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Hi, my name is Andrew, and I watch movies. I have watched thousands of movies in my life, and enjoy writing, and talking about them. There is no discrimination based on genre or age here, I watch 'em all, and podcast about them. Sometimes, I even watch the movies with other people, and have an after movie conversations on the show. I hope everyone enjoys the evolution of this podcast, and our journey through the film world together. Let's start the conversation!
A compare and contrast podcast of films from present to past. Showcasing movies connected by genre, creators, personal themes & social relevance, we discover the elements that make movies rewatchable (or not). Hosted by artist-filmmakers and longtime friends, Kraig Rasmussen & Seamus Smith.
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Cronenberg Volume Two: Videodrome, The Dead Zone, The Fly, Dead Ringers
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Join Andrew as he explores the extensive career of Body Horror master David Cronenberg. This is the first episode of a series where we go Cronenlogically through the Canadian Baron of Blood's career. Today's episode covers Videodrome (Tubi), The Dead Zone (HBO Max), The Fly (rent or buy), and Dead Ringers (Kanopy). We highly recommend checking out …
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David Cronenberg Volume One: Shivers, Rabid, The Brood, Scanners
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Join Andrew as he explores the extensive career of Body Horror master David Cronenberg. This is the first episode of a series where we go Cronenlogically through the Canadian Baron of Blood's career. Today's episode covers Shivers, Rabid, The Brood, and Scanners. We highly recommend checking out The Brood and Scanners which are currently streaming …
Join Andrew for another game. On this episode, we break down Saw chapters 6 thru 9- Nice! Contact the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/By Andrew Martin
Wanna play a game? Join Andrew for a trip through the mind of a killer. The Saw series has always been a blind spot. I'm one who may have unfairly placed the francise on the heap with the other torture porn movies. Most of the movies on that heap don't have much of a point to them besides the violence. Maybe Saw is a different beast altogether. Joi…
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Back to the Danger Zone- Top Gun: Maverick
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Join Andrew for an afternoon trip to the movies. Is Tom Cruise in for a soaring high, or a crash landing? Think that last line was cliche or hokey, wait til you see the movie... Contact the show AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/By Andrew Martin
Good evening. On tonight's episode of Andrew Watches Movies we will be taking a tour of The Bates Motel. Through 4 movies we will be exploring the many exploints of Norman Bates. Join us for a descent into madness. Email the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@Gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd- https://letterboxd.com/andrewmartin/…
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Blood vs Blood: Friday The 13th 7 A New Blood versus A Bay of Blood
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Friday May 13th 2022 is the only Friday the 13th we get this year, so a couple Jason movies had to be watched. It might be Saturday the 14th, but it's 2022 rules. Jason can own the weekend. There are no real rules. Past a certain point, the series gets ridiculous, so why not revisit Jason vs the Telekenetic girl in Friday the 13th Part 7: A New Blo…
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Let's Start a Fire! 13 Underseen Horror Gems and Firestarter
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Happy Friday the 13th! Join Andrew for a short discussion on 13 horror films that shouldn't go forgotten. We also take a trip to the theater to see the new Blumhouse release Firestarter. The new movie can also be streamed now on Peacock for the $5 premium subscribtion. Contact the show- AndrewWatchesFilm@Gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd https:…
The new Taiwanese film The Sadness is bound to end up one of the most talked about horror films of the year. It pushes the envelope in every concievable way, and will stoke the embers of the Zombie genre in ways nothing has since Zach Snyder tried his hand at it. Love it or hate it, this is a film that will elicit a response. Join Andrew in a discu…
Join Andrew for a couple of trips to the movies. The first was a pit stop that was a little bit of a train wreck. The Second was a wonderful little movie filled with magic. Tune in for a discussion on Petite Maman, and Dr Strange's Multiverse of Madness. Contact the show AndrewWatchesMovies@Gmail.com Follow Andrew on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.c…
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Hump Day Binge featuring Vamp, Mother's Day, and Cherry Falls
