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The million dollar question today is… are reissues of old watches the right way forward for brands? Or should they be concentrating their effort on coming up with new and innovative designs? When is a reissue okay, and when should it be avoided? Let's find out!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

On episode 174 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by Awards Watch contributor Trace Sauveur and film critic Jesse Nussman to discuss the next film in their Edward Yang series, A Brighter Summer Day (1991). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. In what felt like a massive build up to his point in his career, Edward Yang come out with a methodical, heartbreaking coming of age story that becomes the longest film ever covered on the podcast. This Taiwanese epic is about a group of young boys that have no sense of direction, lawless and forming violent connections that result in a real life tragedy, a perfect cocktail for the director to cover as his country was shifting from its traditions to something more modern, and sadly more sinister. Ryan, Jay, Trace, and Jesse break down their thoughts on the film, the fall of the films protagonist, the rise of violence and anger from the boys as the film goes on, the punishment their decisions had on their family society, and the show learns a valuable lesson; Jay does not like to be surprised, listen to the episode to hear about this. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h50m. The guys will be back later this week to continue their series on the films of Edward Yang with a review of his film, A Confucian Confusion. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

On episode 364 of the Awards Watch podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade, Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello break down the winners and losers of the Venice, Telluride and Toronto film festivals, which films rise and fall in the Oscar race, and offer a preview of some of the big titles headed to the New York Film Festival. With three of the main fall festivals wrapped, the gang look at how the world premieres of films like The Debut, Elsinore and You Can See Everything at Telluride, I Play Rocky and Being Huemann at Toronto, fared with Cannes flyovers and more. This opens the conversation about where the state of the Oscar race is now, determining if The Odyssey is still the default frontrunner or if a new fighter has emerged, like TIFF People's Choice winner La Bola Negra. Then we venture into the New York Film Festival, kicking off this week, with a huge slate of major premieres like Godzilla Minus Zero, Behemoth! and more. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h8m. We'll be back this week with the latest in the Director Watch series featuring Edward Yang, A Brighter Summer Day (1991). Till then, let's get into it. Music: "Modern Fashion" from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

On episode 363 of The Awards Watch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and contributor Griffin Schiller to review the latest film from director Zach Cregger, Resident Evil (2026). You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h8m. We will be back later this week with an awards temperature check post Venice/Telluride/TIFF and a preview of the 2026 New York Film Festival. Till then, let's get into it. Music: "Modern Fashion" from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Hey Watch Fanatics,We discuss some OMEGA, Timex, Hamilton, Locke & King, Valour, Wilks Watchworks, and Echo/Neutra . I also want to give a shout out to the Toronto Timepiece Show for 2026. Go to the website and get your tickets! It is one show you don't want to miss.Like WatchFanatics.ca on Facebook Follow David @watchfanaticdavid on InstagramANDPlease check out Carol atIG: @spassense

The long awaited episode that no one asked for… Today we discuss the new Apple releases! New iPhones and Apple Watches all around!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

On episode 172 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter discuss the first film in their Edward Yang series, Taipei Story (1985). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. As Campion came to a close last week, the DW boys take a pivot to a Taiwanese master behind the camera, Edward Yang. Known for being one of the signature voices in the Taiwanese New Wave of the 1980s, Yang is mostly a blind spot filmmaker for the show's hosts, as Yang's vital filmmaking has been celebrated as some of the best films of the era, making the list for Sight and Sound multiple times, and being regarded as one of the masters of international cinema. With his first feature in the series, Taipei Story a look at a relationship dooms to fail, and the peaks and valleys the characters go through in order to understand what they want and need out of life in their present and futures; a massive, powerful film to start the series within. In what might be one of the most open, honest episodes of the podcast yet, Ryan and Jay break down their thoughts on the film and Yang, and where they see themselves right now in their lives next to the events of Taipei Story. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h50m. The guys will be back later this week to continue their series on the films of Edward Yang with a review of his film, The Terrorizers (1986). You can watch it via Amazon Prime in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

On episode 362 of the Awards Watch podcast, it's a full house with Awards Watch Editor-In-Chief joined by Executive Editor Ryan McQuade, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello, contributors Mark Johnson and Jorge Tenreiro, and AW friend and confidante Christina Birro of Pop Culture Confidential, as we break down last weekend's Telluride Film Festival. It was another whirlwind Telluride for the group, with splashy world premieres including Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut, starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti, Simon Stone's Elsinore, starring Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman, and the big talk of the festival, the surprise TBA of Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's secret film You Can See Everything, about Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes, which was shot with unprecedented access during the month before she went to prison in 2023. During our zippy and efficient conversation, we talk about our favorite films of the festival (where titles like Club Kid and La Bola Negra pop up), what everyone non-film and film awards-related at the festival was talking about (again, La Bola Negra and Club Kid) and our favorite moments from the many, many parties thrown during this very short window of cinephile celebration. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 46m58s. We'll be back next for the main show talking about director Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil film and with a recap of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which just kicked off. Music: "Modern Fashion" from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Today we welcome an up and coming young watch enthusiast and Lume Plotters fan named Ilan, and discuss the many new releases that have come out over the course of Geneva Watch Days 2026! Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

