This week Topher still can’t be bothered rocking up, so join Billy and Sam as they discuss the latest Adam Sandler effort ‘Hubie Halloween’. Hubie Halloween is a 2020 American comedy horror film directed by Steven Brill, written by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy, and starring Sandler, Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Ray Liotta, Rob Schneider, June Squibb, Kenan Thompson, Shaquille O'Neal, Steve Buscemi, and Maya Rudolph. The film follows a delicatessen worker that loves Halloween who must save the town ...
Oct 28, 2020•35 min•Ep. 156
This week Topher is away, so Billy roped his wife in to watch one of his old favourites! A.I. Artificial Intelligence (also known as A.I.) is a 2001 American science fiction drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. The screenplay by Spielberg and screen story by Ian Watson were loosely based on the 1969 short story "Supertoys Last All Summer Long" by Brian Aldiss. The film was produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Spielberg and Bonnie Curtis. It stars Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, Frances O'Connor, Brend...
Oct 21, 2020•30 min•Ep. 155
Well we've done it, but at what cost? This episode covers the two films in the quite frankly very bad AVP franchise - 'Alien V Predator', and 'AVP: Requiem' and as is tradition, it's a drinking game doozy. Alien vs. Predator (also known as AVP: Alien vs. Predator) is a 2004 science fiction action film written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, and starring Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen and Ewen Bremner. It is the first film installment of the Alien vs. Predator franchise, adapting ...
Oct 14, 2020•34 min
We're too far into this now to stop! This episode covers off on the two films in the Alien prequel series - 'Prometheus', and 'Alien: Covenant'. Our final drinking game rule is from podcasting royalty Paul from The Countdown Movie and TV Reviews Podcast. Check Paul out at https://thecountdownpc.podbean.com/ Prometheus is a 2012 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof and starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Mars...
Oct 07, 2020•36 min
And down we go. This episode covers the last two films in the Alien franchise - 'Alien 3', and 'Alien Resurrection'. This week our drinking game rule comes courtesy of our great friends Dan and Dean over at The Movie Journey Podcast. We recommend you check them out at https://themoviejourney.podbean.com/ Alien 3 (stylized as ALIEN³) is a 1992 American science fiction horror film directed by David Fincher and written by David Giler, Walter Hill, and Larry Ferguson from a story by Vincent Ward. It...
Sep 30, 2020•37 min
It's been a long day, but we're finally at the peak. This episode covers the first two films in the Alien franchise - 'Alien', and 'Aliens'. Our drinking game rule this week is from the legendary Sam Hurley from Movie Reviews in 20 Q's. You can find Sam at https://mritqs.podbean.com/ Alien is a 1979 science-fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Dan O'Bannon. Based on a story by O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett, it follows the crew of the commercial space tug Nostromo, who encoun...
Sep 23, 2020•42 min•Ep. 154
Join us as we continue our journey through the Predator and Alien films. This episode covers the final 2 films in the Predator franchise - 'Predators', and 'The Predator'. Our drinking game rule this episode comes courtesy of the great and powerful Julio of the Contrarians podcast. You can find him at http://www.wearethecontrarians.com/ Predators is a 2010 American science fiction action film directed by Nimród Antal and starring Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Walton Goggins, and Laure...
Sep 16, 2020•32 min•Ep. 154
It's here! Happy Septemburst! This month, you're in for a treat, as the eternal question is answered - What would happen to the minds of your two favourite podcasters if they were to subject themselves to a marathon of all 12 films in the Predator and Alien universe? From great dazzling heights, to extremely low lows, you're about to find out! This episode covers the first two films in the Predator franchise - ‘Predator’, and ‘Predator 2’. This week our drinking game rule comes to us from the wo...
Sep 09, 2020•29 min•Ep. 154
Join us as we don our best s#*t-eating grins, and look for our girls, all while chatting about 2014 David Fincher thriller ‘Gone Girl’ at the request of a patron of the show. Gone Girl is a 2014 American psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher and with a screenplay by Gillian Flynn based on her 2012 novel of the same title. The film stars Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, and Tyler Perry. Set in Missouri, the story begins as a mystery that follows the events surround...
Sep 02, 2020•37 min•Ep. 153
This week we’re heading to the Alps, swimming with snakes, and taking our vitamins, all while discussing the 2016 psychological horror from Gore Verbinski ‘A Cure For Wellness’ at the request of a patron of the show. A Cure for Wellness is a 2016 psychological horror film directed by Gore Verbinski and written by Justin Haythe, based on a story co-written by Haythe and Verbinski, who were both inspired by Thomas Mann's 1924 novel The Magic Mountain. Starring Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs and Mia Got...
