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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Special guests Ryan Chollet and Emma Watkins join us to putt a bow on Spooky Season and rank our top five horror movies! Honestly, pretty straightforward stuff. Enjoy! Reach our guests at-- Ryan: @rygreenshorts Emma: @emma92watkins You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Instagram: @wifewatches

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