Preceding Film

Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke
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All film is in conversation with the cinema that came before it. In Preceding Film, Drew Watzke and Heath Anderson dissect newer films while comparing and contrasting movies that preceded and influenced them. If you want to get a hold of us, contact us at precedingfilm@gmail.com

  1. 4H AGO

    Blade Runner 2049/Blade Runner

    Drew, Heath and Jonah have passed their baseline tests and have been authorized to talk about Denis Villeneuve's sequel Blade Runner 2049, and Ridley Scott's influential sci-fi noir cult classic Blade Runner. Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com

    1h 46m

  2. 5D AGO

    September 5/Munich

    Lora Taylor joins Drew and Heath to talk Steven Spielberg, broadcasting and how to make political thrillers. Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com

    1h 33m

  3. FEB 9

    Toy Story/Midnight Run

    The buddy comedy is one of the most tried and true subgenres in storytelling, and in this episode of Preceding Film, Drew and Heath talk the dynamics between Woody and Buzz in Toy Story along with Jack and The Duke in the direct influence Midnight Run.Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com

    1h 7m

  4. FEB 2

    Rocky IV/Rocky III

    Montages and inspirational music. Jack Yarid joins Heath and Drew to talk about the third and fourth installments in the Rocky franchise, and filmmaking's transition from the 1970s to the 1980s through these movies. Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com

    1h 14m

  5. JAN 26

    Snow Day Movie Picks

    Drew and Heath are trapped at their respective residences, so they hop on a conference call to discuss their picks for what movies they like watching on a chilly, snowy day. Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com

    25 min

  6. JAN 19

    Ratatouille/Willard (1971)

    What is a rat's purpose? Drew and Heath are joined by Emily Stokes to talk about Brad Bird's Ratatouille and the 11th grossing movie of 1971, Willard. Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com

    1h 5m

  7. JAN 12

    Preceding Film 2025 Ranked

    Year two of Preceding Film is finished, and to celebrate, Heath and Drew rank all 82 films they paired together over the past year.  Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com

    1h 23m

  8. JAN 5

    Preceding Film's Preceding Year in Review

    Heath and Drew are joined by a number of guests to talk about some of their favorite (and sometimes not so favorite) movies of 2025! Guests include Tabish Ilyas, Lora Taylor, Jonah Wilcox, Kate Watzke, Kassy Shelby and Brian Finley. Want to contact us? Email precedingfilm@gmail.com

    1h 51m
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About

All film is in conversation with the cinema that came before it. In Preceding Film, Drew Watzke and Heath Anderson dissect newer films while comparing and contrasting movies that preceded and influenced them. If you want to get a hold of us, contact us at precedingfilm@gmail.com

Information

  • Creator
    Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Preceding Film