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Here at iMOW, we examine the world of media. Nothing's off limits, and all theories are on the table. We discuss movies, television, internet, music, and pop culture. If television rots your brain, Wes will set it right... in my own words of course. Want to reach out? Want to tell me off? Have a su…

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    • Jul 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Official Website Announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 1:25


    In My Own Words is proud to announce our official website! Check out the link below for exclusive content you can't find in the podcast alone! www.imowpodcast.com

    The Walking Invincible Spoilers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 35:05


    What do you know!? Another episode about Invincible! Well we're diving into the new hit series on Amazon and holding nothing back! This full episode of In My Own Words features a discussion about the various plots and themes at play in the new series as well as some of the future conflicts in the next season. Additionally, we're announcing the release of our official website!! Check it out for exclusive content! www.imowpodcast.com All this and more... In My Own Words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Quick Words: Becoming Invincible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 8:03


    In this episode of Quick Words, we're reviewing Amazon Prime's newest original series, Invincible. There are no spoilers here, but keep an eye out for the next episode of In My Own Words, where I dive deep into Invincible, which has quickly become my newest favorite series. All this and more... In My Own Words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    INSIDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 62:45


    In My Own Words returns with a special extended episode discussing Bo Burnham's newest special: Inside. To understand the gravity, and possible victory, of Inside, we'll have to journey back and look at Bo's career. Also, big news in this episode-possible twist ending?? You'll have to listen to find out! All this and more... In My Own Words Follow us on Instagram! @inmyownwordsofficial

    The Weaknd Lights

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 53:45


    We're covering the music video series for the After Hours album by The Weeknd. We're diving into the themes, imagery, and symbolism following the extreme character portrayal by The Weeknd.  Prepare to be Blinded. All this and more, In My Own Words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Quick Words: My Grudge with American Horror Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 14:23


    In this Quick Words, we're comparing two eerily similar shows: Ju-On: Origins (2020) and American Horror Story: Asylum (2011). All this and more, In My Own Words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Quick Words: Finding Nemo... Nobody

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 15:24


    First Quick Words of 2021! We're talking about the 2008 film, Mr. Nobody. This is definitely the kind of film I recommend for my audience to watch, maybe even multiple times. All this and more, In My Own Words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    iMOW UPDATE: Where We've Been, and Where We're Going

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 3:21


    An update for the future of In My Own Words, Season 2

    Spooky Scary Movie Time: A Nightmare on Elm Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 11:35


    This is my Halloween Special review of the 1984 slasher: A Nightmare on Elm Street. Check out the full special for more!

    Spooky Scary Movie Time: The Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 7:14


    This is my Halloween Special review of the 1982 horror: The Thing. Check out the full special for more!

    Spooky Scary Movie Time: Alien

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 13:17


    This is my Halloween Special review of the 1979 sci-fi horror: Alien. Check out the full special for more!

    Spooky Scary Movie Time: Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 10:07


    This is my Halloween Special review of the 1978 slasher: Halloween. Check out the full special for more!

    Spooky Scary Movie Time: Friday the 13th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 6:28


    This is my Halloween Special review of the 1980 slasher: Friday the 13th. Check out the full special for more!

    Halloween Special!! Retro Horror for your Retro Life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 54:28


    In the 2020 Halloween special, I'm talking about some of cinema's best classic horror. We're looking at what's so scary about Alien, where Friday the 13th feels weak, and why The Thing is absolutely horrific. All this and so much more. As always, In My Own Words Follow me on Instagram: @inmyownwordsofficial Friend me on Facebook: In My Own Words Email: imowpodcast@gmail.com

    Quick Words: Not Exactly a Holiday Inn Express

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 6:16


    In this Quick Words, I'm talking about the hit HBO series: Room 104. Special thanks to the Duplass brothers for giving this spooky gem to the world All this and more, In My Own Words

    Disturbing Decisions in Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 43:18


    WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT In this very disturbing episode of In My Own Words, I explain how the film Cuties is an a morally destitute and culturally ignorant film. To show how disturbing content can be handled, I provide several examples of highly disturbing films that got it right . . . comparatively speaking. All this and more, In My Own Words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Looking like a Snack on the Bay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 35:49


    SEASON 2 PREMIER!! We're talking about the 2012 sleeper horror mockumentary The Bay. Also, learn what makes Creep so unique and unsettling. All this and more, In My Own Words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    TV Spotlight! Part 1: Comedies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 44:04


    I know you've been watching more television than ever before, so I'm here with my thoughts about some of the best TV Comedy out there! We're flying through some of the most memorable shows of the past thirty years, from Seinfeld and Friends, to The Office and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia! We've got plenty to talk about and even more to laugh about. This week, we're talking comedy. All of this and more, In My Own Words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Cells at Work!...On Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 66:19


    It seems the model's were right, and the nation has been without In My Own Words for too long. I've returned to discuss key facts, such as Coronavirus and it's effects on the world. Plus I'm diving into the two similar yet totally different Netflix anime, Cells at Work! and Beastars. Also I phone it in and read a list of quarantine must-watch movies compiled by Will Malone! All this and more... In My Own Words Check out Will on his show: Out of Focus available wherever you get your podcasts! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Double the Doubles (x2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 67:04


    We're Back! And Wes is talking double time! In this episode of In My Own Words, we dive into the themes and interpretations of Enemy and The Double.  Both films based on the idea of a malicious doppelgänger, both based on books of the same name, and both released in 2013. Later, we talk about a man who is changing the world of cinema, and spiders!!!! All that and more, as usual,  In My Own Words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Luck of Logan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 34:22


    I finally talk about one of my favorite films, Logan! And that's pretty much it.  We're diving deep into Hugh Jackman's final outing as the titular hero, as well as examining the deeper philosophies and messages within the comic book masterpiece. All this and more,  In My Own Words. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Undying Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 35:10


    In this very special Valentine's Day episode, we're talking about two monsters who really only want to love you. That's right, I finally get to talk about The Babadook and It Follows. Later, I get into a familiar Cine-Bad pick, and where is my letter from the Oscars? All this and much more, In My Own Words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Quick Words: Alison Brie-Jack Horsewoman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 12:43


    In this edition of Quick Words, Wes phones it in and has very special guest host Cher discuss her thoughts on the new Netflix movie: Horse Girl. She talks about the bizarre content and powerful themes on display in the brilliantly acted Horse Girl. Remember to like and subscribe! This is . . . In My Own Words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Reality of Entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 55:08


    WE'RE BACK!! Coming back from Christmas break has made me long for the "good ol' days" of media. When you could sit down with your family and watch some classic television cowboy save a small town from a gang of bandits. Well this week I'm talking about Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, a film focused not only on that very era of entertainment, but also the tragic death of Sharon Tate, and the divergent change Hollywood Cinema went through. Later, I venture back to 1917 to witness the master-class film first hand. I've got thoughts on what worked...and what didn't. Also, what's Nicholas Cage up to? And aren't the Oscar's coming up? All this and more... In My Own Words. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Quick Words: Righteous Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 16:37


    This Quick Words episode concerned the holy unrest in The Righteous Gemstones. This crazy family comedy is unique for sure, but surprisingly familiar. Later, I talk about the pilot of HBO's newest comedy: Avenue 5 All that in more, In My Own Words. ps... Remember February 7, iMOW returns with the first FULL EPISODE of 2020!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 1 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 1:51


    Want to know what the future holds for In My Own Words? I guess you've got to listen to find out...

    iMOW Update Bonanza!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 12:35


    Here's a great gift for all those looking for one last Christmas Miracle: INFORMATION! Wes breaks down the future of iMOW season 1, and teases a few other bits for the future. (Is he a Prophet???) Remember to subscribe and Spread the Word with your friends and family. Like us on Facebook and Instagram! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Quick Words-Hmm: Game of Witchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 14:26


