Wife Watches

Just before we reunite with Keanu for a surprising new Matrix film, Courtney goes down the rabbit hole for her first viewing of the groundbreaking original — 1999's The Matrix! Courtney feels more validated than ever about simulation theory; we gush about Keanu Reeves; Courtney decides if she would take the red pill or blue pill; and we discuss the movie's remarkable storytelling and execution, industry-altering style and visual effects, and status as one of the most culturally-resonant movies of the last 30 years. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches

Our trip on the Hogwarts Express comes to an end with the two-part finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2! We discuss the interesting pacing issues when one movie is all set-up and another is all pay-off, we relitigate Arthur Weasley's DILF standing, we give our fan castings for a Harry Potter HBO Max reboot, and we bid farewell to our weeks-long project of following these beloved characters to the teary-eyed finale. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches

We're in the back half of our Harry Potter marathon heading into the finale with 2007's Order of the Phoenix and 2009's The Half-Blood Prince! Ryan Chollet joins us for our in-depth discussions: Is Luna Lovegood Q'Anon? Will we ever agree on Arthur Weasley's DILF status? Why are Courtney and Ryan Pitfull fans? Is Gary Oldman the best thing to happen to these movies? Above all, we praise the performances and striking cinematography of two strong (but understandably lacking) adaptations that continue to deepen the emotions and stakes of the Harry Potter story. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches

We continue our rewatch of the Harry Potter series as we graduate into the “darker” Potter films — 2004's The Prisoner of Azkaban and 2005's The Goblet of Fire! Special guest Ryan Chollet again joins us as we hit all the highlights: dissecting Azkaban's time travel; noting how the Hogwarts staff regularly and carelessly places their students in harm's way; we get sidetracked on how the wizard global economy functions; we are forever confused at Michael Gambon's performance as Dumbledore; and we praise how the films step up their game with performances, cinematography, and dramatic stakes, even as they strain at times adapting so many pages into 2.5 hour movies. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches

We're taking the journey through Platform 9 3/4 and revisiting the first two installments of Harry Potter, more affectionately known as The Columbus Years: 2001's The Sorcerer's Stone and 2002's The Chamber of Secrets! Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us as we detail our relationship with the Potter books and movies (including Courtney's suspicious avoidance of Potter growing up…); we wonder why a school for children is constantly life-threatening and debate the DILF-status of Arthur Weasley; and we discuss the difficulties of adapting these books into movies—resulting in odd pacing and bland cinematography, yet successfully establishing the world and a cinematic foundation for one of the most popular film franchises of the last 25 years. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches

Just in time for his final outing, Courtney watches Daniel Craig's first Bond film that reinvented the character and reenergized the franchise — 2006's Casino Royale! Courtney gets a history refresher in the 007 franchise; we share our own Bond fan castings; we mull over our own poker shortcomings and why we're bad at gambling; and we praise how the film, despite some odd pacing, smartly reintroduces this iconic character with a fresh, compelling performance from Daniel Craig at its center. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches

We're revisiting a crucial milestone in the rise of comic book movies, and a perfect encapsulation of the what the superhero genre has to offer: Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2! We praise Raimi's ability to balance a story brimming with pathos and heart with spectacular, show-stopping set pieces; we reflect on Tobey Maguire's performance and characterization versus the several Spider-Men we've had since; and examine the elements that make Spider-Man such a relatable and enduring character for nearly 60 years. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches

It's a double feature as Courtney watches two of the most iconic and influential action/sci-fi movies of the last 40 years — The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day! We discuss the lean, economical storytelling of James Cameron's original recipe Terminator and the big-budget spectacle and revolutionary digital effects of its sequel; Courtney discovers these movies are about robots and time travel; and we dissect the legacy of these movies, including the many failed Terminator sequels and whether this duology lives up to the hype. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches

We bid farewell to summer with a 1990s blockbuster that has since turned into a surprisingly enduring and entertaining franchise — it's 1996's Mission: Impossible! We barely scratch the surface of all that is Tom Cruise, we praise the film's suspenseful spy set pieces, and Courtney picks a fight with the entire cast of the 1960s Mission: Impossible TV series. You can reach the podcast at— Voicemail: (616) 209-8518 Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches

