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Off the Watchlist is a podcast about the movies we have no excuse for missing. Join Luke and Sophia as they discover new and classic movies, summarizing and discussing everything from Cinderella III to Sunset Boulevard. Cinematic masterpieces, obscure b-movies, cult favorites: they’ll check them all off the watchlist.

  1. 04/20/2025

    Episode 013: The Blues Brothers (1980)

    Guess who's back! The iconic duo of Luke & Sophia discuss Sophia's inspiration for playing the saxophone, Dan Aykroyd's dance moves, and the only two types of music—Country & Western—in THE BLUES BROTHERS!

    1h 7m

  2. 06/24/2023

    Episode 012: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)

    Got a problem? Try Windex! Join Luke and Sophia as they discuss weddings, family, and iconic lines from the critically acclaimed 2002 comedy, My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

    30 min

  3. 03/05/2023

    Episode 011: Whiplash (2014)

    What would you sacrifice for your legacy? Join us as we dive into Damien Chazelle's first breakthrough feature, Sundance darling, & Oscar winning film Whiplash!

    1h 44m

  4. 01/27/2022

    Episode 010: West Side Story (1961)

    A whirlwind of old Hollywood color, flare, music, and dance capped off by the legendary songwriting of Leonard Bernstein: it must be On The Town, starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra! Wait- no, it's West Side Story! The 1961 masterpiece began a radical shift in film musicals and set the standard for cinematic storytelling for decades to come, paving the way for the modern day's greatest artists, both on screen and stage. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history, story, and cultural impact of the original Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise film, before heading to the theater to watch Steven Spielberg's remake!

    49 min

  5. 01/12/2022

    Episode 009: Bonnie & Clyde (1967)

    A movie written by American screenwriters about a mythical American story in the style of some of the most prolific French (?) movies ever made. It must be Bonnie & Clyde! The Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway Hollywood classic led the American New Wave and opened the door to European cinematic style in mainstream American film, sending ripple effects for decades to come. Join Luke and Sophia as they dive into the plot, background, and historical accuracies/inaccuracies in the tale of the two most notorious outlaws in American history.

    1h 10m

  6. 11/09/2021

    Episode 008: School of Rock (2003)

    The film that made Jack Black the powerhouse we know him to be today, School of Rock is an ode to the now-nostalgic rebelliousness of the punk Rock'N'Roll scene of the late 1970's that characterized the childhoods of director Richard Linklater and screenwriter Mike White. Join Luke and Sophia as they dive into the classic comedy and discuss why this film defined a generation.

    40 min

  7. 10/11/2021

    Episode 007: The Truman Show (1998)

    Do you live in a simulation? Join Luke and Sophia as they explore the possibility of that very question in the most recent episode of Off The Watchlist, about The Truman Show!   -- Audio used from Susan Lacy's documentary Spielberg.

    55 min

  8. 09/27/2021

    Episode 006: To All The Boys I‘ve Loved Before (2018)

    Have you ever loved someone before? If so, has your extraordinarily witty 12-year-old sister subsequently told all your secret loves about it? If so, this is the movie for you. Join Luke and Sophia as they jump into the hit 2018 rom-com that set the stage for dozens of Netflix originals to come.

    41 min
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Off the Watchlist is a podcast about the movies we have no excuse for missing. Join Luke and Sophia as they discover new and classic movies, summarizing and discussing everything from Cinderella III to Sunset Boulevard. Cinematic masterpieces, obscure b-movies, cult favorites: they’ll check them all off the watchlist.

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  • Creator
    Luke & Sophia | Off the Watchlist
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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