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Welcome to a special episode of Why Watch That; this is all about reviews! Since we’ve been away for a couple of weeks in preparation for the future of Why Watch That, in this episode, we wanted to put together our reviews of recently released and soon-to-be released movies. Our first review is of “Arrival,” which opened last week and stars Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker. The other three films that are reviewed in this episode all release this week. They are: “Bleed For This,” which stars Miles Teller, Aaron Eckhart, Ciaran Hinds, and Katey Sagal; “Nocturnal Animals,” which is directed by Tom Ford and also stars Amy Adams, along with Jake Gyllenhaal and a great supporting cast, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Michael Shannon, Armie Hammer, Isla Fisher, Michael Sheen, and Laura Linney; and “Manchester by the Sea,” which stars Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Lucas Hedges, and Kyle Chandler. By the way, at whywatchthat.com, we have even more recent reviews, including reviews of “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Loving,” and “Elle.” Enjoy!

In this episode, the Critic and the Referee take a step back from movie review after movie review to focus on ... "The Walking Dead"! Well, not just that, of course. Our dynamic duo talks about both new and returning TV shows. They also take a pause to reflect on the state of this year's fall film releases. Are these films delivering the goods so far? Listen to find out! Plus, there's a "Did You Know" about one of the most singular actors around and a "Pick of the Week" that will help you get your Netflix binge on. Enjoy! For complete info and more, visit whywatchthat.com! To visit our site, click here!

WEEKEND EDITION: In this episode, the Critic and the Referee review action-sequel “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,” which stars Tom Cruise; horror-movie “Ouija: Origin of Evil”; and action-comedy “Keeping Up With the Joneses,” which stars Zach Galifianakis, Jon Hamm, Isla Fisher, and Gal Gadot. In addition, we’ve included highlights of our interviews with Courtney Hunt, director of “The Whole Truth,” which we reviewed in our previous episode, and with Ti West and James Ransone, writer-director-editor and star, respectively, of “In a Valley of Violence,” which we also reviewed in Episode 37. Enjoy!

This episode of Why Watch That Radio is chock full of reviews! The Critic and the Referee give you their takes on “The Whole Truth,” directed by Courtney Hunt and starring Keanu Reeves, Renée Zellweger, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Gabriel Basso, and Jim Belushi; Barry Jenkins’ startling new film, “Moonlight,” starring Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Janelle Monáe, André Holland, Alex Hibbert, Ashton Sanders, and Trevante Rhodes; “In a Valley of Violence,” Ti West’s singular sort of western, which stars Ethan Hawke, John Travolta, and James Ransone; and our Pick of the Week: Whit Stillman’s “Love & Friendship,” which will be available on Amazon Prime this Thursday and stars Kate Beckinsale and Chloë Sevigny. Of course, we have a Did You Know that you won’t want to miss, as well. There’s something in this episode for everyone!

Welcome, everyone, to Why Watch That Radio’s first Thursday episode. We’re calling this: the WEEKEND EDITION! Since we have a lot of content to share with you, we decided to release two episodes per week, when it makes sense. So, be sure to check us out every Tuesday and Thursday for all things film and television. In this episode, the Critic and the Referee review “Certain Women,” starring Kristen Stewart, Michelle Williams, and Laura Dern; “Coming Through the Rye,” starring Chris Cooper as J.D. Salinger; and “The Accountant,” starring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey Tambor, John Lithgow, and more! In addition, we recap the third press week at the New York Film Festival, including our quick takes on Pedro Almodóvar’s “Julieta”; “Personal Shopper,” which stars Kristen Stewart; and “20th Century Women,” which stars Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup, and Lucas Jade Zumann. Enjoy! For complete info and more, visit whywatchthat.com! For our website, click here!

Listeners, we’re on a roll! Since we have so much content to give you, we’ve decided to start releasing two episodes a week … when appropriate. So, be sure to check us out on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and you won’t miss a thing. In this episode, we have the return of a special guest: writer-director-actor extraordinaire, Lawrence Saint-Victor. If you missed Lawrence’s first appearance on our show, check out Episode 31. This time around, Lawrence joins us for the first part of a two-part discussion entitled, “We Heart 80s Movies!” In addition, the Critic and the Referee review “Ordinary World,” which stars Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Selma Blair, Fred Armisten, and many other wonderful actors. “Ordinary World” will be available in theaters and On Demand this Friday. But, that’s not it. They also discuss the state of returning fall TV shows: From American Horror Story to Blackish to Blindspot, they’ve got you covered. And, as always, our Pick of the Week and Did You Know segments are dynamite. Enjoy! For complete info, visit whywatchthat.com!

