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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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109:09

Yi Yi (2000) or: Ennui and a Two (ft. Max Weiland)

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2025/11/27

Max makes E & McGee reconsider his rep with some tender love and care. E recounts the dawn of man, McGee surfs the fabric of the cosmos, and the trio reflect on the men in the mirror. 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] (00:05:15)Focus Group [Spoilers]

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92:33

Dick Tracy (1990) or: The Spirit Gum Gumshoe

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2025/11/22

McGee makes E take a seat in the prosthetic make up chair for Warren Beatty's self-directed comic book vehicle. They talk titanic performances from Madonna and Pacino, take a drive-by past Crime Alley for a shot at Dark Knight Rises, and try to find an alternate hunk that could fill the yellow trenchcoat and hat.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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116:22

Thief (1981) or: Wet, Work

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2025/11/13

E makes McGee scoop diamonds while he sits back and smokes a black. McGee scores Oscar gold, E casts Greek deities, and they both plot an episode longer than the heist itself. 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] (00:06:44)Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:20:55)Under

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87:03

🎥💩 Shootin’ Sh*t: We’re All Gonna Die Dead Man Blue

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2025/11/05

E & McGee shootin’ the shit about the ish they’re effin’ with. On today’s episode: Dodgers 2025 Back to Back Championships, We’re All Gonna Die (2024) Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025), Sanshiro Sugata (1943), Wonder Man Trailer (2025), Comics Corner: Mythos Series (2012) & Absolute Batman Annual #1 (2025)Opening Tracks by Hudson Freeman “If You Know Me (demo)” & Kendrick Lamar “dodger blue”Follow us on the following

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72:28

Thirst (2009) or: Laid Trinity

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2025/10/30

McGee makes E count ten Hail Marys for a martyr full of grace. E is smitten and bitten by Vladimir’s bride, McGee summons a Savage, and they both stay up to see the dawn of spooky season’s end. 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] (00:03:20)Focus Group

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91:19

Saw II (2005) or: Escape From the House of Junkies...

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2025/10/22

E makes McGee play a game(s). E takes aim at Oppenheimer, McGee unearths the true film villain being the early aughts aesthetics, and they both spy with their post-sutured eyes, gems harder to find than a key in a needle stack. 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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81:45

Trick or Treat (1986) or: Ghoul of Rock (ft. Natalie...

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2025/10/15

E & McGee play a VHS of a Muppet movie backwards and accidentally summon Natalie (aka Uncle Aunt) who possesses the pod to make us watch a headbanger cult classic. We get lulled by the tunes and tones of a familiar cinematographer, talk about what makes for a cathartic cinematic experience, and see if E has suffered enough scares to earn his patches yet.Go see Uncle Aunt (and Gaudygod) host Bingo Night at the Music Box in Chicago the first Thursday of every month!SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS

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73:09

🎥💩 Shootin’ Sh*t Special Presentation: One Battle...

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2025/10/09

E & McGee shootin’ the shit about the ish they’re effin’ with. This week they don baklavas to dive into PTA's newest work, One Battle After Another. We talk representation, activism, and paying respect to the greats while keeping up with the times.Opening tracks New Day by Wyclef Jean and Na$ty by KirbyFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Guest Programmer: Paul

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60:36

🎥💩 Shootin’ Sh*t: Sawing Thunderbolts & Hot Rocks in Two

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2025/09/30

E & McGee shootin’ the shit about the ish they’re effin’ with. Opening tracks I Like It by DeBarge and Windowframe Cypher Part II ft. The Snooker Team by Pete & BasOn today’s episode: Saw (2004), Foreign Correspondent (1940), Thunderbolts (2025), The Hot Rock (1972), Popeye (1980) Follow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)Saw (2004) (00:06:56)Foreign

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88:22

Captain Ron (1992) or: Master Baiter & Commander (ft....