Summer movie season continues as we round out the rest of Robert Zemeckis's iconic time travel trilogy — Back to the Future Parts II & III! We break down the strengths and weaknesses of two solid (but ultimately inferior) sequels; we debate variations on Back to the Future Halloween costume;, Courtney reveals more of her conspiracy theories surrounding time travel; and, while they never reach the heights of the 1985 classic, we can't help but be thoroughly entertained by the further adventures of Marty and Doc. You can reach the podcast at— Voicemail: (616) 209-8518 Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase Back to the Future Parts II or III at Amazon.com: amzn.to/3iPMBrL

What better way to kick off a summer of movies than formally introducing Courtney to one of the most iconic and timeless blockbusters of the 1980s: Back to the Future! We praise the brilliant pairing of Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd and the charming, airtight, Oscar-nominated screenplay; we revisit one of the most infamous cases of Hollywood recasting; and we take an entire sidebar on time travel in fiction and some unexplored consequences of Doc and Marty's time travel shenanigans. You can reach the podcast at— Voicemail: (616) 209-8518 Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase Back to the Future at Amazon.com: amzn.to/3iPMBrL

It’s a palette cleanser before we move full steam into summer blockbuster season! We revisit the bright, colorful love letter to old Hollywood and millennial ennui — 2016’s La La Land! We praise and defend the film’s ending against all the haters out there; we question Ryan Gosling’s fashion choices while never questioning his abilities as a performer or keeper of our hearts; we speculate aloud the logistics of moving to LA; and we analyze a key aspect to the film’s legacy: the worst on-air flub in Oscar’s history. You can reach the podcast at-- Voicemail: (616) 209-8518 Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase La La Land at Amazon.com: amzn.to/3iPMBrL

We conclude our journey to Middle Earth with Peter’s Jackson grandiose trilogy capper. It won all of the awards and emotionally shook us for four hours. It’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King! We interrogate the familiar criticism of King’s “too many endings” — we all have some thoughts about the spider — we are real Simps For Samwise — and we applaud one the greatest film achievements in our lifetime: an ambitious finale that not only sticks the landing, but gracefully brings a beloved story and cherished characters to a satisfying, tear-jerking conclusion. This whole thing is mostly just an excuse to listen to a bunch of great Lord of the Rings quotes. You can reach the podcast at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase The Return of the King at Amazon.com: amzn.to/3iSBfEb

We continue our trek through Middle Earth with the ambitious second installment in Peter Jackson’s revered trilogy - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers! We break down the successes and failures of structuring a middle act that must juggle multiple storylines and expand in scope; we let you know which characters are rich and complex, and which just really need to cool it; and we marvel at the film’s two key standouts: the desperate, gripping, and emotional defense of Helm’s Deep, and the brilliant performance and astonishing technological achievement of Andy Serkis’s Gollum. You can reach the podcast at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase The Two Towers at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3iSBfEb

Join us in Middle Earth as we revisit an iconic, groundbreaking, and timeless screen adaptation, kicking off arguably the best trilogy committed to film - Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring! (Extended editions only, please.) We recount the truly insane and tireless lengths all involved in this production went into bringing this beloved fantasy to life; we have some contentious rounds of Kiss-Marry-Kill with different members of the fellowship; and we share our emotional highs from a film that lovingly and confidently adapts one of the most influential stories of the 20th century. You can reach the podcast at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase The Fellowship of the Ring at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/39PDG5Y

We’re wrapping up Courtney’s Batman journey as we head into the new year, with Christopher Nolan’s trilogy capper - 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises! We unpack Nolan’s big ideas and themes that—sometimes sloppily—guide the arc of the film; we have summertime excitement about theaters; we are biased as to why TV is better than reading books; and we air out our mixed feelings towards this Bat-finale that manages to at least be a fitting coda to a massively influential and genre-defining series from a director with an unmistakable vision and voice.

