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PODCAST

What Are You Watching?

Alex Withrow & Nick Dostal

A podcast for people who LOVE movies. Filmmakers/best friends, Alex Withrow and Nick Dostal, do their part to keep film alive. Thanks for listening, and happy watching!

tv & film film history

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110: David Fincher

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2023/11/02

No one makes movies the way David Fincher does. Alex and Nick discuss Fincher’s obsessive filmmaking process, B-movies vs. sentimental films, “Alien³” being better than people remember, “Se7en” being better than ever, Fincher’s dry humor, “The Social Network” as a contender for Best Film of the Century, the most difficult film David Fincher ever made, and so much more.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/Watch Nick's

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109: Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

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2023/10/26

Alex gives a spoiler-free review of the new Martin Scorsese Picture, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Alex discusses the film’s source novel, the current long movie trend, psychopaths vs. sociopaths, DiCaprio, De Niro, and an all-timer performance from Lily Gladstone.Later, Alex lists the fastest movies over 200 minutes long, and recommends some new movies for What Are You Watching.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Send us mailbag questions at

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108: Top 10 Films of 1998

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2023/10/20

The Oscars may have screwed it all up, but 1998 was a great year for movies. Alex and Nick highlight their favorite films from 1998, stray topics include debut films, guilty pleasures, “Deep Impact” vs. “Armageddon,” a Coen brothers “bomb,” Nick Nolte’s killer year, David Mamet, the best war film ever made, and one of the worst Oscars in Academy history. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/Watch Nick's films at

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M83 at the Shrine in Los Angeles

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2023/10/17

The guys recount seeing Alex’s favorite band, M83, together at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on October 10, 2023. This is a random podcast episode to help preserve one of the most memorable nights of Alex’s life. Listen to Alex’s previous story about M83 here.Listen to the official audio of M83’s “Mirror” here.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Send us mailbag questions at whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com

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107: Thelma & Louise (1991)

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2023/10/05

Alex and Nick drive deep into the heart of podcasting to discuss their favorite Ridley Scott film, “Thelma & Louise.” The guys talk about the development of the film (four people were cast as Thelma & Louise before Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis!), Ridley Scott’s depiction of Americana, Hans Zimmer’s perfect score, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, the film’s wild Oscar stat, and Alex explains why Christopher McDonald as Darryl is the funniest performance he’s ever seen.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on

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106: The Funniest Movies We’ve Ever Seen

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2023/09/22

It's a barrel full of laughs today as Alex and Nick break down the funniest movies they’ve ever seen. The guys discuss their Top 10 Comedies, finding humor in dead-serious dramas, the death of the American comedy, Christopher McDonald, offensive humor, the official favorite comedy of What Are You Watching, and much more.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/Send us

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28:20

Oppenheimer (2023) Update: A Timeline of Obsession

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2023/09/14

Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is the film Alex has seen in the movie theater the most. Ever. In this spoiler-filled bonus episode, Alex describes his obsession with “Oppenheimer” to Nick, who listens with concern.This episode will spoil “Oppenheimer.”Listen to our first review of “Oppenheimer” here!Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.

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105: Ocean’s Twelve (2004) Commentary

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2023/08/31

“What are we stealing?” Alex and Nick have an absolute ball watching Steven Soderbergh’s irreverent masterpiece, “Ocean’s Twelve.” Stray topics include George Clooney’s star power, Brad Pitt’s eating, Tess as Julia Roberts, Matt Damon as a buffoon, the cinematography of Peter Andrews, and so much more. As the movie nears its conclusion, Alex attempts to explain the film’s convoluted plot, and how that may have turned audiences off.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Watch

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104: Remembering William Friedkin

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2023/08/17

Alex remembers the career of one of his favorite directors, the great William Friedkin, who died on Aug. 7, 2023 at 87 years old. Alex lists his Top 10 William Friedkin films, unloads tons of Friedkin trivia, and recalls how the director started following him on Twitter a decade ago.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/Send us mailbag questions at

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103: Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

