Classic Films Episodes

This week on Born to Watch, the boys take on one of the most iconic psychological thrillers ever made in this The Sixth Sense 1999 Review . Released in the legendary movie year of 1999, M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough film became a cultural phenomenon, launching a career, creating one of cinema's most famous twists, and leaving audiences speechless as they walked out of theatres around the world. Whitey, G-Man and Damo dive deep into the movie that turned Haley Joel Osment into a household nam...

Kill Bill Vol. 1 Review is finally here, and for the fourth birthday episode of Born to Watch, the boys celebrate in style with one of the most stylish revenge films ever made. Quentin Tarantino's blood-soaked martial arts epic gets the full Born to Watch treatment as Whitey, Dan, and Will "The Worky" dive headfirst into samurai swords, anime flashbacks, outrageous violence, feet discourse, and the pure chaos of Tarantino at his most indulgent. From the very beginning, the episode feels like a c...

This week on Born to Watch, Whitey flies solo for a massive deep dive into 1982: Year in Review , revisiting one of the most important, influential and completely stacked years in cinema history. While 1982 might not officially hold the crown as the greatest movie year ever, it delivered a collection of films that completely changed Hollywood forever. In this special episode, Whitey breaks down how one single year gave us E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Blade Runner, The Thing, First Blood, Rocky II...

In this week's episode of Born to Watch, the boys step back into the ring for a full Creed 2015 Movie Review , diving deep into the legacy sequel that had the impossible task of continuing one of cinema's most iconic franchises. The Rocky series is sacred ground for movie lovers, sports fans and anyone who's ever wanted to punch frozen meat in a warehouse while inspirational music blasts in the background. But can Creed escape the shadow of Rocky Balboa and become something more than just anothe...

80's Action movie Draft is here, and this week Born to Watch flips the script with something completely different… and completely unhinged. Instead of breaking down a single film, the boys jump into a full snake draft to build the ultimate lineup of 80s action movies. It sounds simple. It absolutely is not. Whitey, Dan, Bones and DJ Glaz enter the draft with a clear plan… which lasts about 30 seconds. The rules are straightforward. Every pick must be an action movie released between 1980 and 198...

Forrest Gump 1994 Review is here, and this week the boys take on one of the most iconic, quoted, and emotionally loaded films of all time… but not everything is as sweet as that box of chocolates. Whitey, Damo, and the Work Experience Kid (still fighting for a full-time contract) dive into Forrest Gump, the Oscar-winning classic starring Tom Hanks as the unforgettable Forrest. From the jump, the episode sets the scene: 1994 was an all-time year for cinema, with heavy hitters like Pulp Fiction an...

Face Off 1997 Review is here, and this week the boys take a long, hard look at one of the biggest action blockbusters of the 90s… and ask the question, what the hell happened? Whitey and Gow dive back into Face/Off, the John Woo-directed chaos fest starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, a film that once felt groundbreaking but now might just be completely cooked. Right from the start, the boys acknowledge the harsh reality of revisiting old favourites. What once felt like peak cinema now feels...

The Poltergeist 1982 Review is here, and this one sits right in that sweet spot of childhood nostalgia and genuine horror. Back in the day, this was the movie that introduced a lot of us to scary films, not full nightmare fuel, but just enough to mess with your head when the lights went out, and the TV started crackling. This week, Whitey, Damo, and special guest Bones dive into one of the most iconic supernatural films of the 80s, and the big question is simple: Does Poltergeist still hold up i...

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo 2011 Review is on the table this week, and the boys are diving headfirst into David Fincher’s icy, brutal, and deeply unsettling thriller. What started as scepticism about the need for an English-language remake quickly turns into appreciation, because this is one dark ride that absolutely earns its place. Whitey, Gow, and Dan break down the 2011 adaptation of Stieg Larsson's global phenomenon, unpacking the mystery of Harriet Vanger, the twisted history of one of...

The American Ninja 1985 Review is finally here, and this one might be the ultimate test of childhood nostalgia versus cold, hard reality. Back in the day, ninja movies were everything. You'd watch them with your mates, then head outside, convinced you could take on an entire army with nothing but a headband and a questionable understanding of martial arts. But does American Ninja actually hold up, or is it another victim of the "we loved it as kids… but it's actually rubbish" category? This week...

