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Make Me Watch

E. Elliott II & Shawn McGee

Two failed filmmakers dumpster dive through cigarette burns to trade off deep cut films, mainline mainstream gems, and flock hot takes from Mt. Hollywood.

tv & film film reviews

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98:12

The Wind Rises (2013) or: Big Brother, My Lover, & Me

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2025/01/24

McGee makes E climb aboard for another voyage into Hideo Miyazaki's work. McGee takes a dangerous dive into his connection to the film, E sketches an elaborate non-admission of guilt, and they find themselves in awe of a contemplative, complicated work by a legend.

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100:06

Phantom Thread (2017) or: Under the SKIMS

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2025/01/17

E makes McGee take a skip across the sea, to house of “dub-C”. McGee rebukes toxicity in this gothic matrimony, E foolishly claims to have supreme taste, and they both get curious about the revealing lace front dress with the spot. SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)Exit Interview

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89:18

Jackie Chan's First Strike (1996) or: A Working Class...

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2025/01/11

McGee makes E chase rogue warheads and missing elements in this Police Story pseudo-sequel. E calls out McGee for being a hater then proceeds to do some hating of his own, McGee spies a familiar, very-Australian face, and they both suit up in the yellow & black jumpsuit for an iconic sequence.At the time of recording, Jackie Chan's First Strike (1996) is available to stream on Prime Video.SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following

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96:17

Jumanji (1995) or: Crocodile Bites Rarely Heal

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2024/12/27

E makes McGee shake ‘em up, shake ‘em up, shake ‘em up, shake ‘em, in a death-defying game of cat and mouse (and elephants, and zebras…). McGee revisits a stone-cold classic and turns his prosthetic primate nose up at it, E goes to 'bat' for David Allen Grier, and they both round out December with their year’s best moments. SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us

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64:56

Carol for Another Christmas (1964) or: Happy Xmas...

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2024/12/20

E & McGee take a listener suggestion to cozy up to this Rod Serling-penned Christmas special. McGee finds a legendary voice amongst the familiar faces while E takes a shot at McGee's cold dead heart and they both get in the holiday spirit. Happy holidays from us here at MMW!At the time of recording, Carol for Another Christmas (1964) is available to stream on Max.SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following

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89:29

The Illusionist (2010) or: The Daughter Wears Prada

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2024/12/13

E makes McGee tour the Scottish chitlin’ circuit. McGee surprises E with a sunny disposition, E hauls a string of red & green lights for the holiday season, and they both dip out with an Irish goodbye. SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:11:27)Focus

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102:28

Werewolves Within (2021) or: Stalking in a Winter...

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2024/12/06

McGee makes E bundle up to solve the case of the genre mash-up from director Josh Ruben. E braves the weather and the horror, McGee gets flashbacks to those cold, low-budget nights, and we both point the finger at each member of the ensemble in this wintry whodunit.SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps

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116:28

Inherent Vice (2014) or: Doc Sportello in the Case of...

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2024/11/30

E makes McGee roll up a late period PTA cult classic. E packs a series of blue dream tinted challenges, McGee grinds up Joaquin, and they both got smoke for cinematographers turned directors. SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:13:55)Focus Group [Spoilers]

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119:11

Cure (1997) or: How to Make Fiends and Influence...

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2024/11/22

E & McGee fall under the spell of a very special guest. Writer, Director, & Patreon-supporter Max Weiland makes us watch Kiyoshi Kurosawa's horror/noir mashup. Max gives us some raw analysis that is somehow also scorching hot, E has to better himself to struggle through the intensity, and McGee realizes that he may have a type.SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease

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97:59

Shootin' Sh*t: An Alligator, a Goblin, & a Penguin...

