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Chris Williams and Perry Seibert love movies. In this biweekly podcast, they talk about all things cinema -- the good, the bad and the ugly.

Chris Williams and Perry Seibert


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    Ryan Coogler's "Sinners"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 70:36


    Chris and Perry are back, talking a bit about what they've been watching and then digging into Ryan Coogler's latest, Sinners. 

    Oscars! Gene Hackman! Eraserhead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 55:01


    Chris and Perry are back, this time with a look back at the recent Oscars ceremony, a tribute to Gene Hackman and an in-depth look at David Lynch's Eraserhead!

    Talking the Oscar nominees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 84:06


    Chris and Perry are back for the first episode of the year. They discuss some recent viewings, have a long discussion about the Oscar nominees, and share their favorite films from 2024 that received no Oscar love.    We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Wicked, Gladiator II, Anora and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 55:00


    Chris and Perry take a break from watching movies to chat about them. Their discussion covers "Wicked," "Gladiator II," "A Real Pain," "Anora," "Conclave," and "We Live in Time."  We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter

    'Saturday Night' and 'Joker: Folie au Deux'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 78:30


    Hey everyone! It's been a minute, but Chris and Perry are back with a super-sized edition of 'We're Watching Here.' After discussing a few movies they've recently watched, they sit down for an in-depth discussion of 'Saturday Night' and 'Joker: Folie au Deux.'   We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    What We're Watching -- Deadpool, Bike Riders, Gump, Love Lives Bleeding and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 69:37


    It's mid-summer, and we're neck-deep in movie season. Chris and Perry get together to talk about some old movies and new ones they've both been watching! Thoughts on The Bike Riders, A Quiet Place: Day One, Twisters, Forrest Gump, Loves Lies Bleeding, True Lives, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and Deadpool and Wolverine. Enjoy!    We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Dune 2, Furiosa, Late Night With the Devil and Hit Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 68:22


    It has been a while! Chris and Perry are back with a new, super-sized "What We've Been Watching" episode. Dive in with them and explore "Dune 2," "Furiosa," "Late Night With the Devil" and "Hit Man."    We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Oscars 2024 post-mortem

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 63:12


    Chris and Perry are back and discussing the 96th Oscars ceremony and winners! We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Top 10 of 2023, plus Oscar nomination reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 77:51


    Chris and Perry are back a bit later than they anticipated, but better late than never, right? They discuss their top 10 films of 2023 and then spend a bit of time discussing the 2024 Oscar nominations.  We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Michigan Movie Critics Guild awards, 'May December' and 'The Killer'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 62:14


    Chris and Perry are back to talk about the recent winners of the Michigan Movie Critics Guild's inaugural awards. They also take some time to talk two new Netflix films -- Todd Haynes' May December and David Fincher's The Killer.    We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Killers of the Flower Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 61:23


    It's a national holiday for movie nerds: there's a new Martin Scorsese movie!  Chris and Perry discuss his latest, the epic Killers of the Flower Moon. Is it another Marty masterpiece? Or is it a 3.5-hour slog? Listen and find out!  We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    2023 Fall Movie Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 60:09


    Chris and Perry are back after a busy summer, and they have thoughts on the fall movie season. Which movies are they looking forward to? What should you have on your radar? Give it a listen and subscribe!    We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Talking Barbenheimer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 61:59


    Chris and Perry convene for a discussion about the biggest movie weekend in a long time -- that's right, they're tackling Barbie and Oppenheimer. Are Chris Nolan's latest the masterpiece everyone claims? Is Barbie great -- or is it just good Kenough? Tune in and listen!    Chris and Perry talk about Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City" and Nicole Holofcener's "You Hurt My Feelings" before diving in for a spoiler-filled discussion of FX's "The Bear," season 2.  We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    The Bear Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 59:10


    Chris and Perry talk about Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City" and Nicole Holofcener's "You Hurt My Feelings" before diving in for a spoiler-filled discussion of FX's "The Bear," season 2.  We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    We're Watching (A Lot) Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 59:20


