Complex’s weekly Pop Culture podcast Watch Less will focus on the world of television and film, highlighting conversations exploring what’s missing from the more mainstream entertainment discussions out there. Featuring an array of interesting guest interviews alongside our staff’s own takes, this show will give you a deeper look into what’s being missed and what should be praised in the world of entertainment.
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Ahead of 'Charm City Kings' premiering on HBO Max on October 8, the film's star Jahi Di'Allo Winston break down everything from working alongside Meek Mill and Baltimore's bike culture to his appreciation for Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, and where his future is headed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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'Daily Show' correspondent, actor, and 'That Blackass Show' host Dulce Sloan joins the Watch Less podcast to discuss her Blackass podcast, her journey in acting and stand-up comedy, and her love for wrestling. Be sure to check out Dulce on 'That Blackass Show', which dissects Black TV shows and movies with some of your favorite Blackass guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Weeks removed from their conversations about the beginning of the series (and their interview with series star Jonathan Majors), Frazier and Khal dive head first into the released episodes of HBO's 'Lovecraft Country'. Has Misha Green's series worked? Are were here for the mythology or the conversations surrounding social issues? And what's up with those modern needle drops? All that (and more) is discussed in this dedicated look at 'Lovecraft'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
This week, Watch Less invites writer-actor Brett Goldstein to the pod to discuss his busy schedule. Not only has he starring on (and writing for) Apple TV+'s 'Ted Lasso' (starring Jason Sudeikis), but he's created 'Soulmates', a new anthology series for AMC, alongside Will Bridges ('Stranger Things', 'Black Mirror'). Oh, and he has his own podcast, 'Films To Be Buried With'. We cover all of this, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Days ahead of the premiere of the next book in the 'Power' saga, the Starz universe begins 'Power Book II: Ghost', looking at how Tariq and those closest to him pick up the pieces after his father's death. Series creator Courtney Kemp discusses her feelings on Tariq's journey, her love of action films and the MCU, and writing television in a time of COVID. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With 'The New Mutants' marking the official return of the box office during the COVID-19 pandemic, Frazier and khal look back at Fox's X-Men Cinematic Universe. They've also got some thoughts on what Disney could do with the X-Men franchise they inherited after the Fox sale. Come for the X-talk, stay for khal pitching the cold open for a Wolverine reboot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Scream' star and former WCW World Heavyweight Champion David Arquette has had a tumultuous time within the world of pro wrestling. Arquette joins Watch Less to talk about the doc that chronicles his fight to reclaim his pro wrestling legacy, 'You Cannot Kill David Arquette'. Arquette also talks the upcoming 'Scream 5', recent releases like 'Spree', and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special BONUS episode of Watch Less, Jonathan Majors—star of HBO's intriguing new series 'Lovecraft Country'—gets candid about the new show. Majors not only breaks down his process as an actor, but he shares stories of working on 'Lovecraft', Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods', and teases his role in Jeymes Samuel and Jay-Z's upcoming Western, 'The Harder They Fall'. Is this a 'Lovecraft' podcast now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
On this week's episode, one of the hardest-working young Black actors in Hollywood today—Allen Maldonado—joins to break down his career thus far. From his relationship with Kenya Barris to finally being #1 on the call sheet for his upcoming Netflix series 'Sneakerheads', Maldonado shares jewels on his time in the game. Be sure to check out 'Sneakerheads' when it premieres on Netflix September 25, 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Ahead of its Sunday night premiere on HBO, Frazier and khal couldn't wait to give some spoiler-free talk about 'Lovecraft Country', a series from Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams that's created by Misha Green ('Underground') and stars Jonathan Majors ('Da 5 Bloods'), Jurnee Smollett ('Birds of Prey', 'Underground'), and Courtney B. Vance ('The People v. OJ Simpson', 'Uncorked'). Without getting too deep into the show's story, they take a look at the cast, world-building, and similarities in feel to ...
