Episodes

The whole world voted with their feet, and The Dark Knight (2008) was the first comic book movie to hit $1 Billion, but can the three of us agree that this is a good movie, let alone a great one? This is the first superhero/comic movie that the Born to Watch team have tackled and we had a lot of fun doing it. Gow is away on Academy duties and our "Super Sub" Damo steps in and fills some big shoes. Universally loved by the public it may not get the free ride you would assume in this episode and o...

If Guy Ritchie isn't the most polarizing filmmaker working today then he's in the playoff, is he now a cheap imitation of his once great self or does he still have "IT". RocknRolla (2008) is the last great Guy Ritchie film! That was the statement from Dan on the Land; we are about to find out as we dig deep into the London underworld and discover just what a RocknRolla is. An All-Star cast brings to life another Guy Ritchie joint with beats similar to its predecessors; we know early on what we w...

Episode 44 - Goodfellas (1990) - Full Review Movie Podcast Is there a movie in history that is known as perfect? Many have come close but Goodfellas might just be that movie. When three mates talk movies it's not often we agree on everything, do we this time? Goodfellas could go down as the unluckiest movie in Oscar history. How it only won a single award is unfathomable. The team dig deep into the masterpiece that is Goodfellas and bring a little hindsight justice to the awards debacle that t...

1997 was the year of TITANIC but should it have been the year of L.A. Confidential (1997)? We will answer that question and more in one of out favourite episodes to date. LA Confidential is a 1997 crime thriller directed by Curtis Hanson that tells the story of three Los Angeles police officers and their involvement in a corruption scandal in the 1950s. The movie features an all-star cast, including Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, and Kim Basinger. The film's plot is complex and intric...

Episode 42 - Warrior (2011) - Full Review Movie Podcast "Warrior" (2011) is an American sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor. The movie follows the story of two estranged brothers, Tommy and Brendan, who enter a mixed martial arts (MMA) tournament each for their own reasons. Tommy, an ex-Marine with a troubled past, seeks revenge against his father who was abusive to him and his mother. Brendan, a former MMA fighter, is struggling to provide for his family after losing his job as a teach...

Can't Buy Me Love (1987) was released the same year the Born to Watch team was just beginning their High School journey. To say they had a different experience would be an understatement, but it was interesting to revisit this 80's classic movie. If you're looking for a movie that perfectly captures the highs and lows of high school life, then look no further than "Can't Buy Me Love". Released in 1987, this film has stood the test of time and remains a beloved classic to this day. The story fol...

Robocop (1987) was a go-to watch as a teenager with so many quotable lines and over-the-top violence it was the perfect mix for young men. This latest watch we were able to see it in a different light allowing us the perfect opportunity to discuss this action classic. RoboCop is a classic science fiction action movie from 1987, directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner. The film stars Peter Weller as Alex Murphy, a terminally wounded cop who returns to the forc...

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) is an American action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas. The movie stars Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, an archaeologist who goes on the hunt to find the Ark of the Covenant before it falls into the hands of the Nazis. The movie was an instant classic upon release in 1981 and has since become one of the most iconic films in pop culture history. Raiders of the Lost Ark was nominated for nine...

Gone Girl (2014) is an American psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher and written by Gillian Flynn. Based on Flynn's 2012 novel of the same name, the film stars Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, and Neil Patrick Harris. The movie follows the story of Nick Dunne (Affleck) as he searches for his missing wife, Amy (Pike). The film received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, grossing over $368 million worldwide. One aspect that sets Gone Girl apart is its unconventional and no...

Pretty Woman exploded onto the screens in 1990 and the whole world fell in love with Vivian and Edward. It was an easy choice to pick Pretty Woman as our first Rom Com to cover, was it an easy watch? Listen to find out ...

In 1980 four comic geniuses came together to create a moving that put golf on the map. Caddyshack (1980) should have been a home run from the start but it wasn't that way.

The team tackle the 1985 family movie, The Goonies. It was fascinating to cast our adult eyes on this timeless classic, does our nostalgia give us rose-coloured glasses?

We start 2023 off with a bang with Predator. For the first the BTW team go on tour and do their first episode in front of a live audience and have an absolute ball doing so.

Lethal Weapon (1987)created the buddy cop genre and is still the definitive movie in the genre today. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover are truly memorable as Riggs and Murtaugh in this action blockbuster that was an amazing movie to revisit for the BTW team.

Whitey is joined by Damo to discuss James Cameron's sequel Blockbuster - Avatar: The Way of Water (2022). This is a non spoiler/spoiler review with the first half of the podcast having zero spoilers.

With Christmas 2022 fast approaching it was an easy decision to look deep into LOVE ACTUALLY (2003). This is a goto Xmas for the team at BOrn to Watch and we had a lot of fun reviewing it. The team is joined by Damo Giles who is fast becoming a super sub.

It's the first chapter of the 2022 Christmas Spectacular and we are going a little left field with 2002's Catch Me If You Can. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks and Directed by the master Steven Spielberg how can we go wrong.

The BTW team revisit one of the great heist movies of all time, The Usual Suspects. Winning two Oscars this was unlucky not to feature in more categories. A great rewatch of a movie that stands the test of time.

Our first crowd sourced episode and we give the fans what they want - There's Something about Mary is a comedy masterclass from the Farrelly Brothers and the BTW team don't hold back.

Animal Kingdom is an Australian crime thriller written and directed by David Michod and starring Joel Edgerton, Ben Mendelson and Jackie Weaver. The BTW team attack this Aussie film masterpiece with the passion it deserves.

Crocodile Dundee took the world by storm in 1986 and instantly Paul Hogan was a global phenomenon. This is a movie close to the Born to Watch teams heart, will it hold up?

Mad Max (1979) was the movie that practically kick started the Australian Film Industry. The whole team is back together to discuss this marvel of guerrilla movie making.

Whitey has to call Damo back off the bench as he's left deserted by the team to tackle the 2012 Indonesian Martial Arts explosion that is The Raid Redemption (2012). Hold onto your chairs as this one is non stop action

Se7en is a movie like no other, a grim tale that you can't turn away from from but could require a shower after viewing. The BTW team are back together with a special guest again to dissect this serial killer masterpiece.