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The Smashing Machine is a slightly disjointed but overall serviceable sports biopic. The Lost Bus succeeds at the macro storytelling but goes astray in the purported main conceit.Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
One Battle After Another might be Paul Thomas Anderson's most accessible work yet. Alien: Earth was a crash landing of a finale. All of You didn't quite get all of us. Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhk
An action packed special episode 600 with director Kenji Tanigaki for his relentless and entertaining thriller, The Furious. More about The FuriousIn a small Southeast Asian country, skilled martial artist Wang Wei's daughter Rainy is abducted by a child trafficking ring. Wang Wei sets out on a rampage, confronting both the corrupt police and the criminals, determined to rescue his kidnapped daughter. In the process, he encounters Navin, a journalist tirelessly trying to solve his wife's disappearance. Together, the two unleash their formidable combat skills, fighting their way through dangerous obstacles and manage to unravel crucial clues and successfully rescue Rainy and a group of innocent children, dismantling the notorious human trafficking syndicate and bringing justice to the exploited and vulnerable.More about Kenji TanigakiKenji Tanigaki is a Japanese director, action director, and fight choreographer.From a young age, he was captivated by action cinema and was particularlyinfluenced by Hong Kong films. After training at the Kurata Action Club in Japan,he moved to Hong Kong to pursue his career.He became the only Japanese member of the Hong Kong Stuntman Associationand gained early experience working on the martial arts drama series "Fist ofFury" (produced by ATV), where he met Donnie Yen. This led to numerouscollaborations on Donnie's projects, further honing his craft.Tanigaki's long-standing expertise in action choreography has been widelyrecognized. He won the Taiwan Golden Horse Award for HIDDEN MAN in 2018,and the Hong Kong Film Award for both RAGING FIRE in 2021 and TWILIGHT OFTHE WARRIORS: WALLED IN in 2024. His notable credits include the RUROUNIKENSHIN series (2012–2021), SNAKE EYES: G.I. JOE ORIGINS (2021), and hisdirectorial debut feature ENTER THE FAT DRAGON (2020).Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.cominstagram.com/werewatchingwhattiktok.com/@werewatchingwhat
Paul Thomas Anderson is in fighting form with One Battle After Another. Brett Goldstein brings the romance to All of You. Eleanor the Great is anything but impressive.Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
We're not mad, we're just disappointed about HIM's inability to commit to a theme. And even our favorite weirdo, Dan Stevens, can't save Swiped from its banality. Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhk
Unfortunately HIM has a great premise but spirals out in the end. Gen V does not suffer from a sophomore slump. We're swiping left on the Bumble / Tinder cofounder biopic Swiped. Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story is borderline propaganda for the subjects but a fascinating watch.Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
Stephen King's The Long Walk proves as timely a film adaptation as there could be. Also two films made as (perhaps unnecessary) fan service with Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale and Spinal Tap 2: The End ContinuesFind us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
We're seeing double with Twinless and triple with The Threesome. Can The Paper cement itself as more than just a spinoff of The Office?Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
A pair of adaptations is up for review this week, both with all star casts: The Roses and The Thursday Murder Club.Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
Brian Volk-Weiss is here to chat about The Toys that Made Us as a form of business school, the future of the NacelleVerse, and of course Star Trek.Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com instagram.com/werewatchingwhattiktok.com/@werewatchingwhat
Peacemaker is back but trying to break our multiversal brains. Alien: Earth already has us worried about an action overload.Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhk
A jam packed week (for better and for mostly worse) with the animated epic Ne Zha 2, the Margaret Qualley led Honey Don't, Ron Howard's the trouble in paradise catastrophe - Eden, the crime thriller Eenie Meanie, and finally the brilliant and heartfelt Long Story Short. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
We're diving into all things Xenomorph and all things synthetics / hybrids / cyborgs with Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth and trying to map where it will fit in the greater lore. Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhk
Bob Odenkirk continues his action streak with the entertaining (but slightly mindless) Nobody 2. Americana proves to be a bigger mess than it's worth. Halsey gives a strong performance but it's not enough to save the film. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
Was Weapons hurt by the Barbarian hype? We're delighted Platonic is back but we're wondering how much gas it has left in the tank. Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhk
The Jason Momoa led Chief of War is off to a slow start and while we support what the show is setting out to achieve we have to wonder should Jason be in a supporting role instead?Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhk
Not kidding when we say Zach Cregger's Weapons made us not sleep for a week. Sketch is a cute and wholesome tale tackling shockingly deep emotions.Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
