The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast
The Watch and Talk is a weekly podcast started by Dylan Schuck (@schuster) and hosted by Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) bringing a NON SPOILER review of a new theatrical release every week, as well as discussions of everything we've watched that week, a weekly top 5 and more! Perfect for any fans of TV and film.
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405 — Frankenstein (2025)
11/14/2025
405 — Frankenstein (2025)
Guillermo del Toro is back and this week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are ready to sit down and talk FRANKENSTEIN. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. Directed and written by: Guillermo del Toro, based on the novel by Mary Shelley Starring: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Charles Dance, Lars Mikkelsen Available now on Netflix. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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404 — Bugonia
11/05/2025
404 — Bugonia
We're back and so is Yorgos Lanthimos as Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk BUGONIA. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth. Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos Written by: Will Tracy Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, Alicia Silverstone *Clip from BUGONIA courtesy of Focus Features. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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403 — After the Hunt
10/22/2025
403 — After the Hunt
This week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk AFTER THE HUNT. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A college professor finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light. Directed by: Luca Guadagnino Written by: Nora Garrett Starring: Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Michael Stuhlbarg, Chloe Sevigny *Clip from AFTER THE HUNT courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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402 — Anemone, The Smashing Machine, Roofman and More
10/15/2025
402 — Anemone, The Smashing Machine, Roofman and More
This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are catching up after a week off. Instead of bringing you a regular movie review, we're talking about all the stuff we've been watching, including Anemone, House of Dynamite, The Smashing Machine, Roofman, and more. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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401 — One Battle After Another
10/03/2025
401 — One Battle After Another
This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) finally get to talk about one of the most anticipated films of the year, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own's daughter. Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson Written by: Paul Thomas Anderson, based on the novel by Thomas Pynchon Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Chase Infiniti, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor *Clip from ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER courtesy of Warner Bros. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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400 — A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
09/23/2025
400 — A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
Celebrating 400 episodes of The Watch and Talk, this week Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are joined by a very special guest to talk A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY, plus our Top 5 films of the 2020s - so far. Many thanks to our friend and money man Dylan Schuck, who started this show in 2016 and still keeps it going. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Through a surprising twist of fate, single strangers Sarah and David get to relive important moments from their respective pasts, illuminating how they got to where they are in the present. Directed by: Kogonada Written by: Seth Reiss Starring: Colin Farrell, Margot Robbie, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Kevin Kline, Lily Rabe, Billy Magnussen, Sarah Gadon, Brandon Perea, Hamish Linklater, Jennifer Grant, Jodie Turner-Smith @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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399 — The Long Walk
09/17/2025
399 — The Long Walk
The year of the Stephen King adaptation marches on. This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk THE LONG WALK. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A group of teenage boys compete in an annual contest known as The Long Walk, where they must maintain a certain walking speed or get shot. Directed by: Francis Lawrence Written by: JT Mollner, adapted from the novel by Stephen King Starring: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Josh Hamilton, Judy Greer, Mark Hamill *Clip from THE LONG WALK courtesy of Lionsgate. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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398 — The Roses and Caught Stealing
09/02/2025
398 — The Roses and Caught Stealing
We have a DOUBLE episode for you this week as Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk THE ROSES and CAUGHT STEALING. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: THE ROSES A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down. Directed by: Jay Roach Written by: Tony McNamara Starring: Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, Allison Janney *Clip from THE ROSES courtesy of Searchlight Pictures CAUGHT STEALING Burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined. Directed by: Darren Aronofsky Written by: Charlie Huston Starring: Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D'Onofrio, Benito Martínez Ocasio, Griffin Dunne, Carol Kane Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/What We've Been Watching Lately 20:30 - Non-Spoiler Review, The Roses 29:35 - Non-Spoiler Review, Caught Stealing 42:00 - Spoiler Review, Caught Stealing 1:11:00 - Spoiler Review, The Roses @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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397 — Honey Don't!
08/26/2025
397 — Honey Don't!
