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The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast

The Watch and Talk Film & TV Podcast Network

The Watch and Talk is a weekly podcast started by Dylan Schuck (@schuster) and hosted by Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) bringing a NON SPOILER review of a new theatrical release every week, as well as discussions of everything we"ve watched that week, a weekly top 5 and more! Perfect for any fans of TV and film.

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01:01:39

346 — MaXXXine

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/07/10

This week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk MAXXXINE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. However, as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Los Angeles, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past. Directed

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02:03:32

345 — Kinds of Kindness

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/07/05

This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) have an extra-long talk about KINDS OF KINDNESS. We also dive into a discussion of the filmography of Yorgos Lanthimos, plus share what else we've been watching lately. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: KINDS OF KINDNESS is a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to

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01:04:45

344 — Thelma (2024)

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/06/26

With so many good movies in theaters this week, it was tough to choose! But Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are sitting down to talk THELMA. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Thelma Post is a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks

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01:08:02

343 — Inside Out 2

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/06/18

It's time to get emotional! This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are talking INSIDE OUT 2. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new

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48:43

342 — The Watchers

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/06/12

This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are talking all about THE WATCHERS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A 28-year-old artist gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. Finding shelter, she unknowingly becomes trapped alongside three strangers who are stalked by mysterious creatures every night

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341 — Young Woman and the Sea

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/06/03

The inspirational sports movie is back! This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Through the steadfast support of her older sister and trainers, Trudy Ederle overcomes adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the

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01:33:06

340 — Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/05/30

The summer continues and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk all about FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. And, of course, they’ll be getting into what they’ve been watching lately. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord

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01:07:32

339 — The Fall Guy

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/05/07

Summer movie season starts NOW! Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down this week to talk THE FALL GUY. They are also doing something a little bit different with this week's Top 5. Click below to check out previous Top 5 Ryan Gosling and Top 5 Emily Blunt movies chats: http://thewatchandtalk.com/FirstMan http://thewatchandtalk.com/AQuietPlace And, of course, they'll be getting into what they've been watching lately. As always, featured reviews are done in two

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338 | Challengers

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/04/30

This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) go head to head as we talk CHALLENGERS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Tashi, a tennis player turned coach, has transformed her husband from a mediocre player into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she makes him play a challenger event --

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01:04:00

337 — Abigail

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/04/25

It's been awhile since we've had a good vampire flick, so this week Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are sitting down to talk ABIGAIL. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A group of would-be criminals kidnaps the 12-year-old daughter of a powerful underworld figure. Holding her for ransom in an isolated mansion, their plan starts

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01:12:59

336 — Civil War | Top 5 Kirsten Dunst Movies

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/04/16

This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) go to (polite) battle over Alex Garland's latest, CIVIL WAR. We also share our Top 5 Kirsten Dunst movies, plus a few honorable mentions. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded

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01:03:32

335 — Monkey Man

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/04/10

It's an action-packed, blood-soaked week as Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk MONKEY MAN. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A young man ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he's beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of

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334 — Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/04/04

This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) grudgingly agrees to sit down with Derek Miranda (@DerekMIranda85) and talk GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal threat hidden deep within the planet, challenging their very existence and the survival of the human race. Directed by: Adam Wingard

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01:12:30

333 — Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/03/26

Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) ain't afraid of no ghosts as they spend this week talking all about GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE. We're also diving into what we've been watching lately. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: The Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken

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01:04:21

332 — Love Lies Bleeding

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/03/21

After a bit of a break, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are back with some final thoughts on the 96th Oscars, what we've been watching lately, and to talk LOVE LIES BLEEDING. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Lou is a reclusive gym manager who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder who's heading to Las Vegas to pursue

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57:48

331 — 96th Academy Awards Predictions

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/03/06

The best season of the year is wrapping up this week and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are sharing their official, final (ish) predictions for the 96th Academy Awards. We're sharing our predictions for all 23 categories, with little bits of history and a few "should wins" along the way. The 96th Academy Awards will air live on Sunday, March 10 at 4pm PT. *Promotional clip courtesy of Jimmy Kimmel Live! @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram)

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330 — Dune: Part Two

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/03/04

The biggest film of the year (so far) is here and Karen (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek (@DerekMiranda85) have a lot to say as we sit down to talk DUNE: PART TWO. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the

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329 — Drive-Away Dolls

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/02/28

Who doesn't love a raunchy, lady-led comedy? Find out this week when Derek (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: In search of a fresh start, two women embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, Fla. However, things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals

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48:23

328 — Bob Marley: One Love

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/02/21

We're all about Bob Marley this week as Karen (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek (@DerekMiranda85) talk BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world. Directed by: Reinaldo Marcus Green Written by: Terrence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, Zach Baylin,

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45:56

327 — Lisa Frankenstein

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast ·

2024/02/14

This week, Karen (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek (@DerekMiranda85) get into the Valentine's spirit as they sit down to talk LISA FRANKENSTEIN. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A misunderstood teenager and a reanimated Victorian corpse embark on a murderous journey together to find love, happiness, and a few missing body parts. Directed by: Zelda Williams Written by:

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