Our own first family reunites to discuss The Fantastic Four: First Steps, space birth, and galactic sized enemy problems. Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhat
The Naked Gun is a brilliantly stupid (in the best way possible) time at the movies that has the highest bit rate of any film we've seen in a long time. The Bad Guys 2 manages to tighten up from the original film, though we still have endless questions about the rules of their universe. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a love letter to comic books. Vibrant and heartfelt, you'll love the First Family of Marvel but can they live up to the threat of a galactic scaled adventure? Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
Who is Smurfs for and more importantly why did Rihanna bother to throw her cache behind it?Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
James Gunn knew to invest a whole Superman film on Krypto. We're ready for the Jurassic World franchise to take an extinction level break.Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhattiktok.com/@werewatchingwhat
Superman is a good movie elevated by great (and unfortunately relevant) release timing. James Gunn brings his signature humor while trying to balance the most earnest of heroes.Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
Marvel's Ironheart has us wondering what it means for the future of some of the MCU's most anticipated characters. 28 Years Later left us with a bevy of logic flaws. M3GAN 2.0 shines in its most absurd moments.Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhattiktok.com/@werewatchingwhat
A packed to the gills week with four action films: Jurassic World Rebirth, F1 the Movie, The Old Guard 2, and Heads of State.Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
Both M3GAN 2.0 and 28 Years Later are surprisingly light on the horror. Marvel's Ironheart might be bumpy but is going to be mandatory viewing.Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
We're not sure Elio is quite out of this world but it's still worth a watch. Materialists has us accounting for our own taste. The Life of Chuck is best experienced without expectations. Echo Valley has us baffled. Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhat
Two original animated films about identity and belonging this week with Pixar's Elio and K-Pop Demon Hunters (the latter also features an absolutely legendary soundtrack).Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
Celine Song continues to prove a master of relationship storytelling with Materialists. How to Train Your Dragon soars to similar levels of the animated version. The Life of Chuck will ruin and repair your heart. Echo Valley fails to reverberate with audiences.Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
Matt finally dances his way into the John Wick universe via Ballerina and we give ourselves nightmares because of Dangerous Animals.Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhat
Collector extraordinaire Dan Lanigan îs here to chat about collectible preservation, having to curate down acquisitions, and his new show Cinema Relics Investigations.More about DanDan Lanigan has spent more than half his life in the pursuit of rare cinematic antiquities and has amassed one of the most significant private collections of props, costumes, and set pieces in the world. His private collection includes such iconic pieces as Deckard's Gun from Blade Runner, John Belushi's costume from The Blues Brothers, the Idol from Raiders of The Lost Ark, and one of the original Ghostbusters' Proton Packs. Previously as host, creator, and executive producer of Prop Culture on Disney+ Dan seeks to share his love of film history by highlighting the stories behind these objects and the artists and craftsmen who brought them to life. Now, find Dan on YouTube with his own series called, Cinema Relics Investigations. In addition to his work on Prop Culture, Dan is also an accomplished producer and director who has produced series such as CNBC's West Texas Investors Club, Reelz' Race To The Scene, USA's The Moment, and A&E's Rooster & Butch in addition to writing and directing his first feature, Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth.Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com instagram.com/werewatchingwhattiktok.com/@werewatchingwhatTHEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Filmmaker Matt Wolf is here to chat about his Paul Reubens documentary: Pee-Wee as Himself and the challenges of going toe to toe with the bowtied artist himself.More about Pee-Wee as HimselfPee-wee as Himself is the definitive story of the artist and performer Paul Reubens and his indelible alter ego Pee-wee Herman. Rubens' first film Pee-wee's Big Adventure and his children's television series Pee-wee's Playhouse were cultural touchstones of the 1980s. However, when Reubens was arrested for indecent exposure, the strict separation he created between himself and his alter ego backfired.Prior to his recent death, Reubens spoke in-depth about the kaleidoscopic influences that inspired his groundbreaking work, and the personal tribulations he faced to persevere as an artist. As somebody who lost control of his personal narrative in the media, Reubens found himself at odds with the documentary process. But at the end of his life, he took a leap of faith, and decided that the film should be finished.Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com instagram.com/werewatchingwhattiktok.com/@werewatchingwhatTHEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
Ana De Armas joins the John Wick-iverse in Ballerina. Wes Anderson continues to rinse and repeat his work with The Phoenician Scheme. Jai Courtney gives a swimmingly scary performance in Dangerous Animals. Predator: Killer of Killers is a more than worthy entry into the franchise. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
