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Make Me Watch It

Here to recklessly inflict enthusiasm upon the world, "Make Me Watch It" is about getting people to watch (but sometimes read or play) good stuff because good stuff is dope.

tv & film film reviews

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02:33:31

Episode 33: "The Birthday Outlaw Commentary" -...

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2025/01/05

The Brendans ring in the new year with a special anniversary commentary - only, the anniversary doesn't belong to a film, but to one of us! Since Agnew is turning 40, we celebrate with a real-time discussion of 1938's The Adventures of Robin Hood. The lads also do a short spoiler piece on the big horror hit of the season Nosferatu, because we contain multitudes.If you want to skip right to the commentary, it begins at 39:29. Our Opening Music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): "Skies of Hope"

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02:24:44

Episode 32: "Krampus Slap" - Fantastic Films of 2024

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2024/12/24

The Brendans gather around the holiday hearth to reflect on the Year of Cinema 2024, looking at favorites, surprises, disappointments, and everything in between. We also get some chat about Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim as well as that handsome new Superman trailer, and give even more holiday movie recommendations for those in need. Also, Krampus and slapping is mentioned. Blame Foley. Our Opening Music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): "Skies of Hope" by

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01:57:11

Episode 31: "Gal Pals" - Moana 2 / Wicked Part I

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2024/12/13

The Brendans are once again joined by musical theater guru Austin Wilden to chat the big musical blockbusters ruling the box office. We chew on the middling Moana 2 and contemplate how it exemplifies Disney's relenquishing of the animation domination crown even as they rake in record profits, and marvel at how John M. Chu and crew accomplish the impossible with the first installment of their 2-part adaptation of Wicked. We also have a few holiday recommendations for anyone needing some extra

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02:04:53

Episode 30: "GLADIATOR$" - Gladiator / Gladiator II

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2024/11/27

The Brendans travel back in time to ancient Rome to talk 2000's GLADIATOR and 2024's GLADIIATOR (not our fault, but we'll happily misuse this) and what does and doesn't come together in this massive lagacyquel. We also chat Season 2 of Netflix's Arcane, introducing a new generation to Back to the Future, and even make time for a little video game nonsense.Our Opening Music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): "Skies of Hope" by RA https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/skies-of-hope Read Brendan Foley's review

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01:52:05

Episode 29: "Respectfully, Awooga" - The Blob (1988)...

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2024/11/13

The Brendans convene for a good old-fashioned bloodlust episode - because if 2024 is done with horror, neither are we. The lads talk Chuck Russell's dynamite remake of The Blob and 1997's creature feature The Relic, as well as singing the praises of perhaps John Carpenter's most terrifying film. There's also spoiler-free chat on the recently-wrapped Agatha All Along, impressions of Noroi: The Curse, and copious respectful admiration of talented actresses. Our Opening Music is from #Uppbeat (free for

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02:18:52

Episode 28: "Rock Opera Halloween" - Phantom of the...

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2024/10/30

It's a Halloween musical extravaganza as the Brendans welcome Trey Lawson of the "Tomb of Ideas" podcast to talk Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise as well as Allan Arkush and Joe Dante's Rock 'N' Roll High School. We also have spoiler free thoughts on The Shadow Strays and The Wild Robot, as well as recommendations for anyone looking to close out Spooky Season with a bang. Our Opening Music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): "Skies of Hope" by

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01:54:58

Episode 27: "Flop Sweat Mania" - The Rings of Power /...

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2024/10/16

It's time for swords, sorcery, and bloodsucking as the Brendans chat why The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is such a good show, and why recent vampire outings Abigail and Salem's Lot - while enjoyable - aren't the best versions of themselves. We also get Agnew's report on Megalopolis and The Wild Robot, and a description of Ranma 1/2 that we promise you is not just us trying to make you think you're tripping balls. Our Opening Music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): "Skies of Hope" by

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02:23:56

Episode 26: "Woo Woo Woo!" - The Killer (1989) / The...

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2024/10/01

The Brendans welcome special guest and longtime online pal Ryan B to talk John Woo's seminal 1989 heroic bloodshed opus The Killer and the remake of the same name from this year. We also talk some of Woo's American work and how the legendary Hong Kong director has changed over the years. Ryan even gives us a report on both Megalopolis and The Substance, now in theaters! Our Opening Music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): "Skies of Hope" by RA https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/skies-of-hope Follow our

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02:19:52

Season 1 Finale - The SHAUN OF THE DEAD 20th...

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2024/09/09

The lads celebrate a full year of the show and a full 20 years since they were introduced to the comedic genre-blending stylings of Edgar Wright with a full-length commentary on Shaun of the Dead. There's also catch-up, including Agnew finally watching indie sensation Hundreds of Beavers and an update on a newbie's journey through the Friday the 13th series. Commentary: 20:06-2:06:28 Our Opening Music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): "Skies of Hope" by

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02:20:17

Episode 24: "Gagging on Goggins" - Coraline / Alien:...

