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/

Join Andrew for another game. On this episode, we break down Saw chapters 6 thru 9- Nice!  Contact the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/

Wanna play a game? Join Andrew for a trip through the mind of a killer. The Saw series has always been a blind spot. I'm one who may have unfairly placed the francise on the heap with the other torture porn movies. Most of the movies on that heap don't have much of a point to them besides the violence. Maybe Saw is a different beast altogether. Join Andrew as he finds out just how different this franchise is. 

Join Andrew for an afternoon trip to the movies. Is Tom Cruise in for a soaring high, or a crash landing? Think that last line was cliche or hokey, wait til you see the movie... Contact the show AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/

Good evening. On tonight's episode of Andrew Watches Movies we will be taking a tour of The Bates Motel. Through 4 movies we will be exploring the many exploints of Norman Bates. Join us for a descent into madness. Email the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@Gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd- https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/

Friday May 13th 2022 is the only Friday the 13th we get this year, so a couple Jason movies had to be watched. It might be Saturday the 14th, but it's 2022 rules. Jason can own the weekend. There are no real rules.  Past a certain point, the series gets ridiculous, so why not revisit Jason vs the Telekenetic girl in Friday the 13th Part 7: A New Blood. Mario Bava's A Bay of Blood paved the way for the franchise in many ways, and had some kills copied for Friday the 13th Part 2. This can be found streaming on Shudder, and should be watched by every fan of the franchise. It might not have Jason, but it does have that style.  Email the show: AndreWatchesFilm@gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/

Happy Friday the 13th! Join Andrew for a short discussion on 13 horror films that shouldn't go forgotten. We also take a trip to the theater to see the new Blumhouse release Firestarter. The new movie can also be streamed now on Peacock for the $5 premium subscribtion.  Contact the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@Gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/

The new Taiwanese film The Sadness is bound to end up one of the most talked about horror films of the year. It pushes the envelope in every concievable way, and will stoke the embers of the Zombie genre in ways nothing has since Zach Snyder tried his hand at it. Love it or hate it, this is a film that will elicit a response. Join Andrew in a discussion on his screening of the film, and mostly a discussion as where it really fits into modern horror. Trigger Warning, this might not be a positive review, and might/would piss the director right off. Enjoy, everyone! contact the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com

Join Andrew for a couple of trips to the movies. The first was a pit stop that was a little bit of a train wreck. The Second was a wonderful little movie filled with magic. Tune in for a discussion on Petite Maman, and Dr Strange's Multiverse of Madness.  Contact the show AndrewWatchesMovies@Gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/

This Wednesday, Andrew just wanted to watch dumb horror movies, and that's just what he did. The intention behind it was to find a hidden gem, and the mission was accomplished. Find out which movie Andrew thinks is an unseen classic that holds up today. Movies discussed- Cherry Falls, Mothers Day, Vamp, The Final Girls, Jakob's Wife, The Furies, and We Go On.  Email the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@Gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd- https://letterboxd.com/AndrewMartin/

Join Andrew on a trip to the theater to see the new movie Hatching. Horror is at its best when it is about something more than the monsters on the screen; when it reflects terrifying aspects of normal life. Hatching is one of those.  Stick around for a list of the 15 best things streaming on Shudder. Contact the show AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com

Andrew continues to fumble through his exploration of folk horror, going back to the roots of the subgenre. Today's feature is Vincent Price's Witchfinder Genearl. This one was streaming on Shudder recently, but is currently unavailable. Another of many films to put in the physical media arguemnt. This one should be streaming mainly because it's a frenetic masterpiece starring an icon of Horror. It might not fully hold up, but it makes for a good discussion with Andrew as he continues his Folk Horror education....poorly.  Contact the show AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com

Andrew continues to fumble through his exploration of folk horror, going back to the roots of the subgenre. Blood on Satan's Claw is currently streaming on Tubi, and is considered a foundational piece in both establishing folk horror in the 70's, and creating the start of what would someday become part of a full blown Satanic Panic. Join Andrew for some thoughts on a viewing of the film. Contact the show AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com

Join Andrew for a discussion on the new Elisha Cuthbert movie streaming on Shudder. Set in Ireland, this Haunted House thriller seemed tempting. Find out if you want to wander inside.  Contact the show andrewwatchesfilm@gmail.com