We’re continuing Courtney’s deep dive into the Nolan Batman trilogy with one of the most iconic and influential films of the last 30 years - 2008’s exceptional The Dark Knight! We marvel at the mesmerizing, timeless, and Oscar-winning portrayal of Heath Ledger’s Joker, we take detours about Patton Oswalt, Michael Keaton’s Batman, and discover some real animosity towards Pixar’s WALL-E - and then we mostly fawn over this gripping crime thriller dressed up as a Batman movie, whose cultural impact is still playing out over a decade later. (Also, it should’ve been nominated for — and then won — Best Picture.) You can reach the podcast at— Ryan: @rygreenshorts Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase The Dark Knight at Amazon.com: amzn.to/3hboa7N

We’re deepening Courtney’s relationship with the Caped Crusader by revisiting the film that reintroduced the iconic character AND heralded the most important blockbuster director since Steven Spielberg - 2005's Batman Begins! We detail Batman’s ups and downs in film and how Bat-nipples and bad puns left his franchise in need of saving - we take detours on various celebrities tied to Batman, including Alicia Silverstone, Liam Neeson, and especially Katie Holmes - and we reevaluate the strengths and flaws of this successful superhero reboot that made Hollywood take note of one of the most influential filmmakers of the last 20 years. You can reach the podcast at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase Batman Begins at Amazon.com: amzn.to/2Z1eILK

We’re putting a bow on Spooky Season by ranking our top five horror movies! Honestly, pretty straightforward stuff. Enjoy! Reach our guests at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Emma: @emma92watkins You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches

Spooky season draws to a close as we revisit one of the most successful and lasting horror films of our adolescence — only '90s kids will remember Gore Verbinski's The Ring! We reminisce about the movies that terrified us growing up, we remember Axe Body Spray, Courtney takes more swipes at Jennifer Connelly, and we debate if The Ring truly deserved it's place in our young minds as the scariest movie ever - or if it's 'merely' a well-acted, well-executed, creepy character drama that holds up two decades later. Reach our guests at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Emma: @emma92watkins You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase The Ring at Amazon.com: amzn.to/3jXHB4E

More Spooky Season - Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us for the 2019 horror sequel, It: Chapter Two! We dissect the achievements and flaws of the lengthy movie and its stellar cast, get side-tracked talking about the art of film trailers and the trend of digital de-aging, and debate whether this screen adaptation would have been better suited to television. Reach our guests at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Emma: @emma92watkins You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase It: Chapter Two at Amazon.com: amzn.to/3jXHB4E

Spooky Season continues! Special guests Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us for the very successful horror adaptation, 2017’s It! We dive into the origins and production history of Stephen King’s celebrated work, lament more COVID movie delays, recall how people were weirdly excited about the solar eclipse, and praise a screen adaptation that skillfully combines a strong cast and smart scares into a confident and thrilling horror classic. Reach our guests at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Emma: @emma92watkins You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase It at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3jXHB4E

We’re kicking off Spooky Season with a light-hearted Courtney’s Choice - the 1986 fantasy cult classic, Labyrinth! We fall into the nostalgia hole of bizarre too-scary “kids” movies from the 80s, Courtney maybe watches some trailers, we side tangent on Tom Cruise for too long, and fail to calculate how many sexual awakenings are credited to David Bowie’s Goblin King. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase Labyrinth at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3jZICcA

It’s a Courtney’s Choice! Join us for a palette cleanser from all things Marvel and Avengers as we watch a seminal early-aughts rom-com - How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. We once again interrogate the tropes and influence of Romantic Comedies, discuss how this movie has aged and is elevated by two charismatic leads, and wonder when we’ll regularly see movies in theaters again. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3iPMBrL

We’re in the endgame now. Special guest Ryan Chollet joins us as Courtney completes her Marvel cinematic journey with its crowning achievement: an immensely satisfying, subversive, and tear-inducing finale that REALLY sticks the landing — Avengers: Endgame! We delve into spoiler culture, aggressively disagree about Hawkeye’s haircut, and gush about how the all-time top-grossing film expertly blends humor and emotion in a fitting sendoff to some of the most beloved characters of the past decade. We love this movie. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Stream Avengers: Endgame on Disney+: www.disneyplus.com Rent or purchase Avengers: Endgame at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2Z1eILK

Thanos arrives as Courtney beholds the ambitious, star-studded, and nearly-unwieldy crossover event: Avengers: Infinity War! We recap Marvel’s third phase while taking a detour on Thor: Ragnarok - Courtney is enamored with the Infinity Gauntlet comic - Mark Ruffalo can’t help spoiling movies - and we’re amazed that a movie largely about a thicc purple monster collecting space jewelry left us emotional and teary-eyed. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase Avengers: Infinity War at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3hdcD7H