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2023/08/11

In this loose hangout episode, Alex and friend of the pod, Dan, discuss their favorite movie together, Joe Dante’s “Gremlins 2: The New Batch.” The guys talk about movie sequels, watching Joe Dante movies high, Dick Miller, Rick Baker’s practical effects, embracing cult classic B-movies, Robert Prosky, and much more.Throughout the episode, the guys have extended conversations about many Joe Dante classics, including "The Howling," “Explorers,” “Matinee,” “Small Soldiers,” and “Looney

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102: Oppenheimer (2023)

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2023/07/27

All hail, Barbenheimer! Alex and Nick break down how Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” and Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” came to dominate pop culture. The guys give a spoiler-free review of “Oppenheimer,” before Alex shares his thoughts on “Barbie.” Related topics include practical effects, updated Nolan rankings, and Alex describes the “Oppenheimer” screening from hell.Somewhat-related tangents include noticeable CGI in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1,” Nick’s review of “John Wick 4,” and

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219:07

101: Christopher Nolan

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2023/07/20

With “Oppenheimer” hitting theaters today, Alex and Nick take a look at Christopher Nolan’s entire career. The guys discuss the props in “Following,” the structure of “Memento,” the editing of “Insomnia,” creative exposition in “Batman Begins”, twists in “The Prestige,” the questionable love triangle in “The Dark Knight,” and watching “Inception” on a plane. Shots are taken at “The Dark Knight Rises,” a balanced debate is had on “Interstellar,” “Dunkirk” is dissected, and Alex has an about-face for

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100: Taxi Driver (1976)

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2023/07/12

Three years of podcasting and 100 core episodes have led to this — a deep dive on Alex’s favorite movie of all time, Martin Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver.” Nick and Alex discuss what Scorsese, Robert De Niro, and Paul Schrader each brought to the film, Travis Bickle’s unreliable backstory, Bernard Herrmann’s score, repurposing plot points from John Ford’s “The Searchers,” and how a simple shot of Travis Bickle talking on a payphone completely changed how Alex and Nick look at movies. HERE IS…Follow

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99: Martin Scorsese

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2023/06/29

Three hours of Marty. All the movies, all the collaborators, all the stories. Stray topics include 4K set-ups, praise for "New York, New York," a shared obsession with “Casino,” Joe Pesci, Thelma Schoonmaker, Alex's favorite movie opening, and so much more. In the middle of the episode, Alex and Nick argue about the biggest movie disagreement they’ve ever had.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/Watch

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71:35

TV Minisode: Succession Series Finale

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2023/06/22

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129:10

98: Top 10 Favorite Movie Directors

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2023/06/15

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97: The Deer Hunter (1978)

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2023/06/01

“The Deer Hunter” is the only movie Alex and Nick share in their top 10 films of all time. In this episode, the guys discuss Michael Cimino, blue-collar towns, the wedding scene, post-Vietnam America, responding to active trauma, fractured masculinity, Vilmos Zsigmond, De Niro, Walken, Cazale, Streep, and much more.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/Send us mailbag

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96: Malcolm X (1992)

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2023/05/19

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MALCOLM X! Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” is one of the best, most influential films Alex has ever seen. Nick finally watched the film and was in awe. In this episode, the guys discuss good vs. bad biopics, the beauty of 4K home media, poor public school education, racial violence in America, the 1992 Oscars (lol), Delroy Lindo, Angela Basset, and how Denzel Washington delivered one of the most miraculous performances in cinema history.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and

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95: Montgomery Clift

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2023/05/04

In this supersized episode, Alex and Nick break down the full career of Alex’s favorite actor of all time, Montgomery Clift. Seventeen roles, four Oscar nominations, and a lifetime of Hollywood infamy. Our previous podcast episode on "A Place in the Sun" (featuring Alex’s dad) is here.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/Watch Nick's films at https://www.nicholasdostal.com/Send us mailbag questions at

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97:41

94: Back to the Future Trilogy (1985-1990)

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2023/04/20

Special guest, Dan Bracey, is back to discuss his favorite film of all time, “Back to the Future.” As Alex, Nick, and Dan dive into each film in the “Back to the Future” trilogy, topics include Dan’s obsession with Crispin Glover, Thomas F. Wilson’s role(s), Marty/Doc chemistry, time travel, sticking up for “Part III,” watching the trilogy on edibles, and much more.Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Watch Alex's films at http://alexwithrow.com/Watch Nick's films

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