On episode 171 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello discuss the final film in their Jane Campion series, The Power of the Dog (2021). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. Reaching the end of a series doesn't always mean that you will be talking about a director's best work, but with Campion, The Power of the Dog challenges The Piano has her defining masterpiece as she examines the toxicity within masculinity and within the western genre. While it created a wildfire of conversations and discourse, Campion delivered a masterpiece that is still one of the best films of the 2020s so far, while also cementing her legendary status with an Oscar win for Best Director. Ryan, Jay, and Sophia discuss their thoughts on the film, the magnificent quartet of performances at the core of the film, the gorgeous cinematography of Ari Wegner, the magnificent score from Jonny Greenwood, the power dynamics between Phil and Peter, the lasting implications of Bronco Henry's actions of the past, and how the film was at the same time both the best film of the year and most divisive film of the year, mirroring the same problems Brokeback Mountain and other queer films have faced throughout the years. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h42m. The guys will be back next week to begin their new series on the films of Edward Yang with a review of his film, Taipei Story. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Milo Deported: The Law, Laura Loomer, Free Speech & Life After the First AmendmentMilo Yiannopoulos has been deported from America and returned to Britain.But what actually happened?In this episode of Go Right with Peter Boykin, we examine the reported immigration timeline, Milo's missed hearing, his final removal order, his American marriage, unanswered immigration questions, Laura Loomer's involvement, and the growing debate over whether this was straightforward immigration enforcement or whether there is more to the story.Then we move into The Go Right with Peter Boykin Perspective.I have disagreed with Milo plenty. He blocked me on X. He has said things I found offensive.That does not change the principle.You don't have to like someone to defend their right to speak.You don't have to excuse immigration violations to demand due process.You don't have to choose between strong borders and limited government.The law should apply equally, and government power should always have guardrails.We also examine Milo's return to Britain and the major differences between American and British laws involving free speech, online expression, radical Islamist terrorism, firearms, and self-defense.And at the end of the podcast, hear my original medieval folk political anthem:“The Law at the Gate”Because when enforcement becomes personal, principles matter most.Full articles, sources, and continuing updates:Go Right News:https://gorightnews.com/milo-yiannopoulos-got-deported-the-bigger-story-is-what-nobody-has-explained-yet/https://gorightnews.com/milo-is-back-in-britain-the-first-amendment-didnt-follow-him-home/SubStack:https://gorightnews.substack.com/p/milo-yiannopoulos-got-deported-the?r=2j2tehttps://gorightnews.substack.com/p/milo-is-back-in-britain-the-first?r=2j2teRumble:https://rumble.com/v7eu5cu-milo-deported-the-law-laura-loomer-free-speech-and-life-after-the-first-ame.htmlYoutube:https://youtu.be/q0GTH_iH_8kBitchute:https://www.bitchute.com/video/Os1SUudnkyd8/Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/milo-deported-the-law-laura-loomer-free-speech-life-after-the-first-amendment--74751828Follow Peter Boykin the Constitutionalist for Liberty on Substack.Share this video if you believe in:Strong borders.Fair hearings.Free speech.Equal justice.Limited government.Let's Go Right.#MiloYiannopoulos, #MiloDeportation, #Immigration, #ICE, #FreeSpeech, #FirstAmendment, #DueProcess, #LauraLoomer, #RuleOfLaw, #CivilLiberties, #Constitution, #BorderSecurity, #UK, #Britain, #GoRight, #GoRightNews, #PeterBoykin,#ConstitutionalistForLiberty, #TheLawAtTheGateBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/go-right-with-peter-boykin-the-constitutionalist-for-liberty--3096608/support.

