Movie Night with Will and Noah

With Will snapped into non-existence by Thanos, Noah does this week's episode solo. He briefly discusses the new indie "Little Woods," then goes deep on his overwhelming love for "Avengers: Endgame," and closes things off with his definitive Top 5 Movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Noah and Will take a stroll down memory lane to re-visit the films of 1999, which was also a very special year in their friendship. The Matrix, Fight Club, Magnolia, Election, and many more are featured in this retrospective episode.

Will and Noah might be wusses when it comes to horror movies, but they both saw "Us" this week and liked it. They dig into why it works, then conduct a draft of the best sophomore films by great directors. Also, Noah learns an amazing fact: Will auditioned for Wes Anderson's "Rushmore" when they were in high school. WHAT?!

Two men debate the merits of the feminism in "Captain Marvel." What could go wrong? Also included is a draft of the best non-outlandish Samuel L. Jackson performances, and a tense discussion of the show's sign-off line.

Noah is climbing the podcast mountain "free solo" this week, as Will is laid up with the flu. He discusses Netflix's "High Flying Bird," goes deep on "Isn't it Romantic?", and examines the Academy's anti-comedy bias, and the achievements that went unrecognized as a result. Dig in.

This week, Will and Noah get into it over the Oscars. They each pick a favorite Oscars moment from years past and then battle it out over some predictions for the upcoming ceremony. It gets testy. Shameless Plus: If you like what you hear, Noah is giving a talk on the Oscars for Smithsonian Associates in Washington, DC on Feb. 21. Get tickets here!

Will and Noah go deep on their disappointment with "Glass," the new film by M. Night Shyamalan, then hold a draft on the best films ever to open in January. Plus, Will talks about that time a movie saved Noah from a potentially fatal hangover.

Noah is all alone today, as Will prioritizes family over friendship. It will not soon be forgotten. Instead of settling old scores, however, Noah talks a bit about a recent first-watch of "Breaking Away" (1979), and lists his most-anticipated movies of the year, which includes new works from Terrence Malick, Rian Johnson, James Gray, and Taika Waititi.

Will and Noah recap their Top 5 Movies of 2018, and then hand out some of their special awards! Come for the movie recommendations, and stay for Noah's irrational hatred of "Crazy Rich Asians."

Will and Noah drop everything and hold a five-round draft of Christmas movies. This draft has everything: cocaine, Gary Busey, orgies, Muppets, and groundhogs. Consider it your Christmas gift from the Movie Night guys!

Will and Noah go deep on the latest Clint Eastwood joint, and then hold a draft of the best performances by actors over 80 years old. Noah's note: This draft is being protested and is under investigation by the league.

Noah and Will debate the merits of the new Natalie Portman movie and hold a draft of Musical Performances in Non-Musicals. Noah says a curse word. Will tells you how best to cheat on your spouse.

In preparation for next week's episode on "Vox Lux," Noah and Will discuss a recent movie about a pop star and an older Natalie Portman movie. Noah also talk about his sneak peek of Adam McKay's "Vice," and Will complains about Netflix Christmas movies.

The very first episode of "Movie Night." Will and Noah review "The Front Runner" and hold a draft of the best political dramas.