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Who Watches The Watchlist?

Published by Dave Giannini and Will Bjarnar

  • Film history
  • TV & film
  • Film reviews

Who Watches The Watchlist is the latest film discussion podcast from Dave Giannini (of Byrne-ing For You) and WIll Bjarnar (of Pop Culture Case Study). In this pod, they are finally going through the most important list of films available. They begin with the Sight and Sound Top 250. Who knows where they will go next! Logo artwork by Jess Hewlett

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  1. Who Watches The Watchlist Trailer from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Aug 31, 202610 min

    Episode Notes Just a little intro here. Join Dave and Will on their adventure through the Sight and Sound Top 250, lots of episodes to come! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter http://x.com/darnthatdave Logo artwork by Jess Hewlett

  2. A Goodbye to Pop Culture Case Study from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Aug 30, 20265 min

    Episode Notes Goodbye to over a decade of podcasting...hello to somethiing new Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  3. S2E349 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Prejudice (Coyote vs. Acme) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Aug 28, 20261 hr 19 min

    Episode Notes Welp, this is it folks (for now). Will and Dave close out Pop Culture Case Study with the perfect movie, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?! Thank goodness that COYOTE VS. ACME gave us the excuse. See you soon! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  4. The Vast of Night and Validation (The Rivals of Amziah King) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Aug 21, 20261 hr 8 min

    Episode Notes For the relese of THE RIVAL OF AMZIAH KING, we talk Andrew Patterson's first movie, THE VAST OF NIGHT! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  5. Under the Silver Lake and Nihilism (The End of Oak Street) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Aug 14, 20261 hr 14 min

    Episode Notes Dave has finally gone back to UNDER THE SILVER LAKE! He and Will talk about that, not caring about anything, and THE END OF OAK STREET! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  6. Blackberry and The Dunning-Kruger Effect (Tony) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Aug 7, 20261 hr 7 min

    Episode Notes Come to Waterloo, where the vampires hang out! That's right, in honor of Matt Johnson's new movie, TONY, we talk a weird biopic in BLACKBERRY! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  7. Portrait of a Lady on Fire and The Female Gaze (I Want Your Sex) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Jul 31, 20261 hr 16 min

    Episode Notes What could Dave and Will possibly say about PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE, a perfect movie. Ends up, quite a lot! They talk the female gaze, art, longing, and, of course, Celine Sciamma... Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  8. Blue Ruin and Authority Bias (Motor City) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Jul 24, 20261 hr 11 min

    Episode Notes This week, we get Alan Ritchson (Jack Reacher) absolutely wrecking shop in MOTOR CITY. We talk listening to authority and ineffective action heroes in BLUE RUIN! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  9. O Brother, Where Art Thou and Individuation (The Odyssey) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Jul 17, 20261 hr 11 min

    Episode Notes Well folks, we are finally here. It is time for THE ODYSSEY! Christopher Nolan's latest epic starring....everyone is in major release. To celebrate this feat, we take a look at the best Odyssey movie, the Coen Brothers O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  10. Monsoon Wedding and Familial Expectations (Evil Dead Burn) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Jul 10, 20261 hr 6 min

    Episode Notes Ok, so EVIL DEAD BURN is coming out. Are we talking horror movies? No chance. This episode is a family affair as we talk familial expectations and MONSOON WEDDING! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  11. Monsters, Inc. and Negativity Bias (Minions & Monsters) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Jul 3, 20261 hr 16 min

    Episode Notes It is time for monster movies, for kids! For the release of MINIONS & MONSTERS, we return to the Pixar well to talk MONSTERS, INC! We talk corporate evil, negativity bias, and, for some reason, Islamophobia. Yeah, man, I have no idea. Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  12. Cruella and The Shadow Self (Supergirl) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Jun 26, 20261 hr 19 min

    Episode Notes Dave, thanks to James Gunn, Craig Gillespie, and SUPERGIRL, finally gets his way! We talk Carl Jung, The Shadow Self, Emma Stone, and CRUELLA! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  13. I Saw The TV Glow and Gender Dysphoria (Leviticus) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Jun 19, 20261 hr 18 min

    Episode Notes Finally, our first chance to talk about I SAW THE TV GLOW. We talk Schoenbrun, amazing visuals, queer cinema, all for the release of LEVITICUS! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  14. Signs and Providence (Disclosure Day) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Jun 12, 20261 hr 7 min

    Episode Notes Spielberg is back in outer space, babyyyyy! DISCLOSURE DAY is finally here! Get to the theater. After that, join us to talk about aliens and auteurs. We look at M. Night Shymalan and SIGNS! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  15. True Romance and Infatuation (Carolina Caroline) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    Jun 5, 20261 hr 9 min

    Episode Notes Bonnie and Clyde? Pass. How about Clarence and Alabama, instead? For the release of CAROLINA CAROLINE, we watch TRUE ROMANCE! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  16. Dr. Strangelove and The Death Drive (Pressure) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    May 29, 20261 hr 19 min

    Episode Notes Time for yet another classic, with Kubrick's funniest movie, DR. STRANGELOVE, OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB! We talk comedy, war time scenarios, and the real world ruining good movies Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  17. Shoplifters and Moral Development (I Love Boosters) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    May 22, 20261 hr 14 min

    Episode Notes Fine, Dave has finally watched SHOPLIFTERS! Say thank you to Boots Riley and I LOVE BOOSTERS. We talk morality, international film, awards, and a lot of crying... Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  18. Little Odessa and Child Abuse (Is God Is) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    May 15, 20261 hr 19 min

    Episode Notes In this episode, for the release of IS GOD IS, Dave and Will talk child abuse and LITTLE ODESSA! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  19. The Game and Suicide (Mortal Kombat 2) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    May 8, 20261 hr 23 min

    Episode Notes Finally, we find an excuse to talk Fincher! Is THE GAME great, or just a fun time? Is MORTAL KOMBAT 2 a real movie? Listen and find out! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

  20. Kinky Boots and Self-Acceptance (The Devil Wears Prada 2) from Who Watches The Watchlist?, opens in a new tab

    May 1, 20261 hr 22 min

    Episode Notes Time for "long-awaited" sequel in the world of fashion, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2! To celebrate, we take a look at a fashion film from long ago, KINKY BOOTS! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

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