Who Gets to Gatekeep the Gatekeepers? Trump's Higher-Education Fight for the Next Generation

On episode 170 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Josh Parham discuss the next film in their Jane Campion series, Bright Star (2009). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. It was six years between the reception for In the Cut and her next big screen project, and with it, Jane Campion went back to her comfort zone, making a period piece about a famous writer. This time the film focused on the last three years of the life of poet John Keats, and his relationship with Fanny Brawn, and their off and on courtship of each other. While Campion had worked on a documentary in the time between, her return to narrative filmmaking was a breath of fresh air, exploring the heartbreaking nature of these two people's lives mixed with their fascination with the written word; also featuring some of Campion's most gorgeous visuals. Ryan, Jay, and Josh break down their thoughts on the film, Campion's interest in period pieces, how tender this love story is while at the same time devastating, the career choices of Abbie Cornish, and why Ben Whishaw is an "important person" for Josh. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h10m. The guys will be back next week to conclude their series on the films of Jane Campion with a review of her next film, The Power of the Dog (2021). You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Today is an extra special episode, not only as this episode is also available for you to watch on YouTube, but also because we invite our friend Julian to talk about his love of diving and watches! As a retired member of the South African Navy, and a very much still active diver, he discusses the overlap between his two favorite hobbies.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast: Maul Shadow Lord — Night of the Hunted & Call to OblivionHowdy, my fellow Jedi Masters! Thank you for tuning in to another episode of the Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast.I am joined by my friend and co-host “Big Jake” once again as we continue our Maul Shadow Lord re-watch. Our work is definitely cut out for us, though, because Disney continues to release more and more Star Wars series and shows for us to watch!I know I am supposed to be talking about Maul Shadow Lord, but I recently watched more of Star Wars Visions, too! If you are not familiar with Star Wars Visions, I highly recommend checking it out. The unique animation styles and stories make it one of the most interesting additions to the Star Wars universe.That aside, I also highly recommend Maul Shadow Lord.After the introduction of Inquisitor Marrok, we now have yet another Imperial Inquisitor show up on Janix. So instead of two Jedi and one Sith, the odds are beginning to tip heavily in favor of the Empire.Though I don't think they mention the name of this new Inquisitor, I really appreciate the character design. I love the look, but much like my criticism of Maul, it is almost too obvious that he is a bad guy.And that brings up another question: unless they are a specific species that can't breathe air like humans, why are both of their faces obscured?Yes, the red eyes are visible, and the mask looks incredibly cool. But the Star Wars universe has introduced plenty of interesting Inquisitor designs without completely hiding the character's face.The only other Inquisitor I have seen whose face was obscured was Trilla Suduri, the Second Sister, from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. I'm sure there are more examples, but between Star Wars Rebels, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi: Fallen Order, and now Maul Shadow Lord, those are the only two Inquisitors I can remember doing so prior to this.With more Imperial Inquisitors arriving on Janix, the situation surrounding Maul, the Jedi, and the Empire is getting more dangerous by the minute.What do you think of the new Inquisitor? What do you think about the direction of Maul Shadow Lord so far?Let us know your thoughts on Maul Shadow Lord, Night of the Hunted, Call to Oblivion, and this episode of the Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast in the comments!Thanks for watching, and may the Force be with you!— Luca#StarWars #MaulShadowLord #DarthMaul #StarWarsPodcast #StarWarsRewatch #StarWarsVisions #StarWarsRebels #Inquisitor #Inquisitors #Marrok #Jedi #Sith #GalacticEmpire #ObiWanKenobi #JediFallenOrder #Trilla #SecondSister #StarWarsSeries #StarWarsFans #StarWarsDiscussion #StarWarsReview #NightOfTheHunted #CallToOblivionVisit the blog:Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast BlogJoin us on Discord:Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast DiscordFollow us on X:Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast on XSubscribe on YouTube:Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple Podcasts:Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify:Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast on SpotifyMaul Shadow Lord — Night of the Hunted & Call to OblivionSuggested YouTube HashtagsFollow the Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast

Trump Is Right to Stop Birth Tourism, but the Constitution Still Sets the RulesPresident Donald Trump has reopened the battle over birthright citizenship with a narrower strategy targeting commercial birth tourism, visa fraud, foreign-government personnel, and other disputed categories.https://youtu.be/dqYpcyHm_HMhttps://gorightnews.com/trump-reopens-the-birthright-citizenship-battle-with-a-narrower-strategy-but-the-constitution-still-sets-the-rules/https://gorightnews.substack.com/p/trump-reopens-the-birthright-citizenship?r=2j2tehttps://www.bitchute.com/video/RYuMnE43iryl/https://rumble.com/v7ekb4a-trump-is-right-to-stop-birth-tourism-but-the-constitution-still-sets-the-ru.htmlTrump is right to confront immigration fraud. American citizenship should mean something, and it should never be marketed like a vacation package. The federal government should prosecute fraudulent operators, strengthen visa screening, secure the border, enforce E-Verify, and remove dangerous criminals who have no lawful right to remain.But enforcing immigration law and denying citizenship to someone already born in America are two different government powers.That is where the Fourteenth Amendment, the courts, Congress, and the constitutional separation of powers enter the debate.Supporting President Trump does not require abandoning limited government. A strong president should enforce the law aggressively while remaining disciplined enough to operate within the Constitution.In this Go Right with Peter Boykin commentary, I explain why Trump's narrower approach deserves a fair hearing, why birth tourism must be stopped, and why constitutional guardrails must apply to every president, including those we support.Secure the border.Stop birth tourism.Prosecute fraud.Make Congress do its job.Protect the Constitution.Let's Go Right, not blindly right, but constitutionally right.Read more at GoRightNews.comFollow Go Right News:YouTube: youtube.com/@PeterBoykinForAmericaRumble: rumble.com/GoRightNewsX: twitter.com/GoRightNewsTelegram: t.me/RealPeterBoykinWebsite: GoRightNews.comSupport independent citizen journalism: Cash App $GoRightNews#GoRight, #GoRightNews, #PeterBoykin, #ConstitutionalistForLiberty, #DonaldTrump, #PresidentTrump, #BirthrightCitizenship, #14thAmendment, #Immigration, #BorderSecurity, #BirthTourism, #SupremeCourt, #SCOTUS, #ExecutivePower, #Congress, #SeparationOfPowers, #LimitedGovernment, #RuleOfLaw, #Constitution, #AmericaFirst, #DueProcessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/go-right-with-peter-boykin-the-constitutionalist-for-liberty--3096608/support.

