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E. Elliott II & Shawn McGee
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Two failed filmmakers dumpster dive through cigarette burns to trade off deep cut films, mainline mainstream gems, and flock hot takes from Mt. Hollywood.

  1. 2D AGO

    Barbarella (1968) or: Girls on Film (ft. Natalie aka Uncle Aunt)

    McGee calls in galactic backup to make E watch the iconic space cadet sweetheart. E uses his tactical mastermind to queue up an old needle drop, Natalie dazzles and defends Fonda as the only choice for the titular role, and McGee pitches a small tweak to really bring this spaceship in for an interstellar landing. SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode Follow us on the following platforms: • Patreon • Tiktok • Instagram • Bluesky Please email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Jane Fonda in Five Acts (2018) Maximilian Weiland's "Visions of Sonya Greene" (2024) TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.) Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:00:00) Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:26:23) Under The Lights (00:36:53) Behind the Lens (00:52:26) Coming Soon (01:11:05) CALL SHEET: Dir. Roger Vadim Starring: Jane Fonda, John Phillip Law, Anita Pallenberg CREDITS: • Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0  • If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please email makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/makemewatchpodcast or rating & reviewing wherever you get your podcasts.

    1h 13m

  2. FEB 20

    Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) or: That They/Them You Do! (Ft. Natalie aka Uncle Aunt)

    Natalie aka Uncle Aunt takes a break from sending odd mail to our Patreon subscribers to make E & McGee step into her web, etcetera. E makes his case for a lovesick lich, Natalie pitches the next installment in the trilogy to Sidney Sweeney, and the gang finds their calling trying to kickstart a resurgence of whatever you want to call this movie. SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode Follow us on the following platforms: • Patreon • Tiktok • Instagram • Bluesky Please email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.) Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:08:24) Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:23:58) Under The Lights (00:46:35) Behind the Lens (00:56:32) Coming Soon (01:31:41) CALL SHEET: Written by Roger Ebert Directed by Russ Meyer Cinematography by Fred J. Koenekamp  Costume Designer: David Hayes Art Directors: Arthur Lonergan & Jack Martin Smith Starring:  Dolly Read, Cynthia Myers, Marcia McBroom, Phyllis Davis, John LaZar, Michael Blodgett, Erica Gavin, and David Gurian CREDITS: • Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0  • If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please email makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/makemewatchpodcast or rating & reviewing wherever you get your podcasts.

    1h 38m

  3. FEB 12

    Bound (1996) or: Rochelle Rochelle: Two Girls, Strange, Erotic Journey From Morgan Park to Minsk

    E makes McGee flip the "gangster's girl" trope. E dodges slow bullets, McGee's been feelin' like shit...welp, now that we're caught up, the duo chop it up about a cult classic ménage à trio. SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode Follow us on the following platforms: • Patreon • Tiktok • Instagram • Twitter/X • Bluesky Please email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.) Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:08:24) Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:22:08) Under The Lights (00:53:47) Behind the Lens (01:06:46) Coming Soon (01:21:14) CALL SHEET: Dir. The Wachowskis Starring: Gina Gershon, Jennifer Tilly, & Joe Pantoliano  CREDITS: • Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0  • If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please email makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/makemewatchpodcast or rating & reviewing wherever you get your podcasts.

    1h 24m

  4. FEB 4

    After Hours (1985) or: Saturday Night and Sunday Mourning

    E makes McGee catch a cab downtown with no fare. E opens the vault in tribute of Catherine O’Hara, McGee marvels at keys rocketing toward him, and they both celebrate a depressed Scorsese.  SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode Follow us on the following platforms: • Patreon • Tiktok • Instagram • Twitter/X • Bluesky Please email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: After Hours (1985) – Making Of Featurette TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.) Introduction, Seen Lately (00:04:59) Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:18:28) Key Scenes: All Work, No Play (00:36:04) Paul’s Yellow Coffin (00:41:02) Kiki’s Keys (00:46:53) Kiki’s Scream & Shoulders (00:52:11) O’Hara Screams, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream (01:17:54) CALL SHEET: Dir. Martin Scorsese  Starring: Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, Terri Garr, Catherine O’Hara, John Herd, Will Patton, Linda Fiorentino, Tommy Chong, & Cheech Marin CREDITS: • Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0  • If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please email makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/makemewatchpodcast or rating & reviewing wherever you get your podcasts.