The Bourne Identity 2002 Review kicks off a brand-new era of action cinema, and this week on Born to Watch , the boys break down the movie that changed everything. After a chaotic start that only this crew can deliver, Whitey, Dan and Will dive into The Bourne Identity , the film that flipped the script on what an action hero looks like. Gone are the invincible muscle-bound icons of the 80s and 90s, enter Jason Bourne, a confused, calculated and absolutely lethal operator played by Matt Damon in...

This week on Born to Watch , Whitey, Gow and Damo head back to 1983 for a full Trading Places 1983 Review , revisiting one of the most iconic comedy films of the 1980s. Directed by John Landis and starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis, Trading Places is a movie that perfectly captures the raw, outrageous humour of the decade. But more than 40 years later, the big question for the Born to Watch crew is simple: Does this comedy classic still hold up? Set in the world of high-stak...

In this Terminator 2: Judgment Day Review , the Born to Watch crew dives headfirst into what many consider the greatest sequel ever made. James Cameron didn't just follow up the original Terminator … he reinvented the blockbuster. Released in 1991, Terminator 2: Judgment Day changed action movies forever with groundbreaking visual effects, unforgettable characters, and one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's most iconic roles. This week the full team is back, and the discussion kicks off with a simple bu...

What do you get when you combine corrupt cops, a silent Chuck Norris, a robot tank named the Prowler, and one of the most confusingly gritty films of the '80s? You get Code of Silence (1985) and you get this week's episode of Born to Watch . Our first (and possibly last) Chuck Norris movie, this Code Of Silence (1985) Review was one of our hardest yet. Originally meant to be a deep dive into the snow-covered world of Fargo , the team made a bold mid-week pivot. Why? Although the Coen Brothers’ c...

In this special edition of Born to Watch , the team dives back into the deep blue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's iconic 1975 thriller, Jaws . But this isn't just a rewatch, it’s a cinematic pilgrimage. Hosts Whitey and Dan welcome special guest Paul Glasby to revisit the film not just in spirit, but in spectacle, attending a screening at Hoyts Tweed City, experiencing this Jaws 50th Anniversary Review on the big screen with recliners, giant Pepsi Maxes, and a crew of uns...

The heat is back on as the Born to Watch crew heads back to Beverly Hills for some high-octane hijinks, fast-talking cons, and serious shoulder-padded style. In this week’s episode, Whitey, G-Man, and Dan on the Land revisit the 1987 sequel that turned up the dial on Eddie Murphy’s star power with their Beverly Hills Cop II Review , directed by the ever-slick Tony Scott. From the moment Axel Foley slides behind the wheel of a Ferrari to the final shootout at the oil fields, the team breaks down ...

Clint Eastwood might be known for playing grizzled, hard-as-nails lawmen, but in our In the Line of Fire (1993) Review, he takes things in a different direction, just slightly. This week, the Born to Watch crew dives into this overlooked 90s political thriller that pits Eastwood’s aging Secret Service agent Frank Horrigan against one of cinema’s most memorable villains: John Malkovich as the terrifying Mitch Leary. Whitey, G-Man, and Will “The Worky” are in studio to unpack the deadly game of ca...

Dirty Harry (1971) is a film that not only redefined the crime thriller genre but also cemented Clint Eastwood’s place as one of cinema’s most iconic leading men. In this week’s episode of Born to Watch , Whitey and Gow are joined by special guest Will the Worky to discuss this gritty masterpiece that follows the relentless pursuit of justice by Inspector Harry Callahan. With its unforgettable storytelling, striking cinematography, and the moral dilemmas it raises, Dirty Harry is more than just ...

The boys are in a new locale and with a special guest in tow it's time to tackle Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece - PULP FICTION (1994) "Pulp Fiction" (1994), directed by Quentin Tarantino, is a film that defies conventional storytelling, blending dark humour, graphic violence, and a disjointed narrative to create a cinematic experience that is as unforgettable as it is controversial. This review aims to dissect the elements that make "Pulp Fiction" a landmark in modern cinema. From the opening c...