The Watchers Podcast

The Watchers Episode 18 - Iron Man Review

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:59:09 -0700

In this episode, Dave, Adam, and Devindra take a break from movies and daily activities to play Grand Theft Auto, debate the merits of new Marvel films, lament the pussification of the Terminator series, and delve into an in-depth review of Iron Man. Special guests Angie Han joins us from Bitch Happy and Dave3 joins us from GeeksofDoom. Shows and Films discussed: The Prestige, 30 Rock, The Office, The Big Lebowski, House, Baby Mama, Five Days, Paris Je T'aime, Lost, Terminator 4, The Hobbit, Die Hard 4, The Dark Knight, Hulk, Indiana Jones, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Iron Man. For detailed timestamps from this episode, go to http://www.alwayswatching.org/podcast

The Watchers Episode 17 - Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay Review

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:56:02 -0700

In this episode of The Watchers, Dave, Devindra, and Adam tell what films they're excited about this summer, assess the literary benefits of Chuck Palahniuk, and discuss the racial implications of the latest "Harold & Kumar" film. Special guest Angie Han joins us from her blog, Bitch Happy. Films and shows discussed: No country for old men, 30 Rock, The Office, South Park, Rendition, Cyclo, Lost, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, Lost Highway, Mulholland Drive, Choke, The Dark Knight, Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay. Detailed timestamps for this episode are available at http://www.alwayswatching.org/podcast

The Watchers Episode 16 - Forgetting Sarah Marshall Review

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:57:56 -0700

In this episode of The Watchers, Dave, Devindra, and Adam geek out about Cloverfield's DVD cover, marvel at Michael Bay's audacity, and argue extensively about the presence of male genitalia in films. Special guests Dave3 from Geeks of Doom and Angie Han from Bitch Happy join us to report on the New York Comic Con. TV Shows and Films discussed: Juno, Saw 4, Battle Royale, Cloverfield, P2, South Park, The Spirit, The Office, 30 Rock, Battlestar Galactica, CJ7, Transformers 2, Ender's Game, Wall-E, Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Detailed timestamps for this episode are available at http://www.alwayswatching.org/podcast

The Watchers Episode 15 - Walk Hard Review

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:30:34 -0700

In this episode, Dave, Devindra, and Adam argue about what the meaning of "sitcom" is, get cautious about Pixar's new schedule, explore Variety's dark side, ponder the possibilities of 3D and discuss Ellen Page's acting range. Special guest Peter Sciretta joins us from his prestigious blog, Slashfilm. Films and shows discussed: The Ruins, Flash Point, The Office, 30 Rock, The Kingdom, The Water Horse, South Park, Hard Candy, Avatar, Speed Racer, Walk Hard. Full show notes and timestamps for this episode are available at http://www.alwayswatching.org/podcast

The Watchers Episode 14 - The Mist Review

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:53:00 -0700

In this all-star episode of "The Watchers," Dave Adam and Devindra get surprised by how good "The Ruins" is, complain about some crappy packaging for "There Will Be Blood," and get psyched for practical effects in "The Watchmen." Special guests Myles McNutt joins us from Cultural Learnings, and Alex Billington joins us from FirstShowing.net. Films and shows discussed: Battlestar Galactica, The Ruins, Tekkon Kinkreet, The Watchmen, Iron Man, Eraser, The Three Burials of Melquaidas Estrada, South Park, Atonement, Batman Begins, Hellboy 2, Toy Story, Cars, The Matarese Circle, The Mist. Detailed timestamps for this episode are available at http://www.alwayswatching.org/podcast

The Watchers Episode 13 - Southland Tales Review

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:57:32 -0700

In this episode, Dave, Adam, and Devindra poo poo the idea of a "Children of Men" series, get excited about the next "X-Files" film, and lament the waste of time that was "Southland Tales." Special guest Dave3 joins us from Geeks of Doom. Films and shows discussed: Stop Loss, Run Fatboy Run, Atonement, Boogie Nights, South Park, Enchanted, Before Sunset, Children of Men, Indy 4, Halo, X-Files 2, When in Rome, Southland Tales. Detailed timestamps for this episode are available at http://www.alwayswatching.org/podcast.

