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Ed and Scott spend an episode talking about the reassuring presence of actor Tom Hanks, a man who has made a career out of playing a "decent guy." They discuss two examples of his filmography, 1990's Joe Versus the Volcano, an amusing fable starring Hanks and Meg Ryan, and also 2020's Greyhound, where Hanks plays an inexperienced American Naval captain attempting a treacherous ocean crossing during WWII's Battle of the Atlantic. Of course, they delve deeper into his career, from TV's Bosom Buddies and early comedies (i.e. The Bachelor Party) to his transition to dramas like Philadelphia and Castaway and, in recent years, reassuring stories like Sully, Captain Philips, and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.

Ed and Scott talk about the new Bill and Ted film and then we discuss Scott Pilgrim, sing the praises of Edgar Wright and go through some related films, shows and news. Strap in folks!

Ed Scott and I are back with discussion of some of our favorite artists and their mid career transitions. We look at some new interesting streaming pieces like Umbrella Academy, The Boys, What We Do in the Shadows, Bad Education with Hugh Jackman and anticipate HBOs upcoming Lovecraft Country. Come join us!

Discussion of some of the great Paul Thomas Anderson’s films (Boogie Nights, Punch Drunk Love, The Master, Inherent Vice) plus the new The Old Guard with Charlize Theron and Palm Springs with Andy Samberg.

Today we talk to Scott Curtis about his Behind the Bits podcast and dissect some films and shows we are watching, some of the stand up entertainment specials and a favorite from the WW I/Spanish flu era, the film “Awakenings.” And we talk about our brushes with fame including a long lunch with Charlie Kaufman.

Lets spend a few minutes on Netwprk, the film written by the legendary Paddy Chayefsky. Health expert Dr. Marina Khubesrian joins us to talk about Covid and the next steps as many areas are now prolonging of the lock down, including in Los Angeles county. Plus some time with Matt Carless to talk about his latest musical release.

Today we have our guests Ed Donnelly, Scott Moe, and I talking about Sam fearsome but interesting movies and shows that look at how society behaves in apocalyptic circumstances. We are all so very lucky to have a new release by Caitlin Eadie and we will discuss her new release “Rise Up” with her.Join us for today’s full special episode

Today we have special guest Scott Moe from the Thoroughly Thursday to talk about interesting streaming programming and then Donnie and I look at Stanley Kubricks films. Keith Plutchok latest from KP EP is featured. https://open.spotify.com/album/45qszHQOvnGrdSifDi8hs5?si=K7C6IM0gReSVPTcjfe5smgScott’s blog is at https://scottdavidmoe.com/thoroughlythursday

Today we cover the Alien series (the core 4) and its two prequels (Prometheus and Covenant) and some more questions about Covid 19. We also hear from local hero Ed Donnelly’s band “LA Detroiters.”https://theladetroiters.bandcamp.com/track/afraid-of-detroit

Come on, come all because cult favorite Tim Heidecker has a great film that is now streaming.Lets also talk about Covid precautions Donnie Brad and I welcome Poppa’s Kitchen!Join us for our latest show.

Lets go over some Covid19 facts and some discussion of Buster Skiggs and the Coen brothers before a little blue grass breakdown with Brad Colerick enjoying Joe Crookston “Red Rooster in the Mash Pile.” We also pay tribute to pedal steel player Tim Fleming.

We answer a few more listener questions, then Donnie and I cover some familiar ground with a discussion of Westworld and author Tom Perrotta as Brad sings his excellent Crazy for Hollywood to close the show. Brad’s catalog is at www.bradcolerick.com

Today we talk about social distancing and what to do for routine medical care with one of our local experts, and then recommendations for best movies and shows about doctors and hospitals. Now indoors, many like Ed and Donnie have a chance to watch sci fi and other programming and there is a discussion of The Mandalorian and Picard.

A frank consideration and discussion of all things Jesse. But before that, Donnie and I talk about viral contagion thrillers. Lastly is Grumble, an “Inside the Music” style examination of Grondle the band. Catch the new Grondle EP Dark Side of the Mark at https://open.spotify.com/album/403o945TMyrK1SkWpNo1LV?si=jW45FbhsQ-qSv9LAYfuWSQ or at Grondle webpage, https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/grondle/all-at-sea-2

Join use as we talk about McMillions, Three Identical Strangers and other favorites with guest Brett McGillicuddy.

Today’s show, we cover Roshomon-like stories; that is stories told from multiple character perspectives. How do the stories of multiple individual perspectives coalesce to form some of these stories?We will also talk about Elizabeth Moss in the new film The Invisible Man. Quite a time.

A veritable pot-pourri of fun and adventure today. Lets talk about movies with baseball themes, the game itself, and the scandals that have surrounded high stakes sports through the ages. some of our favorites are Field of Dreams and John Sayles’ Eight Men Out. Plus The Book from Grondle. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/grondle/all-at-sea-2

Quite the show today with discussion of the OA, The Witcher and Gracie and Frankie with Delilah Franks.

Today we talk about redemption stories in films and two new releases, Join us!