Aug 26, 2020•22 min•Ep. 152
Join us as we invert time and head back to the cinema to discuss Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster ‘Tenet’. SPOILER FREE! Tenet is a 2020 spy film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who produced it with Emma Thomas. A co-production between the United Kingdom and United States, it stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh. We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema ch...
Aug 23, 2020•23 min
Join us as we invert time and head back to the cinema to discuss Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster ‘Tenet’. Tenet is a 2020 spy film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who produced it with Emma Thomas. A co-production between the United Kingdom and United States, it stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh. We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing ev...
Aug 23, 2020•32 min
Join us this week as we uncross our legs, seductively crush ice, and put up with two hours of Michael Douglas all while discussing the 1992 erotic thriller that made Sharon Stone a star - ‘Basic Instinct’ at the request of a patron of the show. Basic Instinct is a 1992 neo-noir erotic thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas. The film follows San Francisco police detective Nick Curran (Michael Douglas), who is investigating the brutal murder of a wealthy rock star. D...
Aug 19, 2020•32 min•Ep. 151
Join us as we listen to the Delfonics, smuggle some cash, and have nightmares about Sam Jackson’s gross little beard plait, all while discussing Tarantino’s 1997 crime-thriller ‘Jackie Brown at the request of a patron of the show. Jackie Brown is a 1997 American crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Pam Grier in the title role. The film is an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's 1992 novel Rum Punch. It is the only feature-length film that Tarantino has adapted from a previ...
Aug 12, 2020•25 min•Ep. 150
Join us as we retrieve information, fix some ducts, and definitely don’t visit Brazil, all while discussing Terry Gilliam’s 1985 cult classic ‘Brazil’ at the request of a patron of the show. Brazil is a 1985 dark dystopian science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam and written by Gilliam, Charles McKeown, and Tom Stoppard. The film stars Jonathan Pryce and features Robert De Niro, Kim Greist, Michael Palin, Katherine Helmond, Bob Hoskins, and Ian Holm. We Watched A Thing is supported by Dend...
Aug 05, 2020•27 min•Ep. 149
This week we’re on a boat, in the ocean, and we are the captains now as we discuss the direct to AppleTV+ Tom Hanks penned WW2 drama ‘Greyhound’. Greyhound is a 2020 American war film directed by Aaron Schneider and starring Tom Hanks, who also wrote the screenplay. The film is based on the 1955 novel The Good Shepherd by C. S. Forester, and also stars Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan, and Elisabeth Shue. The plot follows a US Navy Commander on his first war-time assignment in command of a multi-natio...
Jul 29, 2020•23 min•Ep. 148
Join us as we live forever, yet decide not to learn one of the most common languages on earth, wield an axe, and kick some butt, all while discussing the latest action blockbuster direct to netflix ‘The Old Guard’. The Old Guard is a 2020 American superhero film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and written by Greg Rucka, based on his comic book of the same name. The film stars Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Harry Melling, Van Veronica Ngo and ...
Jul 22, 2020•25 min•Ep. 147
Join us as we get real good at basketball, listen to the sound of silence, and have some shower beers, all while discussing the latest Sadfleck drama ‘The Way Back. The Way Back, titled Finding the Way Back in the UK, is a 2020 American sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor and written by Brad Ingelsby. It stars Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Michaela Watkins, and Janina Gavankar, and follows an alcoholic construction worker who is recruited to become head coach of the basketball team at the h...
Jul 15, 2020•22 min•Ep. 146
This week we’re getting frocked up and heading to the theater, to check out the room where it happens, and not throw away our shot, all while chatting about the newly released ‘Hamilton’. Hamilton is a 2020 American musical film comprising a live recording of the the 2015 Broadway musical, which was in turn inspired by the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow. It was directed and produced by Thomas Kail and produced, written, and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda also stars as ...
Jul 08, 2020•25 min•Ep. 145
This week we’re taking our 35 year younger wives to the country side, cracking out the tape measures and going all round crazy, all while chatting about the newly released psychological horror ‘You Should Have Left’. You Should Have Left is a 2020 American psychological horror film written and directed by David Koepp, based on the 2017 book of the same name by Daniel Kehlmann. It stars Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried. Jason Blum served as a producer through his Blumhouse Productions banner.Origi...
