The movie you’re making me watch today is The Hunt (2012), a gut-punching Danish drama directed by Thomas Vinterberg that’ll leave you questioning everything about truth, trust, and mob mentality. Starring Mads Mikkelsen in a raw, heart-shattering performance as Lucas, a kindergarten teacher whose life unravels when a child’s innocent lie sparks accusations of abuse, this film dives deep into the chaos of a tight-knit community turning on one of its own. Vinterberg, the Dogme 95 rebel behind Fes...
May 01, 2025•53 min
Welcome to *Making Me Watch Movies*, the podcast where we force each other to endure films we’d never pick ourselves—and then argue about whether it was genius or just plain traumatizing. And oh boy, does today’s pick deliver on the trauma. This week, we’re wrestling with Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 nightmare fuel, *Possession*—a film so batshit it was banned as a ‘video nasty,’ features Isabelle Adjani screaming her way into horror history, and includes… whatever *that thing* in the apartment is. I...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr
The movie you're making us watch today is The Great Outdoors (1988)! This classic John Candy and Dan Aykroyd comedy throws us into a vacation from hell, complete with bear attacks, speedboat mishaps, and Aykroyd’s relentless one-upping. But this time, we’re not watching alone—our guest and good friend Haig chose this movie, so you can blame him for all the 80s nostalgia, dad jokes, and questionable vacation planning. Does The Great Outdoors still hold up, or is it just another relic of its time?...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 44 min
The movie you're making me watch today is… one that proves yet again that rich people have WAY too much time on their hands. That’s right, we’re diving headfirst into the twisted, dimly lit, blood-soaked world of movie red rooms—where your credit card limit determines how morally bankrupt you truly are!" From high-stakes torture chambers to the kind of pay-per-view content that would make even the darkest corners of the internet blush, red rooms have been a staple of cinematic nightmares. Are th...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 23 min
The movie you're making us watch today is Flight Risk, directed by Mel Gibson, featuring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace. Despite the star power, this action thriller stumbles at nearly every turn. The plot, which centers on a high-stakes flight with a fugitive, feels like a tired mix of clichés, and the performances, while competent, can't save it from its unconvincing dialogue and predictable twists. Gibson’s direction does little to elevate the material—why does a film with ...
Feb 17, 2025•52 min
The movie you're making us watch today is Nosferatu ! Robert Eggers revives the original vampire tale with plenty of moody shadows and Willem Dafoe’s signature creep factor, but let’s face it—this one doesn’t quite earn eternal life. Sure, it’s stylish and brooding, but we’re not sure it did enough to truly cement itself in horror history. Schwizzy, Jake, and Anthony are going to bite the head of this bat and tell you what we really think about this classic retelling. And if you think we’re wron...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 16 min
The movie you’re making me watch today is Anora. Prepare for a deep dive into this indie gem (or is it a mess?) Anthony, Jake, and Schwizzy debate whether Anora is an underrated masterpiece or just plain overrated. From its chaotic storytelling to its hilarious characters, we’re unpacking it all—well, most of it—before getting wildly off-topic, as usual. Buckle up for another fun and slightly chaotic episode of Making Me Watch Movies! Message us DIRECTLY to tell us how much you hated this episod...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 19 min
The movie you're making me watch today is U Turn, Oliver Stone’s sweaty, sun-drenched sexy noir about bad luck, worse people, and some seriously shady business in a nowhere town. It’s got a star-studded cast—Sean Penn, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Bob Thornton, Nick Nolte, Powers Boothe—and enough drama to fill an Arizona desert. Jake hated it, Schwizzy loved it, and I’m lost in the chaos. Opinions are STRONG in this one so let’s get into it! Message us DIRECTLY to tell us how much you hated this episo...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 42 min
"Welcome to Making Me Watch Movies ! This week, we’re diving into the dreamy, twisted world of Vanilla Sky —a movie that’s part romance, part sci-fi, and all Tom Cruise running in emotional chaos. Join Anthony, Jake, and Schwizzy as we untangle this trippy fever dream of existential crises, creepy masks, and questionable life choices. Is it a masterpiece, a mess, or just a really weird lucid dream? Let’s figure it out!" Message us DIRECTLY to tell us how much you hated this episode Support the s...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Episode 166: Godzilla Minus 1 Godzilla is back, and he's throwing a 70th-anniversary bash Japan won't forget! Join Anthony, Jake, and Schwizzy as they dive into Godzilla Minus 1 , where the big guys back in his original stomping grounds, post-WWII Japan. Expect wild theories, hot takes, and way too much blue fire talk as we break down what makes this kaiju classic a killer return to form. Is this the most intense Godzilla yet, or did we just want an excuse to talk about giant monsters for an hou...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 32 min
