We're Watching Here

Chris and Perry are joined by Kirk Baird of the Toledo Blade to discuss his recent article about introducing kids to parents' favorite films. Show notes: Legacy cinema: Parents share film favorites with children as cultural DNA (Toledo Blade) “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter

Chris and Perry return to talking about their favorites from 25 years ago with a discussion of Wayne Wang and Paul Auster's 1995 indie film "Smoke." They talk about the career and work of Auster, the film's literate and gorgeous script, and the memorable performances by the movie's cast, which includes Harvey Keitel, William Hurt, Forest Whitaker, Harold Perrineau, Stockard Channing and Ashley Judd. Also: A brief discussion about the Academy's recent decision to push back Oscar eligibility and the ceremony in response to the coronavirus.  “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter

Chris and Perry take a brief break from their "5 from '95" series to talk about the latest from directors Judd Apatow and Spike Lee, both available to watch on streaming platforms.  “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter

Chris and Perry continue their "Five from '95" series with a look at Kevin Smith's sophomore effort, "Mallrats," which may have been a bad choice. But it does allow them to take a cathartic view at Smith's career. “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter

This week, we're kicking off our first miniseries: 5 from '95. First up, we're going dark with a discussion of David Fincher's terrifying and disturbing masterpiece, "Se7en." Perry talks about the film's noir stylings, Chris raves about Brad Pitt's skill at displaying macho insecurity, and the two briefly discuss Fincher's subsequent filmography. “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter

Quarantine is a horrible time to go to the movies, but it's provided a great opportunity for Chris and Perry to watch some great (and not-so-great) film and TV. In this episode, they talk about the books, films and TV show they've been turning to to occupy their time in lockdown.  “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter

Welcome to season two! Chris and Perry kick things off in a world that looks much differently than they imagined. As theaters are closed across the country, the two talk about their favorite moviegoing experiences and all the things they love about seeing cinema on the big screen! Share your favorites on Facebook or Twitter, or via email!  “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter IMPORTANT! As theaters around the country are shut down, we realize the impact it's having on the owners and employees, particularly of independent theaters. We were honored to have Elliot Wilhelm of the Detroit Film Theater and Ariel Wan of the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor connect with us this week and tell us about some of the options they're offering to see a movie and help keep theaters in business during this time. Please consider seeing a movie via one of these online options, and supporting your local movie theater. T

Chris and Perry talk the 2020 Oscars ceremony, the surprising win of "Parasite" and their favorite moments from the night.  Note: This episode is the season finale of "We're Watching Here." Season 2 is coming in late April/early May.  “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter

It's time for part 2 of Chris and Perry's discussion of the best films of the 2010s. Listen and hear their discussion of films 5-1!  “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Support us on Patreon! Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter

A new decade is here, which means it's time for Chris and Perry to look back on the last one. In the first of a two-part special, Chris and Perry begin counting down their top 10 films of the 2010s.  “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Support us on Patreon! Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter

It's 2020, which means a new year is here for "We're Watching Here." Chris and Perry talk about their holiday viewing, briefly discuss what they might be excited to see in the coming year, and Chris share's his 2020 film-related resolutions. NEXT WEEK: The best of the 2010s (Part 1)!! “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Support us on Patreon! Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter

It's been a wild year. Chris and Perry sit down to talk about 2019 in cinema by counting down their ten favorite movies of the year. From Tarantino to Scorsese and Adam Driver to Antonio Banderas, don't miss their picks for what they loved over the last 12 months!  “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Support us on Patreon! Perry Seibert on Twitter

Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman" is one of the year's most-anticipated and highly acclaimed films. This week, Chris and Perry dive in (spoiler alert!) to the master's latest and how it fits into his filmography. “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Support us on Patreon! Perry Seibert on Twitter

It's Halloween! And Chris and Perry are talking horror movies. This year, their focus is on movies that actually scared them. What kept YOU awake at night? Chris and Perry break the first and second rules of Fight Club in this discussion of David Fincher's 1999 film. “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Support us on Patreon! Perry Seibert on Twitter

Chris and Perry break the first and second rules of Fight Club in this discussion of David Fincher's 1999 film.  “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Support us on Patreon! Perry Seibert on Twitter

This week, Chris and Perry discuss their divergent reactions to Todd Phillips' "Joker." Also, a brief discussion about Martin Scorsese's recent comments about Marvel movies. NOTE: SPOILERS FOR 'JOKER' IN THIS REVIEW.  Note: After the recording initially ended, Chris and Perry talked "Joker" again for another 10-15 minutes...when they sign off, wait three seconds and the conversation resumes. “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Support us on Patreon! Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Michigan Sports and Entertainment review of "Joker" 

Chris and Perry talk Sam Mendes' 1999 Oscar winner, "American Beauty."  “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Support us on Patreon! Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter Chris' Michigan Sports and Entertainment review of "American Beauty" 

Chris and Perry take a break from discussing films to talk about books...about films! They share their favorite pieces of criticism, film history and more.  “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Support us on Patreon! Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter

Documentaries are hotter than ever right now, but what do Chris and Perry truly think about the form? The duo sits down for an in-depth talk about their experience with documentaries and share their three favorites, on this week's "We're Watching Here." “We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Support us on Patreon! Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter

It's Steve Carell's birthday, and to celebrate, Chris and Perry talk about their favorite performances from the funnyman.  We’re Watching Here” Facebook page “We’re Watching Here” Twitter “We’re Watching Here” Instagram Support us on Patreon! Perry Seibert on Twitter Chris Williams on Twitter