Hey, listeners! Welcome to another episode that's chock full of goodies! Here they are: our reviews of Ava DuVernay's "13th" and Nate Parker's "The Birth of a Nation," our continued coverage of the 54th New York Film Festival, even more of our takes on new fall TV shows, a timely "Did You Know," and a "Pick of the Week" that delivers. Enjoy! For complete info and more, visit whywatchthat.com! For our site, click here!

Wow, listeners! Since there’s so much going on in the world of Film/TV, the Critic and the Referee have a lot to discuss (and keep up with). In this episode, they give you their takes on what they’ve seen, so far, at the New York Film Festival. (The festival’s public screenings begin Friday, September 30.) They also give you the highlights from the Urbanworld Film Festival, which just ended. But that’s not all. Two major films are in wide release Friday, so they just had to review them. The first film review is of “Deepwater Horizon,” which stars Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, Gina Rodriguez, and Kate Hudson. The second is of “Queen of Katwe,” which screened at Urbanworld and stars Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo. (“Queen of Katwe” is already in limited release in selected cities.) But, even that isn’t all. What about Fall TV? New TV shows get the Why Watch That treatment. Plus, of course, there are a “Did You Know?” and a “Pick of the Week” that you don’t want to miss. Dig in! For complete info, visit whywatchthat.com! For our website, click here!

Well, well, well, listeners! The Critic and the Referee recorded their instant reaction to this Sunday’s Emmys ceremony! What do they think about the winners and the losers? You know you’ll find out when you listen! Plus, they have two intriguing reviews for you! The first review is of “The Dressmaker,” a peculiar film that stars Kate Winslet. (By the way, our interview with director Jocelyn Moorhouse is available on our site. Check it out!) The second review is of the highly anticipated “The Magnificent Seven,” which, of course, stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, and more … in a western! Take a listen! For complete info, visit whywatchthat.com! To visit our site, click here!

Listeners, we have an extra special treat for you! In this episode, the Critic and the Referee are joined by a very special guest: actor-writer-director Lawrence Saint-Victor! Lawrence first came to our attention as Remy Boudreau in “Guiding Light.” He also starred in “The Bold and the Beautiful” as Carter Walton, and he even made an entertaining appearance in “Ugly Betty,” among others. To celebrate some recent TV shows we love, Lawrence joins us to discuss some of our favorites. In addition, the Critic and the Referee review “The Vessel,” which stars Martin Sheen, and “Operation Avalanche,” which reimagines what happened at NASA and the CIA during the Cold War. Both films release this Friday. This is a good one! For complete info and more, visit whywatchthat.com! To visit our site, click here!

This episode is jam-packed with our takes on upcoming movies and TV shows that release this month! Find out what’s coming soon to a theater or TV screen near you and whether it will appeal to you. In addition, we give you our review of “Kicks,” which opens in selected theaters this Friday. Plus, our “Pick of the Week” celebrates the birthdays of Naomie Harris and Idris Elba, and our “Did You Know” segment is all about one of the most beloved actors in the world. You don’t want to miss this episode! For complete info & more, visit whywatchthat.com! To visit our site, click here!

HBO’s hit limited series “The Night Of” just ended, so the Critic couldn’t wait to share his thoughts about it with you. How does he feel about the way things ended? You’ll have to listen to find out. In addition, the Critic and the Referee discuss the return of AMC’s “Halt and Catch Fire” and “Fear the Walking Dead” and FX’s “The Strain” and the start of SundanceTV’s “Gomorrah.” But that’s not all! The Critic also gives you his review of “Max Rose,” a film that stars icon Jerry Lewis; and the Ref gives you her verdict on the well-received western, “Hell or High Water,” which stars Chris Pine, Ben Foster, and Jeff Bridges. Lastly, our hosts challenge you to figure out which movie star went to high school with Snoop Dogg in our “Did You Know” segment and provide a timely “Pick of the Week”: “Narcos,” which returns with its second season on Friday. This episode has something for everyone! For detailed info about this episode, visit whywatchthat.com! And, to visit our website, go to dailydynamic.com!

He burst onto the scene as the star of "District 9" and has appeared in many other sci-fi/action/adventure films since then, including the upcoming "Free Fire." But, on Friday, Sharlto Copley stars in ... a dramedy, called "The Hollars"! Director-producer John Krasinski ("The Office") also stars in the film, along with Margo Martindale, Richard Jenkins, Anna Kendrick, and Josh Groban — yes, Josh Groban! Listen to our engaging and insightful interview with Sharlto and our review of the film. Plus, we have a related "Pick of the Week" ("District 9") and a "Did You Know?" that you don't want to miss! Take a listen! For more info, visit dailydynamic.com and whywatchthat.com!