Today we talk about film trilogies; conventional film trilogies like The Dark Knight, Lord of the Rings, and the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, the ones that split the last film in the series like Twilight, and those that spin off new trilogies at a later time like Spider-Man. We close with our house band playing a song about the Andrea Jones.

Lets discuss the storied career of Tom Hardy today. And we will throw in a few observations about Sir Ian McKellen and Mr. Mike Fassbender. We give Tommy the What 2 Watch Live treatment. His career may never be the same.A BAFTA winner, and a true yeoman and scholar. And he’s in Peaky Blinders.Don’t end your week without hearing this bonus episode. And then go home and stream some Tom Hardy.

We look at a few new comedies it’s interesting modern social sensibilities as well as amazing creative teams behind them. Chaim joins to discuss the latest Guy Ritchie film The GentlemanWe close with the song Andrea Jones by Grondle

Finally. A very disturbing episode today. Show favorite Robert Pattinson the Coen Brothers, the Prometheus legend, true and false heroes and fathers, and Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse and it’s meanings feature prominently. We also take a moment to sing a song from the soundtrack of the Coen Brothers’ film “Being Llewyn Davis.”

Could anything be finer than laying on a recliner listening to the What 2 Watch podcast in the morning? Honest answers only!Well, today we have a little play by our Abbott and Costello sock puppets Gilbert Gottfried and Hugh Grant. We will discuss the magnificent Brian Cox (including that raucous head of hair).We cover sartorial choices of seniors in town.We cover the programs Succession and MadoffWe cover our move to our new barn location.The luminous Helen Mirren is part of today's quiz questionLastly I perform an acoustic favorite by Little FeatNot for the faint of heart.

Did someone ask for more podcasting entertainment? Well I heard you!I start out the show venting about spell check before Donnie and I discuss 12 Angry Men, Erin Brockovich, The Client and other movies and shows about lawyers. We will look at some of the very iconic roles played in these works (Jimmy Smits, Henry Fonda, Albert Finney, the majestic Gregory Peck).We'll bring out our sock puppet impressions-this time Al Pacino and Alec Baldwin. We'll catch up on some political news Including the presidential candidates and their love lives and who does their coloring. Lastly we will do our regular survey of 2020 upcoming new film releasesJoin us or don't. Your call. But I have a feeling you would regret missing this very special episode. Seriously.

Well I'll be like a chunk of ice melting off the doorknob at the end of a long ski vacation Lets look at movies and shows about the intriguing phenomenon of whistle blowers. Lets look at some great examples in film and streaming: Brittany Kaiser and Christopher Wylie in The Great Hack. A tobacco executive in The Insider, Journalists and their editor in Shattered Glass. Lets go through our listener mailbag. The work of Steve Zahn and Billy Zane will figure prominently in today's quiz questions.And Brad, Donnie and I will bring you some lilting music from Grondle to close the showCatch Brad's latest work at www.bradcolerick.com. This weeks music at the Blue Guitar in the Arroyo at South Pasadena Wednesday Jan 22 7:00pmLicity Collins, Bernie Larsen,Thursday Jan 23 7:00pmAdam Levy, Raph Humphrey, Carey Frank Organ Trio

Katie bar the door another barn burner today. Well, we did get a musical act to play at the end. Brad is behind the board. Delilah is on fire. Donnie is, well, Donnie. And we get to talk about two new streaming shows (Dickinson and You), feminism and fashion, and how stories with amoral heroes keep their shows' characters likable. No stone is left unturned as we get further discussions of frenemies of the show Joey Lawrence, Saffron Burrows and Penn Badgley, the series Dexter and Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley stories. You won't want to miss it....and Wine and Song and Blue Guitar are at the Arroyo Golf Club in South Pasadena on Wednesday and Thursday this week at 7 pm. Plus local comedian and host Vance Sanders' New Years Laugh is at the Barkley this week.

Is there such a thing as too much "extra"?Well Katie bar the door, I think we finally finish talking about those stirring late year films and their positioning in the Oscar race with special guest Lakers blogger and writer Christian Rivas (@radrivas) from Silver Screen and Roll/SB Nation.There is extensive discussion of the Two Popes, we talk about Oscar hopefuls Jojo Rabbit, Ford v Ferrari, and Little Women, plus our quiz questions. Lastly we reminisce about a brush with fame when Mark met his namesake Mark Ruffalo. Brad is behind the board again, please catch his musical all-stars at Arroyo Seco Golf Course on Wednesdays at 7pm for Wine and Song and Thursdays at 7 pm for The Blue Guitar, and if you’re in a comedy mood, friend of the show Vance Sanders will be bringing his BARK New Years Laugh show featuring the estimable Maria Bamford show to the Barkley on Huntington on January 15 at 8 pm. Visit our website at www.what2watchlive.com

We just missed talking to Lakers blogger Christian Rivas (@radrivas), Donnie's fault I'm afraid, but we still discuss a little Lakers news first as a segue into discussing the NBA-"adjacent" film Uncut Gems and then to talk about some of this years other major Oscar contenders. You won't want to miss this special year end episode.