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A stunning spectacle with a clever sci-fi story, The Creator proves not everything needs to be a franchise. Set in the world of The Boys, the latest spinoff Gen V is definitely a valiant freshman effort, but not quite ready to graduate. Flora and Son isn't as melodious as John Carney's previous films. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
We're absolutely mind boggled at the shoddiness of Expend4bles. Cassandro brings a flair to the Lucha Libre life. The Continental: From the World of John Wick has some big McShane sized shoes to fill. Finally, Still Up didn't put us to sleep. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
We head on an awfully Lord of the Rings esque Ahsoka adventure in chapter 6. Plus we're disturbed by the spirit of questionable castings past in A Haunting in Venice, and try to figure out if The Super Models can go deeper than surface level. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
Dumb Money is a smart framing of the GameStop stock phenomenon of 2020 / 2021. Kenneth Branagh returns as Hercule Poirot for a third outing in A Haunting In Venice. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Space whale rider, how do purrgil poop?!, and other very high brow topics abound as we discuss Ahsoka Chapter 05. Plus Matt magically remembers he has indeed read The Changeling. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Jacque can be found at instagram.com/foxymsmoxie and twitter.com/foxymsmoxie Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
VFX Supervisor Mike Lasker swings by to chat about using visual style to enhance storytelling, keeping characters distinct and alive through effects (but not letting them become overwhelming), and building out complicated "stunt" set pieces for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. More about Mike Lasker: He is a VFX supervisor at Sony Pictures Imageworks with over two decades of experience working on live-action and animated features. His recent credits include THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES, from director Mike Rianda and producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and the Academy Award®-winning SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE. Valuing team work and collaboration, Lasker previously served as a computer graphics supervisor on: SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS, and HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA. He began his computer graphics career in New York City working on commercials for leading advertising agencies. Lasker received a BFA in computer graphics from Syracuse University. More about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn's full-time friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse's very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most. Anyone can wear the mask, it's how you wear the mask that makes you a hero. Starring: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Jake Johnson, Jason Schwartzman, Issa Rae, Karan Soni, Daniel Kaluuya, and Oscar Isaac. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is out now on Digital and Blu-Ray. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com or instagram.com/werewatchingwhat Mike Lasker can be found at twitter.com/mlasker THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Like a family member overstaying their welcome, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 manages to suck the charm out of the franchise. Meanwhile Apple TV+'s The Changeling suffers from some tonal issues but the performances are other worldly. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
We're in our Force sensitive feels with episode 04 of Ahsoka and discover that some things look "less good, more bad." Also we reminisce about trips to the video store. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Jacque can be found at instagram.com/foxymsmoxie and twitter.com/foxymsmoxie Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
We dip into two well established franchises with the Denzel Washington led The Equalizer 3 and the Netflix live action adaptation of the prolific anime, One Piece. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
We learn the major differences between watching Ahsoka with a Star Wars Rebels Background and what happens if you watch with a more general knowledge. Plus we have Thrawn (reading) fever and a get nostalgic for The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
If you're interested in a purely marketing bonanza, Gran Turismo - Based on a True Story, just might be for you. Also we hope at least the cast and crew of Vacation Friends 2 had more fun making it than we had watching it. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
The latest DC Comics film, Blue Beetle, has us bugging out over what could've been. Meanwhile The Monkey King flings everything it has at a wall and tries to see what sticks. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
We get our bi-pride / apparently anti-monarchy crowns on for Red, White & Royal Blue. Set sail on a probably doomed from the start The Last Voyage of the Demeter, and break our filmmaking hearts with Heart of Stone. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
No you're not hearing things, it's double THE DHK trouble as Devon returns to the podcast to discuss Meg 2: The Trench. Which is the only film she's seen in theaters in the past 2 years, and also without having seen The Meg. What could go wrong? Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Devon can be found at instagram.com/devonhk