    1h 47m

  5. JAN 28 · BONUS

    The Best of Make Me Watch (2024 -) or: Year One

    E & McGee make the audience listen to a clip episode of our favorite moments from the first year of the show.  Follow us on the following platforms: • Patreon • Tiktok • Instagram • Twitter/X • Bluesky Please email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com CREDITS: • Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0  • If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please email makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/makemewatchpodcast or rating & reviewing wherever you get your podcasts.

    2h 32m
  6. Cats (2019) or: The Assassination of Macavity by the Coward Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat

    JAN 22

    Cats (2019) or: The Assassination of Macavity by the Coward Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat

    McGee makes E zip-up his best catsuit for the regurgitated hairball that landed Tom Cooper in director jail. They bat around their prey for a while before dissecting the baffling choices of the bizarrely talented crew behind this unmitigated disaster. SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode Follow us on the following platforms: • Patreon • Tiktok • Instagram • Bluesky Please email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.) Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:05:34) Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:22:26) Under The Lights (00:42:07) Behind the Lens (00:57:21) Coming Soon (01:02:42) CALL SHEET: Dir. Tom Hooper Starring James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba CREDITS: • Artwork by Uncle Aunt. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0  • If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please email makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/makemewatchpodcast or rating & reviewing wherever you get your podcasts.

    1h 7m
  7. 🎥💩 Shootin’ Sh*t: The Fallout of the Whole Bloody Murder is Big Business

    JAN 15

    🎥💩 Shootin’ Sh*t: The Fallout of the Whole Bloody Murder is Big Business

    E & McGee shootin’ the shit about the ish they’re effin’ with. On today’s episode: Fallout Season 2 (2025), Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2025), Big Business (1988), Murder By Death (1976), and our Comics Corner breakdown of the newest in DC's Absolute universe. Shootin' Sh*t Showcase: Opening tracks "girl, get up." by Doechii ft SZA "Mother Teresa" by Victor Jones Follow us on the following platforms: • Patreon • Tiktok • Instagram • Twitter/X • Bluesky Please email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.) Fallout Season 2 (00:09:49) Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (00:20:29) Big Business (00:27:42) Murder by Death (00:34:45) Comics Corner: Absolute DC (00:40:03) CREDITS: • Artwork by E.  • If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please email makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/makemewatchpodcast or rating & reviewing wherever you get your podcasts.

    1h 10m

  8. JAN 7

    Life (1999) or: Run-on Sentence

    E makes McGee stop for coffee and a couple slices of pie. E can’t get right, McGee tries to flee the episode, and the both keep living. SHOT4SHOT: Our favorite SHOTS from the film discussed in the episode Follow us on the following platforms: • Patreon • Tiktok • Instagram • Twitter/X • Bluesky Please email us at makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Timestamps are approx.) Exit Interview [Non-Spoilers] (00:02:09) Focus Group [Spoilers] (00:19:24.517) Under The Lights (00:46:18.448) Behind the Lens (00:55:08) Coming Soon (01:08:51) CALL SHEET: Dir. Ted Demme Starring: Eddie Murphy & Martin Lawerence CREDITS: • Artwork by Supplay Box. Theme song by Soul Spy. Bumper music “George Street Shuffle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 3.0  • If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please email makemewatchpodcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/makemewatchpodcast or rating & reviewing wherever you get your podcasts.

    1h 13m
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Two failed filmmakers dumpster dive through cigarette burns to trade off deep cut films, mainline mainstream gems, and flock hot takes from Mt. Hollywood.

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  • Creator
    E. Elliott II & Shawn McGee
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Make Me Watch