It’s been a while since we last talked TV, so the Critic and the Referee decided to delve into the recent offerings from HBO and Netflix. The Critic gives his takes on “Ballers,” “Vice Principals,” “Looking: The Movie,” “The Little Prince,” and “The Get Down.” But, will those offerings appeal to you? Listen to find out! In addition, we have a “Sneak Peek” at “Imperium”: Daniel Radcliffe, once again, proves that he’s willing to take risks in his career. The Critic will give you an idea of whether you should go see this in a movie theater. Our “Did You Know?” segment hilariously references one of the stars of the upcoming “Ben-Hur” remake, and the “Pick of the Week” is in preparation for the return of AMC’s “Halt and Catch Fire.” Dive in! For more info, visit dailydynamic.com and whywatchthat.com!

This week, we have not one, not two, but three different “Sneak Peeks” for you! In this episode, the Critic and the Referee review “Anthropoid,” which stars Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan, “Joshy,” which stars Thomas Middleditch of HBO’s “Silicon Valley,” and “Blood Father,” which marks the return of Mel Gibson to the big screen. Each film releases Friday, August 12. In addition, our “Did You Know?” segment focuses on one of the most beloved actresses in the world, and our “Pick of the Week” is in honor of Melanie Griffith’s birthday. Enjoy! For more info, visit dailydynamic.com and whywatchthat.com!

Will Smith is and has been one of the most powerful movie stars in the world. So, right in time for the release of “Suicide Squad” on Friday, the Critic and the Referee decided to take a trip down the memory lane of his filmography. But, of course, that’s not it! They also come back to this question: Whatever happened to …? You won’t believe the actors they chose. Plus, our “Did You Know?” also pertains to “Suicide Squad,” and the “Pick of the Week” is a beloved — by some — sci-fi trilogy that’s now available on Amazon Prime. Enjoy!   For more info, visit dailydynamic.com or whywatchthat.com!

In this episode, we have a special treat for you! The Critic and the Referee got a chance to interview the director, Meera Menon, and writer, Amy Fox, of “Equity” — a new film starring Anna Gunn, Alysia Reiner, Sarah Megan Thomas, and James Purefoy that opens Friday, July 29. It provides a groundbreaking look at Wall Street from women’s perspectives: Women are the driving force of the film, both in front of and behind the camera. Plus, the Critic and the Referee give their own thoughts on the film overall. In addition, they discuss another film that releases this Friday — “Indignation,” starring Logan Lerman, Sarah Gadon, and Tracy Letts. Furthermore, for our “Did You Know?” segment, they ponder this question: Is Jason Bourne real or fake? (You’ll have to listen to figure that one out!) And, they celebrate the great career of Garry Marshall, who recently passed away, in their “Pick of the Week.” This episode’s chock full of goodies. Enjoy! For more info, visit dailydynamic.com and whywatchthat.com!

The Critic and the Referee decided to check in on summer TV once more! In this episode, they discuss the Outlander finale, the returns of Suits and Mr. Robot, the premiere of The A Word, and the full season of Stranger Things. Plus, they revisit the McGuffin and the importance of the narrative force by highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of some TV shows and a movie. Lastly, there’s a special birthday version of “Did You Know?” and a “Pick of the Week” that’s a blast from the recent past. Dive in!   For more info, visit dailydynamic.com and whywatchthat.com!

In this episode, in response to recent events in this country, the Critic and the Referee decided to highlight films of triumph. From Selma to Erin Brockovich, they present both expected and unexpected films that feature characters who strive to overcome. But, that’s not it! Since this year’s Emmy nominees will be announced this Thursday (July 14), the Critic and the Referee also talk about the TV shows and performances that they think deserve some recognition at this year’s festivities. Plus, they provide an absolutely hilarious “Did You Know?” and a “Pick of the Week” that the Critic is excited about — HBO’s The Night Of. This episode has a little something for everyone. Enjoy! For more info, visit dailydynamic.com and whywatchthat.com!

EPISODE 48: After Kevin Durant announced that he decided to pack his bags to join the Golden State Warriors, the basketball world seemingly spun off of its axis. In response, the Scout and the GM have a thing or two to say about that decision and some other movement in the Association. Also, they discuss the play of the top NBA rookies in Summer League. Plus, they give some quick thoughts on the Wimbledon Finals. You don’t want to miss this one! For more info, visit dailydynamic.com!