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This Wednesday, Andrew just wanted to watch dumb horror movies, and that's just what he did. The intention behind it was to find a hidden gem, and the mission was accomplished. Find out which movie Andrew thinks is an unseen classic that holds up today. Movies discussed- Cherry Falls, Mothers Day, Vamp, The Final Girls, Jakob's Wife, The Furies, an…
Join Andrew on a trip to the theater to see the new movie Hatching. Horror is at its best when it is about something more than the monsters on the screen; when it reflects terrifying aspects of normal life. Hatching is one of those. Stick around for a list of the 15 best things streaming on Shudder. Contact the show AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com…
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Part 2 of The Unholy Trinity of Terror- The Witch Finder General
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Andrew continues to fumble through his exploration of folk horror, going back to the roots of the subgenre. Today's feature is Vincent Price's Witchfinder Genearl. This one was streaming on Shudder recently, but is currently unavailable. Another of many films to put in the physical media arguemnt. This one should be streaming mainly because it's a …
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Part 1 of The Unholy Trinity of Terror- Blood on Satan's Claw
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Andrew continues to fumble through his exploration of folk horror, going back to the roots of the subgenre. Blood on Satan's Claw is currently streaming on Tubi, and is considered a foundational piece in both establishing folk horror in the 70's, and creating the start of what would someday become part of a full blown Satanic Panic. Join Andrew for…
Join Andrew for a discussion on the new Elisha Cuthbert movie streaming on Shudder. Set in Ireland, this Haunted House thriller seemed tempting. Find out if you want to wander inside. Contact the show andrewwatchesfilm@gmail.comBy Andrew Martin
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All Them Gators- Lake Placid, Crawl, and Alligator
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Join Andrew for a Sunday Triple Feature of Lake Placid, Crawl, and the classic Alligator. Unfortunately, the only one currently streaming on a subscription service is Lake Placid on Hulu. That one is worth the Betty White performance alone. The others, you either need a physical copy or need to pony up for the rental fee. If you're up to it, the Sc…
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The Most Cage Movie of All Time- The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
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Nic Cage stars in the most Nic Cage movie of All time,"The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent". If you're a fan of Nic Cage, you'll probably enjoy him in the role he was born to play; Nicolas Cage! Pedro Pascal costars as the man who would pay $1 million for his company. A truly indecent proposal. Join Andrew for a discussion on the film. Email th…
On this episode we are taking a time machine back to the 80's for Robert Forster's Vigilante. This can be found streaming on shudder, and might be worth a watch. Join Andrew in a discussion on the film.By Andrew Martin
Continuing with a Monday Shudder Triple Feature, Andrew checked out the Shudder exclusive movie Son. Starring Andi Matichack (Halloween 18) and Emile Hirsch (Lords of Dogtown), the movie centers around a young child who develops a mysterious illness after he may have been visited by a Satanic cult. This one tests the sanity of the viewer. Join Andr…
On today's episode, we are taking a trip over to the Shudder platform for an "original" movie. See For Me, a co-release from Shudder and IFC Midnight stars Skyler Davenport as Sophie, an ex-professional skiier who now watches homes after losing her sight to an accident. An app called See For Me exists in this world to both help her get around a new…
From writer/director Riley Steams, and star Karen Gillan, Dual arrived in theaters last week. The film has a good premise, taking place in a world where we can replace ourselves with a clone to comfort our loved ones when we pass on. The film has good reviews, but can the premise find hold up? Join Andrew on a trip to the movies to find out. contac…
Join Andrew for a rant about modern horror. Too much of the online discourse seems to be about how X sucked, Hereditary was over rated, Midsommar is terrible, the kid in The Babadook needs to die, and Jordan Peele doesn't deserve the budgets he gets. ENOUGH! Instead of engaging with the trolls online, join Andrew for a one sided rant about the stat…
Like a really good virus, I want to spread The Empty Man around. Since it was released in theaters during the pandemic when no theaters were open, not very many people saw the film. The Empty Man deserves an audience. While not perfect, it is ambitious and audations. Streaming on HBO. Give Empty Man a chance, you won't soon forget it.…
