The quarantine continues as we reach the satisfying and emotional conclusion to our rebooted ape trilogy - War for the Planet of the Apes! Courtney reevaluates the science fiction genre in general, we marvel at some of the best visual effects committed to film, and admire how evoking war and biblical epics complement the storytelling and scale of yet another nuanced and compelling Ape entry. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wi...
Apr 15, 2020•41 min
The quarantine never ends, and neither will this franchise, as we watch the genuinely great and suspenseful reboot sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! Courtney has nightmares about monkeys, we marvel at the impressive visual effects and tense sequences, and praise a beautifully-shot sequel that smartly expands on the complexities and emotional stakes of the strained—and possibly doomed—alliance between humans and CG apes. (Really though.) You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmo...
Mar 31, 2020•46 min
We're continuing our quarantine viewing with a set of films focused entirely around a global pandemic -- the surprisingly-good franchise reboot: Rise of the Planet of the Apes! We recap the bizarre history of the Planet of the Apes series, an iconic franchise that refuses to die, with installments ranging from "Pretty Good!" to "Human Beings Approved This?" -- and we discuss this movie's grand achievement of emotionally investing both of us in the revolution of a CGI ape. You can reach the podca...
Mar 27, 2020•49 min
We kicked off our quarantine with what is now apparently essential viewing — Steven Soderbergh’s outbreak thriller, Contagion! We compare the eerie similarities between the crisis at the center of this film and at our own lives, and how Soderbergh was able to craft a smart, realistic thriller, with morally-complex characters reacting to an eerily prescient global disaster. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches Rent or p...
Mar 24, 2020•29 min
We’re all social distancing and only have time to watch movies now — so here’s Courtney’s first viewing of the 1994 game-changer, Pulp Fiction! We review the quirks and criticisms of Quentin Tarantino and his works, I discover Courtney paid to attend a Pitbull concert, and we discuss how Tarantino avoided the sophomore slump with an iconic and culturally-beloved film that dramatically changed the landscape of independent cinema. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com...
Mar 20, 2020•56 min
To bid farewell to Valentine's Month, we watched the 2009 coming-of-age indie hit, (500) Days of Summer! We rank our top 5 favorite Rom-Coms, reminisce about 2009 trends and blogs, and therapeutically process how this hugely relatable and influential film set the tone and expectation of our own dating experiences (and probably most Millennials who practiced dating in the last decade). You can reach the podcast at-- Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatch...
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, join us for our first Double Feature, pairing two of the most influential romantic comedies ever made, An Affair to Remember and Sleepless in Seattle! We debate the ‘90s heartthrob status of Tom Hanks vs. Bill Pullman, Jashon pitches an alternate ending to An Affair, we interrogate Jashon’s anxiety of ruining nice things, and ruminate on the stereotype of Chick Flicks and how everyone should be more open to all film genres. You can reach the podcast at-- Email: ...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 14 min
We’ve finished Star Wars and decided to focus on another iconic blockbuster set largely on a ship — James Cameron’s Oscar-winning epic, Titanic! Courtney details her intense love for this film and Celine Dion, we are both baffled by the INSANE unused alternate ending, and we detail our personal connections as children of the ‘90s to the cultural obsession that was TITANIC. The bizarre alternate ending: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8cnPNC3NsE&t=263s You can reach the podcast at-- Email: m...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 1 min
We did it! Courtney has watched all of Star Wars. To celebrate the end of her journey to a galaxy far, far away, we have invited two special guests, Ryan Chollet and Paul Turner, to join us in a SPOILER-HEAVY review of the final film of the saga. We debate the execution of The Rise of Skywalker's storytelling choices and revelations (some of us loved the movie; some really didn't), celebrate our collective love of breakout star Babu Frik, and give our final thoughts on the most influential film ...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Join us for a palette cleanser from Star Wars madness as we watch the 1994 Oscar-nominated Little Women — and then also review the 2019 hopefully-Oscar-nominated adaptation from Greta Gerwig. We compare the two adaptations, discuss how inspired storytelling and characters can be relevantly updated, and complain about life before modern entertainment. You can reach the podcast below: Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches
Jan 08, 2020•59 min
We near the conclusion of the Star Wars saga with the divisive Star Wars: The Last Jedi! Courtney has hot takes on Laura Dern and Benecio del Toro, we dissect why this movie is either beloved or hated, and we meditate on the message and inspiration that Star Wars can bring to fans. You can reach the podcast below: Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 16 min
We start the final leg of our Star Wars marathon, with 2015’s legacy sequel, The Force Awakens! Courtney is happy to watch charismatic characters again, she shares a (questionable) connection to Adam Driver, and we dissect the Disney continuation of the Star Wars saga.
Dec 18, 2019•51 min
We wrap up the final prequel installment of a galaxy far, far away with 2005's Revenge of the Sith! Courtney can’t decide if this movie is good or if her standards are just low, we lament about what this movie could have been, and offer up in vain our alternatives to certain narrative choices.
Dec 16, 2019•38 min
We continue our marathon of a galaxy far, far away, with the second installment of the Star Wars prequels - Attack of the Clones! Courtney is creeped out by adolescent Anakin, somehow confused about how many limbs Count Dooku has, and is all-around resigned to the fact that this movie exists. You can reach the podcast below: Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches
Dec 14, 2019•27 min
We take a deep dive into the first entry of the divisive Star Wars prequel trilogy: The Phantom Menace! Courtney is overwhelmed by CGI, baffled by Jar Jar Binks, and confounded by the bizarre creative choices that make up arguably the most anticipated film of all time. You can reach the podcast below: Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches
Dec 13, 2019•31 min
We complete the initial trilogy in Courtney's first foray into a galaxy far, far away with the (at-the-time) concluding Star Wars film, Return of the Jedi! Courtney finally experiences the Ewoks, we discuss how this film changed the course of the larger Star Wars story, and the lasting impact of the Star Wars music and mythos on pop culture. You can reach the podcast below: Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches
Dec 11, 2019•24 min
We continue Courtney's exploration of a galaxy far, far away with the truly great sequel, The Empire Strikes Back! Courtney gives her recap, we break down the complicated love story between Han Solo and Princess Leia, and discuss one of biggest twists in film history. You can reach the podcast below: Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches
Dec 09, 2019•25 min
Welcome to our first episode, and Courtney's first experience watching the original Star Wars! We do a mini dive into the background of the film, break down Courtney's highlights, and discuss the movie's huge impact on cinema and culture at large. You can reach the podcast below: Email: mywifewatchesmovies@gmail.com Twitter: @wife_watches Instagram: @wifewatches
Dec 09, 2019•30 min
She watches the movies that he selects. We're a husband and wife duo that love movies. This quick introductory episode lays out the premise of our grand experiment. Enjoy!
Dec 09, 2019•5 min