The Watchers Episode 12 - I Am Legend Review

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:59:27 -0700

In this episode, David and Adam fail at making fun of Dane Cook, look forward to David Cross' return to television, and share deeply ambivalent thoughts about I Am Legend. Special guest Andy Sorcini from The Drill Down and Dave3 from Geeks of Doom join us for this action-packed episode. Shows and films discussed: South Park, Pusher, Lost, Dan in Real Life, Gattaca, Mr. Show, Futurama, Boondock Saints, Street Fighter, G.I. Joe, T4, I Am Legend. Detailed timestamps can be found at http://www.alwayswatching.com/podcast

The Watchers Episode 11 - Funny Games Review

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:29:11 -0700

In this episode of "The Watchers," Dave, Adam and Devindra debate how much should have been revealed in the Wall-E trailer, look forward to red band trailers, and argue about how brilliant/boring Michael Haneke's "Funny Games" was. Shows and Films discussed: The Orphanage, Hitman, Black Book, American Gothic, Oldboy, Lost, Horton Hears a Who, No Country for Old Men, Barton Fink, Miller's Crossing, Fargo, Hudsucker Proxy, Bee Movie, Gingerdead Man, Tintin, Tropic Thunder, Incredible Hulk, Funny Games. Detailed timestamps for this episode are available at http://www.alwayswatching.org/podcast

The Watchers Episode 10 - The Bank Job

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:16:02 -0700

In this episode, Dave, Devindra, and Adam discuss the Return of Friday Night Lights (Sponsored by DirecTV!), ponder a new Superman with Bryan Singer, and review The Bank Job. Films and shows mentioned: Friday Night Lights, Superman Returns, King of Kong, New Amsterdam, The Wire, Michael Clayton, Revolver, Veronica Mars, Lost, Blond and Blonder, Wanted, Sabretooth, The Bank Job. Detailed timestamps for this episode are available at http://www.alwayswatching.org/podcast .

The Watchers Episode 9 - The Darjeeling Limited Review

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:05:30 -0800

In this episode, David, Adam, and Devindra geek out over the new Iron Man trailer, pontificate about re-makes, and lament the death of New Line. Shows and films discussed: Michael Clayton, The Wire, Five Days, Alpha Dog, In the Valley of Elah, Lost, Quarterlife, Scrubs, Iron Man, The Box, Rosemary's Baby, The Breakfast Club, The Darjeeling Limited. Detailed timestamps for this episode are available at http://www.alwayswatching.org/podcast

The Watchers Episode 8 - Be Kind, Rewind Review

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:51:47 -0800

In this episode of The Watchers, Dave, Adam and Devindra discuss this year's Oscar winners, get excited about a new "Transporter" film, and consider the possibility of a fourth "Bourne" film. Also, Adam reports on his findings from Wonder-Con and the guys review "Be Kind, Rewind." Shows and Films discussed: American Gangster, 30 Days of Night, Lost, There Will Be Blood, Vantage Point, Three Can Play at That Game, Bourne Trilogy, The Fall, The Transporter Series, Wall-E, Iron Man, The X-Files 2, Be Kind Rewind. Detailed timestamps for this episode are available at http://www.alwayswatching.org/podcast.

The Watchers Episode 7 - Jumper Review

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:23:03 -0800

In this episode of the Watchers, David, Devindra and Adam geek out about the Indiana Jones Trailer, spend half an hour making fun of Jumper, and look forward, once again, to The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. Special guest Andy Sorcini (Digg user MrBabyMan) joins us from The Drill Down. Movies and shows discussed: Knight Rider, The Band's Visit, Superbad, King of Kong, Descent, In Bruges, Michael Clayton, 2 Days In Paris, We Own The Night, Lost, Good Luck Chuck, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Where The Wild Things Are, Batman Gotham Knight, X-Men: Origins - Wolverine, JUMPER. Detailed timestamps for this episode are available at http://www.alwayswatching.org/podcast