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Two Vehicles Collide in LA- AmbuLAnce Vs Speed
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If you enjoy a good negative rant, I have an episode for you! I took a trip to an IMAX theater this weekend to suffer through the new Michael Bay movie, AmbuLAnce. I don't know what I was thinking with this completely reckless decision. Guess I just wanted to see a good, destructive movie set in LA. Since AmbuLAnce didn't satisfy that hunger, a ret…
For years, I have dismissed Michael Bay as a director who makes the worst sorts of movies, unless they're starring Nic Cage. There's a rumor swirling around that Mike has made a movie or two of some value, 13 Hours being the best of them. Since there's a new Bay movie out this week, I decided to give 13 Hours a chance. Let's find out if Michael Bay…
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A Multiverse of Dans- Everything Everywhere All at Once-- Spoiler Free
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Spoiler Free Episode After being held hostage by Los Angeles and New York for 2 weeks, Everything Everywhere All at Once is finally coming to a theater near you. Beloved director Mike Flanagan declared it one of the best films he'd ever seen, and its IMDB score has eclipsed the godfather, so the hype/anticipation for this film is extremely high. Jo…
When Andrew Watches Movies started, the goal of the podcast was to shine a light on movies that would go unseen if a friend didn't recommend it. The normal blockbuster usually leaves me underwhelmed, so I spend my movie watching time trying to uncover hidden gems. The Cursed, an atmospheric Werewolf movie set in 19th century France, is a prime exam…
On the last episode, Andrew took a few shots at the quality of Netflix produced films. The Bubble was not liked, it was looked at as one of the worst offerings they've released from an A-List director. On this episode, we are taking a look at another Netflix release- The Ritual. Will this redeem their reputation, or further frustrate Andrew on the …
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Netflix Bursts the Apatow Bubble? The Bubble
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I guess I've been out of the loop because until today, April 2nd, I had no idea Netflix was releasing a brand new Judd Apatow movie- The Bubble. Freaks and Geeks, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, FUNNY PEOPLE; Judd Apatow has released some all time classics. So many that I would argue the term Apatow Comedy should be a sub-genre all of its own. …
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Worshiping He who Walks Behind the Rows- Children of the Corn
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The next stop on Andrew's journey down the folk horror rabbit hole brings us to the cornfields the fictional town Gatlin, Nebraska. The children have killed off all the adults, and worship a mystical figure in the corn fields. On Halloween day, 1983 Vicky, a Pre-Terminator Linda Hamilton and her and her boyfriend Burt have the misfortune of stumbli…
We are beginning a journey down the rabbit hole of Folk Horror, and the movie Jugface is our starting point. This film has shown up on lists of most disturbing horror films since it came out, but this is a first watch for me. Folk Horror is also only a semi familiar genre, so we will be learning this together. The inspiration for this journey stems…
Join Andrew on a trip to Oslo, Norway via the local AMC. The Worst Person in the World finally made it to a local screen, and I was dying to see it. The movie didn't disappoint. Also, far too much time was spent talking about "The Slap Heard Round the World" today, and this show is no exception. My personal conspiracy theory that Will's slap shook …
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Studio 666- The Foos and a tribute to Taylor Hawkins
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Studio 666 is a movie that I had been meaning to see. I've heard good things, that it's a great movie to just enjoy and turn your brain off for. I didn't make it to see it in the theater, and regretted it when it left quickly. The regret deepened on Saturday morning when I woke to the news that Taylor Hawkins, the drummer for the Foo Fighters had d…
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Masochism: Nightmare on Elm Street Remake and Part 2
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This episode may or may not sound good, you be the judge. Join Andrew as he takes a walk on the beach to reflect upon a torturous screening of A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Remake. Watching that movie again was a bad decision. Had to be followed up with another watch of the vastly superior Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. Would appreci…
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Is it a Windfall, or is it Misery, Trial, or Tribulation?