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2024/08/21

We're impatient to start Spooky Season, so we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the new classic Coraline as well as Fede Alvarez's brand-new Alien: Romulus. We also give our thoughts on Amazon Prime streaming shows Batman: Caped Crusader and Fallout, and throw out some recommendations for what may have flown under the radar. Our Opening Music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): "Skies of Hope" by RA https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/skies-of-hope Check out Brendan Foley's review of

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02:16:05

Episode 23: "Yoked Robin Williams" - X-men '97 /...

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2024/08/05

It's all X-mens all the way down, babes. The Brendans dive deep into the fantastic X-men '97 revival of the classic 1990s cartoon series as well as get into our unexpectedly complicated feelings on recent Marvel castings, the state of the superhero movie genre, and the MCU "comeback" that is Deadpool & Wolverine. Spoilers and bad puns abound. Our Opening Music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): "Skies of Hope" by RA https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/skies-of-hope Follow

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03:01:20

Episode 22: "If You Feel it, Kiss it!" - Beverly...

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2024/07/23

It's Legacyquel time as the Brendans chat everything from horror breakout Longlegs and Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga to Netflix's Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and the whirlwind box office smash Twisters. We also dig into the new trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, do a spoiler-filled discussion on Season 2 of My Adventures With Superman, and gush about the filmography of Michael Mann. Our Opening Music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): "Skies of Hope" by

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02:18:49

Episode 21: "Hot Pixar Takes" - Ultraman Rising /...

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2024/07/03

It's an animation domination extravaganza as the Brendans are joined by tokusatsu scholar and gentlethem Austin Wilden of Wit's Writing to talk the new Netflix film Ultraman: Rising and how it functions as both a great intro to the character and a faithful outing for longtime fans. We also check in on Marian's first viewing of The Fellowship of the Ring, talk non-spoiler thoughts on Inside Out 2 and our overall opinions on Pixar, and recommend some quality Gay Shit to watch even though it's no

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02:24:18

Episode 20: "The Best Movie Explosion Ever" - The Bad...

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2024/06/18

Whatcha gonna do? The Brendans reflect on the franchise that made Will Smith the biggest star on the planet, and that's grown unbelievably reflective and (relatively) emotionally mature in its old age as we roll through the Bad Boys series. We also look at the '90s action classic Speed on its 30th anniversary, share experiences with the recent theatrical release of the Lord of the Rings films, opine on which Die Hard-a-likes are the best, and get a surprise Marian report on Inside Out 2. Read

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03:10:30

Episode 19: "Agnew Does Kermit" - Kingdom of the...

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2024/06/03

The Brendans ring in June with an in-depth look at Wes Ball's Kingom of the Planet of the Apes and George Miller's Furiosa. We also catch up on My Adventures With Superman, go off on odd Muppet tangents, and raise a glass to Fangoria and The Kingcast's sadly departed Scott Wampler. Follow our work on Cinapse, and happy trails.

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02:24:24

Episode 18: "Punching People Through Things" - The...

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2024/05/14

Brendan and Brendan celebrate their love of the human body as the ultimate special effect with the police action series The Roundup and this summer's new action comedy The Fall Guy, as well as celebrating the other kind of special effects. From Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes to Challengers, from Satoshi Kon to the Fallout series, we range far and wide to chew the fat while still keeping things under 2 1/2 hours...for once. Follow our work on Cinapse.

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03:04:33

Episode 17: "Every Day is STAR WARS Day" - The Mummy...

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2024/05/06

The Brendans go extra long as we talk Alien and The Mummy this recent May the 4th, as well as a first-timer's impressions of 1973's The Wicker Man, spooky movie catch-up, and some big Part 2s that recently dropped - along with much more. Read our work at Cinapse, and live long and prosper.

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02:29:26

Episode 16: "Avant-garde Big Monkey" - Godzilla x...

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2024/04/16

We're knee-deep in Ape-ril, so the Brendans get up to some monkey business diving into spoiler-filled thoughts on both the powerful visual storytelling of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and the rich themes and kinetic action of Dev Patel's Monkey Man. We also celebrate 10 years of Captain America: The Winter Soldier and The Raid 2 and examine why Wish was such a whiff of a 100th Anniversary movie for Disney Animation.

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02:59:30

Episode 15: "The Wrong Skarsgård" - BUFF 2024 Report...

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2024/04/03

It's a kaiju-sized feast in celebration of the coming of Godzilla and King Kong - they are risen. And what fruits we have for you. Brendan and Mab caught up with Immaculate, which slaps. The Brendans get a report from the Boston Underground Film Festival out of the Brattle Theater (including spoiler-free impressions of Boy Kills World) and then gorge themselves on the choicest morsels of the Legendary Monsterverse. There's spoiler-free thoughts on The New Empire and what it improves (or doesn't) on

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01:50:26

Episode 14: "Vegetables and Underpants" - Netflix's...

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2024/03/21

The Brendans stay in and catch up on television, in addition to discussing recent films like Netflix's Damsel and checking in with Marian on Kung Fu Panda 4. 2024 kicked off with two high-profile adaptations of "east meets west" adventure sagas, with Avatar: The Last Airbender struggling to find its footing while Shogun clears hurdle after hurdle. We also pay our respects to the recently passed Akira Toriyama and offer up some lesser-known classics for viewing recs. Read Brendan's reviews of Damsel

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