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2025/09/23

Capt. McGee & Swab Steinhauer make E fish around for a life raft on this high sea revenge voyage. McGee drops the mizzen boom with a stellar pitch, Andy hums a 90’s sailing classic “Bow-wow-DodoDa doDoo-bow-Bow-“, and the trio hauls ass outta Cuba.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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72:00

🎥💩Shootin’ Sh*t: Any King Trapped is Absolutely Kong'd

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2025/09/18

E & McGee shootin’ the shit about the ish they’re effin’ with.Opening tracks Marvin Ye by Stove God Cooks and Cheerleader by Idles.On today’s episode: King Kong (1933), Any Austin - Youtube, Batman #1 by Matt Fraction (2025), DC: All In - Absolute Martian Manhunter, Absolute Wonder Woman, & Absolute Batman (2025), Trap (2024)Follow 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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111:24

Cape Fear (1991) or: The “Lying-Con” Lawyer

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2025/09/03

E makes McGee strap into the undercarriage of a Wagoneer bound for the Carolinas. E stalks through a Black Forest touting its merits, McGee trucks thirty minutes in before he’s ready to turn this car around, and they both wonder what happened to The Other Sister?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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76:55

🎥💩 Shootin’ Sh*t: Peacemakin’ 2 Da Highest Buffalo

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2025/08/27

E & McGee shootin’ the shit about the ish they’re effin’ with. On today’s episode: Peacemaker Season 2 (2025), Highest 2 Lowest (2025), Secret of Kells (2009), Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (2025), Dropout: Crowd Control (2025), HBO Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills Follow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)Peacemaker S2 (2025)

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91:07

Hard Target (1993) or: Ramborn on the Bayou

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2025/08/21

McGee makes E watch his favorite movie starring a Belgian man with French name wearing a Canadian tuxedo pretending to be Cajun. Can the chaotic camera of peak John Woo coalesce with the raw charisma of a greased-up peak Van Damme? Will E forgive McGee for forgetting about the snake yet again? Find out in this week’s episode!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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110:39

🎥💩 Shootin’ Sh*t: Diabolical Duos & Fantastic Foursomes

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2025/08/12

E & McGee shootin’ the shit about the ish they’re effin’ with. On today’s episode: The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Superman (2025): Take Two, Ballerina: From the World of John Wick (2025), Pharrell: Piece by Piece (2025), Clipse: Let God Sort em Out (2025), JID: God Does Like Ugly (2025), Weapons (2025) Follow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)The

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87:35

Fist of Legend (1994) or: Sweet Chen Music

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2025/08/06

E makes McGee square up against a Jet. E’s segues require maydays, McGee finds mushu in Wushu, and they both take first, second, and third strikes in a long-overdue fight.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)comMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Fist of Fury (1972) Japanese School Fight TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)Exit Interview

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58:12

🎥💩 Shootin’ Sh*t: Hot Gael Summer

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2025/07/29

E & McGee shootin’ the shit about the ish they’re effin’ with. On today’s double feature: Kneecap (2024) and Summer of Soul (2021) with sounds courtesy of "Summertime" by Billy Stewart and "I Heard You Want Your Country Back" by Bob Vylan.Follow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)🎥💩Showdown (00:00:00)Kneecap (00:05:03)Summer of Soul

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103:24

Starship Troopers (1997) or: Melrose Space (ft. Andy...

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2025/07/22

McGee calls for reinforcements as Andy drops into the pod to enlist E in that big bug battle beyond the stars. The squad talks roughnecks and rough casting choices, ageless effects work, and coming-of-age nudity.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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112:52

🎥💩 Shootin’ Sh*t: A Very Special ‘Superman’ (2025)...

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2025/07/15

E & McGee shootin’ the sh*t about the ish they’re effin’ with. On today’s episode: E & McGee fresh from the phone booth into a recording booth to talk Superman (2025)Follow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)comTABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.)Sh*t Showdown (00:00:00)Early “The Odyssey” Trailer Thoughts (00:06:22)Main Review (00:11:47)MENTIONED IN EPISODE: Music to Make A Man Fly: The

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99:08

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)...

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2025/07/08

E makes McGee confront the world’s most fearsome fighting team. E leads but is rude, McGee does machines and chooses celebrity toppings on food! And when the evil shredded-cheese-noodle-chili-slice attacks! McGee yells at a pick-me to take it right back! Middle-aged-Mutant Make Me Watchers, heroes who have half failed, Make Me Watchers!SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episodeFollow us on the following platforms:• Patreon• Tiktok• Instagram• Twitter/X• BlueskyPlease email

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