117 - Fallout Ep08 - The Beginning

Hello again Watchers! We're through the first wave of Awards Season, with many surprises and snubs already, to go along with some well-deserved recognition for the great art that was made last year. Recorded a few days prior to today's Academy Awards Nominations, Brandon welcomes back Colorado-based filmmaker Luke Antonio to review the Critics Choice and Golden Globe Awards' winners, as well as make their final predictions for what was nominated today. What performances deserve to be recognized? What films are more craft-heavy? Are there any films that are being overlooked or overhyped? Brandon and Luke continue to examine the films in the best position for an Academy Award nomination, and make their picks for the 10 Best Picture nominees.What films do you think should be in consideration? What are your reactions to the nominations? What are some of the snubs or surprises that most stood out for you?Stay tuned for more coverage of the Awards Season as it unfolds!What We WatchedFollow on all Socials: What We WatchedCheck Out the Episodes on YouTube (coming soon)Email us at [email protected]

Hello again Watchers! With the Critics Choice Awards just around the corner (January 4th, 2026) and the Golden Globes shortly after (January 11th, 2026), Brandon sits down with Colorado-based filmmaker Luke Antonio to discuss the nominees for both the Critics Choice and Golden Globe Awards, as well as the Netflix/Warner Bros. merger. What films overlapped on both early-season ballots? What surprises, snubs, and surges came from the nominations? Brandon and Luke examine the films in the best position for an Academy Award nomination, as well as debate whether or not the Golden Globe Awards finally have relevancy for Awards considerations. What films do you think should be in consideration? This episode was recorded in early December 2025, just days after the nominations and merger was announced, and since then the 2026 Oscar Shortlists were announced. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and wish you a Happy New Year in 2026!Stay tuned for more coverage of the Awards Season as it unfolds!What We WatchedFollow on all Socials: What We WatchedCheck Out the Episodes on YouTube (coming soon)Email us at [email protected]

Happy Awards Season!!Hello again Watchers! Brandon sits down to kick off the 2026 Season by reviewing an episode from the Little Gold Men podcast from Vanity Fair, in which they discuss 36 films that could have Oscar chances in 6 categories: Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor, Lead Actress, Lead Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture. How close did they get with their March predictions? Brandon takes a look at all 36 and gives his top 10 of the year (through November). This episode was recorded at the beginning of December, and since then the nominations for the Critics Choice and Golden Globes have been revealed, as well as the Oscar Shortlists have been announced. Stay tuned for more coverage of the Awards Season as it unfolds!Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair, 3/6/25 on Spotify and Apple Podcasts What We WatchedFollow on all Socials: What We WatchedCheck Out the Episodes on: YoutubeEmail us at [email protected]

What We Watched continues Fantastic Franchises with The Two Towers, the middle movie of the Lord of the Rings. Matthew, Brandon & Geoff breaks down Peter Jackson movie adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy Franchise, Does it hold up the standards for one of the most beloved franchises of all time?Directed By: Peter JacksonStarring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen & Viggo MortensenCinematography By: Andrew LesnieMusic By: Howard ShoreProduction Design: Grant Major- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatWeWatched- Fire: https://app.linkfire.com/#/what-we-watched/dashboard- T: twitter.com/watched_podcast- E: [email protected] FB: facebook.com/people/What-We-Watched/100089764207932

What We Watched is BACK! The guys get together for one of the best Franchises Of All time. Matthew, Brandon & Geoff attempt to do justice to the 2001 masterpiece Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Peter Jackson brings J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy Franchise to life. Does it hold up the standards for one of the most beloved franchises of all time?Directed By: Peter JacksonStarring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen & Viggo MortensenCinematography By: Andrew LesnieMusic By: Howard ShoreProduction Design: Grant Major- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatWeWatched- Fire: https://app.linkfire.com/#/what-we-watched/dashboard- T: twitter.com/watched_podcast- E: [email protected] FB: facebook.com/people/What-We-Watched/100089764207932

Follow the link to watch this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatWeWatchedHow well can you guess movie genres? The What We Watched crew is back with some more Mini Movie Games! This week they try to figure out the which Genres IMDB labeled these movies with in "MisGenred". Can you do better than Brandon and Geoff?- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatWeWatched- Fire: https://app.linkfire.com/#/what-we-watched/dashboard- T: twitter.com/watched_podcast- E: [email protected] FB: facebook.com/people/What-We-Watched/100089764207932

Follow the link to watch this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatWeWatchedHow well do you know your favorite Actors? The What We Watched crew is back with some more Mini Movie Games! This week they try to figure out the real names of these famous Actors in "Who Is This?". Can you do better than Brandon and Geoff?- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatWeWatched- Fire: https://app.linkfire.com/#/what-we-watched/dashboard- T: twitter.com/watched_podcast- E: [email protected] FB: facebook.com/people/What-We-Watched/100089764207932

It's a Finale!!! Brandon, Luke and Matt P finish breaking down each episode of the Amazon Prime series Fallout. This week What We Watched is covering Episode 08: The BeginningDirected by: Wayne Che YipCreated by: Geneva Robertson-Dworet & Graham WagnerStarring: Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten & Walton Goggins- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatWeWatched- Fire: https://app.linkfire.com/#/what-we-watched/dashboard- T: twitter.com/watched_podcast- E: [email protected] FB: facebook.com/people/What-We-Watched/100089764207932

Nostalgia Month Part 3 continues with Matthew's Choice: "A Knight's Tale". Geoff and Brandon join to laugh and breakdown this 2001 Feel-good Romance with comedy and sports; it feels like a perfect time to kick off the NFL season.Directed By: Brian HelgelandStarring: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell & Alan TudykMusic by : Carter Burwell- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatWeWatched- Fire: https://app.linkfire.com/#/what-we-watched/dashboard- T: twitter.com/watched_podcast- E: [email protected] FB: facebook.com/people/What-We-Watched/100089764207932

Brandon, Luke and Matt P continue breaking down each episode of the Amazon Prime series Fallout. This week What We Watched is covering Episode 07: The Radio.Directed by: Clare Kilner & Frederick E.O. Toye Created by: Geneva Robertson-Dworet & Graham WagnerStarring: Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten &Walton Goggins- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatWeWatched- Fire: https://app.linkfire.com/#/what-we-watched/dashboard- T: twitter.com/watched_podcast- E: [email protected] FB: facebook.com/people/What-We-Watched/100089764207932