Our favorite adolescent reptiles return in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, but it's the responsible rodent resident who steals the show. Also our dream casting for the Meg mocap in a potential sequel to Meg 2: The Trench. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
The Last Voyage of the Demeter brings a new meaning to "bat man." Meanwhile can Meg 2: The Trench sink lower than our expectations? And Heart of Stone plays action movie Frankenstein. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
The latest version of our half shelled heroes is here with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem! Also don't sleep on the sci-fi thriller They Cloned Tyrone. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
We delve into Haunted Mansion lore (and lament what could've been with a Guillermo del Toro version), get legitimately scared by Talk to Me, and begrudgingly finish Secret Invasion. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Jacque can be found at instagram.com/foxymsmoxie and twitter.com/foxymsmoxie Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
Which of these are scary intentionally, or bombs and bursts unintentionally? We've got Haunted Mansion, Talk to Me, Oppenheimer, and The Beanie Bubble all to catch up on. *Note that film critics are not being asked to strike or cease reviews under SAG-AFTRA and WGA guidelines. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
We came, we saw, we Barbieheimered. Do we agree on Barbie vs Oppenheimer order? Who had the weirdest decapitated Barbie? Find out! Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Jacque can be found at instagram.com/foxymsmoxie and twitter.com/foxymsmoxie Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
Vehicle Experience Designer Dalal Elsheikh is here to dispel the myth of the gendered toy (and job role), vehicle designer myths, and Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. More about Dalal Elsheikh: Elsheikh is a vehicle experience designer, futurist and Hot Wheels Brand Ambassador. She has been a designer for the Ford Motor Company, she recently served as a Hot Wheels Legends Tour finale judge alongside Jay Leno. Elsheikh is an alumni of Art Center College of Design and a space flight enthusiast. She's a first-generation American, holding space for girls and women of color in male-dominated fields. More about Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge: New series “Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge” revs up to give passionate car lovers and superfans of Mattel's Hot Wheels® the opportunity of a lifetime – turning a nostalgic car from their past into the life-sized Hot Wheels of their dreams. Hosted by car afficionado Rutledge Wood, each episode will invite two superfans into the Chrome Zone, where they will face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels showstopper, inspired by personal stories and pop culture touchstones. Working alongside a team of automotive magicians known as “The Car Pool,” the two superfans will create their designs in high-tech, decked-out garages. The winner of each episode will take home $25,000 and the chance to get into the finale where three lucky finalists will transform another car in hopes of winning a legendary prize – an additional $50,000 and the honor of having their design made into an official Hot Wheels die-cast car. Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge is airing on Tuesdays on NBC and is available on Peacock. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com or instagram.com/werewatchingwhat Dalal Elsheikh can be found at dalalelsheikh.com and instagram.com/delshk THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Before we head into Barbieheimer territory we're taking a last look at Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One with action aficionados Rin and Rebecca! We find out that love is the ultimate stunt, talk disavowed besties, and who we'd hand the franchise to. Note: At the time of recording SAG-AFTRA's guidance has not asked film critics and entertainment journalists to cease coverage. More about Rin: Rin Olsson is an actor and writer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Alaska, Rin never backs down from a challenge — be it navigating the 405 at rush hour, learning how to surf, or watching every single Mission Impossible movie. Rin also owns Rinessance Media, a copywriting service for online business owners who want killer advertising copy without sacrificing their time - get 10% off a copy package when you use the code W3POD at booking. More about Rebecca: Rebecca Ringley is an LA-based Casting Director with over a decade of experience in scripted and unscripted series casting. She is currently part of the casting team responsible for The Real Housewives of Orange County, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and shows within the 90 Day Fiancé universe. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Rin can be found at instagram.com/rinolsson and rinessancemedia.com Rebecca can be found at instagram.com/rebeccaringleycasting
We're doing the first half of Barbieheimer by focusing on our dear Barbara Millicent Roberts in Barbie. *Note that film critics are not being asked to strike or cease reviews under SAG-AFTRA and WGA guidelines. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
In a shock to no one it turns out Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One was slightly more possible than anticipated. Plus have some of us hit our limit with Secret Invasion? Finally The Afterparty returns for a brilliant second season. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