The Watchers Episode 6 - The Assassination of Jesse James Review

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:48:33 -0800

In this episode, Dave, Devindra, and Adam argue about the Ocean's movies, try to get excited about Knight Rider, poke fun at Fred Savage, and lament the depths to which Jet Li and Jackie Chan's careers have fallen. Special guest Andrew Sorcini (Digg user "MrBabyMan") joins us to plug a special documentary. Movies and shows discussed: Ocean's Trilogy, U2 3D, Across the Universe, Right At Your Door, Lost, Daddy Day Camp, King of Kong, Knight Rider, The Forbidden Kingdom, The Wrestler, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Detailed timestamps for this episode are available at www.alwayswatching.org.

The Watchers Episode 5 - Lost Premiere and Gone Baby Gone Review

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:38:43 -0800

In this episode, Dave, Devindra and Adam rejoice about the potential Arrested Development film, share slightly mixed feelings on "Once," and review Lost and Gone Baby Gone, all while broadcasting live on ustream.tv for the first time ever! Special guest MG Siegler joins us from his blog, Parislemon. Movies and shows discussed: Eagle vs. Shark, Rocket Science, The Ten, Arrested Development, The Wolf Man, Once, The Miracle Mile, Batman Begins, Red Cliff, Wall-E, Dragon Wars: D-War, Iron Man, Lost, Gone Baby Gone. Detailed timestamps for this episode are availalbe at http://www.alwayswatching.org.

The Watchers Episode 4 - Damages and The Nines Review

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:16:03 -0800

This week, Dave, Adam, and Devindra revel in the Moment of Truth, review Damages and The Nines, and mourn the loss of an amazing talent. Special guest Myles McNutt joins us from "Cultural Learnings." Movies and shows discussed: The Moment of Truth, Eli Stone, Mad Men, Dexter, Chuck, Zodiac, Freaks and Geeks, Blonde Ambition, The Assassination of Jesse James, Damages, The Nines, The Ten. Detailed timestamps for this episode are available at www.alwayswatching.org

The Watchers Episode 3 - The Cloverfield Episode

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:57:01 -0800

In their special Cloverfield episode, David, Devindra and Adam relieve themselves over the Sarah Connor Chronicles, discuss some Oscar favorites, and David gets a thrashing when he brings up his issues with Cloverfield. Special guest Andrew Sorcini (Digg User "MrBabyMan") joins us from his podcast, The Drill Down. Movies and shows discussed: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Atonement, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, 3:10 to Yuma, American Pie Present: Beta House, The Miracle Mile, The Descent, CLOVERFIELD. Detailed timestamps for this episode are available at www.alwayswatching.org.

The Watchers Episode 2

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:45:21 -0800

In this episode, Dave, Devindra, and Adam review Juno, discuss the state of late night TV, lament the existence of format wars, and argue extensively over the merits of Danny Boyle's "Sunshine." Special Guest Myles McNutt joined us today from his excellent blog, "Cultural Learnings." Films and shows discussed: Juno, Blade Runner: The Final Cut, Cinderalla 2 (??), Into the Wild, 30 Rock, The Sarah Connor Chronicles, The Daily Show, Late Night With Conan O'Brien, The Colbert Report, The Squid and the Whale, Margot at the Wedding, SUNSHINE

The Watchers Episode 1 (Reissue)

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:34:52 -0800

In the very first episode of "The Watchers," Dave, Devindra, and Adam discuss Warner's switch to Blu-Ray, Christian Bale's Terminator 4 rumors, and the relative suckiness of Superman Returns. They also discuss Quigley's list of the top 10 disappointments of 2007 and the top 10 surprises. (This is an episode reissue which corrects a bitrate sampling problem from the previous mp3 file). Movies and shows discussed: There Will Be Blood, Pirates of the Caribbean, Spiderman 3, 28 Weeks Later, The Kingdom, Alien vs. Predator - Requiem, Omega Man, Mortal Kombat, Shoot 'Em Up, Crank, The Lives of Others, Burn Notice, Chuck, Superman Returns, Terminator 3, Die Hard 4, Disturbia, Hairspray, The Simpsons Movie