Making Me Watch Movies

Welcome to *Making Me Watch Movies*, the podcast where we force each other to endure films we’d never pick ourselves—and then argue about whether it was genius or just plain traumatizing. And oh boy, does today’s pick deliver on the trauma.  

This week, we’re wrestling with Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 nightmare fuel, *Possession*—a film so batshit it was banned as a ‘video nasty,’ features Isabelle Adjani screaming her way int...

The movie you're making us watch today is The Great Outdoors (1988)! This classic John Candy and Dan Aykroyd comedy throws us into a vacation from hell, complete with bear attacks, speedboat mishaps, and Aykroyd’s relentless one-upping. But this time, we’re not watching alone—our guest and good friend Haig chose this movie, so you can blame him for all the 80s nostalgia, dad jokes, and questionable vacation planning. Does The ...

The movie you're making me watch today is… one that proves yet again that rich people have WAY too much time on their hands. That’s right, we’re diving headfirst into the twisted, dimly lit, blood-soaked world of movie red rooms—where your credit card limit determines how morally bankrupt you truly are!"

From high-stakes torture chambers to the kind of pay-per-view content that would make even the darkest corners of the in...

The movie you're making us watch today is Flight Risk, directed by Mel Gibson, featuring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace. Despite the star power, this action thriller stumbles at nearly every turn. The plot, which centers on a high-stakes flight with a fugitive, feels like a tired mix of clichés, and the performances, while competent, can't save it from its unconvincing dialogue and predictable twists. G...

The movie you're making us watch today is Nosferatu! Robert Eggers revives the original vampire tale with plenty of moody shadows and Willem Dafoe’s signature creep factor, but let’s face it—this one doesn’t quite earn eternal life. Sure, it’s stylish and brooding, but we’re not sure it did enough to truly cement itself in horror history. 
Schwizzy, Jake, and Anthony are going to bite the head of this bat and tell you what...

The movie you’re making me watch today is Anora. Prepare for a deep dive into this indie gem (or is it a mess?) 
 Anthony, Jake, and Schwizzy debate whether Anora is an underrated masterpiece or just plain overrated. From its chaotic storytelling to its hilarious characters, we’re unpacking it all—well, most of it—before getting wildly off-topic, as usual. Buckle up for another fun and slightly chaotic episode of Making Me Watc...

The movie you're making me watch today is U Turn, Oliver Stone’s sweaty, sun-drenched sexy noir about bad luck, worse people, and some seriously shady business in a nowhere town. It’s got a star-studded cast—Sean Penn, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Bob Thornton, Nick Nolte, Powers Boothe—and enough drama to fill an Arizona desert. Jake hated it, Schwizzy loved it, and I’m lost in the chaos. Opinions are STRONG in this one so let’s get...

"Welcome to Making Me Watch Movies! This week, we’re diving into the dreamy, twisted world of Vanilla Sky—a movie that’s part romance, part sci-fi, and all Tom Cruise running in emotional chaos. Join Anthony, Jake, and Schwizzy as we untangle this trippy fever dream of existential crises, creepy masks, and questionable life choices. Is it a masterpiece, a mess, or just a really weird lucid dream? Let’s figure it out!"

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Episode 166: Godzilla Minus 1

Godzilla is back, and he's throwing a 70th-anniversary bash Japan won't forget! Join Anthony, Jake, and Schwizzy as they dive into Godzilla Minus 1, where the big guys back in his original stomping grounds, post-WWII Japan. Expect wild theories, hot takes, and way too much blue fire talk as we break down what makes this kaiju classic a killer return to form. Is this the most intense Godzilla y...

It's that time of year again! In this Halloween Special of Making Me Watch Movies, your demonic hosts dive into the ultimate supernatural binge: the entire Paranormal Activity franchise. Starting with Oren Peli’s 2007 original, a low-budget nightmare that redefined horror, we follow every chilling chapter up to Next of Kin in 2021, exploring the scares that haunted audiences for over a decade.

We'll tackle memora...

Welcome to Making Me Watch Movies! The Movie You're Making Me Watch Today is the new thriller Strange Darling, now available to rent or buy on PRIME. Quick heads-up—this episode is packed with spoilers, so be sure to watch the movie first! This intense cat-and-mouse thriller explores love, obsession, and survival, taking us through some dark and twisted territory. Get ready, because we’ve got a lot to say! #StrangeDarling #Mov...

Welcome back to Making Me Watch Movies, where Anthony, Jake, and Schwizzy are about to dive deep into yet another film, whether you like it or not. Today’s cinematic adventure? "The Substance," still bubbling over in theaters, this movie is a mind-bending thriller! Only the second movie directed by Coralie Fargeat (REVENGE -2017), with standout performances from Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley.

Get ready for some serious s...

Welcome back to Making Me Watch Movies, The Movie Youre Making Me Watch Today is Dragged Across Concrete—the gritty crime thriller directed by S. Craig Zahler and starring heavyweights Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn.

If you think you know buddy cop movies, think again. Dragged Across Concrete hits harder than a brick wall, with Gibson and Vaughn playing a pair of detectives who are more morally gray than your average rain cloud. So buc...

Welcome to "Making Me Watch Movies! Tho Movie you're making me watch today takes us into the mind-bending world of Korean cinema with a deep dive into Save the Green Planet. Directed by Jang Joon-hwan, this 2003 cult classic is a genre-blending rollercoaster that mixes sci-fi, horror, comedy, and thriller elements in one unforgettable package. We'll explore the bizarre journey of Lee Byeong-gu, a beekeeper who believ...

Welcome to Making Me Watch Movies, your go-to podcast for in-depth movie reviews and lively discussions. In our latest episode, hosts Anthony, Jake, and Matt dissect the newest thriller from M. Night Shyamalan, TRAP. Known for his trademark twists and turns, Shyamalan's latest offering promises to be a suspenseful ride. Join us as we explore the plot, performances, and unexpected surprises of TRAP. Whether you're a die-ha...

Welcome to Making Me Watch Movies, the podcast where Anthony, Jake, and Matt tackle the good, the bad, and the "why did they make us watch this?"

The Movie You're Making Me Watch Today is a 90's classic. That's right, we’re revisiting, Twister, with some short friendly chats af a new(not to be named) storm-chasing spectacle...double the tornadoes, double the trouble!

Who could forget Jan de Bont&ap...

Welcome to Making ME Watch Movies, the movie review podcast where your best friends Anthony, Jake, and Matt dive deep into the latest cinematic releases as well as some old ones. In today's episode, we're dissecting the new thriller, LONGLEGS, directed by the talented Oz Perkins. Known for his unique and atmospheric style, Perkins delivers another chilling experience with this film.

Longlegs follows the story of a troubled...

The Movie You're Making Me Watch Today is Andrew Semans' 2022 film "Resurrection." This rollercoaster of a movie takes us to a small town rocked by tragedy, where Margaret, brilliantly portrayed by Rebecca Hall, wrestles with guilt and grief in the wake of a devastating accident, but it's Tim Roth's haunting performance that steals the show. Andrew Semans not only dazzles with his evocative visuals and...

The Movie Your Making Me Watch today is Albert Brooks' 1991 film "Defending Your Life," a comedic yet thought-provoking exploration of life after death. Join us as we dissect its clever blend of humor and existential contemplation, its portrayal of the afterlife as a bureaucratic purgatory, and its timeless insights into human nature and the fear of mortality. From its witty script to its charming performances by Bro...