Hate Watch / Great Watch

167. Rockers (1978) Hello Excellent Rockers! On this episode of Hate Watch/Great Watch, we are joined by Joe Reno for a trip to Jamaica and an underseen gem of a film. We discuss similarities to Bicycle Thieves (1948), suggest good ideas for your next acid trip, and talk about what happens when art meets commerce! Plus: A Joe Reno ’sclusie!! Seize the means of production, it’s Rockers (1978)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 67: Cool Runnings (1993) Ep. 157: Hudson Hawk (1991) Ep. 18: Ocean’s Eleven (2001) Ep. 165: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) Links: • Sons of Kemet on youtube  • Too Many Zooz on youtube  • The Mean Joe Greene commercial on youtube • The Jah No Dead scene on youtube Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

166. Q, The Winged Serpent (1982) Hello Excellent God-Birds! The film we’re talking about on the new episode of HWGW is a crime / heist / giant monster movie with a comparatively modest budget from bonafide Grindset God™ Larry Cohen! Topics discussed include: How the directors should be the franchises, Lesser-known effects legend David Allen, Numerous flying snakes from history, and How the blu-ray menu kind of spoils the ending! Plus: a great excuse for not turning in your homework! You’ll never wanna see another egg in your life, it’s Q, The Winged Serpent (1982)! Previous Episodes Mentioned:Ep. 10: Scream (1996) Ep. 69: Flesh Gordon (1974) Ep. 87: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Ep. 91: The Host (2006) Ep. 103: The Mummy (1999) Ep. 106: Dollman (1991) Ep. 115: Trancers (1984) Ep. 143: Jugular Wine: A Vampire Odyssey (1994) Links: • Trogdor on youtube  • Blaze Glory (1969) on youtube  • The Pit (1981) on Letterboxd  • Posse (1975) on Letterboxd  • The People’s Joker (2022) blu-ray from Diabolik  • Hundred of Beavers (2022) blu-ray from Diabolik  • Q, the Winged Serpent (1982) blu-ray from Diabolik Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

Hello Excellent Style Boyz! We’ve avoided Katie Hewko-Dykes for seven years, but she’s finally managed to track us down! On this episode of HWGW, we conjure Da Hip Hop Witch (2000), Choosack our favorite Cusack, Declare Tim Meadows the Ace of SNL, Praise Matthew Lillard who isn’t even in this movie, and finally come up with a name for our fans! Plus: An exclusive new track if you listen to the very end! Is Andy Samberg the Drunken Master of comedy? It’s Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)! Previous Episodes Mentioned:Ep. 6: The Fifth Element (1997)Ep. 121: La La Land (2016)Ep. 99: Hot Rod (2007)Links: • Marlins Will Soar on youtube • InAction Network on instagram • The Challenge Accepted Show on instagram • Schmooty Improv on instagram • Role Play on instagramQuestions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

On this episode of HWGW, Allison & Hunter take a look at an American reimagining of an ancient Greek fable. We discuss the story’s relation to its origins, Why the film looks so incredible, and Midnight, the novel by Dean Koontz! Plus: Swing music! Remember to always make fun of the klan, it’s O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)! Previous Episodes Mentioned:Ep. 157: Hudson Hawk (1991) Ep. 18: Ocean’s 11 (2001) Ep. 84: Bound (1996) Links: • Casey Kasem Outtakes on youtubeQuestions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

* CONTENT WARNING * Plot-related discussion of self-harm. Hear all about a film that might have come from a parallel reality. We’re joined by Maxine Webber to discuss a double-cross kidnapping plot, a set-piece that strains the credulity of wireless technology, and a Paul Oakenfold ‘sclusie! The word of the day is anthropophagy, it’s Nobel Son (2007)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 143: Jugular Wine: A Vampire Odyssey (1994)Ep. 32: Independence Day (1996)Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

On the new Hate Watch/Great Watch, Allison and Hunter put their heads together to discuss this loving pastiche of classic b-movie science fiction. Topics include: Marabou kitten heels, How to correctly rate the podcast on your platform of choice, and How irony is for cowards! Make sure your head is screwed on straight, it’s The Man with Two Brains (1983)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 26: Hereditary (2018) Ep. 138: High Fidelity (2000) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

Men will literally have a healthy relationship with a doll instead of going to therapy, it’s Lars and the Real Girl (2007)! Links:“Ryan Gosling won’t eat his cereal” on youtube “Ryan Gosling eats his cereal” via abc news on youtube Dead Man’s Bones on Bandcamp Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

Hello Excellent Axe Gang! Nicole “Bottle” Carter returns to the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast and tries to get us a Laneige sponsorship as we discuss: the traumatic endings to classic children’s shows; answering machine messages; piggy banks; and the only good Mr. Beast. Plus: the true ending of Eureeka’s Castle! We’re all about the verticals on this episode, it’s Kung Fu Hustle (2004)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 65: The Dragon Lives Again (1977) Ep. 76: Australia (2008) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

Hello Excellent Giant Sharks! Topics of discussion include: our Spielberg histories, an oceanic Jerry Seinfeld, and Lynette’s feud with her microphone!Previous Episodes Mentioned:Ep. 158: The Incredibles (2004) Ep. 35: Deep Blue Sea (1999)Ep. 32: Independence Day (1996)Ep. 34: Blow Out (1981)Links:“Chocolate Rain” by Tay ZondayQuestions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