    Chris and Perry are back after an unexpected and long hiatus. To catch back up, they've got a super-sized episode filled with all the stuff they've been watching in the last few months, from Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret to Last Action Hero and Master Gardener to BlackBerry, with a bit of Succession, Marvelous Ms. Maisel, Barry and Jury Duty thrown in. Plus, a discussion of Quentin Tarantino's latest book, Cinema Speculation. Subscribe and enjoy!  Chris and Perry discuss the 95th Annual Academy Awards, talking about the show and winners, and then going through their rankings of the year's best picture nominees.  We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Oscars 2023 postmortem

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 66:25


    Chris and Perry discuss the 95th Annual Academy Awards, talking about the show and winners, and then going through their rankings of the year's best picture nominees.  We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Chris and Perry Talking Women Talking (and Oscars)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 57:47


    Chris and Perry are back to talk about the new, Oscar-nominated Sarah Polley film, Women Talking, as well as their thoughts on this year's crop of Oscar nominees.  We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Unpacking Altman: The Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 53:27


    Chris and Perry are back, starting a new year by continuing an old series! This episode sees them returning to the films of Robert Altman with a look at his 1992 Hollywood satire, The Player.    We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    The Banshees of Inisherin, The Fabelmans and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 67:37


    Chris and Perry are back for one last episode of 2022, and it's a big one. First, they check in with a few recent new releases, including some holiday films, a horror-satire, and a new drama. Then, they dig in to talk The Banshees of Inisherin and The Fabelmans.  Thank you for listening this year, and we'll be watching even more in 2023! We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Unpacking Altman, or ”Come Back to the Five and Dime, Dick Nixon”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 44:34


    Chris and Perry continue their series on the films of Robert Altman with a double feature looking at two stage adaptations from the 1980s: Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean and Secret Honor. Plus, talk about Tar and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.  We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    If we had a Sight and Sound ballot

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 76:37


    In advance of Sight and Sound's publication of its once-a-decade list, Chris and Perry sit down to discuss what they would vote for if they were asked to submit a ballot of the best movies ever made.  We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Interview with Joe Scott (Downlow.D: The Rise and Fall of Harry Knowles and Ain't It Cool News)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 77:24


    Chris sits down with podcaster Joe Scott to talk about his podcast on the infamous and influential film criticism website, Ain't It Cool News.   We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Unpacking Altman - Popeye (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 54:49


    Chris and Perry are back, talking Robert Altman once again! This time, they mumble their way through the director's 1980 musical Popeye. Is this a trainwreck? An embarrassment? An unappreciated gem? Grab a can of spinach (or, in the case of this Popeye, don't) and give it a listen! Also, talk about Bullet Train and Nope.  We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Cinematic surprises

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 56:51


    In preparation for this week's Secret Cinema at the Maple Theater, Chris and Perry talk about their favorite movie surprises. Also, discussion about The Fly and The Brave Little Toaster.    Reminder for our Detroit-area listeners: Chris and Perry will co-host Secret Cinema at the Maple Theater THIS THURSDAY, JULY 21, at 7:30 p.m. Show up for a surprise movie and a Q/A afterward!  We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Unpacking Altman - Nashville (1975)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 63:28


    Chris and Perry are back together, and they're talking the music, the performances and the politics of Robert Altman's iconic Nashville. Which performance out of the 25 major ones is their favorite? How have the films politics and depiction of American culture aged in the nearly 50 years since its release? Is this Altman's best movie?  Also, talk about Top Gun: Maverick, Crimes of the Future and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande!  Reminder for our Detroit-area listeners: Chris and Perry will co-host Secret Cinema at the Maple Theater on Thursday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. Show up for a surprise movie and a Q/A afterward!    We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter  

    Interview: Cody Benjamin, ”Movies from the Mountaintop”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 57:15