On episode 169 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Cody Dericks discuss the next film in their Jane Campion series, In the Cut (2003). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. After making a couple of period pieces, Jane Campion took a massive left turn, and went to make the riskiest film of her career, a modern, psychological, sexual thriller about a English teacher that gets involved in a personal entanglement with a shady police detective who is solving the grisly murders of young women. The film was a departure for not only the director, but the film's star, and a signature "America's sweetheart" Meg Ryan, and given its mixed reception and under performance at the box office, was deemed a flop. But time also shines brightest on the bold, as In the Cut has become a cut classic, as well as a vital look at the city of New York post September 11th; it's visually also unlike anything Campions ever done with two maximalist, brilliant performances from Meg Ryan and Mark Ruffalo. Ryan, Jay, and Cody break down their thoughts on the film, Meg Ryan's persona as an actress, the differences in the two cuts of the film, how wild this movie was for the time, how sex is weaponized throughout the plot, and why this works now but didn't in 2003. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h43m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Jane Campion with a review of her next film, Bright Star. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Today's topic is something we have not really discussed directly, the importance of box and papers during a watch purchase. Naturally, Ralf and Marton completely disagree on the topic. Tune in to see what they have to say!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

On episode 168 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter discuss the next film in their Jane Campion series, The Portrait of a Lady (1996). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision-making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. After making a masterpiece, and what many consider to be the defining work of her career, Jane Campion took on the literary classic by Henry James about an innocent young woman of independent means who is manipulated by all of those around her for her money and her heart. It's the strangest films in Campion's filmography, as it has the hallmarks of her previous three films, and plenty of style and flare that she's become known for after breaking out with The Piano. But unlike adapting Janet Frame's work for An Angel at My Table, the guys felt there isn't much personal connection with this material, and therefore, Campion's film is rather distant and uninspired, with a central performance from its lead actress that leaves a lot to be desired. Ryan and Jay break down their thoughts on the film, what makes a good period piece adaptation, the films and novels they thought about while watching The Portrait of a Lady, why Kidman is not right for this role, how great Barbara Hershey and John Malkovich in their villainous roles, how Mary-Louise Parker gives maybe one of the worst performances ever put to screen, and just how stupid Tom Brady is. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h34m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Jane Campion with a review of her next film, In the Cut. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

As watch idiots, often we forget that we are by far the minority of the overall population. Today, we discuss what watches we actually see in the wild, worn by said overall population. You will be very surprised!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

On episode 167 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by film critic Nadia Dalimonte to discuss the next film in their Jane Campion series, The Piano (1993). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. The Director Watch duo have reached the crown jewel of Campion's career with The Piano, a titanic epic about a mute Scottish woman who travels to a remote part of New Zealand with her young daughter after her arranged marriage to a settler and begins an affair with another man. In doing this, the woman manipulates both men, using her silence as a tool to gain power in a time of struggle, in an environment that's not of her choosing or familiarity. Campion creates a defining, thorny masterpiece of its time, exploring the ideas of identity, control, and lust within her biggest hit to date. Ryan, Jay, and Nadia break down their thoughts on the film, Hunter's magnificent performance, The Piano's connection to a pervious film series the guys covered, the film's gorgeous ending, the embrace of Campion's vision by audiences, and all the reasons why this is such a special film. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h59m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Jane Campion with a review of her next film, The Portrait of a Lady. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Marton goes diving, Ralf buys three watches, and we discuss hype.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