Jack Whitehall and Paul Walter Hauser discuss patricide, AI related strikes, and lizard co-stars. Recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. More about The Afterparty Season 2: From Academy Award winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord, each episode of “The Afterparty” explores a different character's account of one fateful evening, all told through the lens of popular film genres and unique visuals to match the storyteller's perspective. In season two, a wedding is ruined when the groom is murdered and every guest is a suspect. Detective Danner (Haddish) returns to help Aniq (Richardson) and Zoë (Chao) solve whodunnit by questioning family members, star-crossed lovers and business partners, and hearing each suspect's retelling of the weekend, each with their own unique perspective and visual style. Starring: Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho, Ken Jeong. The Afterparty is streaming on Apple TV+. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com or instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Stars Anna Konkle and Elizabeth Perkins are here to chat murder methods most foul, skydiving, and cast accomplices for Season 2 of The Afterparty. Recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. More about The Afterparty Season 2: From Academy Award winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord, each episode of “The Afterparty” explores a different character's account of one fateful evening, all told through the lens of popular film genres and unique visuals to match the storyteller's perspective. In season two, a wedding is ruined when the groom is murdered and every guest is a suspect. Detective Danner (Haddish) returns to help Aniq (Richardson) and Zoë (Chao) solve whodunnit by questioning family members, star-crossed lovers and business partners, and hearing each suspect's retelling of the weekend, each with their own unique perspective and visual style. Starring: Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho, Ken Jeong. The Afterparty is streaming on Apple TV+. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com or instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Tom Cruise is back for his seventh outing as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, a film with a title almost as long as the runtime. Apple TV+'s brilliant genre hopping comedy The Afterparty returns for a season two. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
We discuss the merits of sending your parents to Joy Ride, the history of adapting Nimona, and catch up on Secret Invasion. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Jacque can be found at instagram.com/foxymsmoxie and twitter.com/foxymsmoxie Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
Writer / Director Savanah Leaf and star Tia Nomore discuss their new film, Earth Mama, the importance of found family, media representation, and the challenges of recreating an Oakland sideshow. More about Earth Mama With two children in foster care, Gia, a pregnant single mother pitted against the system, fights to reclaim her family. In her close-knit Bay Area community, she works to make a life for herself and her kids, in this singular debut feature from filmmaker Savanah Leaf. A glowing breakout at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Starring Tia Nomore, Erika Alexander, Doechii, and Dominic Fike. More about Savanah Leaf Savanah Leaf is an Olympian and award-winning filmmaker, whose work weaves magical realism with poignant social commentary. Her latest film The Heart Still Hums (2020) is a short documentary following the stories of five women as they fight for their children through the cycle of homelessness, drug addiction and neglect from their own parents. The film won Best Documentary Short at the Palm Springs International ShortFest, BlackStar Film Festival and Nashville Film Festival and was released with Fox Searchlight Shorts. Her music video ‘This Land' for Gary Clark Jr. was nominated for Best Music Video at the 2020 Grammys. Other recent films include: ‘What's Going On', a film made for Marvin Gaye's 1971 hit song, commissioned by Universal Music's ‘Never Made' series, ‘Dream', a film set to Nikki Giovanni's poem and Flying Lotus' music, commissioned by the 2020 Biden/Harris campaign; ‘We Matter Too', a Webby and Shots award-winning animated visualization of phone calls she conducted with incarcerated people during the COVID-19 Pandemic, commissioned by rapper Common, the ARC and ACLU. More about Tia Nomore Coming up in cypher circles and freestyle battle arenas, Tia Nomore forced her entry into hip-hop's boys club. The 28-year-old's claim as Oakland rap's little sister started as a teenager when she would jump into her older brother's rap circles and ditch class to record G-funk- inspired hyphy music. Now a fully realized artist and experienced Oakland emcee with three records under her belt — 2019's Level, 2018's Gooney Tunes (alongside Bruh from Last Night and MVCK) and 2016 Halloween— Tia's fiery wits, lyrical dismantling and command for respect, continue to bring her to new bold artistic territory. The past two years have seen her sharing stages with Princess Nokia and Smino, and releasing singles “DRIP” and “Skirmish,” two addictive collaborations with fellow Town girl and rapper Stoni. Earth Mama is in theaters now. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com or instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Joy Ride is a raucous and emotional trip. Tia Nomore in Earth Mama delivers a seismic performance to be reckoned with. The Out-Laws squandering that much talent should me criminal. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com instagram.com/werewatchingwhat youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Last but certainly not least of our Nimona interviews is Eugene Lee Yang who chats about early representation (shout out to the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), casting against type, and queer love stories. More about Nimona When Ballister Boldheart, a knight in a futuristic medieval world, is framed for a crime he didn't commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona, a mischievous teen with a taste for mayhem — who also happens to be a shapeshifting creature Ballister has been trained to destroy. But with the entire kingdom out to get him, Nimona's the best (or technically the only) sidekick Ballister can hope for. And as the lines between heroes, villains, and monsters start to blur, the two of them set out to wreak serious havoc — for Ballister to clear his name once and for all, and for Nimona to…just wreak serious havoc. Directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, NIMONA is an epic tale about finding friendship in the most surprising situations and accepting yourself and others for who they are. Based on the National Book Award-nominated, New York Times best-selling graphic novel by ND Stevenson. Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang, Frances Conroy, Lorraine Toussaint, Beck Bennett, Indya Moore, RuPaul Charles , Julio Torres, Sarah Sherman Nimona is out streaming now on Netflix. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Academy Award winner Riz Ahmed drops in to discuss drive, bunk beds, Indiana Jones, and shifting goals. More about Nimona When Ballister Boldheart, a knight in a futuristic medieval world, is framed for a crime he didn't commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona, a mischievous teen with a taste for mayhem — who also happens to be a shapeshifting creature Ballister has been trained to destroy. But with the entire kingdom out to get him, Nimona's the best (or technically the only) sidekick Ballister can hope for. And as the lines between heroes, villains, and monsters start to blur, the two of them set out to wreak serious havoc — for Ballister to clear his name once and for all, and for Nimona to…just wreak serious havoc. Directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, NIMONA is an epic tale about finding friendship in the most surprising situations and accepting yourself and others for who they are. Based on the National Book Award-nominated, New York Times best-selling graphic novel by ND Stevenson. Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang, Frances Conroy, Lorraine Toussaint, Beck Bennett, Indya Moore, RuPaul Charles , Julio Torres, Sarah Sherman Nimona is out streaming now on Netflix. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Nimona herself (aka Chloë Grace Moretz) is here to talk about the character, formative animated performances, and defying the odds in the film industry. More about Nimona When Ballister Boldheart, a knight in a futuristic medieval world, is framed for a crime he didn't commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona, a mischievous teen with a taste for mayhem — who also happens to be a shapeshifting creature Ballister has been trained to destroy. But with the entire kingdom out to get him, Nimona's the best (or technically the only) sidekick Ballister can hope for. And as the lines between heroes, villains, and monsters start to blur, the two of them set out to wreak serious havoc — for Ballister to clear his name once and for all, and for Nimona to…just wreak serious havoc. Directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, NIMONA is an epic tale about finding friendship in the most surprising situations and accepting yourself and others for who they are. Based on the National Book Award-nominated, New York Times best-selling graphic novel by ND Stevenson. Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang, Frances Conroy, Lorraine Toussaint, Beck Bennett, Indya Moore, RuPaul Charles , Julio Torres, Sarah Sherman Nimona is out streaming now on Netflix. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane are here to talk about the challenges of adapting Nimona from the original comic, and seeing it through a tumultuous production history. More about Nimona When Ballister Boldheart, a knight in a futuristic medieval world, is framed for a crime he didn't commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona, a mischievous teen with a taste for mayhem — who also happens to be a shapeshifting creature Ballister has been trained to destroy. But with the entire kingdom out to get him, Nimona's the best (or technically the only) sidekick Ballister can hope for. And as the lines between heroes, villains, and monsters start to blur, the two of them set out to wreak serious havoc — for Ballister to clear his name once and for all, and for Nimona to…just wreak serious havoc. Directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, NIMONA is an epic tale about finding friendship in the most surprising situations and accepting yourself and others for who they are. Based on the National Book Award-nominated, New York Times best-selling graphic novel by ND Stevenson. Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang, Frances Conroy, Lorraine Toussaint, Beck Bennett, Indya Moore, RuPaul Charles , Julio Torres, Sarah Sherman Nimona is out streaming now on Netflix. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