As the summer movie season nears the end, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) talk the sun-drenched new movie, HONEY DON'T! This week Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk . As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Small-town private investigator Honey O'Donahue probes a series of strange deaths that are tied to a mysterious church. Directed by: Ethan Coen Written by: Ethan Coen, Tricia Cooke Starring: Margaret Qualley, Chris Evans, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day *Clip from HONEY DON'T! courtesy of Focus Features. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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396 — Nobody 2
08/20/2025
396 — Nobody 2
The summer may be coming to an end, but big, silly, summer action movies aren't going anywhere. This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk NOBODY 2. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the small tourist town of Plummerville. However, he soon finds himself in the crosshairs of a corrupt theme-park operator, a shady sheriff, and a bloodthirsty crime boss. Directed by: Timo Tjahjanto Written by: Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin Starring: Bob Odenkirk, Sharon Stone, Connie Nielsen, John Ortiz, Christopher Lloyd, Colin Hanks, RZA, Colin Salmon, Gage Munroe, Paisley Cadorath *Clip from NOBODY 2 courtesy of Universal Pictures. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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395 — Weapons
08/12/2025
395 — Weapons
This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are going to battle over WEAPONS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Written and Directed by: Zach Cregger Starring: Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong, Toby Huss, Amy Madigan *Clip from WEAPONS courtesy of Warner Bros. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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394 — Together
08/06/2025
394 — Together
There are a lot of films and filmmakers Karen Peterson and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) disagree on, but can they agree on TOGETHER? Find out in our latest episode. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country. With tensions already flaring, an encounter with an unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love and their flesh. Directed and Written by: Michael Shanks Starring: Allison Brie, Dave Franco, Damon Herriman @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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393 — The Fantastic Four: First Steps
07/30/2025
393 — The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Things are looking up for the MCU this week as Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Ben Grimm/The Thing and Johnny Storm/Human Torch as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal. Directed by: Matt Shakman Written by: Josh Friedman and Eric Pearson and Jeff Kaplan & Ian Springer Starring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss *Clip from THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS courtesy of Walt Disney Studios and Marvel Studios. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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392 — Superman (2025)
07/17/2025
392 — Superman (2025)
The man of steel is back and this week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk SUPERMAN. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned. Directed and written by: James Gunn Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Wendell Pierce, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell *Clip from SUPERMAN courtesy of Warner Bros. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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391 — Jurassic World Rebirth
07/07/2025
391 — Jurassic World Rebirth
This week Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) sit down to talk JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Five years post-Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. Directed by: Gareth Edwards Written by: David Koepp Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Ed Skrein *Clip from JURASSIC PARK REBIRTH courtesy of Universal Pictures. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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390 — F1 the Movie
07/02/2025
390 — F1 the Movie
One of the summer's biggest movies is here! Join Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) as they sit down to talk F1 THE MOVIE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver. Directed by: Joseph Kosinski Written by: Ehren Kruger Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Sarah Niles, Samson Kayo, Abdul Salis, Callie Cooke, Will Merrick, Joseph Balderrama *Clip from F1 THE MOVIE courtesy of Warner Bros. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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389 — 28 Years Later
06/23/2025
389 — 28 Years Later
Many years in the waiting, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk 28 YEARS LATER. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A group of survivors of the rage virus live on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors. Directed by: Danny Boyle Written by: Alex Garland Starring: Alfie Williams, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell Follow us: @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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388 — Materialists
06/16/2025
388 — Materialists
Love is in the air this week when Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk MATERIALISTS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. Written and Directed by: Celine Song Starring: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Zoë Winters, Marin Ireland *Clip from MATERIALISTS courtesy of A24. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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387 — Ballerina
06/10/2025
387 — Ballerina
We're back! And this week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk the move FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father's death. Directed by: Len Wiseman Written by: Shay Hatten Starring: Ana De Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves, Lance Reddick *Clip from BALLERINA courtesy of Lionsgate. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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386 — Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning
06/08/2025
386 — Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning
All good things must come to an end...maybe. This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING, plus share our favorite scenes from throughout the franchise. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Ethan Hunt and the IMF team race against time to find the Entity, a rogue artificial intelligence that can destroy mankind. Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie Written by: Erik Jendresen & Christopher McQuarrie (Based on the TV series created by Bruce Geller) Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Shea Whigham, Angela Bassett, Greg Tarzan Davis, Holt McCallany, Nick Offerman, Janet McTeer, Rolf Saxon, Lucy Tulugarjuk, Hannah Waddingham, Tramell Tillman, Katy O'Brian *Clip from MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING courtesy of Paramount Pictures. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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385 — Fight or Flight
05/12/2025
385 — Fight or Flight
This week, it's time for takeoff as Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) sit down to talk FIGHT OR FLIGHT. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect her when they're surrounded by people trying to kill both of them. Directed by: James Madigan Written by: Brooks McLaren, DJ Cotrona Starring: Josh Hartnett, Charithra Chandran, Katee Sackhoff, Julian Kostov, Marko Zaror, JuJu Chan Szeto, Danny Ashok @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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384 — Thunderbolts*
05/06/2025
384 — Thunderbolts*
We're back in the MCU this week as Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk THUNDERBOLTS*. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Directed by: Jake Schreier Written by: Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo Starring: Florence Pugh, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Harbor, Sebastian Stan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Olga Kurylenko, Geraldine Viswanathan *Clip from THUNDERBOLTS courtesy of Marvel Studios.* @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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383 — Sinners
04/25/2025
383 — Sinners
Vampires are back (did they go somewhere?) this week, and Derek and Karen are excited to sit down and talk SINNERS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Written and Directed by: Ryan Coogler Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Buddy Guy, Delroy Lindo, Li Jun Li *Clip from SINNERS courtesy of Warner Bros. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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382 — Warfare
04/15/2025
382 — Warfare
This week Karen Peterson and Derek Miranda sit down to talk war films, propaganda, and WARFARE. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: A platoon of Navy SEALs embark on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event. Directed and written by: Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland Starring: D'Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Joseph Quinn, Charles Melton, Taylor John Smith, Michael Gandolfini, Noah Centineo, Nathan Altai, Donya Hussen @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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381 — Freaky Tales
04/10/2025
381 — Freaky Tales
Things are getting a little freaky this week when Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) talk FREAKY TALES. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, CA. will tell about the love of music, movies, people, places and memories beyond our knowable universe. Directed and written by: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck Starring: Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Normani, Dominique Thorne, Jack Champion, Ji-young Yoo, Angus Cloud *Trailer for FREAKY TALES courtesy of Lionsgate. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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380 — Death of a Unicorn
04/02/2025
380 — Death of a Unicorn
It's an A24 kind of week as Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk DEATH OF A UNICORN. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Father-Daughter duo Elliott and Ridley hit a unicorn with their car and bring it to the wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO. Written and directed by: Alex Scharfman Starring: Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, Richard E. Grant, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani, Steve Park *Clip from DEATH OF A UNICORN courtesy of A24. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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379 — The Alto Knights | Top 5 Robert De Niro Films
04/02/2025
379 — The Alto Knights | Top 5 Robert De Niro Films
It's double the De Niro this week when Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) talk THE ALTO KNIGHTS. We're also sharing our Top 5 (or so) Robert De Niro films. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Two of New York City's most notorious organized crime bosses vie for control of the city's streets. Once best friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals set them on a deadly collision course. Directed by: Barry Levinson Written by: Nicholas Pileggi Starring: Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Kathrine Narducci, Michael Rispoli, Cosmo Jarvis, Frank Piccirillo @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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378 — Black Bag
03/19/2025
378 — Black Bag
It's spy vs. spy vs. spy this week as Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk Steven Soderbergh's new spy thriller, BLACK BAG. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country. Directed by: Steven Soderbergh Written by: David Koepp Starring: Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris, Tom Burke, Marisa Abela, Gustaf Skarsgård, Pierce Brosnan *Clip from BLACK BAG courtesy of Focus Features @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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377 — Mickey 17 | Ranking the Films of Bong Joon-ho
03/12/2025
377 — Mickey 17 | Ranking the Films of Bong Joon-ho
After delays and new release dates, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are finally ready to talk MICKEY 17. We're also discussing Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon-ho's filmography. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Set in the future, the plot follows Mickey Barnes, who joins a space colony as an "Expendable", a disposable worker who gets cloned every time he dies for research purposes. Directed by: Bong Joon-ho Written by: Bong Joon-ho, based on the novel "Mickey 7" by Edward Ashton Starring: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo *Clip from MICKEY 17 courtesy of Warner Bros.* @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk Support the show!
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376 — 97th Academy Awards W&T Aftershow
03/05/2025
376 — 97th Academy Awards W&T Aftershow
This week, Karen (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek (@DerekMiranda85) talk all about the 97th Academy Awards. From host Conan O'Brien to the winners, losers, and Oscar ballots, we're discussing it all.
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