So today we were planning on having multiple topics. However, knowing us, we talked about our first topic, straps, until we ran out of time. Come with us as we discuss metal, rubber, fabric, and leather!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Howdy, spacers. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the podcast. We are moving right along, fleshing out more of Maul's plans for escaping Janix.The Empire has arrived. Everyone is in danger. Jedi, police, civilians—everyone will suffer at their hands. We've also seen the introduction of a new character:Inquisitor Marrok.While not a new character, we are learning more about him. First introduced in Ahsoka, we now get to hear Marrok's voice for the first time. My early criticism of Maul was that his design was great, if a little obvious in its inspiration. That, and we really didn't know anything about him until three years after the prequel trilogy wrapped with Revenge of the Sith.Thanks to The Clone Wars, we now know Maul was a huge problem—not just for the Jedi, but for the CIS and the soon-to-be Emperor, too. I am not sure who decided to dig Maul out of the trash and develop his character further. Filoni? I do not think so. Lucas? Not sure. Kennedy? Perhaps.If she thought there was a way to sell more Maul action figures, she would make it work. Regardless of where the idea came from, one could imagine how much better Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith would have been if there had been a third party like Maul that all sides would have had to deal with.Yes, the story arc in The Clone Wars is great. I need to sit down and watch the series again—not just for this podcast, but because so much of everything that has been released since is tied back to it: Rebels, The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, etc.I have ranted long enough. Why I could not bring this up when Big Jake was here, I do not know.Thank you for listening.—LucaVisit the blog: https://starwarsrewatchpodcast.wordpress.comJoin us on Discord.Follow us on X: https://x.com/SWRewatchPodSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Star_WarsRe-WatchPodcastSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/#StarWars #DarthMaul #MaulShadowLord #StarWarsPodcast #StarWarsRewatch#InquisitorMarrok #Marrok #Ahsoka #CloneWars#TheCloneWars #StarWarsLore#StarWarsTheory #StarWarsExplained#StarWarsCanon #Sith#GalacticEmpire #DaveFiloni#GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm #DisneyPlus#Rebels #TheMandalorian#RevengeOfTheSith #AttackOfTheClones#PhantomMenace #Palpatine #SamWitwer#GeekCulture #SciFiPodcast #YouTubePodcast

From childhood Casios to space-grade quartz, digital watches are having their moment again. What started as a “beater watch” turned into a deep dive into some of the coolest, most collectible watches ever made — from G-Shock squares and calculator watches to the Omega X-33 and the legendary Casio Dream Project in solid 18k gold. Would you wear a digital quartz watch in 2026?Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

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Given the never ending stream of new watch releases and related new watch media content, today we ask ourselves the question, is it all just a bit too much?Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

This week's podcast short looks at a trio of stories covering the US government's latest unified agenda, with the EPA hinting at a surge of upcoming TSCA rules, the FDA pushing back the release date for its GRAS proposal, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission signalling that its regulatory review of organohalogen flame retardants is continuing.  In Europe, we discuss a story covering the UK government's plan to hold off on immediate restrictions on non-essential PFAS uses while it monitors developments in the EU. And a business desk article looks at Hyundai Motor Company's goal to phase out PFAS by 2029 and the challenges ahead for a future of expanding PFAS restrictions. Other highlighted stories include: a guest article on TSCA enforcement for chemical imports; chemical management initiatives in Malaysia and Colombia; a new challenge to New Mexico's PFAS labelling law; and  emerging research on chemical exposures from yoga mats. Tune in to hear more about our top headlines, then visit Chemical Watch News & Insight for all the latest global developments in chemicals management. Have a podcast idea or a comment to share? Let us know by emailing the editor at Terry.Hyland@Enhesa.com.

A few weeks ago we discussed the Tudor Bumblebee's release. Today we delve a little deeper into Tudor and see if this release was as great as we initially assumed.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Howdy, space cadets! Thanks for tuning in for another episode of the Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast. We are recording at a very rapid clip, getting two episodes out within the span of a week.I would like to thank my recent guest, Safwan, for joining me once again. We are continuing to watch Maul: Shadow Lord, and I cannot overstate how much we are all enjoying the show. The animation is beautiful, and the story is intriguing. Maul, once a wasted character from the movies, is now a fully fleshed-out and three-dimensional character.Sam Witwer is super menacing, but he's not a bloodthirsty monster. Instead, he's cold, calm, and calculating, showing little emotion except when it comes to his desire for revenge against Darth Sidious. Gideon Adlon is also superb as Devon. Her voice is just as gravelly as her mother's, but not quite as much as Zelda Williams'. Everyone is doing a great job.Episode four steps up the conflict. We finally see Devon and her master, Daki, attempt to confront Maul. You would think a master and apprentice would be enough to defeat Maul, but unfortunately, the odds were not on their side.The ending shot of the episode was by far the best.Please share your thoughts on these two episodes.Thanks for watching!—LucaVisit the blog: https://starwarsrewatchpodcast.wordpress.comJoin us on DiscordFollow us on X: https://x.com/SWRewatchPodSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@star_warsre-watchpodcastSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/#StarWars #DarthMaul #MaulShadowLord #StarWarsPodcast #StarWarsRewatch #StarWarsAnimation #StarWarsFans #SamWitwer #DisneyPlus #Lucasfilm #StarWarsLore #StarWarsTheory #Sith #Podcast #GeekCulture