ND Stevenson swings by to chat about the film adaptation of his comic, Nimona, a history of on-screen shapeshifters (we see you Animorphs and Zam Wesell), and fighting against being judged by first impressions. More about Nimona When Ballister Boldheart, a knight in a futuristic medieval world, is framed for a crime he didn't commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona, a mischievous teen with a taste for mayhem — who also happens to be a shapeshifting creature Ballister has been trained to destroy. But with the entire kingdom out to get him, Nimona's the best (or technically the only) sidekick Ballister can hope for. And as the lines between heroes, villains, and monsters start to blur, the two of them set out to wreak serious havoc — for Ballister to clear his name once and for all, and for Nimona to…just wreak serious havoc. Directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, NIMONA is an epic tale about finding friendship in the most surprising situations and accepting yourself and others for who they are. Based on the National Book Award-nominated, New York Times best-selling graphic novel by ND Stevenson. Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang, Frances Conroy, Lorraine Toussaint, Beck Bennett, Indya Moore, RuPaul Charles , Julio Torres, Sarah Sherman Nimona is out streaming now on Netflix. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
A much beleaguered hero Nimona finally shifts her way onto the big (or streaming) screen. We say "yes chef" to season 2 of The Bear but be aware it returns with a slightly different flavor profile. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Joe Lo Truglio and Beth Dover join to chat about their new podcast, The Bystanders season 2, parasympathetic nervous systems, which Property Brother is likely more handy in an emergency, and resolving creative conflicts. More about The Bystanders The six-episode season follows a group of flawed characters who, having witnessed a tragic incident as bystanders, find themselves kidnapped and held captive by a deranged individual. Amidst their harrowing ordeal, they are forced to rediscover the essence of true friendship, all while playing by their captor's twisted rules. The Bystanders is a unique audio creation by Ash Lendzion and Jaclyn Hales that skillfully explores the complexities of the Bystander Effect through a dark and witty comedy lens. With a star-studded cast, immersive sound design, and captivating storytelling, each season brings listeners on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and unexpected connections. Also Starring: Kathleen Turner, Margaret Cho, Jon Gries, Luke Cook, Monte Markham, Darren Criss, Wayne Knight and Jane Lynch Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
There's nothing secret about our frustration (and excitement) for Marvel's Secret Invasion. Plus Jennifer Lawrence has us split with her new comedy, No Hard Feelings. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Jacque can be found at instagram.com/foxymsmoxie and twitter.com/foxymsmoxie Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
Actor Teo Yoo dives into his own history in this chat about Past Lives, life changing connections, and vulnerability. More about Past Lives Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance. Starring: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro More about Teo Yoo Born and raised in Cologne, Germany, Yoo began acting when studying at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in New York and later continued his studies in an intensive course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He can be seen in Park Chan-Wook's romantic mystery feature Decision to Leave. Yoo's other film credits include the Russian musical film and Palme d'Or nominated Leto, Black Money opposite Hanee Lee, Jin-Woong Cho and Sung-Min Lee, Vertigo opposite Woo-Hee Chun, Seoul Searching, and Drake Doremus' feature Equals opposite Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart. His television credits include Apple TV+'s “Dr. Brain,” the European/Japanese co-production “The Window,” “Money Game,” “Vagabond,” “The Cravings,” “Arthdal Chronicles,” and “Chocolate." Yoo stars Netflix Korea's original romantic comedy series “Love to Hate You” opposite Kim Ok-Vin. Past Lives is in theaters now. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Our Past Lives exploration continues with John Magaro who chats about the film, his real life parallels to it, forgotten New York City institutions, and childhood friends. More about Past Lives Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance. Starring: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro More about John Magaro John Magaro has spent his career nurturing an impressive body of work that encompasses film, television, and theatre. John can now be seen in Showing Up, opposite Michelle Williams, in a reunion with Kelly Reichardt. The film made its world debut in competition at Cannes 2022. John can soon be seen in Celine Song's Past Lives opposite Greta Lee (A24) which is premiering at Sundance 2023, and a supporting role in Call Jane, directed by Phyllis Nagy, that premiered at Sundance 2022. No stranger to the small screen, Magaro most recently appeared opposite Elliot Page in the hit Netflix series “The Umbrella Academy,” based on the comic book series of the same name by Gerard Way. He was also seen in the Amazon series, “Jack Ryan,” alongside John Krasinski, and starred as the young male