What Are You Watching?

• 167: Top 10 Films of 1996

  This episode begins with some spoiler-free 2025 movie news and reviews, before Alex and Nick dive into their favorite films of 1996 (23:19). Topics include Leo as Romeo, Depp as Dead Man, Frances as Marge, (maybe) the best action film of all time, the movie that changed horror, the indies everyone talked about, new and old tattoos, and much more.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter / Instagram / LetterboxdSend mailbag questions to [email protected]

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• 166: High and Low/Highest 2 Lowest (1963/2025)

  There are no spoilers in this episode. Alex breaks down the opening segment of Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece, “High and Low,” before bringing Nick on to review Spike Lee’s remake, “Highest 2 Lowest.” The guys discuss Spike’s post-“Inside Man" career, seeing Denzel Washington in “Othello” on Broadway, other remakes of Kurosawa’s work, Matthew Libatique, Dean Winters, Jules Dassin, and much more.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter / Instagram / LetterboxdSend mailbag questions to [email protected]

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• 165: Deliverance (1972)

  This is the weekend they didn’t play golf. Alex and Nick break down John Boorman’s masterpiece, “Deliverance.” The guys have an extended discussion on the horrifying attack sequence in the film, and the resulting impact it had on cinema and the culture. They also discuss Burt Reynolds’ breakout role, the film’s expert use of staging, how well Jon Voight plays drunk, Ned Beatty’s career, one of the most iconic music themes in movie history, and so much more.Part 5 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter / Instagram / LetterboxdSend mailbag questions to [email protected]

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• 164: Halloween (1978)

  Alex is watching John Carpenter’s “Halloween” once a week for all of 2025. In the latest installment of the WAWY New Hollywood Film Project, Alex and Nick discuss Alex’s crazy challenge, the film’s use of sound, cinematography, and editing, why “Halloween” is their favorite horror film, and how in the hell John Carpenter was able to write, direct, and score one of the most iconic films ever made with very little money. Totally.Part 4 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter / Instagram / LetterboxdSend mailbag questions to [email protected]

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• 163: Steven Soderbergh

  To celebrate five years of What Are You Watching, Alex and Nick discuss the most influential director of Alex’s life, Steven Soderbergh. Thirty-five movies, (at least) five career phases, a Palme d’Or, an Oscar, and an unparalleled work ethic all make Soderbergh an icon of modern cinema. Let’s go!Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Send mailbag questions to [email protected]

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