Catch up on the latest headlines from Chemical Watch News & Insight with our latest Podcast Short. This week, we look at discussions from a meeting of the EU's Environment Council, where ministers said the upcoming REACH update should focus on gaps in enforcement and digitizing data-sharing infrastructure.  In the US, the Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Monsanto in a case over state-level failure-to-warn claims related to its glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup, a decision that could have significant implications for warning requirements under California's Proposition 65 scheme. And in Asia, regulators in China have moved to simplify the country's approval process for new cosmetic ingredients. Elsewhere in the world, the podcast covers the latest developments on: a proposed EPA listing of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and six other ultrashort fluorinated compounds for drinking water monitoring; Rhode Island adding an exemption for its PFAS restriction law; a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers on the proposed basic regulation governing ECHA; and more! Tune in to hear a summary of our top stories from the past week. And then come back to read all the latest developments in chemicals policy from Enhesa's Chemical Watch News & Insight.  Have a podcast idea or a comment to share? Let us know by emailing the editor at Terry.Hyland@Enhesa.com. 

In today's episode, we get ChatGPT to generate questions about our collections! Let's see what AI has in store for us…Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

Welcome back, spacefarers!Thanks for joining us for another episode of the podcast, and thanks for your patience while we took a short break. Summer has been keeping us busy, but I also wanted to spend a little more time thinking about this episode before recording because it delivers some of the strongest storytelling in the series so far.Episode 3 firmly establishes where we are in the Star Wars timeline. The events take place after Order 66 and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. The Jedi have been scattered across the galaxy, survivors are forced into hiding, and the Galactic Empire now rules with fear while organized crime struggles to survive under Imperial control.Darth Maul finds himself rebuilding what remains of his once-powerful syndicate, resorting to dangerous heists to finance his next move. Despite losing much of his influence, Maul is as calculating and ruthless as ever.The episode also spends more time exploring Maul's relationship with the captured Jedi apprentice, Devon. Instead of simply treating her as a prisoner, he presents her with a red-bladed lightsaber and begins planting the seeds of the dark side.That scene led us into one of our biggest discussions. Every Jedi constructs their own lightsaber, but do Sith follow the same tradition? Since many Sith Lords began as Jedi, perhaps they already possess that knowledge—but the Star Wars canon doesn't always make the process clear. We'd love to hear your thoughts.Meanwhile, Master Doki and Captain Lawson begin coordinating their search for Devon while 2 Boots follows a trail that eventually leads directly to Maul and the Pike Syndicate.The climax features one of the best action sequences we've seen in the series. It immediately reminded both Jake and me of Darth Vader's legendary hallway scene in Rogue One. The choreography, the brutal use of the Force, and the overwhelming sense of power all feel like a deliberate tribute while still allowing Maul to remain uniquely intimidating.The animation continues to impress every week. From lighting and environments to lightsaber combat and character expressions, this series feels cinematic in every sense. If the remaining episodes can maintain this level of quality, Maul: Shadow Lord has the potential to become one of the strongest animated Star Wars stories in recent years.What did you think of Episode 3? Do you think Devon will fall to the dark side? Was the Rogue One comparison intentional? Let us know your theories in the comments!If you enjoyed this review, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and ring the notification bell so you never miss a new Star Wars discussion.Thanks for watching, and may the Force be with you.—Luca

Join us for our first Chemical Watch Podcast Short, where we highlight our latest top stories.  This week, we look at the options the European Commission is exploring as it considers updating REACH without reopening the law, as well as the Commission's latest draft of its Restrictions Roadmap. In the US, our coverage dives into the big $450m settlement with Chemours over PFAS discharges, as well as the implications of California's attorney general conceding a lawsuit over Proposition 65 warnings for DEA in cosmetics, the latest case over the First Amendment's limits on government-compelled warnings where there is not a scientific consensus on a substance's toxicity.  Elsewhere in the world, we cover:  the latest in the legal challenge to New Mexico's PFAS labelling and fee requirements;  debate in New Zealand over a bill that would require regulators to rely more on chemical assessments from other jurisdictions; and  the United Kingdoms' recent push for more alignment with the EU on chemicals regulation. Tune in to hear more about our top headlines. And then come back to read all the latest developments in chemicals policy from Enhesa's Chemical Watch News & Insight. Have a podcast idea or a comment to share? Let us know by emailing the editor at Terry.Hyland@Enhesa.com.