It's that time of year again! In this Halloween Special of Making Me Watch Movies , your demonic hosts dive into the ultimate supernatural binge: the entire Paranormal Activity franchise. Starting with Oren Peli’s 2007 original, a low-budget nightmare that redefined horror, we follow every chilling chapter up to Next of Kin in 2021, exploring the scares that haunted audiences for over a decade. We'll tackle memorable moments like the infamous bedroom scenes, the nerve-wracking Kinect setups, and...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Welcome to Making Me Watch Movies ! The Movie You're Making Me Watch Today is the new thriller Strange Darling , now available to rent or buy on PRIME. Quick heads-up—this episode is packed with spoilers, so be sure to watch the movie first! This intense cat-and-mouse thriller explores love, obsession, and survival, taking us through some dark and twisted territory. Get ready, because we’ve got a lot to say! #StrangeDarling #MovieReview #ThrillerMovies #MakingMeWatchMovies #NewOnStreaming #Podca...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Welcome back to Making Me Watch Movies , where Anthony, Jake, and Schwizzy are about to dive deep into yet another film, whether you like it or not. Today’s cinematic adventure? "The Substance," still bubbling over in theaters, this movie is a mind-bending thriller! Only the second movie directed by Coralie Fargeat (REVENGE -2017), with standout performances from Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. Get ready for some serious substance abuse... This film’s got mystery, thrills, and more twists than ...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 48 min
Welcome back to Making Me Watch Movies , The Movie Youre Making Me Watch Today is Dragged Across Concrete —the gritty crime thriller directed by S. Craig Zahler and starring heavyweights Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn . If you think you know buddy cop movies, think again. Dragged Across Concrete hits harder than a brick wall, with Gibson and Vaughn playing a pair of detectives who are more morally gray than your average rain cloud. So buckle up... this episode’s about to get more intense then a sta...
Sep 12, 2024•2 hr 8 min
Welcome to "Making Me Watch Movies! Tho Movie you're making me watch today takes us into the mind-bending world of Korean cinema with a deep dive into Save the Green Planet. Directed by Jang Joon-hwan, this 2003 cult classic is a genre-blending rollercoaster that mixes sci-fi, horror, comedy, and thriller elements in one unforgettable package. We'll explore the bizarre journey of Lee Byeong-gu, a beekeeper who believes an alien conspiracy is threatening Earth, and how his eccentric quest for the...
Aug 29, 2024•40 min
Welcome to Making Me Watch Movies , your go-to podcast for in-depth movie reviews and lively discussions. In our latest episode, hosts Anthony, Jake, and Matt dissect the newest thriller from M. Night Shyamalan, TRAP . Known for his trademark twists and turns, Shyamalan's latest offering promises to be a suspenseful ride. Join us as we explore the plot, performances, and unexpected surprises of TRAP . Whether you're a die-hard Shyamalan fan or just love a good thriller, this episode is one you w...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr
Welcome to Making Me Watch Movies , the podcast where Anthony, Jake, and Matt tackle the good, the bad, and the "why did they make us watch this?" The Movie You're Making Me Watch Today is a 90's classic. That's right, we’re revisiting, Twister, with some short friendly chats af a new(not to be named) storm-chasing spectacle ... double the tornadoes, double the trouble! Who could forget Jan de Bont's whirlwind classic Twister? Billly Pax and Helen Hunt dodging tornadoes, flying debris, and someh...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Welcome to Making ME Watch Movies , the movie review podcast where your best friends Anthony, Jake, and Matt dive deep into the latest cinematic releases as well as some old ones. In today's episode, we're dissecting the new thriller, LONGLEGS , directed by the talented Oz Perkins . Known for his unique and atmospheric style, Perkins delivers another chilling experience with this film. Longlegs follows the story of a troubled detective, played by Maika Monroe, who is drawn into a labyrinthine in...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min
The Movie You're Making Me Watch Today is Andrew Semans' 2022 film "Resurrection." This rollercoaster of a movie takes us to a small town rocked by tragedy, where Margaret, brilliantly portrayed by Rebecca Hall, wrestles with guilt and grief in the wake of a devastating accident, but it's Tim Roth's haunting performance that steals the show. Andrew Semans not only dazzles with his evocative visuals and gripping storyline but also keeps us guessing with the twists and turns. Listen as we unpack t...
