Episodes

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 s...

"The Breakfast Club," directed by John Hughes, is a seminal film of the 1980s that has transcended its era to become a timeless classic. This 1985 masterpiece delves into the lives of five high school students who, on the sur...

"The Hangover," directed by Todd Phillips, hit the screens in 2009, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon. This comedic tour de force revolves around a bachelor party gone awry in Las Vegas. The plot hinges on a simple, yet ...

"North Shore," released in 1987, is a film that encapsulates the essence of surfing culture and the timeless quest for belonging and self-discovery. Set against the stunning backdrop of Hawaii's legendary North Shore, the mov...

"National Lampoon's Vacation," released in 1983, is a classic American road comedy film that has stood the test of time. Directed by Harold Ramis and written by John Hughes, based on his own short story, the film presents a h...

"The Shawshank Redemption," directed by Frank Darabont and released in 1994, is a cinematic masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Based on Stephen King's novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption," the film navig...

It's the Born to Watch dynamic duo for The Batman (2022). Whitey and Damo will take you to a place that feels familiar but by the end you will realise it's brand new. ENJOY "The Batman," directed by Matt Reeves and released i...

The Last Starfighter (1984) Whitey and Gow, and are back with another deep dive into a classic, and today we're joined by none other than Will the Plumber – our long-time fan and guest host for this episode. In the heart of t...

In 1988, Eddie Murphy and director John Landis combined forces to create "Coming to America," a romantic comedy that went on to become an emblematic staple of 80s cinema. On the surface, it's a story about a prince from a fic...

Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park (1993)” is more than just a film; it’s a cinematic journey that forever altered the trajectory of filmmaking, visual effects, and our collective imaginations. Adapted from Michael Crichton's ...

We head to The Overlook Hotel with a full house and a very special guest. The Shining (1980) is a movie that is burnt into pop culture and we give it the royal treatment it deserves - "Here's Johnny"!! "The Shining," directed...

In the annals of cinema history, certain films stand out as timeless classics, and "The Karate Kid" (1984) is undeniably one of them. Directed by John G. Avildsen and starring Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso and Pat Morita as...

Whitey, Gow and Damo are together in the Panic Room to dissect "Behind Enemy Lines (2001)" - We all hadn't seen this movie for some time and it was an interesting rewatch that's for sure. Released in 2001, "Behind Enemy Lines...

Welcome back to Born to Watch, where four old friends gather to relive the movies that have shaped their lives. In today's episode, we're diving headfirst into the action-packed world of the 1996 film "The Long Kiss Goodnight...

We have a special episode of Born to Watch for you today. We have had some feedback from our "ALIEN" episode and we have listened. Dan's "Film School" segment was essentially cut from the full episode, not because of a lack o...

We start the journey of reviewing one of the greatest movie trilogies of all time with Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring. We have a special correspondent call in from Hobbiton itself, Strangles joins us for Good,...

"In space, no one can hear you scream", is an absolutely cracking tagline for an Iconic piece of cinema. Alien (1979) is a movie really like no other and the Born to Watch team can't wait to sink their teeth into this one. We...

Dirty Dancing (1987) is the Born to Watch attempt at getting out of our comfort zone, well for two of us. We will let you decide which team member isn't going to put Baby in a corner. It's rare for a film to capture the essen...

What pill would you take - Blue or Red? Join the Born to Watch team as we follow the white rabbit and discover "The Matrix (1999)". The movie that changed the way movies were made and expanded all our minds, this episode is l...

One of the great cinematic experiences of all time, "Dumb and Dumber (1994)" comes to Born to Watch. The boys will try to hold it together as they take a road trip and discover if John Denver really is full of shit. In the va...

GREASE (1978) - was a pop culture musical phenomenon that took the world by storm and become a right of passage for any child in the 80s and beyond. The Born to Watch team tackles this classic and hand jive all the way to Gra...

Iron Man (2008) is the first Marvel film that we have given the Born to Watch treatment and it's only fitting that we leave "Dan" out of the mix. The movie that started it all, "We are Born to Watch". Released in 2008, "Iron ...

Good Will Hunting (1997) has been a movie on the Born to Watch radar for some time. Gow had it in his Top 10 List and as the scholar of the team, it easy to see why. Written and starring two up and coming superstars, Matt Dam...

The movie that announced Keanu Reeves as an Action star, Speed (1994) is a non stop action thriller that will make your palms sweaty from the start. The BTW team start the timer and see if they can defuse the plot of Speed be...