    For this week's Quick Words episode, I'm reviewing the Netflix original series, The Witcher. (Don't worry, no spoilers....this time).  I'm talking about the shows production, popularity, and possible link to the fumble of Game of Thrones. Grab and pint, toss a coin to your Witcher, and let out a hardy "Hm." we're diving in, as always, In My Own Words. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Quick Words-SkyCats 9: The Risening

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 22:51


    In this Quick Words episode, I give my thoughts on Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker as well as a tidbit on Cats!  I'm talking about JJ and Rey, John Williams, and the worst and best parts of what has become of Star Wars. All this and more as always, In My Own Words Official Best to Worst list of Star Wars movies: 1. Empire Strikes Back 2. Rogue One 3.  Force Awakens 4. Return of the Jedi 5. Rise of Skywalker 6. New Hope 7. Revenge of the Sith 8. Solo 9. Attack of the Clones 10. Phantom Menace 11. The Last Jedi --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of J.J. Abrams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 47:27


    Part 3 A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far, Far Away . . . Matt joins me in studio for a three part Christmas Special! We're breaking down the entire history of Star Wars from "A New Hope" to "The Rise of Skywalker" This special consists of a discussion and will not contain the usual In My Own Words segments. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Star Wars Episode II: Electric Boogaloo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 43:39


    Part 2 A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far, Far Away . . . Matt joins me in studio for a three part Christmas Special! We're breaking down the entire history of Star Wars from "A New Hope" to "The Rise of Skywalker" This special consists of a discussion and will not contain the usual In My Own Words segments. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Star Wars Episode I: Scruffy Lookin' Nerf Herders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 43:32


    Part 1 A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far, Far Away . . . Matt joins me in studio for a three part Christmas Special! We're breaking down the entire history of Star Wars from "A New Hope" to "The Rise of Skywalker" This special consists of a discussion and will not contain the usual In My Own Words segments.  Enjoy, and Merry Christmas! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #NotMyChristmasMovie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 44:53


    MID-SEASON FINALE We're breaking down and ranking our top ten almost Christmas movies! From Die Hard to Psycho Wes makes the definitive list and argument for the great imponderable . . . What exactly makes a film, a Christmas film? Later: a very festive Cine-Bad pick!! All this and more, In My Own Words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    Animation Triple Feature!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 52:57


    In this triple feature episode, iMOW dives into three great animated films! We're looking at the French Award winner, I Lost My Body; the Japanese Award winner A Silent Voice; and the American Award winner Coraline! Also I reveal my favorite Cine-Bad pic of all time, and whether or not I'm a cat person... All this and more, In My Own Words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Addictive Editing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 61:09


    Wes is hooked on Requiem for a Dream! We're learning all about addiction and crime from the master of the disturbing, Darren Aronofsky. Later what in the world is Wes' problem with Queen? Learn about the issues with editing in Bohemian Rhapsody. Also, has Netflix released anything worth watching? All this and more, In My Own Words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Quite the Party, Isn't it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 52:31


    Take a break and enjoy the beautiful Overlook Hotel, enjoy Lloyd's company at the Colorado Lounge, and the ever lovely "Midnight, the Stars, and You." Wes discusses theories and interpretations of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. He also discusses other people discussing theories and interpretations of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining in the movie, Room 237. Later, he updates us on how his "Flop-Watch" theory for Charlie's Angels played out. Confused, yet? Don't worry, we can explain everything... In My Own Words, of course. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Fake Real Movies about Real Fake People

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 53:37


    Prepare to get deep...faked! We're talking about James Dean returning from beyond the grave, and Nolan's Dunkirk! A dash of Sonic the Hedgehog and some Charlize Theron to wrap up. Also, I battle the weather! All of this, as usual, In My Own Words. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Into the Deep!...Meaning!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 60:11


    I get almost too deep into several interpretations of The Lighthouse. Maybe I pronounce some names correctly! Who knows? You've gotta listen to find out!

    Clowning Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 53:18


    In the first episode of In My Own Words, Wes delves deep into the mind of Joker, discovers why IT Part 2 was a big punchline, and what "So Bad Their Good" Halloween flicks you should check out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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