Shows
Channel 8 ½Ep. 33 - Tom & Jerry (2021)│ReviewOn this week's episode we review Tom & Jerry (2021)2021-03-0519 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 32 - Judas and the Black Messiah│ReviewOn this week's episode we discuss Judas and the Black Messiah starring Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield.2021-02-1918 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 31 - Malcolm & Marie│ReviewOn this week's episode we review Netflix's Malcolm & Marie2021-02-1221 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 30 - The White Tiger Review│Brutality of the Caste SystemOn this week's episode we review Netflix's original film The White Tiger.2021-02-0523 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 29 - Ma Rainey's Black Bottom│Adapting Stage to ScreenOn this week's episode we review the Netflix original film Ma Rainey's Black Bottom starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman2021-01-2925 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 28 - WandaVision│Episodes 1 &2 ReviewOn this week's episode we discuss the first two episodes of WandaVision on Disney+
*SPOILERS*
2021-01-2235 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 27 - T E N E TWhere did TENET fall short and what it got right.
*SPOILER ALERT* (18:50 to end)2021-01-1550 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 26 - Watchlist Vol. 12 - Wonder Woman 1984│Death to 2020│The Midnight Sky│SoulHappy New Year! On this week's episode we're watching Wonder Woman 1984, Death to 2020, The Midnight Sky, and Soul.
*SPOILER ALERT*: Wonder Woman 1984 (07:50 to 25:40), The Midnight Sky (31:58 - 38:49)2021-01-0852 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 25 - Is it a Christmas Movie?Join as we debate whether or not specific movies set at Christmas time are Christmas Movies. Happy Holidays!2020-12-2537 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 24 - Watchlist Vol. 11 - Selena 2020│Mank│Suffer for GoodOn this week's Watchlist episode we discuss Netflix's original series Selena, David Fincher's newest film Mank, as well as a conversation with our first guest, David Fisch, the Producer and Editor of Suffer for Good.
*SPOILER ALERT* (Suffer for Good Spoilers: 53:10 - 55:40)2020-12-1859 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 24 - Watchlist Vol. 11 - Selena 2020│Mank│Suffer for GoodOn this week's Watchlist episode we discuss Netflix's original series Selena, David Fincher's newest film Mank, as well as a conversation with our first guest, David Fisch, the Producer and Editor of Suffer for Good.2020-12-1858 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 23 - Fumblecore│Unconventional Sports FilmsJoin us as we discuss our favorite films about obscure sports, as well as popular sports viewed through a different lens.
*Spoiler Alert*2020-12-1148 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 22 - Watchlist Vol. 10 - Animaniacs 2020│Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given│The Queen's GambitJoin us on this week's Watchlist episode as we discuss Hulu's reboot of Animaniacs, Kevin Hart's new Netflix special Zero F**ks Given, and Netflix's limited series The Queen's Gambit. 2020-12-041h 03
Channel 8 ½Ep. 21 - Gravy Pop 2020 │A Pop Culture FeastWhat location, food, or favorite characters from film, television, and pop culture would you have at your Thanksgiving feast? On this week's episode, Joe and Andrew paint a picture of their ideal pop culture Thanksgiving on the edition of Gravy Pop. Happy Thanksgiving!
2020-11-2038 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 20 - Double the Fun│Favorite Duos in Action/Comedies & ComediesThis week we explore our favorite duos in Action Comedy and Comedy Films. 2020-11-1342 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 19 - This is the Way │The Mandalorian│S1/S2 (only Ep. 1)Maaandooo! This week we discuss the first season of The Mandalorian as well as the season premier of season 2.
*SPOILER ALERT*2020-11-0641 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 18 - Watchlist Vol. 9On this week's Watchlist episode, we discuss Netflix's remake of Rebecca, The Shining sequel, Dr. Sleep, and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.
*Spoiler Alert* Rebecca (Beginning to 20:50), Dr. Sleep (25:30 - 38:20), Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (44:50 - End)2020-10-3054 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 17 - Zombeat ItOn this week’s episode, we breakdown the Zombie genre into categories such as favorite zombie types, heroes, scenes, disposal methods, and more!
*Spoiler Alert*2020-10-231h 04
Channel 8 ½Ep. 16 - Watchlist Vol. 8On this week’s Watchlist we discuss the new Amazon Prime movies, The Lie and Black Box, as well as Midsommar and Crimson Peak.
*Spoiler Alert* The Lie (9:30 to 13:30), Black Box (17:35 to 20:45), Midsommar (34:26 - 39:50), Crimson Peak (48:40 to 55:10)2020-10-1656 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 15 - Finale RoundupJoin us as we discuss the new Hulu original show, Monsterland and explore the entire pilot seasons of Raised by Wolves and Ted Lasso.