Jul 10, 2024•58 min
The Movie Your Making Me Watch today is Albert Brooks' 1991 film "Defending Your Life," a comedic yet thought-provoking exploration of life after death. Join us as we dissect its clever blend of humor and existential contemplation, its portrayal of the afterlife as a bureaucratic purgatory, and its timeless insights into human nature and the fear of mortality. From its witty script to its charming performances by Brooks and Meryl Streep, "Defending Your Life" is a captivating, unique take on wha...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr
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May 22, 2024•43 min
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May 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min
the movie youre making me watch today is Alex Garlands too close to home 2024 feature "CIVIL WAR" In a not unfathomable future America, a team of military-embedded journalists races against time to reach Washington, D.C., before rebel factions descend upon the American White House to photograph and interview the POTUS (Ron Swanson) Message us DIRECTLY to tell us how much you hated this episode Support the show FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM - @MMwM_podcast TIKTOK - @MMwM_podcast YOUTUBE - @MMwM_podcast AL...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Making Me Watch Movies is BACK! With Larry Clark's BULLY. Brad Renfro , Bijou Phillips , Rachel Miner , Michael Pitt , and Nick Stahl . Teenagers in South Florida who enact a murder plot against their mutual bully who has emotionally, physically, and sexually abused them for years. Message us DIRECTLY to tell us how much you hated this episode Support the show FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM - @MMwM_podcast TIKTOK - @MMwM_podcast YOUTUBE - @MMwM_podcast ALSO: @anthony_eslami @goldenroad85 @_schwizzyy_...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr
The movie you're making me watch today is CON AIR 1997 directed by Simon West . Newly-paroled ex-con and former U.S. Ranger Cameron Poe finds himself trapped in a prisoner-transport plane when the passengers seize control. Message us DIRECTLY to tell us how much you hated this episode Support the show FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM - @MMwM_podcast TIKTOK - @MMwM_podcast YOUTUBE - @MMwM_podcast ALSO: @anthony_eslami @goldenroad85 @_schwizzyy_...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr
The movie you're making me watch today is last years THE HOLDOVERS starring PAUL GIAMATTI directed by ALEXANDER PAYNE. A unique yet familiar movie that finally showcases PGs prowess if acting. Watch THE HOLDOVERS then listen to this weeks episode.d Message us DIRECTLY to tell us how much you hated this episode Support the show FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM - @MMwM_podcast TIKTOK - @MMwM_podcast YOUTUBE - @MMwM_podcast ALSO: @anthony_eslami @goldenroad85 @_schwizzyy_...
Feb 14, 2024•49 min
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Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min
The Movie Youre Making Me Watch today is a new NETFLIX movie --Leave the World Behind-- an all star cast, Obama produced, Mr Robot directed. Message us DIRECTLY to tell us how much you hated this episode Support the show FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM - @MMwM_podcast TIKTOK - @MMwM_podcast YOUTUBE - @MMwM_podcast ALSO: @anthony_eslami @goldenroad85 @_schwizzyy_...
Jan 10, 2024•52 min
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Dec 22, 2023•51 min
The movie you're makin me watch today is James Cameron's undersea epoch THE ABYSS (1989). Which Coincidentally has recently been re released in 4K. Go watch it in theaters and then listen to this episode! Message us DIRECTLY to tell us how much you hated this episode Support the show FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM - @MMwM_podcast TIKTOK - @MMwM_podcast YOUTUBE - @MMwM_podcast ALSO: @anthony_eslami @goldenroad85 @_schwizzyy_...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 22 min
