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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

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, Sh

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 Simp

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

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 movi

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 las

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 (04:42). Next, the guys (brief

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

184: Best Picture Hot Take

This mixed-bag episode has it all. Alex and Nick begin by introducing their new website, wawypodcast.com, where you can find every episode, buy merch, donate, join Patreo

183: Jim Jarmusch

Nick and Alex discuss the career of one of Nick’s favorite directors, the singular Jim Jarmusch. As the guys break down each Jarmusch film, stray topics include style vs.

182: One Battle After Another (2025) Commentary

Watch Paul Thomas Anderson’s BEST PICTURE WINNING film right along with Alex and Nick. The guys discuss the movie's brisk pace, Sean Penn’s performance, a critical m

181: 2026 Oscar Reactions

Ocean waves, ocean waves. Recorded immediately after the 98th Academy Awards, Alex and Nick absolutely lose their minds as Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Anothe

180: 2026 Oscar Predictions

This oversized Oscar episode has it all: unhinged rants, passionate appeals, analytic predictions, and friendly arguments.  In Part 1 (00:23:16), Alex and Nick trash the

179: Halloween (1978) Commentary | Halloween Every Week

Alex completed his 2025 movie challenge of watching John Carpenter’s “Halloween” once a week for the entire year.  In Part 1 (00:01:10) of this episode, Alex does a solo

178: 2026 Oscar Nominations (Uncut)

Alex and Nick break down the 2026 Oscar nominations. The guys discuss “One Battle After Another” landing 13 nominations (!!), “Sentimental Value’s” surprise showing, and

177: Top 10 Films of 2025

Alex and Nick list their favorite films of 2025. The guys discuss all the foreign, indie, and mainstream films that worked for them, a few bigger movies that did not, pro

176: Klute (1971) | The Parallax View (1974) | All the President’s Men (1976)

Alex and Nick end season 1 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project with Alan J. Pakula's Paranoid Thriller Trilogy: “Klute,” “The Parallax View,” and “All the Preside

175: The Way Back (2020)

Alex and Nick discuss alcoholism, depression, losing parents, Ben Affleck’s best work, and Gavin O’Connor’s “The Way Back”. This episode is as real as What Are You Watchi

174: Licorice Pizza (2021) Commentary

Assassin’s focus. Gritted teeth and fixed bayonets. The “Licorice Pizza” commentary is here!  Hang out with Alex and Nick as they watch Paul Thomas Anderson’s love lette

173: Saturday Night Fever (1977)

John Badham’s “Saturday Night Fever” is so much more than a fun disco movie. Alex and Nick break down the film’s hilarious dinner conversations, John Travolta’s thrilling