Strap in and start your engines, this week on Born to Watch, we're taking on the cinematic beast that is F1 The Movie (2025). Brad Pitt trades fighter jets for Formula One as Sonny Hayes, a retired driver dragged back into the chaos of elite racing alongside cocky rookie Joshua…
In this episode, the Born to Watch crew dives deep into Conan the Barbarian, the sword-and-sorcery epic that turned Arnold Schwarzenegger into a Hollywood icon. We break down the brutal battles, the haunting beauty of Basil Poledouris' legendary score, and that unforgettable performance by James Earl Jones as the snake-eyed…
F1 The Movie hit the cinemas with a roar, with Brad Pitt at his charming best. How could it fail? Well, it didn't, but it didn't succeed by reinventing the wheel. In fact the question must be asked - Are all sports movies the same??
In a movie full of great moments this could be the best. Cuba Gooding Jnr is incredible as he responds to Jerry’s pleading - with, “You’re hanging on by a very thin thread” Jerry Maguire might just be the movie that changed Tom Cruises career forever.
Bob Sugar could be the most hated character of 90s cinema. Here we discuss our thoughts on the character and also Jay Mohr’s performance. #moviepodcast
Jerry Maguire was a turning point in Tom Cruise’s career. The romantic/Sports/Comedy was a smash hit and this scene - Show Me The Money is one of the reasons why.
WOLVERINES! This week on Born to Watch, we're diving deep into one of the wildest cult classics of the '80s, Red Dawn (1984). A movie where high school kids become resistance fighters, Patrick Swayze goes full method, and Powers Boothe drops American one-liners like napalm. Join Whitey, Gow, and special…
JAWS 50th Anniversary Review | Born to Watch Podcast 50 years after it first terrified audiences, the shark is back, and so are we. In this special episode, the Born to Watch crew heads to the cinema to experience JAWS on the big screen once again. From jump scares to…
Seeing JAWS in all its glory in the cinemas for its 50th Anniversary was incredible. Here Dan explains what his expectations were having never seen it on the big screen before.
The Rambo franchise gets a bad wrap most of the time. Sure, after the original - First Blood, they are almost parody but in Rambo: First Blood Part 2 there are some great sequences and the “Trap” sequence is the best the movie gets. #borntowatch #moviepodcast #movieclips #rambo #sylvesterstallone
They killed his dog. They stole his car. They woke the Boogeyman. In this week’s Born to Watch episode, Whitey, G Man, Damo, and returning guest Bones suit up for John Wick (2014), the sleek, stylish revenge thriller that redefined modern action cinema and reignited Keanu Reeves' career. From the…
In 1986 Sylvester Stallone released Cobra, this was supposed to be his “Big Cop” character franchise. History will show that it wasn’t, at the time we loved this movie but we may have a different perspective as older men.
In our second instalment of Waterworld is Dumb, we discover just how far the seas have risen and its absolutely ridiculous 😂😂
In this episode of Born to Watch, Matt and Damo head down to the Winchester, crack open a pint, and break down the zombie comedy that changed the game, Shaun of the Dead (2004). Whether you're a die-hard fan or watching for the first time, we dive deep into Edgar…
The boys discuss how ridiculous it is that a 10-year-old girl who has grown up in Waterworld cannot swim.
Welcome to another epic episode of Born to Watch, the Aussie movie podcast where nostalgia meets no-holds-barred film breakdowns. This week, the crew dives deep into the dusty, silent dread of No Country for Old Men (2007), a film that redefined the modern western and gave us one of the…
Would you like to know more? Because this week on Born to Watch, we’re diving headfirst into the glorious, bug-splattered madness of Starship Troopers (1997). It’s a movie filled with brain bugs, bad acting (on purpose!), big guns, and a surprising amount of boobs. What more could you want? Join…
Born to Watch Turns 3: Celebrating with Christopher Nolan’s Inception It’s been three years since Born to Watch launched with our Top Gun: Maverick instant review—and what better way to mark the occasion than diving into the cinematic labyrinth that is Christopher Nolan’s Inception? In this special anniversary episode, Matt,…
Inception is the kind of movie where everytime you watch it you can find something new. The twist in the movie about how Cobb believes in Inception is amazing.
Even though it’s commonly thought of being one of the best kids movies of the 80s. The NeverEnding Story is responsible for some serious childhood trauma on the podcast and surely the world in general. The death of Artax is one of the most emotional scenes in cinema history.
Clint Eastwood’s still got the badge, the gun, and the jazz piano, but this time, he’s running from his past and sprinting beside the President’s limo at 63. Welcome to In the Line of Fire (1993), where the tension is high and John Malkovich is building murder gadgets in a…
Tarantino, scalps, and strudel. This week on Born to Watch, we’re diving headfirst into the stylish, savage, and wildly satisfying WWII fantasy that is Inglourious Basterds (2009). From the slow-burn brilliance of the opening scene to Brad Pitt’s Southern twang and Christoph Waltz’s Oscar-winning menace, we break down every moment…
Inglourious Basterds is full of shocking moments but could the introduction to the Bear Jew be is most shocking. Eli Roth shows such menace and the patience in building the terror in the scene is incredible.
Whitey went to the Sydney Premiere of Inglourious Basterds at the State Theatre. Little did he know he would come face to face with his idol. #borntowatchpodcast #podcast #movie #moviepodcast #quentintarantino #inglouriousbasterds