We take a deep dive into Tudor's new Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” release, and unpack why this release is more significant than one may think.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

On episode 159 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by Trey Flynn of The Extra Credits podcast to discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, The Dark Knight Rises (2012). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. Riding high off the success of his two biggest films to date, Nolan went back to the world of Gotham City to conclude his Dark Knight trilogy with a full circle, political warfare, myth busting epic, settling one and for all his ties to the genre, while deconstructing what it means to put on the mask, and how does one carry on a legacy when faced with so much pain. After the death of actor Heath Ledger, it took a lot for Nolan to step back into his vision of Batman, but with the help of two memorable villains, and leaning into the political, social aspects found in the first film, he left the franchise on a financial high, with some questionable story choices that have aged well for some (Trey) and no so much for others (Ryan and Jay). Controversial, dated, unique, The Dark Knight Rises ends Nolan's superhero vision on his own terms, for better or for worse. The guys and their guest break down their thoughts on the film, what worked for them and what didn't, the appeal of Anne Hathaway, Nolan's use of the original characters throughout the third film, how radical or dull the film's politics are, the choices Bruce makes throughout the film, the puzzling ending, the opening plane sequence, and plenty of Bane voice impressions. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h47m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, Interstellar. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

We are super excited to discuss the new Universal Geneve collection with the world's most renowned Polerouter expert (and also UG advisory board member), Adam Hambly.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

On episode 158 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by AwardsWatch contributor Griffin Schiller discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, Inception (2010). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. How does someone follow up one of the most popular, important films of the last 25 years? Make one of the most original films of a generation, as Nolan cashed in his blank check from The Dark Knight to create a heist, action film set within the world of people's dreams. Inception became the next obsession for audiences, fully trusting Nolan to take them on a thrilling ride, making him more than just the guy who can director the Batman films, but a filmmaker that conjures up event films that every needs to see urgently once they are released. Over time, Inception has become, for people like Griffin, an important piece of art that has shaped their movie-going experience, or for Ryan and Jay, a nostalgic experience that's legacy is complicated due to its pacing issues and over-explanations; thus making for an episode where a balanced conversation over this complicated movie takes place. Ryan, Jay, and Griffin break down their thoughts on the film, when and where they saw it, Nolan's action set pieces in the film, DiCaprio's involvement in the making of the film, what ultimately works and doesn't work inside the film, and if Nolan should ever make a Bond film. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h27m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, The Dark Knight Rises. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

This week we will cover a slew of new releases from Zenith, Moser, and more! And Omega does it again…Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

On episode 157 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by founder and podcast host at InSession Film JD Duran and Editor-In-Chief of InSession Film Dave Giannini discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, The Dark Knight (2008). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. In what might be the single most important film of the 21st century for blockbuster filmmaking, The Dark Knight turned Christopher Nolan into the legend, iconic filmmaker he is today, creating a comic book, action packed crime thriller that elevated the entire genre, creating a film that audiences would obsess over for decades to come; the definitive comic book movie. With an all-time performance from the late Heath Ledger, Nolan upped the stakes of this second Batman film to be more about the fight to save soul of Gotham City, and gain hope in the future beyond the capes and clowns, and created a epic masterpiece. Ryan, Jay, JD, and Dave break down their thoughts on the film, the action set pieces, the battles for Gotham with our flawed heroes, Ledger's iconic Joker, the special effects work on Two-Face, the legacy of this film and why it's (more or less) aged so well. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h53m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, Inception. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

This week we discuss the beating heart of watches, the movements. What are the most famous watch movements that you should know? Tune in to find out!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

On episode 156 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by film critic Jake Tropila discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, The Prestige (2006). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to break down, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. Just a year after dazzling audiences with Batman Begins, Nolan returned with a film that would become one of the best films of his career, about two magicians dueling each other for the right to produce not only the best magic trick of all time, but to be the last man standing in a feud that costs more than anyone could imagine. In being a film about filmmaking as well as a stellar adaptation of the Christopher Priest novel, Nolan made his darkest, most cynical film to date; a twisted tale about the sacrifices it takes to create art, and the obsession that consumes someone when they are close to reaching an immortality level of fame. Ryan, Jay, and Jake break down their thoughts on the film, how much The Prestige is a cousin to Memento in terms of tone, where Christian Bale is within his career, why Hugh Jackman has never delivered a better performance than this, the power of David Bowie, the horrid accent of Scarlett Johansson, the logic of the film's twist, the wild differences between the film and the original novel, and if seeing/knowing a film's twist helps or hurts a film's rewatchability. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h15m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, The Dark Knight. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