    Hey everyone! Chris sits down for an interview with Cody Benjamin, editor of Movies From the Mountaintop: 100+ Films that Express God, Explore Faith and Enlighten Church. Chris and Cody talk about Top Gun: Maverick, discuss Cody's long love of the movies, how film has impacted his faith and his process for pulling together 25 authors (including Chris) for his new book, which you can purchase at Amazon.  Reminder for our Detroit-area listeners: Chris and Perry will co-host Secret Cinema at the Maple Theater on Thursday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. Show up for a surprise movie and a Q/A afterward!  Perry will be back later this month to continue the Robert Altman series with a discussion of Nashville!  “We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    ”A Hard Day's Night” and ”The Beatles: Get Back”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 71:25


    Chris and Perry are back! New jobs, illness and computer woes put the podcast on a brief hiatus, but it's back with a super-sized episode. First, the duo raves about "Everything Everywhere All At Once." Then, they discuss the great TV they've been watching. Finally, they talk at length about The Beatles in movies, starting with "A Hard Day's Night" and then moving on to Peter Jackson's "The Beatles: Get Back." Who's John? Who's Ringo? Listen and find out!  “We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    The Oscar autopsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 70:14


    Chris and Perry talk about the 2022 Academy Awards, discussing the production, the hosts and the Slap Heard Around the World. They also eventually get around to discussing the winners.  “We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Unpacking Altman -- ”The Long Goodbye”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 60:47


    Chris and Perry are back, and continue diving into the filmography of Robert Altman. This week, they look at his Phillip Marlowe flick, The Long Goodbye. Is Elliott Gould a great Marlow? What's with the movie's obsession with animals? How does Altman keep putting these new twists on beloved franchises?  Also, Perry chats about a recent double feature of The Monkees' Head and Eminem's 8 Mile, and Chris catches up with Coda, Jackass Forever, Nightmare Alley and The French Connection.    “We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Unpacking Altman -- McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 48:20


    Chris and Perry are back. They talk about what they've been watching, including "Squid Game" and "Mass." Chris discusses his no-trailer resolution, and they discuss the critical reaction to Adam McKay's "Don't Look Up." Then, they dive into the main topic, a look at Robert Altman's revisionist Western, "McCabe & Mrs. Miller."  “We're Watching Here” Facebook page “We're Watching Here” Twitter Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Newsletter

    Year-end catchups, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 38:55


    Programming note: This episode was recorded in early December with the intention of releasing it pre-Christmas. Some scheduling snafus and technical conflicts mean it's just getting released now. But it doesn't change much other than a few references - CW. “We're Watching Here” Facebook page“We're Watching Here” TwitterPerry Seibert on TwitterChris Williams on TwitterChris' Newsletter

    Year-end catchups, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 42:57


    It's a great time to be a movie fan! Chris and Perry talk about some new releases, including "Tick...tick...BOOM!", Disney's "Encanto, and Adam McKay's "Don't Look Up" -- and jack back in for a look at the original Matrix trilogy in this week's discussion! “We're Watching Here” Facebook page“We're Watching Here” TwitterPerry Seibert on TwitterChris Williams on TwitterChris' Newsletter

    Unpacking Altman - M*A*S*H (1970)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 50:01


    After much hyping, Chris and Perry finally start their Robert Altman retrospective with a look at 1970s "M*A*S*H." After the popular novel but before the beloved sitcom, Altman made his feature debut with this look at the hijinks of three surgeons in the field during the Korean War. Chris and Perry talk about the humor that's poorly aged, the anger that's still palpable and the undeniable charisma of Donald Sutherland and Elliot Gould. “We're Watching Here” Facebook page“We're Watching Here” TwitterPerry Seibert on TwitterChris Williams on TwitterChris' Newsletter

    "Dune," "Pig" and "The French Dispatch"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 65:56


    As a palate cleanser between the Summer of the 70s series and the upcoming dive into Robert Altman's filmography, Chris and Perry take some time to talk about a few recent rewatches, including current theatrical releases Dune and The French Dispatch, and the Nicolas Cage film Pig from earlier this year. “We're Watching Here” Facebook page“We're Watching Here” TwitterPerry Seibert on TwitterChris Williams on TwitterChris' Newsletter

    Summer of the '70s -- The Deer Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 73:26