Avengers disassemble! Courtney is halfway through her Marvel Cinematic journey, with the best “heroes settle their differences through punching” movie yet - Captain America: Civil War! In a twist, Courtney praises some action sequences, we recap the bizarre custody arrangement between film studios over Spider-Man, Courtney brags about her celebrity theories, and we applaud a movie that can juggle multiple characters while also delivering satisfying emotional arcs that benefits from years of backstory and character development. Is it Avengers 2.5? More or less. Watch the great Corridor Crew video on Civil War stunts: https://bit.ly/3cTDTp5 You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Stream Captain America: Civil War on Disney+: www.disneyplus.com Rent or purchase Captain America: Civil War at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3bY44Kk

Assemble again! Courtney continues her journey into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the intriguing and uneven superhero follow-up, Avengers: Age of Ultron! We recap Marvel’s Phase Two, Courtney gushes about some new characters, we take a detour into the lives of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, and Courtney picks a last minute fight with one Martin Scorsese — all while we discuss the compelling and very underrated cinematic swing that was Joss Whedon’s Age of Ultron! You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Stream Avengers: Age of Ultron on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com Rent or purchase Avengers: Age of Ultron at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2WwCy0C

Assemble! Courtney has only sort of seen the Marvel flicks, so we’re charging through the flagship installments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with the quippy, breezy, and box-office-dominating superhero team-up: The Avengers! We recap Marvel’s underdog origins, from the lightning-in-a-bottle brilliance of Iron Man, through it’s Phase One installments to the billion dollar gamble of The Avengers — an experiment that resulted in forever changing large-scale filmmaking and cementing Marvel Studios as THE cinematic superpower for the next decade and beyond. Courtney also reveals a sordid connection to Robert Downey Jr. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Stream The Avengers on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com Rent or purchase The Avengers at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3f5Zs7t

For our next world-ending quarantine watch, we revisited the post-apocalyptic Will Smith action thriller, I Am Legend! We compare the film’s climax with an alternate (and superior) original ending, we learn a lot about the dog, Courtney reveals details about her 6th grade pop band, and we praise Will Smith’s movie-carrying performance in the latest adaptation of a genre-defining story. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase I Am Legend at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3eJs9XK

The quarantine continues as we reach the satisfying and emotional conclusion to our rebooted ape trilogy - War for the Planet of the Apes! Courtney reevaluates the science fiction genre in general, we marvel at some of the best visual effects committed to film, and admire how evoking war and biblical epics complement the storytelling and scale of yet another nuanced and compelling Ape entry. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase War for the Planet of the Apes at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2xwldwk

The quarantine never ends, and neither will this franchise, as we watch the genuinely great and suspenseful reboot sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! Courtney has nightmares about monkeys, we marvel at the impressive visual effects and tense sequences, and praise a beautifully-shot sequel that smartly expands on the complexities and emotional stakes of the strained—and possibly doomed—alliance between humans and CG apes. (Really though.) You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase Dawn of the Planet of the Apes at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/39uEfQv

We're continuing our quarantine viewing with a set of films focused entirely around a global pandemic -- the surprisingly-good franchise reboot: Rise of the Planet of the Apes! We recap the bizarre history of the Planet of the Apes series, an iconic franchise that refuses to die, with installments ranging from "Pretty Good!" to "Human Beings Approved This?" -- and we discuss this movie's grand achievement of emotionally investing both of us in the revolution of a CGI ape. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase Rise of the Planet of the Apes at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2WP4wX6

We kicked off our quarantine with what is now apparently essential viewing — Steven Soderbergh’s outbreak thriller, Contagion! We compare the eerie similarities between the crisis at the center of this film and at our own lives, and how Soderbergh was able to craft a smart, realistic thriller, with morally-complex characters reacting to an eerily prescient global disaster. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase Contagion at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/39fjGHY

We’re all social distancing and only have time to watch movies now — so here’s Courtney’s first viewing of the 1994 game-changer, Pulp Fiction! We review the quirks and criticisms of Quentin Tarantino and his works, I discover Courtney paid to attend a Pitbull concert, and we discuss how Tarantino avoided the sophomore slump with an iconic and culturally-beloved film that dramatically changed the landscape of independent cinema. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase Pulp Fiction at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2x9Ieor