lead in Amazon's “Crisis In Six Scenes” opposite Rachel Brosnahan, Miley Cyrus, and Elaine May. Other television credits include recurring roles on “Orange is the New Black,” “The Good Wife,” “Taking Chance” opposite Kevin Bacon, and guest star appearances on “Law & Order: SVU,” “Person of Interest,” “Body of Proof,” “Law & Order” and “Conviction”. A stage actor as well, Magaro was last seen as Joe Papp in The Public Theater's Illyria, written and directed by Richard Nelson. He made his Broadway debut in a flashy supporting role in Scott Rudin's revival of The Front Page, directed by Jack O'Brien, opposite Nathan Lane, John Slattery and John Goodman. Magaro also played the male lead in the critically acclaimed production of Tigers Be Still, written by Kimberly Rosenstock and directed by Sam Gold (Fun Home) for the Roundabout Theatre Company, as well as Rod McLauchlan's Good Television, directed by Bob Krakower, for the Atlantic Theater Company. Past Lives is in theaters now. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Actress Greta Lee comes to chat about her new film Past Lives, having an evolving identity, and the importance of role models who take up space. More about Past Lives Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance. Starring: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro More about Greta Lee Greta is currently adapting Cathy Park Hong's book Minor Feelings for FX/Hulu with A24 and Onyx. She will star, write and executive produce the comedy series. She can also been seen in the critically acclaimed Netflix comedy, “Russian Doll” written and executive produced by Natasha Lyonne and Amy Poehler. The first season of “Russian Doll” was nominated for 13 Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Previously, Greta starred as the memorable nail technician, “Hae-Won” opposite Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in the Universal feature, “Sisters.” She also recurred as “Homeless Heidi” in the HBO comedy, “High Maintenance,” and has made memorable appearances on HBO's “Girls,” and Comedy Central's “Inside Amy Schumer,” and “Broad City. Past Lives is in theaters now. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Celine Song's Past Lives is a beautiful contemplative look at identity, expectation, and what could have been. Meanwhile Wes Anderson's Asteroid City has us more spaced out than over the moon. Finally Boots Riley returns to Oakland in a giant way with I'm a Virgo. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Which Bat-Verse is best in The Flash? Batfleck-verse, Keaton-verse? or Schumacher-verse? Plus we all brought different components to Elemental, find out who it lit a fire for. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Jacque can be found at instagram.com/foxymsmoxie and twitter.com/foxymsmoxie Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
Pixar's latest is Elemental but it might be too elementary for its own good. The Flash comes with a bevy of issues but could be a good time. Chris Hemsworth returns to Netflix with the forgettable Extraction 2. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
We had a less than optimal time at Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Plus perhaps there's a reason The Crowded Room has been unadaptable until now. Bonus: A Jurassic Park anniversary inspired journey through forgotten childhood films. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Jacque can be found at instagram.com/foxymsmoxie and twitter.com/foxymsmoxie Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
We had less than maximal fun at Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. We also closed the books on Never Have I Ever and justice was served on Jury Duty. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
The latest web slinging film, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, has us wrapped around its spider-finger, and we can't wait for the next one. However then we've got The Idol, which leaves us feeling rather repulsed. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has us well wrapped up in its web of artistry, humor, and action. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Are we poor unfortunate viewers or part of the world of the new The Little Mermaid? Also we journey to the western TV with American Born Chinese, and want to befriend Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne in Platonic. Plus more mermaids (including some of our own terrific tails) with Netflix's MerPeople. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Jacque can be found at instagram.com/foxymsmoxie and twitter.com/foxymsmoxie Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
Two themes for this week: AAPI Heritage Month and MerMonth? Find out if the new "live action" The Little Mermaid makes a splash. American Born Chinese is one of the best adaptations we've seen in a long time. Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai pays homage to the original, while still finding it's own voice. Drops of God takes wine oh so seriously, but yes, this is wine. Finally MerPeople dives deep with the aquatic performing community. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com youtube.com/thedhk twitter.com/thedhk instagram.com/thedhk facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Has the Fast Family franchise surpassed the MCU with Fast X? How many more Oscar winners can it add? Also we go over Selling Sunset Season 6 with a gaudy overpriced fine toothed comb. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
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