
310 episodes

We Watched A Thing Billy Dunham
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- TV & Film
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4.8 • 101 Ratings
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Join Billy, a visual effects artist and cameraman, as he catches up with a friend and dives deep into a film they watched that week.
With a wealth of film knowledge, a love of cinema, and a humorous style, find out what we've watched this week, and what we thought about it.
If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing@gmail.com, and find us at http://www.wewatchedathing.com
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Yentl
Join us as we ask Papa if he can hear us, and question whether Mandy Patinkin can see us, as we pretend to be little boys all while talking about the 1983 Barbara Streisand classic ‘Yentl' at the request of a patron.
Yentl is a 1983 American romantic musical drama film directed, co-written, co-produced by, and starring American entertainer Barbra Streisand. It is based on Isaac Bashevis Singer's short story "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy".
We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www.dendy.com.au/
If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing@gmail.com
Or,
Twitter - @WeWatchedAThing
Facebook - @WeWatchedAThing
Instagram - @WeWatchedAThing
and on iTunes and Youtube
If you really like us and think we’re worth at least a dollar, why not check out our patreon at http://patreon.com/wewatchedathing. Every little bit helps, and you can get access to bonus episodes, early releases, and even tell us what movies to watch. -
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre / M3GAN
This week we’re getting the gang together at the behest of a handsome farmboy, pulling off a heist, and running away from a creepy doll all while discussing the brand new releases ‘Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre’, and ‘M3GAN’.
00:00 - 24:20 - Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre Discussion
24:20 - 49:23 - M3GAN Discussion
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre is a 2023 spy action comedy film directed by Guy Ritchie, and written by Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson, and Marn Davies. The film stars Jason Statham, Aubrey Plaza, Josh Hartnett, Cary Elwes, Bugzy Malone and Hugh Grant.
M3GAN is a 2022 American science fiction horror film directed by Gerard Johnstone, written by Akela Cooper from a story by Cooper and James Wan (who also produced with Jason Blum), and starring Allison Williams and Violet McGraw, with Amie Donald physically portraying M3GAN and Jenna Davis voicing the character. Its plot follows the eponymous artificially intelligent doll who develops self-awareness and becomes hostile towards anyone who comes between her and her human companion.
We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www.dendy.com.au/
If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing@gmail.com
Or,
Twitter - @WeWatchedAThing
Facebook - @WeWatchedAThing
Instagram - @WeWatchedAThing
and on iTunes and Youtube
If you really like us and think we’re worth at least a dollar, why not check out our patreon at http://patreon.com/wewatchedathing. Every little bit helps, and you can get access to bonus episodes, early releases, and even tell us what movies to watch. -
White Noise (2022) / The Banshees of Inisherin
Join us this week as we school you on Hitler, school you on Elvis, survive an airborne toxic event and pelt our fingers at your front doors all while discussing the brand new comedic dramas ‘White Noise’ and ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’.
00:00 - 26:07 - White Noise (2022) Discussion
26:07 - 45:56 - The Banshees of Inisherin Discussion
White Noise is a 2022 absurdist comedy-drama film, written and directed by Noah Baumbach, adapted from the 1985 novel with the same title by Don DeLillo. It is Baumbach's first directed feature not to be based on an original story of his own. The film stars Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig, Don Cheadle, Raffey Cassidy, Sam Nivola, and May Nivola. Set in the 1980s, the story follows the life of an academic and his family when an air contamination accident occurs near where they reside.
The Banshees of Inisherin is a 2022 dark tragicomedy film directed, written, and co-produced by Martin McDonagh. Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, the film stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two lifelong friends who find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them; Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan also star. It reunites Farrell and Gleeson, who previously worked together on McDonagh's directorial debut In Bruges (2008).
We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www.dendy.com.au/
If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing@gmail.com
Or,
Twitter - @WeWatchedAThing
Facebook - @WeWatchedAThing
Instagram - @WeWatchedAThing
and on iTunes and Youtube
If you really like us and think we’re worth at least a dollar, why not check out our patreon at http://patreon.com/wewatchedathing. Every little bit helps, and you can get access to bonus episodes, early releases, and even tell us what movies to watch. -
Our Worst 5 Films of 2022 (w/ Jason from Binge Movies)
This week for the first time in the history of the show, we’re diving into what disappointed us the most this year. So join Billy and the legendary Jason from Binge Movies, as we tell you what films from last year you definitely don’t need to catch up on.
Find Jason and his incredible show on twitter @BingeMovies or on his website https://bingemovies.podbean.com/
We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www.dendy.com.au/
If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing@gmail.com
Or,
Twitter - @WeWatchedAThing
Facebook - @WeWatchedAThing
Instagram - @WeWatchedAThing
and on iTunes and Youtube
If you really like us and think we’re worth at least a dollar, why not check out our patreon at http://patreon.com/wewatchedathing. Every little bit helps, and you can get access to bonus episodes, early releases, and even tell us what movies to watch. -
Top 5 Films of 2022/2012 (w/ Sean Carney from Sanspants Radio)
It’s the biggest week of the year! This week Billy and Sean are sharing their top 5 films of the year. Will they have any cross over? Will they disagree on any? Will Morbius make the cut? Listen to find out!
Then as a special extra, as is tradition on the show, we list our top 5 films from 10 years ago, inspired by the idea that you need to let films sit with you for at least that long before being able to effectively rank them.
Find Carney at @carneyfrom55, or his awesome shows from the @sanspantsradio network - @ScaredyBoys and @howgoodsfooty at https://www.sanspantsradio.com/
We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www.dendy.com.au/
If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing@gmail.com
Or,
Twitter - @WeWatchedAThing
Facebook - @WeWatchedAThing
Instagram - @WeWatchedAThing
and on iTunes and Youtube
If you really like us and think we’re worth at least a dollar, why not check out our patreon at http://patreon.com/wewatchedathing. Every little bit helps, and you can get access to bonus episodes, early releases, and even tell us what movies to watch. -
Avatar: The Way of Water
Join us as we head to the oceans, braid up our ponytails and hold in our pee, all while watching what is arguably the blockbuster event of the year - ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’.
Avatar: The Way of Water is a 2022 American epic science fiction film directed by James Cameron from a screenplay he co-wrote with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, with a story the trio wrote with Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno. Produced by Lightstorm Entertainment and TSG Entertainment, and distributed by 20th Century Studios, it is the sequel to Avatar (2009) and the second film in the Avatar franchise. Cast members Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald reprise their roles from the original film, with Sigourney Weaver returning in a different role. New cast members include Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement. In the film, Jake Sully (Worthington) and his family explore the oceans of Pandora to meet the Metkayina clan.
We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www.dendy.com.au/
If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing@gmail.com
Or,
Twitter - @WeWatchedAThing
Facebook - @WeWatchedAThing
Instagram - @WeWatchedAThing
and on iTunes and Youtube
If you really like us and think we’re worth at least a dollar, why not check out our patreon at http://patreon.com/wewatchedathing. Every little bit helps, and you can get access to bonus episodes, early releases, and even tell us what movies to watch.
Customer Reviews
Epic!
B. DIZZLE is an absolute star here, and I love the content here. Marvelous movie reviews and talk here. Billy is a stellar host who gets the most out of his guests!
A great movie podcast
Billy is a great host! He really dives deep into a movie and rips it apart with guests! This latest episode talking about M. Night was so entertaining and definitely broke down the movie so well! I’m hooked and I can’t wait to listen to more!
LOVE IT
Perfect pod for movie lovers, goes deep into film and it’s wonderful!