This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Taylor Swift/Kanye West Feud! She is joined by pop culture efficianados and hosts of the Watch Less Podcast, Khal Davenport and Frazier Tharpe, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. They reveal if they were Team Taylor or Team Kanye during the 2009 VMAs debacle, debate wether sexism or racism are more to blame for the fallout, and Rebecca goes on a shocking tirade against Taylor’s “You Belong With Me” mus...
Watch Less' love of horror isn't resigned to our interview with Elijah Wood (Episode 15) ; this week, we had a 2020 horror marathon! Inspired by Dave Franco's directorial debut 'The Rental' (which is currently the No. 1 film at the box office), Frazier and khal watch and review 'The Rental', 'You Should Have Left' (starring Kevin Bacon), and a smaller film, 'Relic'. New school horror fans, this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The talented Yassir Lester—writer on Netflix's #blackAF, 'The Carmichael Show', and 'Girls', as well as star of 'Black Monday' and 'Duncanville'—joins Frazier and khal to talk about everything from the importance of—and the backlash received by—Kenya Barris' #blackAF, how his Jersey Mike's #BLM spoof came to, and a spirited discussion on critiquing Black art in Hollywood. Yassir also spoke on how major networks flourished with the clout they created with Black content, and we were luky to get En...
Pour one out for Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet', which has been "delayed indefinitely". If you're not sure what that means, Frazier and Khal have some ideas, and Frazier isn't going to like them. With the loss of this year's major summer blockbuster, Frazier and Khal then dive into their hazy memories of classic summer moviegoing experiences from their youth, and then later dive into their Letterboxd to give you a glimpse of what they've been checking out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
The way COVID-19 has impacted movie theaters in 2020, it didn't make sense to cobble together a full Best Movies of 2020 feature for our mid-year round-up. Not only do Khal and Frazier share their rough top 5s for the year (so far), but they also examine the evolving realm of VOD, some of the worst films of the year, a few pleasant surprises, as well as a glimpse of what the year could still offer if we can get back on track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Karena Evans, who is most well-known for directing all of the visuals from Drake's 2018 album 'Scorpion,' joins Watch Less to talk about her new projects. Not only did she direct the pilot for Starz's upcoming series 'P-Valley,' but she also worked on an episode from the upcoming season of FX's 'Snowfall,' as well as a more secret project that she's currently working on. Later, Khal and Frazier talk the latest release date changes to Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet,' and reflect on some recent losses...
Before Gus Fring rides out into the sunset in the final season of 'Better Call Saul', the phenomenal Giancarlo Esposito joins Watch Less to talk about the work he's put in on the critically-acclaimed 'Better Call Saul'. He dives into his initial concerns about returning to the character for 'Saul', the political climate and how actors have been responding, the Black Lives Matter movement and what he's learned as a mixed race child who wasn't originally from America. He also shares some dope stor...
There was a time when Joseph Gordon-Levitt was seemingly in every popular film of every genre. After a brief family sabbatical, the actor-writer-Director is back in Amazon Prime’s “7500,” an intense thriller and reminder of the skills that made JGL so ubiquitous in the first place. Joe talks about why he chose this film, what he has next, some lingering Dark Knight Rises rumors and equality in Hollywood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Writer-producer Cord Jefferson has been around some of your favorite TV shows over the last five years, including 'The Good Place', 'Succession', and Damon Lindelof's 'Watchmen'. Jefferson breaks down working on the series, writing Hooded Justice's backstory for one of the best TV episodes of 2019, working the horrific Tulsa massacre into a modern television show, and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Riverdale' vet and current 'Katy Keene' star Ashleigh Murray joins Watch Less this week to talk about everything from her transition from the world of 'Riverdale' to the more grounded world of 'Katy Keene', representation for black characters in Hollywood, and the importance of maintaining good mental health. Later, Frazier and Khal talk two big releases this weekend: Pete Davidson's Judd Apatow-directed 'The King of Staten Island' and Spike Lee's Netflix feature 'Da 5 Bloods'. Hosted on Acast....
