The Snowden Watch List

There's a little witch in everyone! That's what we learn this week as we discuss the 1998 Rom-Com Practical Magic, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Based on a book with the same title, this movie tells the story of a magical family and their charming lives in New England, as well as how love can affect us all, for better or worse. A different kind of cult classic, and a childhood movie of Margaret's, but will it pass the test....is it a must watch? CONTENT WARNING: violence

What happens when our societies ignore people in need and promote individualism to get ahead? That's the question that is proposed in the topic of this week's episode. Parasite (2019) is the only international film to win Best Pictures at the Oscars in 2020. Written and Directed by visionary Bong Joon Ho, this South Korean film focuses on the struggles and schemes of a family in extreme poverty as they slowly begin to attach themselves to a wealthy family. This film has a lot to say about our current economic and social structures, so we sat down and answered the question...is it a must watch? CONTENT WARNING: violence, destitution, pedophilia 

Since it's now September, why not some spook? Today we discuss the 2019 instant horror classic, Midsommer, starring Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper, Will Poulter, and a LOT of Swedish actors. Midsommer is a product of the A24 studio, a newer up and coming production company that also funded movies like Hereditary, Ex Machina, and The Witch. This movie doesn't really present horror in the traditional sense, as we discuss, and is one of the paramount films of the next generation, so we decided to watch and discuss to see if it's truly a must watch.  CONTENT WARNING: gore, suicidal themes, mental health, pagan practices

Buckle in folks, it's not every week we get to talk about a movie that has been so formative and important to the 10 years we've spent together. This week we try to sell you on the 2001 indie comedy Wet Hot American Summer, and no, it's not a porn. This underground gem has many of the comedy and drama stars in the early point of their careers, such as Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Elizabeth Banks, Christopher Meloni, David Hyde Pierce, Bradley Cooper, and many more. This isn't a movie that won any awards or was even distributed by any big studios, however it's popularity did spurn 2 spinoff Netflix series. This is seriously in our top 10 all time films, and so we hope that we can convince you to watch it! CONTENT WARNING: language, sexual situations, age gap relationships, drug use

This week we watched, for the very first time, Mad Max: Fury Road for our weekly discussion. One of the biggest blockbusters of 2015 and the fourth movie in the series, Fury Road stars Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in a gritty, gruesome post-apocoplyptic world dominated by monikers like Guzzleine, Gastown, Vuvalini, and THE DOOF WARRIOR. We have heard a lot about this movie from respectable sources, and so we paid Amazon $4 and sat down to answer the question...is it a must watch? CONTENT WARNING: language, violence, sexual situations 

Hey McFly! Our third installment of our season opening Summer Blockbuster series covers the 1985 smash hit, Back to the Future! Starring Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd, Back to the Future is a classic 80's flick full of adventure and goofs that warmed it's way into the heart of American Culture. You almost can't even look at a Delorean without wondering if it's actually the classic time machine. But...is it a must watch?  CONTENT WARNING: sexual/incestuous themes, whitewashing

Hold on to your butts, this week we're coming at you with a discussion on the classic blockbuster, Jurassic Park (1993). Starring Sam Neil, Lara Dern, Samuel L Jackson, Richard Attenborough, and the incomparable Jeff Goldblum, this film has become a cultural tentpole and a blueprint for modern action filmmaking. We discuss the cast, visual effects, score, and much more that makes this film so enjoyable.  CONTENT WARNING: mild language

Shiver me timbers! Season 2 finally kicks off with a trip down memory lane for us and our guest, Haley Snowden! We're talking the swashbuckling summer adventure that swept the summers of the early 00's, Pirates of the Caribbean. Sit with us as we discuss our favorite moments, technical apsects, and more about these fun, adventure filled movies!  CONTENT WARNING: cultural appropriation, cannibalism, domestic abuse, undead characters Follow us on instagram or twitter

CONTENT WARNING: This episode focuses heavily on suicide. If this is a trigger for you, please skip this weeks episode and know that you are loved and you are not alone. If you are having thoughts of suicide or self harm, please contact the National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255. This week, we take a look at one of the all time Christmas classics It's A Wonderful Life (1946), directed by Frank Capra and starring James Stewart. While not a huge blockbuster when it first came out, this tale of generosity and community has been a household tradition for families far and wide during the holiday season. It's so much more than just a Christmas film, however, and we go in depth to discuss not only the content of the film, but it's impact on society as well. Enjoy this holiday treat with us!

The veritable Christmas rom com that likely inspired a generation of Hallmark movies to follow, Love, Actually (2003) is the subject of this week's Watch List. This movie has an impressive cast of British actors like Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Bill Nighy, and many, many more. This "ensemble" cast and their character's stories are the heart of this production. Join us as we discuss these stories as well as the other aspects of this non-traditional holiday flick. CONTENT WARNING: sex, language, body shaming