Jul 01, 2020•24 min•Ep. 144
Join us as we mourn our dads, smoke a heap, and tattoo some kids, all while discussing the new dramedy from Judd Apatow - ‘The King of Staten Island’. The King of Staten Island is a 2020 American comedy-drama film directed by Judd Apatow, from a screenplay by Apatow, Pete Davidson, and Dave Sirus. It stars Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, Bel Powley, Maude Apatow, and Steve Buscemi, and follows a young man who must get his life together after his mom starts dating a new man who, like his decea...
Jun 24, 2020•27 min•Ep. 143
This week we’re heading back to Vietnam, searching for gold, and not buying a single chicken, all while discussing the brand new Spike Lee joint ‘Da 5 Bloods’. Da 5 Bloods is a 2020 American war drama film directed by Spike Lee. Along with Lee, the film was produced by Jon Kilik, Beatriz Levin, and Lloyd Levin. The film stars Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Mélanie Thierry, Paul Walter Hauser, Jasper Pääkkönen, Jean Reno, and Chadwick Boseman. The pl...
Jun 17, 2020•26 min•Ep. 142
Join us as we help out some kids, steal some cash, and, much like everybody else, love Raymond, all while discussing the brand new dramedy ‘Bad Education’. Bad Education is a 2019 American black comedy-drama film directed by Cory Finley and written by Mike Makowsky. The film is based on the true story of the largest public school embezzlement in American history. It was adapted from an article in New York magazine by Robert Kolker. It features an ensemble cast, including Hugh Jackman, Allison Ja...
Jun 10, 2020•23 min•Ep. 141
This week we’re hopping back in time to the days of the pink bunkadoo, thieving from the Supreme Being, and cursing child actors, all while talking Terry Gilliam’s 1981 fantasy adventure ‘Time Bandits’ at the request of a patron. Time Bandits is a 1981 British fantasy adventure film co-written, produced, and directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Sean Connery, John Cleese, Shelley Duvall, Ralph Richardson, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Michael Palin, Peter Vaughan, and David Warner.Gilliam has re...
Jun 03, 2020•25 min•Ep. 140
This week we’re getting embroiled in a murder-mystery as our love life falls apart, inadvertently joining a -cult and taking bacon grease to the face, all while discussing the new Netflix released rom-com ‘The Lovebirds’. The Lovebirds is a 2020 American romantic comedy film directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay by Aaron Abrams and Brendan Gall, and a story by Abrams, Gall, and Martin Gero. The film stars Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani, as well as Paul Sparks, Anna Camp, and Kyle Bornhei...
May 27, 2020•21 min•Ep. 139
Join us as we investigate an affair, that turns into a murder, that turns into a water-based government mystery, all while discussing the 1974 neo-noir classic ‘Chinatown’, at the request of a patron. Chinatown is a 1974 American neo-noir mystery film directed by Roman Polanski from a screenplay by Robert Towne, starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. The film was inspired by the California Water Wars, a series of disputes over southern California water at the beginning of the 20th century, by...
May 20, 2020•32 min•Ep. 138
This week we’re getting bit by a spider (again), becoming a super-hero (again), and losing our uncles (again) all while watching 2018’s animated epic ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ at the demand of a patron. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a 2018 American computer-animated superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Miles Morales / Spider-Man, produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation in association with Marvel, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. It is...
May 13, 2020•31 min•Ep. 137
This week we’re hunting down some big ol’ bugs with Doogie Howser and the chick from Wild Things, all while discussing the 1997 action cult-classic ‘Starship Troopers’. Starship Troopers is a 1997 American satirical military science fiction action film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Edward Neumeier. It originally came from an unrelated script called Bug Hunt at Outpost Nine, but eventually licensed the name Starship Troopers from Robert A. Heinlein's 1959 science fiction novel. The st...
May 06, 2020•26 min•Ep. 136
This week we were live on Facebook, talking about everything we’ve been watching in the last few weeks that we haven’t discussed on the show (A chat that is usually only privy to our patrons). Enjoy! And if you want to see more of us live, and join along with the conversations, be sure to follow us on Facebook! We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www.dend...
May 04, 2020•52 min
This week we’re hunting down Rolo Tomassi, major man-crushing on Guy Pearce (again) and giving ourselves nicknames all while discussing the 1997 cult classic ‘L.A. Confidential’. L.A. Confidential is a 1997 American neo-noir crime film directed, produced and co-written by Curtis Hanson. The screenplay by Hanson and Brian Helgeland is based on James Ellroy's 1990 novel of the same name, the third book in his L.A. Quartet series. The film tells the story of a group of LAPD officers in 1953, and th...
Apr 29, 2020•32 min•Ep. 135