*Spoiler Alert* - Monsterland (09:01 - 17:14), Raised by Wolves (19:09 - 42:30), Ted Lasso (42:30 - 56:26)2020-10-0958 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 14 - Watchlist Vol. 7On this week’s Watchlist we discuss Amazon’s Utopia, Jon Stewart’s Irresistible, and Netflix’s Enola Holmes.
*Spoiler Alert* - Irresistible (31:40 - 37:55), Enola Holmes (45:50 - 51:09)2020-10-0253 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 13 - Following NolanJoin us as we explore Christopher Nolan's body of work. From his beginnings with Following to his take on World War II with Dunkirk.
*Spoiler Alert* (Tenet not included)2020-09-2555 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 12 - Watchlist Vol. 6On this week's Watchlist episode we discuss Mulan (2020), Knives Out, and Raised by Wolves.
*Spoiler Alert* - Mulan (5:48 to 23:18), Knives Out (28:42 to 40:16), Raised by Wolves (44: 34 to 54:38)2020-09-1857 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 11 - Expect the UnexpectedOn this week's episode we explore films and television shows that subvert story conventions, genre, and expectation. Join us as we discuss Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Rogue One, When Harry Met Sally, No Country for Old Men, and SE7EN.
*Spoiler Alert* - Game of Thrones (Start to 19:50), The Last Jedi (19:50 to 33:00), Rogue One (33:00 to 43:09), When Harry Met Sally (45:44 to 48:47), No Country for Old Men (48:47 to 53:35), SE7EN (55:07 to End)2020-09-111h 00
Channel 8 ½Ep. 10 - Watchlist Vol. 5On this week's Watchlist episode we dive into The Lighthouse, The Boys, and Project Power.
*Spoiler Alert* (Spoilers for The Lighthouse begin at 08:00 and end at 19:00 - Spoilers for Project Power throughout the entire segment, starting at 35:00 to the end)2020-09-0455 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 09 - Love of the CraftThis week we discuss film and television inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's literature, also known as the Cosmic Horror genre. Join us as we explore Lovecraft's influence on Guillermo Del Toro's films, Annihilation, The Thing, Bird Box, and more
*Spoiler Alert* (Spoilers for Annihilation begin at 37:30 and end at 45:08)2020-08-2856 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 08 - Watchlist Vol. 4On this week's Watchlist episode, we discuss Bad Boys for Life, Ted Lasso, and the series premiere of Lovecraft Country.
*Spoiler Alert*2020-08-211h 03
Channel 8 ½Ep. 07 - Do the Wright ThingIt's the 10 year anniversary of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and a perfect opportunity to explore Edgar Wright's body of work. Join us as we discuss Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead, The World's End, Baby Driver, and of course, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
*Spoiler Alert*2020-08-1449 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 06 - Watchlist Vol. 3In this week's Watchlist episode, we discuss Netflix's Cursed, look back on Waterworld 25 years later, and explore the fresh take on the zombie genre with The Girl with All the Gifts.
*Spoiler Alert*2020-08-0756 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 05 - On TimeIn this episode we explore non-sequential narratives in cinema. Join us as we discuss (500) Days of Summer, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Arrival, and more.
*Spoiler Alert*2020-07-3148 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 04 - Watchlist Vol. 2Does Christopher Nolan need to go to couple's therapy? When will Robb Stark stop going to war? Why is J.K. Simmons always yelling at adolescent buffoons? We explore this and more in this week's Watchlist Vol. 2, where we go over what we've been watching this week.
Join us as we discuss The Old Guard, 1917, and Palm Springs.
*Spoiler Alert*2020-07-2445 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 03 - Book BurningShould our tax dollars always be spent saving Matt Damon? Can Brad Pitt's looks distract from his terrible Italian? And what makes a good book-to-film adaptation? Join us as we explore our favorite and least favorite book adaptations.
In this episode we discuss Ready Player One, The Lady from Shanghai, Gone Girl, World War Z, The Martian, Money Ball, and Harry Potter.
*SPOILER ALERT*2020-07-1759 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 02 - Watchlist Vol. 1What does someone who's never heard a single song from Hamilton think after watching it for the first time? Join us as we discuss what we've been watching this week, in our first volume of Watchlist.
On this volume of Watchlist we talk about Hamilton, Ramy, and Artemis Fowl.
Side note: We experienced some audio issues, so we apologize for Andrew's inconsistent audio.
We hope you enjoy!
2020-07-1050 min
Channel 8 ½Ep. 01 - AmericaWelcome to Channel 8 1/2 where we discuss all things, film, television, and pop culture. With the 4th of July just around the corner, today's themed episode focuses on America in cinema. We hope you enjoy!2020-07-0229 min