'Insecure' star Yvonne Orji joins Watch Less ahead of the June 6 premiere of her debut HBO stand-up special, 'Momma I Made It'. She dives into talking about her Nigerian roots, how she got her start in stand-up, and of course addresses the Molly/Issa conflict of 'Insecure' Season 4. Before that, Frazier and Khal reflect on the protests taking place across the globe, Kendrick Sampson's story from the frontlines, and some real talk on the situation in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Rising star Kelvin Harrison, Jr.'s 2020 is already on a new level: not only did he have a supporting role in Stella Meghie's 'The Photograph', but he plays alongside Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross in his latest film, 'The High Note'. He joins the pod to talk about singing for the film, but stays to get real on some viewers' opinions on his 2019 A24 film 'Waves' and even shares some information on his upcoming role for Season 2 of HBO's A24 series 'Euphoria'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Did you know Lawrence directs? 'Insecure' broke formula for a special destination episode—and it was directed by none other than cast member Jay Ellis. Jay discusses his long-time desire to direct and the legends he learned from, and of course, he gets into #LawrenceHive (including which celebrities have pledged their allegiance) and if Issa and Lawrence belong together. We also get into the highly anticipated sequel, 'Top Gun: Maverick,' the personal connection he has to the franchise, and yes,...
'Tis the season...in the spirit of the anniversaries of series finales for everything from 'Game of Thrones' to 'Mad Men', Frazier and Khal dedicate some time this week to looking at their favorite TV series finales, as well as giving a look at what makes up a memorable series finale. Before that, they are joined by The Ringer's Andrew Gruttadaro and The Cut's Kerensa Cadenas to talk about two buzz-worthy series that hit streaming services over the last month: Netflix's 'Outer Banks' and Hulu's ...
This week on 'Insecure', it finally happened. Issa and Molly's blow-up was epic...so epic that we had to bring in Tahirah Hairston—Teen Vogue's Fashion and Beauty Features Director and 'Insecure' stan—to discuss this explosive episode. From a discussion on who's wrong to predictions on how this situation could inform the rest of Season 4, the dive is deep, especially for those who sipping all of the 'Insecure' tea. Before that, Frazier and Khal discuss the untimely death of comedy legend Jerry S...
Full Size Run co-host/actor/rapper Trinidad Jame$ returns to Watch Less to break down season 1 of The Sopranos. TJ explains how khal inspired him to start it, why he's only just getting to this classic series, if the first season meets the hype, and the personal connection he had to a specific episode. (And for any fellow Sopranos late-bloomers, only season 1 is covered, no spoilers for the rest of the series.) Later, Frazier and Khal react to Taikia Waititi's Star Wars appointment and the seaso...
Everyone's (hopefully) on quarantine with nothing but time on their hands, so they're bound to get their binge on. This week, Frazier and Khal offer their expertise in Binging Responsibly by giving you 8 simple rules that will help you effectively rewatch your favorite TV shows. If you're looking to get the most out of your Peak TV rewatches, don't worry; we've got you covered. Related Articles: https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2019/09/netflix-series-drop-episodes-weekly Hosted on Acast. See ...
Watch Less is #remoteAF and bringing 'The Photograph' director Stella Meghie on this week's episode of the pod to talk about working with Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield on her well-received romcom (which hits digital on April 28). She also hinted at the episode of 'Insecure' she directed this season, talks about her path to becoming a filmmaker, and shares what she's been doing (or not doing) during quarantine. Frazier and Khal then discuss one of the hotter topics on the TV timeline: Kenya Barr...
GOAT character actor, Joe Pantoliano, joins Watch Less this week. The Emmy Award-winner might be more recognizable for some of his greatest performances, including Ralph Cifaretto on 'The Sopranos', Teddy on Christopher Nolan's 'Memento', or Captain Howard in the 'Bad Boys' franchise. Pantoliano breaks down his time in the films, as well as the process of getting from 'Bad Boys II' to 'Bad Boys For Life'. Joey Pants also breaks down his penchant for playing bad guys, shares some stories from his...