158. The Incredibles (2004) Hello Excellent Supers! We discuss comic books, mafia names, the smells of different eras, and the difference between coupes and flutes! Plus: What does “On a whale, on a wizard on a whale” mean? And: We sing the song of the summer! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 125: Fantastic Four (2005)Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

On this episode of the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast, we are joined by cinematic maniac Nikk Nelson to discuss a truly one-of-a-kind time capsule of the 1990s!Sometimes, you’ve gotta make your own fun. It’s Hudson Hawk (1991)! Links: → Return of Bruno→ Space Pants→ Nikk Neon on BlueskyQuestions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

Allison has chosen an animated childhood favorite to re-examine on our latest episode. Support your local library, it’s The Great Mouse Detective (1986)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 56: Matilda (1996)Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

155. Freddy vs. Jason (2003) Hello Excellent Maniacs! We discuss some ADR highlights from the film, pitch several (better) horror ideas, fix the film with Sean’s headcanon, and speculate on what Jason would sound like. PLUS: our kittens, Kenny and Kota, are Freddy-vs-Jason-ing all over the house! Get your fedoras and hockey masks ready, it’s Freddy vs. Jason (2003), bitch! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 135: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) Ep. 18: Ocean’s 11 (2001) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

When a photographer (Faye Dunaway) begins seeing through the eyes of a murderer, she’ll have to take her eyes off of her career. But does the police lieutenant (Tommy Lee Jones) who’s been keeping his eye on her only have eyes for her? Aye-yai-yai! Crank up the Barbra Streisand, it’s Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)! Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

153. Death at a Funeral (2010) Hello Excellent Mourners! On this latest episode of the Hate Watch/Great Watch Podcast, we’re joined once again by Gabby Reeves to discuss 2010’s Death at a Funeral and contrast it with the original 2007 version! In this episode, we praise Peter Dinklage and Tracy Morgan, play a party game, and pitch a sequel-- if someone can put us in contact with Peter Dinklage.PLUS: There is not a version of The Tick that we do not like! Put on your best veil, it’s Death at a Funeral (2010)! Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

152. Constantine (2005) Hello Excellent Hellblazers! First off, a ☆ CONTENT WARNING ☆ This episode contains plot-necessitated discussion of self harm and suicide, and if that’s not your thing, we understand. But if you’re sticking around, you’ll hear Allison & Hunter discuss a much maligned 2005 Vertigo comics adaptation. We discuss similarities with Hellboy (2004), the screenwriting concepts of the Big Buy-In and the Little Buy-In, and Papa Midnight’s shelf full of haunted cymbal monkeys! PLUS: a plug for Hundreds of Beavers (make sure you see Hundreds of Beavers)! Get ready to visit the Electronic Dance Marianas and listen to plenty of Blubstep music with your pal Big Mouth Billy Bass Guitar, it’s Constantine (2005)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 26: Hereditary (2008) Ep. 121: La La Land (2016) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

151. Brahms: The Boy 2 (2020) Hello Excellent Haunted Dolls! On the new HWGW, we’re joined once again by Ben Leonard & Rosalie Kicks from MovieJawn for a long-awaited sequel episode! We praise Katie Holmes & Christopher Convery (a.k.a. Egg), pitch further and alternate franchise installments, and talk quite a bit about a demonic little butthole mouth! PLUS: We recommend this episode is taken with a pastry. Boy oh boy, it’s Brahms: The Boy 2 (2020)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 45: The Boy (2016) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

150. Armageddon (1998) Hello Excellent Roughnecks! We’re celebrating our landmark 150th episode with a bang, taking a look at a genre-defining late ‘90s disaster movie. Ben Affleck sings! Billy Bob Thornton is: NASA Papa! And-- does Peter Stormare really look that much like the guy from Rammstein? PLUS: Can you guess our puzzle of films? Time to figure out what you’d demand from the gov’t, it’s Armageddon (1998)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 6: The Fifth Element (1997) Ep. 122: The Day After Tomorrow (2004) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

149. Shadow of the Vampire (2000) Hello Excellent Method Actors! To coincide with the release of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu - also releasing today - we’ve invited Bryan Bierman back to discuss an overlooked Hollywood satire. We praise this stacked cast, get treated to Bryan’s Andrew Dice Clay impression, and wonder: could this film have been an FMV game in the 2000s? Plus: a brief Seinfeld diversion. Get ready to learn about “fingles”, it’s Shadow of the Vampire (2000)! Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 144: Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com

148. Jingle All the Way (1996) Hello Excellent Turbomans!In our only holiday-themed episode this year, Allison and Hunter take on a semi-beloved seasonal classic. Why was Sinbad done so dirty by this script? Why is Arnold Schwarzenegger playing some average dude? And: will he get chuckle-cucked© by Phil Hartman? Plus: we pitch several simple fixes for the film’s tone problems.Strap on your fully-functional rocket pack, it’s Jingle All the Way (1996)!Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 53: The Beethoven Franchise (1992-2014)Ep. 72: Last Action Hero (1993) Questions, comments, requests? Write us at: WriteHWGW@gmail.com