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On today's episode of Andrew Watches Movies, we wade into the Netflix pool to try out their new offering Windfall. It has the setting (mansion), and the silverware (a fine cast featuring Jesse Plemons). Does it have the Steak though? Listen to this episode and find out. Andrew is candid as always. Email the show at AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com…
Is there any possibility that the new movie Deep Water starring Ben Affleck and Anna De Armas is good? Probably not. Can it be fun? With the right mindset, the new Erotic Thriller from Adrian Lyne is a hilariously great time with a bad movie. Join Andrew as he examines the sexual games this couple plays, possibly turning deadly. Contact Andrew- And…
First off, thank you to everyone who has supported this podcast. I appreciate it, and carry it with me every day. It's been a hard road getting back. Was looking at the disc I record on, and to get to this point, there have been 132 discarded files. File 133 was finally the one that popped back up here, and there are more in the can. The only way t…
It was going to take a miracle for Andrew to return to the podcast, but that is just what Benedetta is here to bring. This film was too good not to podcast about. No spoilers until I warn about it! Thank you to everyone who listens and spreads the word about this podcast. Different format than usual Benedetta is the only film discussed. Enjoy! Emai…
For our 3rd "Super Anti-hero" film, friend of the show, cartoonist Alex Schumacher joins us to chat about the 1994 Jim Carrey Blockbuster. Where did we stand on it then, how has it aged, and how have we aged, considering this movie is 30 years old?! WE chat about the then cutting edge CGI, the extreme 90s-ness, and ask a few vital questions about t…
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The Suicide Squad - w/ "3-peater " Neil McLean (SPOILERS)
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One of our first guests ever returns to discuss James Gunn's new DCEU film, and get mercilessly teased by us... because we have a reputation to uphold. We talk about the many creative angles and depths of this murderous antihero romp, as well as the gallows humor and many Easter eggs common to all of Gunn's movies. Plus we actually get deep on the …
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Black Widow - w Stevie Rae Brown (SPOILERS)
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Comedian Stevie Rae Brown joins us to kick off our new "Super Anti-Heroes" block, talking about the latest MCU entry in a deeply nerdy and hilarious chat. We dig into characters, Easter Eggs, action direction, and all the MCU context you could possibly want. Plus, lots of games, and maybe a couple things you've never thought about before. Please ra…
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Some Vicious Fun- Fear Street, Zola, Werewolves Inside, and Updates
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Hey everyone, it's been a long time since Andrew has been in the podcast studio, and a lot has changed. For one, Washington has become a thing of the past, and the show has been taken to Florida of all places. That will all be explained in the introduction to the show. Films covered on this week's show will be the Fear Street trilogy, Zola, Werewol…
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No Sudden Move - w/ DJ Kozee - aka Marina Francesca (SPOILERS)
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In another first take episode, we dive into the new Steven Soderbergh film No Sudden Move, and share a hilarious, fast paced chat with with the talented DJ Kozee, aka Marina Francesca. We talk about this crime film compared to the many others by the same director, the caper, the period style, THAT LENS, the stacked cast of scene stealers, and of co…
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Army of the Dead - with Esoterica Cinema (SPOILERS)
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Returning to the Schneider-verse, we share a hilarious and deep chat about Zack Snyder and filmmaking in the modern age with Jason & Ryan, hosts of the excellent "Esoterica Cinema" podcast. We tear into Snyder's first post DC film, and along the way the energized conversation reveals many layers to the undead movie and its artistically talented cre…
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The Paper Tigers - with director Bao Tran
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In a surprise extra episode for our Martial Arts block, we celebrate a recently released, American made, bonafide Gung Fu movie, "The Paper Tigers", along with the film's director Bao Tran. We explore the genesis of the project, the charming personal story, the hurdles it jumped for representation, setting a strong example for any independent artis…
Our martial arts cinema block concludes (for now) with the two films that comprise Gareth Evans' bravura Indonesian crime saga. We dive into the many reasons the Raid movies are a cut above not just other martial arts films, but also many crime films as well. Plus, we look at the genesis of each installment, the unique elements of both, the extreme…
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The Last Dragon - with Taylor Graves
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Our story of Martial Arts Movies reaches the next level with a bonafide 80s cult classic and the most ideal possible expert guest, the dynamically talented musician Taylor Graves. We discuss the film's unique fusion of music and martial arts, the music production itself, 80s fashions, and the many, many crazy characters populating the charming worl…
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The Bruce Lee Kung Fu Extravaganza with Ric Meyers!
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aka the Cruel Tutelage of Ric Mei, aka the Legend of Fong Sai Ric. Prolific writer, film critic, Kung Fu consultant, and constant contributor to the world discussion of martial arts cinema, Ric Meyers schools us on the misunderstanding of Bruce Lee the man, and tells the bittersweet tale of the Kung Fu movie genre. We cover Dragon: the Bruce Lee St…
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Mortal Kombat w/ Dylan Godfry aka Dylan Drake
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For our final "first take" episode in the coming months, we cover the latest incarnation of Mortal Kombat, with returning guest and video game/MK expert Dylan Godfry. This is exactly the Mortal Kombat episode you're looking for, with absolute hilarity, detailed criticism and all manor of surprises. (Make sure to listen all the way to the end for th…
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Repeat Viewing 101- Willy's Wonderland
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For our 101st episode, we share a brief chat about where this podcast has taken us, where it's headed, how it's changed us personally, and evolved our thoughts on film. Then we jump into probably the most appropriate follow up to GvK, with another "monster fight" movie. We discuss the trope-tastic not for kids playground that is this film, and muse…