On episode 155 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by podcaster, film critic Bob Goochman discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, Batman Begins (2005). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. In the summer of 2005, Warner Brothers took the risk of handing over the world of Batman to Christopher Nolan, hoping he could revive a franchise that leaned too much into the cheesy nature of the Schumacher era, and had run the character into a bit of a joke on the big screen. With Nolan at the helm, he created a comic book film set in a world not too different than ours, and allowed for us to go on an emotional, action packed journey not just with the Caped Crusader, but with his real identity, Bruce Wayne. In doing this, Nolan delivered a massively entertaining blockbuster that would elevate his status to another level than what he was before, and showed he could handle such a monumental task; thus he never stopped making films of this size again. Ryan, Jay, and the Gooch break down their thoughts on the film, why the Batman property got stuck, Nolan's vision and version of Gotham City, how scary the film is at times, the use of mostly unknown villains at the time, the acting of Christian Bale and Katie Homes, and that epic reveal of the Joker card at the end of the film, signaling something grand is on its way. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h49m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, The Prestige. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

We've all seen the new AP and Swatch Royal Pop now, so what do we think about it? Also, Rolex's big reveal was an absolute dud. Tune in to find out more!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

On episode 154 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by Pop Culture Confidential host Christina Jeurling Birro discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, Insomnia (2002). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. What does one do after making their big breakthrough? For Christopher Nolan, it was his chance to step up another level and work on a American remake of the 1997 Norwegian film of the same name, Insomnia, which follows a washed up cop investigating a murder case in a small town, stuck in a web of lies connected to his past mistakes and getting tangled in a cat and mouse game with a smart criminal who wants to get away with the crime they've committed. Obsessed with the original when he was making Following, the young director set out to make his version of the modern cautionary crime tale, which for the guys and Christina seems like a misstep for him following his monumental statement of Memento. Ryan, Jay, and Christina break down their thoughts on the film, their connection with the original, the sleepiness of Al Pacino (with an impression by Ryan once or twice on the show), the dramatic work of Robin Williams, the appeal of Hilary Swank, not being able to sleep with the lights on, and how this is the least "Nolan" movie of his filmography, both in good ways and mostly bad ways. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h041m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, Batman Begins. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

This just in! Two new rumors fresh from the mill… Rolex has a brand new certification, and something to do with quantum computing? Swatch Pop x Audermars Piguet, aka the Royal Pop. What is going on here? Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

On episode 153 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, Memento (2001). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. After making his debut film and showcasing it at film festivals around the world, Christopher Nolan caught the attention of audiences and studios, given small prizes and a chance to level up with his next film with resources needed to make his latest mind trip work. In getting those resources, he was able to make Memento, a crime thriller spliced together within the present and the past that showcases a broken man recreating a mystery over and over again to run away from the trauma he inflicted years ago. With this second feature, Nolan announced himself as a force to be reckoned with, as Memento is a deeply personal, heartbreaking looking in the mind of someone who simple wants to forget. Ryan and Jay break down their thoughts on the film, Leonard's secrets past and his plan to keep his secrets at bay, Nolan's use of black and white photography mixed with the scenes of color and how they play with time, the incredible performance of Guy Pearce, and the morality found within the shocking ending. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h05m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, Insomnia. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Summary:This episode features an in-depth interview with renowned watchmaker Roger Smith, exploring his craftsmanship, views on watch technology, and insights into the watch industry. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Watch Talk22:57 New Releases and Tissot Visodate Discussion25:50 Interview with Roger SmithGive us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

On episode 152 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter discuss the first film in their Christopher Nolan series, Following (1998). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to break down, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. At our current moment in cinema history, there is no other living director that compares to Christopher Nolan; he reigns supreme. In making some of the most memorable, eventful, successful films of the last 30 years, it was only a matter of time before Ryan and Jay tackled his filmography, and in doing so, they must start all the way back at the beginning, where Nolan lacked the resources he has today, making a noir thriller (on the weekends while working his day job) about a man who follows people and ends up following the wrong person down a rabbit hole of con artistry at its finest. A very small debut for Nolan that laid out the good and the bad tendencies that would be discovered about the famed director over the course of his bigger projects. Ryan and Jay break down their thoughts on the film, the smaller scale and scope compared to his bigger projects, their relationships with Nolan as a director, the lack of momentum in the film's story and pace, and how, in this early era of his filmography, Nolan will never get back to this small size of filmmaking ever again. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h44m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, Memento. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it.  Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Marton finally gets himself a Zenith, and we spend the episode discussing life, love, and everything in between.Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters