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Who Watches The Watchlist?

Dave Giannini and Will Bjarnar

Who Watches The Watchlist is the latest film discussion podcast from Dave Giannini (of Byrne-ing For You) and WIll Bjarnar (of Pop Culture Case Study). In this pod, they are finally going through the most important list of films available. They begin with the Sight and Sound Top 250. Who knows where they will go next! Logo artwork by Jess Hewlett

tv & film film history

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00:55:35

S3:E1 – Episode 01 - Born in Flames (250) and...

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2026/10/08

Episode NotesHello and welcome to the first episode of Who Watches The Watchlist! As we start out journey through the Sight and Sound 250, we start with BORN IN FLAMES and PANDORA'S BOX! WIth BORN IN FLAMES we get to talk about guerilla filmmaking, prescient views on bodily autonomy, plus some odd coincidences. Moving to PANDORA'S BOX we talk (even if they don't) about silent films, fashionable haircuts, and whether or not this is an evil movie. Glad to have you with us on this long journey! Let's

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00:10:16

Who Watches The Watchlist Trailer

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2026/08/31

Episode NotesJust a little intro here. Join Dave and Will on their adventure through the Sight and Sound Top 250, lots of episodes to come! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter http://x.com/darnthatdave Logo artwork by Jess Hewlett

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00:05:35

A Goodbye to Pop Culture Case Study

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2026/08/30

Episode Notes Goodbye to over a decade of podcasting...hello to somethiing new Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:19:06

S2E349 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Prejudice...

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2026/08/28

Episode NotesWelp, this is it folks (for now). Will and Dave close out Pop Culture Case Study with the perfect movie, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?! Thank goodness that COYOTE VS. ACME gave us the excuse. See you soon! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:08:39

The Vast of Night and Validation (The Rivals of...

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2026/08/21

Episode NotesFor the relese of THE RIVAL OF AMZIAH KING, we talk Andrew Patterson's first movie, THE VAST OF NIGHT! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:14:53

Under the Silver Lake and Nihilism (The End of Oak...

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2026/08/14

Episode NotesDave has finally gone back to UNDER THE SILVER LAKE! He and Will talk about that, not caring about anything, and THE END OF OAK STREET! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:07:30

Blackberry and The Dunning-Kruger Effect (Tony)

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2026/08/07

Episode Notes Come to Waterloo, where the vampires hang out! That's right, in honor of Matt Johnson's new movie, TONY, we talk a weird biopic in BLACKBERRY! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:16:47

Episode 403 – Portrait of a Lady on Fire and The...

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2026/07/31

Episode NotesWhat could Dave and Will possibly say about PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE, a perfect movie. Ends up, quite a lot! They talk the female gaze, art, longing, and, of course, Celine Sciamma... Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:11:17

Episode 402 – Blue Ruin and Authority Bias (Motor City)

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2026/07/24

Episode NotesThis week, we get Alan Ritchson (Jack Reacher) absolutely wrecking shop in MOTOR CITY. We talk listening to authority and ineffective action heroes in BLUE RUIN! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:11:01

Episode 401 – O Brother, Where Art Thou and...

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2026/07/17

Episode Notes Well folks, we are finally here. It is time for THE ODYSSEY! Christopher Nolan's latest epic starring....everyone is in major release. To celebrate this feat, we take a look at the best Odyssey movie, the Coen Brothers O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:06:34

Episode 400 – Monsoon Wedding and Familial...

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2026/07/10

Episode Notes Ok, so EVIL DEAD BURN is coming out. Are we talking horror movies? No chance. This episode is a family affair as we talk familial expectations and MONSOON WEDDING! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:16:46

Episode 399 – Monsters, Inc. and Negativity Bias...

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2026/07/03

Episode Notes It is time for monster movies, for kids! For the release of MINIONS & MONSTERS, we return to the Pixar well to talk MONSTERS, INC! We talk corporate evil, negativity bias, and, for some reason, Islamophobia. Yeah, man, I have no idea. Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:19:54

Episode 398 – Cruella and The Shadow Self (Supergirl)

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2026/06/26

Episode Notes Dave, thanks to James Gunn, Craig Gillespie, and SUPERGIRL, finally gets his way! We talk Carl Jung, The Shadow Self, Emma Stone, and CRUELLA! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:18:33

Episode 397 – I Saw The TV Glow and Gender Dysphoria...

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2026/06/19

Episode NotesFinally, our first chance to talk about I SAW THE TV GLOW. We talk Schoenbrun, amazing visuals, queer cinema, all for the release of LEVITICUS! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:07:23

Episode 396 – Signs and Providence (Disclosure Day)

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2026/06/12

Episode Notes Spielberg is back in outer space, babyyyyy! DISCLOSURE DAY is finally here! Get to the theater. After that, join us to talk about aliens and auteurs. We look at M. Night Shymalan and SIGNS! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:09:48

#395 – True Romance and Infatuation (Carolina Caroline)

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2026/06/05

Episode NotesBonnie and Clyde? Pass. How about Clarence and Alabama, instead? For the release of CAROLINA CAROLINE, we watch TRUE ROMANCE! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:19:15

#394 – Dr. Strangelove and The Death Drive (Pressure)

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2026/05/29

Episode Notes Time for yet another classic, with Kubrick's funniest movie, DR. STRANGELOVE, OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB! We talk comedy, war time scenarios, and the real world ruining good movies Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:14:10

#393 – Shoplifters and Moral Development (I Love...

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2026/05/22

Episode NotesFine, Dave has finally watched SHOPLIFTERS! Say thank you to Boots Riley and I LOVE BOOSTERS. We talk morality, international film, awards, and a lot of crying... Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:19:00

#392 – Little Odessa and Child Abuse (Is God Is)

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2026/05/15

Episode NotesIn this episode, for the release of IS GOD IS, Dave and Will talk child abuse and LITTLE ODESSA! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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01:23:22

#391 – The Game and Suicide (Mortal Kombat 2)

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2026/05/08

Episode Notes Finally, we find an excuse to talk Fincher! Is THE GAME great, or just a fun time? Is MORTAL KOMBAT 2 a real movie? Listen and find out! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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