    Chris and Perry close out their discussion of films of the 1970s with this discussion of Michael Cimino's "The Deer Hunter." They discuss the controversy over the film, the brilliant performances from Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken, and more. Also, a discussion about Stephen King movies and the new James Bond, "No Time to Die." “We're Watching Here” Facebook page“We're Watching Here” TwitterPerry Seibert on TwitterChris Williams on TwitterChris' Newsletter

    Summer of the 70s -- Badlands

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 38:46


    Chris and Perry continue their discussion about the films of the 1970s with an in-depth discussion of Terrence Malick's 1973 debut, "Badlands," starring Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek. Note: Due to technical difficulties, the last minute and a half of the episode is bit garbled, but it does not affect the rest of the review. “We're Watching Here” Facebook page“We're Watching Here” TwitterPerry Seibert on TwitterChris Williams on TwitterChris' Newsletter

    'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"...the novel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 37:10


    Chris and Perry talk about Quentin Tarantino's novelization of his 2019 film. How does the transfer to the page change the experience? Is it for the better or worse? Also, a discussion about which Scott Brother was better: Tony or Ridley. “We're Watching Here” Facebook page“We're Watching Here” TwitterPerry Seibert on TwitterChris Williams on TwitterChris' Newsletter

    Summer of the 70s -- "Dog Day Afternoon" and "Network"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 70:09


    Chris and Perry continue their Summer of the 70s series with a Sidney Lumet double feature. First, they spend a tense August day and night with Al Pacino and John Cazale in "Dog Day Afternoon." Next, they get mad as hell about "Network." It's a long, fun deep dive with two of the greatest movies ever made. “We're Watching Here” Facebook page“We're Watching Here” TwitterPerry Seibert on TwitterChris Williams on TwitterChris' Newsletter

    Chinatown (Summer of the '70s)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 66:45


    Chris and Perry are back after another unexpected hiatus to dive into Chinatown. They discuss whether the film is a true noir, Robert Towne's Oscar-winning screenplay, Jack Nicholson's iconic performance, and more! “We're Watching Here” Facebook page“We're Watching Here” TwitterPerry Seibert on TwitterChris Williams on TwitterChris' NewsletterChris' Blog, Jesus Junkyard

    Summer in the 70s: The Godfather Trilogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 66:58


    Summer is here. And rather than talk superhero flicks and modern blockbusters, Chris and Perry are heading back to the seventies for a discussion of some of the greatest films ever made. This week, they start on a high note with their discussion of Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather" and its sequels. Is Part II truly better than Part I? And is Part III really as bad as you think? Listen and then tell us what you think! “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page“We’re Watching Here” TwitterPerry Seibert on TwitterChris Williams on TwitterChris' NewsletterChris' Blog, Jesus Junkyard

    The Oscars were great, actually

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 51:52


    Chris and Perry discuss this year's unusual Oscar ceremony.

    "Never Rarely Sometimes Always," "Lovers Rock" and "Sound of Metal"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 51:43


    Chris and Perry conclude their 2020 catchup with a look at three acclaimed films.

    First Cow, Minari and Nomadland

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 58:30


    Chris and Perry continue their 2020 catch up with a look at three films about family, friendship, capitalism and the American dream.

    "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," "One Night in Miami" and "Judas and the Black Messiah"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 66:12


    Chris and Perry discuss three acclaimed new films about the Civil Rights movement and the Black experience in America.

    "Promising Young Woman," "Pieces of a Woman" and "Let Them All Talk"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 62:24


    Chris and Perry talk three new films with renowned performances from lead actresses.

    Catching up: News of the World, Wonder Woman 1984, and Tenet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 67:36


    Goodbye 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 62:35


    Chris and Perry close out a very weird year of movie loving.

    Mank

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 40:47


    Chris and Perry talk about David Fincher's new Netflix film, "Mank."

    Thankful for the movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 45:59


    Chris and Perry share the cinema-related things they're grateful for.

    "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and the films of Aaron Sorkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 76:16


    Chris and Perry talk about Netflix's "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and the career of writer/director Aaron Sorkin.

    What We're Watching -- Fall 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 39:36


    Chris and Perry catch each other up again on what they've been watching.

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