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by Alex Withrow & Nick Dostal
A podcast for people who LOVE movies. Filmmakers/best friends, Alex Withrow and Nick Dostal, do their part to keep film alive. Thanks for listening, and happy watching!
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- 2 days ago1h 58m
192: Vanilla Sky (2001)
Everything, in its right place. Alex and Nick have a freewheeling conversation about Cameron Crowe’s “Vanilla Sky.” Random topics include Tom Cruise’s best work, Crowe’s filmography, 9/11, Radiohead, Barbara Stanwyck, “Abre los ojos,” car crashes, vertigo, Times Square, suicide, dreams, Penélope Cruz playing Sofia twice, Cameron Diaz losing her mind, and more. Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch Support the show
- 2 weeks ago1h 53m
191: Fargo (1996)
Blood has been shed! Alex and Nick break down a modern American masterpiece, Joel and Ethan Coen’s “Fargo.” Topics include theorizing why Jerry Lundegaard needs money, Shep and Carl’s relationship, the geographical distance between Fargo and Minneapolis, Scotty’s fate, the great Harve Presnell as Wade, Carter Burwell’s perfect score, Roger Deakins’ cinematography, and the ingenious decision to include scenes with Mike Yanagita and Mr. Mohra. Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on P...
- Aug 20, 20263h 28m
190: The Coen Brothers
What’s the rumpus? Joel and Ethan Coen have written, directed, and edited 18 films together, and Alex and Nick are in their element when discussing them. From “Blood Simple” to “Buster Scruggs,” here’s a breakdown of two of the most singular, hysterical, and intelligent voices in modern film. Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch Support the show
- Aug 6, 20261h 54m
189: Cool Hand Luke (1967)
Welcome back to the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project! Alex and Nick break down one of their shared favorite films of all time, Stuart Rosenberg’s “Cool Hand Luke.” Topics include Paul Newman’s best performances, all the film’s iconic scenes (The Car Wash, Arletta, 50 Eggs, etc.), the ceaseless quotable lines, bucking back against authority, influence on other prison films, the marvelous 4K, and much more. For WAYW, the guys review Olivia Wilde's new film, "The Invite." Part 11 of the WAYW New ...
- Jul 22, 20262h 8m
188: The Odyssey (2026)
Alex and Nick rave about Christopher Nolan’s latest film, “The Odyssey.” The guys break down the huge cast, IMAX 70mm screenings, Matt Damon’s best performances, the movie’s astounding set pieces, the score, the practical effects, Oscar chances, and so much more. Later in the episode, the guys re-rank all of Christopher Nolan’s films. Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch
- Jul 2, 20262h 38m
187: Whiplash (2014) | Favorite Movie Endings
“Whiplash” contains Nick’s favorite movie ending. Ever. This episode begins with Alex and Nick breaking down Damien Chazelle’s “Whiplash.” The guys discuss the film’s lasting popularity, Paul Reiser’s face, cruel brothers, evil teachers, sociopathic bosses, and why J.K. Simmons’ Oscar-winning performance is one of the greatest villains in cinema. In the second half , the guys discuss the ending of “Whiplash” in depth and list their favorite movie endings. Visit our website waywpodca...
- Jun 16, 20262h 27m
186: Disclosure Day (2026) | Top 10 Steven Spielberg Films
Our first official Steven Spielberg episode! Alex and Nick begin by describing the first Spielberg film they saw, and how it impacted them . Next, the guys (briefly) review Spielberg’s latest film, “Disclosure Day” . In the back half of the episode, Alex quickly goes through Spielberg’s entire filmography before both guys list their Top 10 favorite Steven Spielberg films . Visit our brand new website waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW ...
- Jun 4, 20262h 24m
185: Damien Chazelle
This episode features the most scorching NDHT (Nicholas Dostal Hot Take™) in the history of the pod. Few modern directors have been as impactful as Damien Chazelle. Alex and Nick have a blast diving into Chazelle’s small but remarkable filmography. Stray topics include Justin Hurwitz’s score in “Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench,” the “Whiplash” short film, the lasting magic of “La La Land,” the sound in “First Man,” the cultural reclamation of “Babylon,” and much more. Visit our brand new web...
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