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2024/11/15

E & McGee shoot the sh*t about the ish they're effin' with this week: Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal, Tyler the Creator - Chromokopia, Scavengers Reign, and The Penguin.• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF CONTENTS:Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal (00:00:00)Tyler the Creator - Chromokopia (00:16:35)Scavengers Reign (00:31:07)The Penguin (01:01:02)CREDITS:• Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy

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92:27

The Killing (1956) or: Spree-Biscuit

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2024/11/11

E makes McGee take a bet on the ponies. E draws parallels between ‘Hawk Tuah’ & Sterling Hayden, McGee defends Timothy Carey’s honor against a firing squad, and they both fumble the bag and watch it blow away. SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)Exit Interview

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114:51

Stray Dog (1949) or: The Sisterhood of the Traveling...

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2024/11/01

McGee makes E hit the black market Criterion van in search of the missing Kurosawa in his life. They get a little sweaty talking about the state of policing, find multiple reasons to bring up Batman, and take a straight path direct to a classic noir that you might have missed.SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/XPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF

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101:58

Moonwalker (1988) or: The Platinum Giant

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2024/10/25

E makes McGee wish upon a multi-platinum recording star. E whispers his last words on the dark side of the moon. McGee makes sure they spell his name right—L-I-D-E-O—and they both kick the tires on a late-model super-car-man.SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTOP THREE: Crooners on Celluloid/Musicians turned ActorsMcGee:[3]

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115:15

Dawn of the Dead (1978) or: Mall Splats

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2024/10/18

McGee makes E slap on some grey-face and stumble into his next appointment with the grandfather of zombies. They fill the chopper with an alternate all-star cast, pass the time with a game of "how'd they do that?", and escape with a new appreciation of Romero's excellence.SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/XPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF

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94:41

Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself (2021) or: How We...

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2024/10/11

E makes McGee blindfold himself before heading off-Broadway. E laments the corniness of magicians before admitting to being born on the cob. McGee’s told he is the Rouletista and, against all hope, chooses peace, and they both keep bellin’ down that golden brick road. SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF CONTENTS:

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93:23

Night of the Living Dead (1968) or: Guess Ghoul’s...

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2024/10/04

McGee makes E board the windows and bunker down on a foundational piece of spooky season cinema. We take a break from problematic artists to gas up a real one, run down a Darabont homage before The Walking Dead, and try to survive through the night at the feet of godfather of zombies.SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/XPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF

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82:38

Shootin’ Sh*t: For The Batman: What do you call a...

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2024/09/27

E & McGee shootin’ the sh*t about the ish they’re effin’ with. This week: Twisters (2024), Wise Guy David Chase and The Sopranos (2024), Rick & Morty: The Anime (2024), NFL Hardknocks: Chicago Bears (2024), The Watchers (2024), The Batman (2022)/The Penguin (2024) • Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com🎥💩:McGee:[4] Twisters (2024) [3] Rick & Morty: The Anime (2024)[2] The Watchers (2024)[1] The Batman (2022)/ The Penguin

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73:30

Lawrence of Arabia (1962) or: Diary of a Mad White...

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2024/09/20

The long-awaited and long-winded continuation of the Diary of a Mad White Savior series comes to a surprising end. McGee considers a photogenic catchphrase, E spots the sadist in a savior, and they both welcome a quiet but essential guest to round out the show.SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are

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143:46

The Andromeda Strain (1971) or: How The Test Was Done

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2024/08/30

E makes McGee bust out an episode from our famous vault as he's feeling under the weather this week. Enjoy an extra long episode from an era when our runtimes ran like an out of control contagion. Lawrence of Arabia Pt 2 next week.

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122:41

Lawrence of Arabia (1962) or: Diary of a Mad White...

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2024/08/23

E makes McGee stop fishing water out of a well to dine in Wadi Rumm! E traces the butterfly effect from the 00’s ’Stan’ to a white savior miracle of today, McGee takes a well-advised detour around the brown-face casting convo, and after the looooong journey of part 1, they can both agree this film's a tall glass of lemonade. SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at

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