There are far too many rubbish remakes being made in Hollywood a the moment. It would seem that original ideas are being looked over for old IP that is apparently due for a tune up. Alfred Hitchcock is arguably in the top 5 directors to ever make a film. His…
Caddyshack is a classic cult comedy released in 1980 and directed by Harold Ramis. Starring Bill Murray, Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield, the movie follows Danny Noonan (Michael O’Keefe) as he works as a caddy at the prestigious Bushwood Country Club while struggling to pay college tuition fees. The movie…
This was the BTW team's first dabble into a pure romantic comedy and it didn't end as bad as we all thought it would. Pretty Woman is a modern-day classic released in 1990, starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in one of the most iconic on-screen couples of all time.…
A timeless classic, Raiders of the Lost Ark hits all the marks for a Born to Watch episode. A movie that we had all watched countless times and it was fun to dig deep into this Spielberg masterpiece. Raiders of the Lost Ark is an iconic adventure film released in…
Gone Girl is a psychological thriller released in 2014, based on the novel by Gillian Flynn of the same name. Directed by David Fincher and starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike, the movie explores themes of identity, love, betrayal and manipulation with razor-sharp precision. The movie starts with Nick Dunne…
Goodfellas is a Scorsese classic that was undoubtedly shafted at the 1991 Academy Awards. The movie, released in 1990 and based on the nonfiction book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi, follows the life of Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) as he moves up through the ranks of The Mob. The film opens…
The Last of Us is a post-apocalyptic TV series based on the video game of the same name. The show is developed by Craig Mazin, the creator of the critically acclaimed HBO series Chernobyl, and directed by Johan Renck, who also directed Chernobyl. The Last of Us is produced by…
The Last of Us - Episode 9 In a season that kept delivering incredible moments could we have witnessed the best scene of the whole series in Episode 9. The emotional toll on both Joel and Ellie is obvious from the start of the episode, with each of them dealing…
This week and attack the 1990 gangster masterpiece, Goodfellas. Should have cleaned up at the 1991 Oscar’s but only won one award on the night. We take a look back and do a hindsight Oscars poll and see where Goodfellas would stand today. We had a lot of fun discussing…
Robocop is one of the most influential science fiction films of all time, and its influence can still be seen in pop culture today. Released in 1987, the movie tells the story of a cyborg police officer tasked with cleaning up the streets of Detroit. The movie was groundbreaking for…
Episode 42 - Born to Watch Podcast Warrior (2011) Warrior is a 2011 sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor, starring Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, and Nick Nolte. The movie tells the story of two estranged brothers who enter a mixed martial arts (MMA) tournament with a prize of $5…
Episode 43 - Born to Watch Podcast L.A. Confidential LA Confidential is a critically acclaimed neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Curtis Hanson, released in 1997. The movie is based on James Ellroy's novel of the same name and features an ensemble cast that includes Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy…
This week the team tackle the 2011 MMA UFC action/drama Warrior. We had a lot of fun with this one and were even treated to 2 Kick Arse Credit Songs. Here is a blooper of Gow at his absolute finest.
Sometimes your pass times find you. Movies are a huge part of family life for Born to Watch and here is a little peek into why. We love giving our movie recommendations each week via the Born to Watch channels
"The Empire Strikes Back" is a science-fiction/fantasy film released in 1980, directed by Irvin Kershner and written by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas. The movie is the second installment in the original Star Wars trilogy and is widely regarded as one of the greatest sequels ever made. The movie follows…
Top Gun Maverick - Did it save the film Industry? Steven Spielberg has come out and said that he believes that Tom Cruise and Top Gun Maverick has single handedly saved the film Industry. It’s an interesting statement but one that I tend to agree with. Top Gun Maverick was…
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is a science-fiction movie that was released in 1977, directed by George Lucas. The film tells the story of a young farm boy named Luke Skywalker, who becomes caught up in a rebellion against the evil Galactic Empire, after he comes into possession…
"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is a standout addition to the franchise, delivering a thrilling and satisfying standalone tale set within the Star Wars universe. The film takes place just before the events of the original "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope," and tells the story of…
It’s a tough gig hosting a movie podcast. Raiders of the Lost Ark was one of favourite episodes but it didn’t come without its challenges. Keeping the team in check can be very difficult especially when Gow and Morgz want to talk about their world travels. But i had an…
Let me start by saying that I love Return of the Jedi but it’s not a great film. "The Return of the Jedi" is the third installment of the original "Star Wars" trilogy, directed by Richard Marquand and released in 1983. This movie brings the epic story of the rebel…
We dig deep into Raiders of the Lost Ark in our category, The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. Here Gow discusses his Good, whilst the boys try to detail his thought. He was right Harrison Ford didn’t make many bad movies, until he did and then he went on…
Raiders of the Lost Ark is the first in the franchise of Indians Jones Movies. Directed by Steven Spielberg this is arguably a perfect movie, with Indy on the hunt for the mysterious Ark of the covenant. We had an amazing time talking about this blockbuster. An easy movie recommendation…
This movie was arguably the most anticipated release of my life at the time. And whilst I wanted to love this so much, over time I have almost lost compete interest in my movie that isn’t the original trilogy. “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" is the first installment of the…
The Star Wars sequel trilogy is a disaster that almost derailed the whole Star Wars universe. The Rise Of Skywalker did it’s best to try and repair the damage done by The Last Jedi, but it was a hill to steep to climb. "The Rise of Skywalker" is the ninth…