"Star Wars" is a science fiction film that has become a cultural phenomenon since its release in 1977. Directed by George Lucas, the movie takes place in a galaxy far, far away and follows the adventures of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), and Han Solo (Harrison Ford)…
"The Guard" is a darkly comedic thriller film that follows Sergeant Gerry Boyle (played by Brendan Gleeson), a politically incorrect Irish police officer, as he investigates an international drug trafficking ring that has landed in his small town. Boyle is teamed up with an uptight FBI agent, Wendell Everett (played…
Burning up the screen in 1991 Backdraft was a hit from day 1. Starring a Born to Watch favourite in Kurt Russell, Backdraft made fire fighting cool. An action packed movie from start to finish this was a very early episode for the team to cut our teeth on.
Star Wars was a phenomenon upon its release in 1977 but that’s not to say that it’s a perfect film. The Born to Watch team cast there eye over this favourite film of theirs and find some interesting information and also discover the worst line in the movie. Was a…
There is nothing better than a good movie villain, but deciding who is the greatest is very very hard. During our Star Wars episode we obviously talk at length about Darth Vader but Damo has a few other villains to throw into the mix.
Major League is a 1989 sports comedy film directed by David S. Ward and starring Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, and Wesley Snipes. The film follows the Cleveland Indians, a struggling baseball team that hires a ragtag group of players in an attempt to turn their fortunes around. Berenger plays Jake…
Stepbrothers is a 2008 comedy film directed by Adam McKay and starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as two middle-aged men who become stepbrothers after their parents get married. The film follows their awkward and hilarious attempts to get along and become a family, as they struggle to find…
Tombstone is a 1993 Western film directed by George P. Cosmatos and starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, and Sam Elliott. The film tells the story of Wyatt Earp (Russell) and his brothers as they move to Tombstone, Arizona, and become embroiled in a feud with a group of outlaws known…
The great man Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers an action packed performance in Commando. Already a star this movie cemented his status as an action hero not to be messed with. This was a very early episode for Born to Watch and we had our first special guest.
The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological horror-thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme and released in 1991. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Harris and stars Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee who is tasked with interviewing the incarcerated serial…
It was an easy choice to have Roadhouse be one of the first Born to Watch episodes we did. Enjoy the trailer and then listen to our episode of Roadhouse.
Released in 1995, Seven is a crime thriller film directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker. The movie stars Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt as two detectives on the trail of a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his inspiration for murder. The plot…
Beverly Hills Cop is a classic action-comedy film that was released in 1984, directed by Martin Brest and starring Eddie Murphy in the lead role. The film follows the story of Axel Foley, a Detroit cop who travels to Beverly Hills to solve the murder of his best friend. One…
Bloodsport is a Born to Watch favourite and a movie we couldn't wait to discuss. Starring the muscles from Brussells, this was the movie that announced Jean Claude Van Damme to the world.
Released in 1987, The Lost Boys is a horror-comedy film that has become a cult classic over the years. Directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Jason Patric, Corey Haim, and Kiefer Sutherland, the movie takes place in a small coastal town in California that is plagued by a group of…
Released in 1990, Tremors is a cult classic horror-comedy film that has garnered a loyal following over the years. Directed by Ron Underwood and starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, and Reba McEntire, the movie takes place in a remote desert town that is attacked by giant underground creatures. The film…
First Blood, directed by Ted Kotcheff and released in 1982, is a classic action-thriller film that features the iconic character of John Rambo. The movie is based on the 1972 novel of the same name by David Morrell and stars Sylvester Stallone as the titular character, alongside Richard Crenna, Brian…
"Bloodsport" is a classic martial arts film that has stood the test of time, continuing to captivate audiences more than 30 years after its release. Directed by Newt Arnold and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, the movie is based on the true story of Frank Dux, a martial artist who claims…
"Roadhouse" is a 1989 action film directed by Rowdy Herrington and starring Patrick Swayze as Dalton, a tough bouncer who is hired to clean up a rowdy bar in a small Missouri town. The film has become a cult classic over the years, known for its over-the-top action, memorable one-liners,…
Released in 1984, "Ghostbusters" is a supernatural comedy directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis as a group of eccentric scientists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. The film was a box office smash and has since become a beloved classic…
"Commando" is a 1985 action movie that stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Matrix, a retired special forces operative who is forced back into action when his daughter is kidnapped by a group of mercenaries. The film is directed by Mark L. Lester and was released during the peak of Schwarzenegger's…
The deleted full version of the helicopter attack scene is famous for being left out of the movie. I'm not sure how much it adds to the final film and maybe should have been left on the cutting room floor. Do you think it should have been left in? Jaws…
In 1983, the world witnessed the epic conclusion to one of the most beloved trilogies in cinematic history with the release of "Return of the Jedi." Now, 40 years later, fans are still celebrating the film's impact on pop culture and its legacy as a timeless classic. "Return of the…
The team at Born to Watch went to a dark corner and compiled their own list of 10 best movies of all time. Now this isn't there list of the 10 "BEST" films but the movies they love the most. This was a fun exercise. Compiling a list of the…