To bid farewell to Valentine's Month, we watched the 2009 coming-of-age indie hit, (500) Days of Summer! We rank our top 5 favorite Rom-Coms, reminisce about 2009 trends and blogs, and therapeutically process how this hugely relatable and influential film set the tone and expectation of our own dating experiences (and probably most Millennials who practiced dating in the last decade). You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or purchase (500) Days of Summer at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/2TIHvSq

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, join us for our first Double Feature, pairing two of the most influential romantic comedies ever made, An Affair to Remember and Sleepless in Seattle! We debate the ‘90s heartthrob status of Tom Hanks vs. Bill Pullman, Jashon pitches an alternate ending to An Affair, we interrogate Jashon’s anxiety of ruining nice things, and ruminate on the stereotype of Chick Flicks and how everyone should be more open to all film genres. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches

We’ve finished Star Wars and decided to focus on another iconic blockbuster set largely on a ship — James Cameron’s Oscar-winning epic, Titanic! Courtney details her intense love for this film and Celine Dion, we are both baffled by the INSANE unused alternate ending, and we detail our personal connections as children of the ‘90s to the cultural obsession that was TITANIC. The bizarre alternate ending: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8cnPNC3NsE&t=263s You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches

We did it! Courtney has watched all of Star Wars. To celebrate the end of her journey to a galaxy far, far away, we have invited two special guests, Ryan and Paul, to join us in a SPOILER-HEAVY review of the final film of the saga. We debate the execution of The Rise of Skywalker's storytelling choices and revelations (some of us loved the movie; some really didn't), celebrate our collective love of breakout star Babu Frik, and give our final thoughts on the most influential film and pop culture phenomenon. Reach our guests at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Paul: @paturner90 You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches

Join us for a palette cleanser from Star Wars madness as we watch the 1994 Oscar-nominated Little Women — and then also review the 2019 hopefully-Oscar-nominated adaptation from Greta Gerwig. We compare the two adaptations, discuss how inspired storytelling and characters can be relevantly updated, and complain about life before modern entertainment. You can reach the podcast below: Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches

We near the conclusion of the Star Wars saga with the divisive Star Wars: The Last Jedi! Courtney has hot takes on Laura Dern and Benecio del Toro, we dissect why this movie is either beloved or hated, and we meditate on the message and inspiration that Star Wars can bring to fans. You can reach the podcast below: Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches

We start the final leg of our Star Wars marathon, with 2015’s legacy sequel, The Force Awakens! Courtney is happy to watch charismatic characters again, she shares a (questionable) connection to Adam Driver, and we dissect the Disney continuation of the Star Wars saga.

We wrap up the final prequel installment of a galaxy far, far away with 2005's Revenge of the Sith! Courtney can’t decide if this movie is good or if her standards are just low, we lament about what this movie could have been, and offer up in vain our alternatives to certain narrative choices.

We continue our marathon of a galaxy far, far away, with the second installment of the Star Wars prequels - Attack of the Clones! Courtney is creeped out by adolescent Anakin, somehow confused about how many limbs Count Dooku has, and is all-around resigned to the fact that this movie exists. You can reach the podcast below: Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches

We take a deep dive into the first entry of the divisive Star Wars prequel trilogy: The Phantom Menace! Courtney is overwhelmed by CGI, baffled by Jar Jar Binks, and confounded by the bizarre creative choices that make up arguably the most anticipated film of all time. You can reach the podcast below: Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches

We complete the initial trilogy in Courtney's first foray into a galaxy far, far away with the (at-the-time) concluding Star Wars film, Return of the Jedi! Courtney finally experiences the Ewoks, we discuss how this film changed the course of the larger Star Wars story, and the lasting impact of the Star Wars music and mythos on pop culture. You can reach the podcast below: Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches

We continue Courtney's exploration of a galaxy far, far away with the truly great sequel, The Empire Strikes Back! Courtney gives her recap, we break down the complicated love story between Han Solo and Princess Leia, and discuss one of biggest twists in film history. You can reach the podcast below: Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches

Welcome to our first episode, and Courtney's first experience watching the original Star Wars! We do a mini dive into the background of the film, break down Courtney's highlights, and discuss the movie's huge impact on cinema and culture at large. You can reach the podcast below: Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches

She watches the movies that he selects. We're a husband and wife duo that love movies. This quick introductory episode lays out the premise of our grand experiment. Enjoy!