We're in agreement: Ben Wang is a star in Karate Kid: Legends and we're dream casting him in other roles. Plus we dive into should Sirens have been a film instead?Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhat
Though a jumble of styles and a plot with too many storylines for its own good, Ben Wang and Jackie Chan kick this sixth Karate Kid film into "watchable" territory. Find us at:www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
Author Michele Wong McSween is here for AAPIHM to discuss her children's book series, Gordon & Li Li, the challenges of trying to learn Mandarin later in life, and reconnecting to her culture. More about Michele:She s a former fashion designer and creator of Gordon & Li Li. She is a native Californian, but has lived in New York City for the past 23 years. She currently lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn with her husband and three boys.Growing up as a fourth generation Chinese-American, Michele never learned to speak Chinese, so making sure her own boys were exposed to the language and culture became a priority for her.After enrolling them in early-learning Mandarin classes, Michele looked for first word Mandarin books that were easy to read, engaging, modern, and most importantly, were books that they'd want to cuddle up with at bedtime.When Michele realized what she wanted didn't exist, she created Gordon & Li Li to introduce her children to the joy of learning Mandarin Chinese and to foster a deep appreciation for their heritage and culture. You can find her books at https://gordonandlili.com/ Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com instagram.com/werewatchingwhattiktok.com/@werewatchingwhatTHEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
We're here to defend the hopena (ending) of the live action remake of Lilo & Stitch, go on an unwilling adventure in Fountain of Youth and heed the temptation of Sirens. Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhat
Lilo & Stitch is built on the back of the strength of the original film. Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning doesn't know how to balance spectacle with coherent story. Fountain of Youth is a waste of minutes from your life only the actual fountain of youth would be able to restoreFind us at:www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
Two new series this week that both balance comedy and drama and what it means to be (or not to be) human with Murderbot and Overcompensating. Find us at:www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
Special guests Jamie Jirak and Tony Pauletto are here to debrief on arguably one of the best Star Wars entries ever, Andor, and how "The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil."Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhatTHEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmoviesJamie Jirak can be found at instagram.com/jamiejirak, threads.com/@jamiejirak, and hosts Love in the Time of Hydra: The Agents of SHIELD 10th Anniversary Podcast.Tony Pauletto can be found at instagram.com/tonypauletto, threads.com/@tonypauletto, and hosts Love in the Time of Hydra: The Agents of SHIELD 10th Anniversary Podcast.
I think you should definitely see Friendship if you're a Tim Robinson fan. The Four Seasons might star comedy titans but feels beyond pedestrian.Find us at:www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
Marvel's Thunderbolts* strongest aspect is its humanity. Mon Mothma is mother in Andor season 2. We request that Another Simple Favor be the end of the line.Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhat
Marvel's Thunderbolts* succeeds in telling a relatable human story through the lens of superhumans. Another Simple Favor is overly complicated. The Surfer is an emotional wipeout. Find us at:www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
We've calibrated our enthusiasm to "very high" for the first half of season 2 of Andor. Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhat
Get thee to a theater for Ryan Coogler's Sinners. The Accountant 2 is paint by numbers action. Andor season 2 is painfully poignant. On Swift Horses feels dated. The Legend of Ochi is formulaic. Find us at:www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
We sink our fangs into Ryan Coogler's Sinners and merely begin to scratch the surface of the complexity of Andor Season 2.Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhat
RSVP yes toThe Wedding Banquet, that oh so rare remake that feels relevant and necessary.Find us at:www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
A Minecraft Movie has all the complexity of a pile of bricks (but seems to be a delight to hardcore fans). Sacramento is trying to explore fatherhood but too full of man-baby immaturity for its own good.Find us at:www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
This week brings: an odd but authentic ensemble odyssey through Oakland in Freaky Tales, a highly specific yet universally relatable romance with A Nice Indian Boy, and a morally questionable but surprisingly relatable The Luckiest Man in AmericaFind us at:www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
We are horrified by Snow White (but stand by star Rachel Zegler). Marvel tries our patience this week with the Avengers: Doomsday announcement that is likely 2x the runtime of the actual movie... However they earn a modicum of forgiveness through Daredevil: Born Again episodes five and six. Find us atwww.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhat
Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega star in the surprisingly earnest but still wild creature feature: Death of a Unicorn. John Lithgow is a terror in The Rule of Jenny Pen. Seth Rogen brings the stress of Hollywood to life in The Studio.Find us at:www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
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