The WatchTower Film Podcast (Tower Productions)

The #WatchTowerFilmPodcast boys are back at Aaron & George’s film cafe to discuss a cut classic film that sparks conversation by fans and first time viewers alike; Ben Stiller’s “The Cable Guy”. This LIVE episode is an example of the awesome times we have at our live podcasts, join us for our next one!Please help support us and SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE.#TowerCastNetwork #TowerProd #TowerCast #TheCableGuy #FilmPodcast #Film #Cinema #IndieFilm #CreativElPaso

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we launch into our OSCAR SPECIAL EDITION SERIES! Join us as each of us picks a film that has won an Academy Award in each of our respective concentrations (Directing, Cinematography, Acting, Editing, and Best Picture). To kick us off, we talk about Bong Joon Ho’s history making tragicomedy, “Parasite”. Join us as we discuss the craftsmanship of Bong Joon Ho’s directing, the ability to make a universal film with universal themes, and why international cinema matters now more than ever. All this and more on this week’s show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #Parasite

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we jump into another exceptional story as part of our Documentary month!Join us as we dive into the mystery of a man named Rodriguez! Despite not selling many records in the United States, this enigma of a man was highly regarded as a favorite among record executives and producers. He has been described as being bigger than Elvis in South Africa selling half a million records unbeknownst to him! Malik Bendjelloul’s 2012 Oscar Award Winning documentary, “Searching For Sugar Man” is this week’s topic of discussion! Have you seen this documentary? Tell us what you think! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING.

In these times of heavy injustices, we decided to discuss films that explore those themes. Films, old and newer, that are still relevant to this day. This episode of the Watch Tower will explore Paul Haggis' 2004 Academy Award Winning Drama "Crash".

The WatchTower Film Podcast #83 Asteroid City

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we talk about what (most of us) believe is this year’s OSCAR SNUB!

Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” is this week’s film! Join us as we discuss the amazing all-star cast firing on all cylinders, the fantastically whimsical production design, and the ultimate layered meaning behind this behemoth of a picture. All this and more on this week’s show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #AsteroidCity

The WatchTower Film Podcast #69 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we cover a developmental favorite of ours. A film we held dear when we were first falling in love with Cinema. The question that continues to be posed throughout this episode is, "Does it hold up?" because after analyzing how palletes develop, it's hard to ignore that some films get bumped to the bottom of the list. Of course, not all of us agree because what's also hard to ignore is this film's beautiful fantasy elements, Ben Stiller's amazing performance and stellar direction, and the choices made that still give this film merit. This and more we discuss on this week's show!

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This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we punch it to 88 and launch into the place where we don’t need roads. We’re covering Robert Zemeckis’ Back to The Future Trilogy!

Joining us is friend of the show, massive supporter, and mega fan, of this near perfect collection is a special guest, Jose Calvo! Travel through time and explore with us why many people call this the PERFECT trilogy, including Quentin Tarantino. All this and more on this week’s show!

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The WatchTower Film Podcast #90 Pulp Fiction This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we cover one of modern cinema’s most coveted and favored films; Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction”. Join us as we dive in to how this film solidified the indie boom class of filmmakers, the proper use of the MacGuffin in films, and whether this film is just “cool” or if it belongs in the pantheon of cinema. All this and more on this week’s episode! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #PulpFiction

The gang gets together to discuss Ron Howards film, Rush. They get into some pretty fun discussions regarding the love and hate for the film.

You are so money and you don't even know it! The team talks about Doug Liman's 1996 film, Swingers. The film was written by Jon Favreau and stars himself an Vince Vaughn.

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we tread on with our western month! This week we cover the Cohen Brother’s anthology masterpiece, “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”! Join us as we discuss its complexity, its vast themes, and its packaging in an old-western tale and chronological order. All this and more on this week’s show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING.

This week the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast boys are BACK post Oscars to talk about (what they believe to be) the biggest snub of the year! Tune in as we discuss Damien Chazelle’s Hollywood Silent Era Epic, “Babylon”! Join us as we dive into all of the homages someone like Chazelle uses, how he channeled Federico Fellini to depict, accurately, a Hollywood everyone has since forgotten about, and how perfect the casting and music were. This is a BIG one you won’t want to miss! #TowerProd #FilmPodcast #IndieCinema #Film #Cinema #Movies #Babylon #damienchazelle Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and SHARE to help us get the word out to fellow film enthusiasts.

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we launch into WESTERN MONTH! We'll cover four Westerns we consider to be some of the best in a genre that became pivotal in the history of cinema.

We dive into the deep end with John Ford's "The Searchers"! Join us as we discuss what many people consider to be the quintessential Western and the quintessential John Ford/John Wayne collaboration. There's so much to cover and we jump into topics such as the making of, the politics, and finally, the impact this film had on future generations. All this and more on this week's episode!

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This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we discuss Julie Taylor’s 2007 Beatles Epic, “Across The Universe”.Join us as we discuss the defining characteristics of a modern musical, whether or not the realism of the film affects the musical sense of heightened reality, and just how influential ‘The Fab Four’ actually were for pop culture and society as a whole. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast

The gang gets together for the last episode of 2020 to talk about the animate film Klaus! The film was directed by Sergio Pablas and stars Jason Schwartzman and J.K. Simmons!

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we continue our spooky month with a film that maybe isn’t spooky in your traditional sense, but it damn sure is unnerving and that’s why we love it.

Join us as we discuss Ari Aster’s “Hereditary”! We’ll go into his ability to hold the suspense over your head masterfully, explore topics that some people may be afraid to go near, and emulate some of our favorite cinema in a refreshing way. All this and more on this week’s show!

The gang gets together to talk about Sam Raimi's Drag Me To Hell. Starring Alison Lohman and Justin Long

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast performance performance! Continuing right along our Previous Oscar Winners series, this week we dive into the deep end of Best Actor!

Explore with us the intricacies, subtleties, and filmmaking miracle that is Jean-Marc Vallée’s “Dallas Buyers Club”.

Join us as we discuss this masterclass in indie filmmaking, the road to the Oscars, and whether we feel then filmmaker made a casting mistake. . . All this and more on the best podcast for all cinephiles! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #DallasBuyersClub

The Pianist (2002), directed by Roman Polanski and starring Adrien Brody, is one of the most powerful war films ever made. Based on the true story of Władysław Szpilman, a Jewish pianist struggling to survive the horrors of World War II, this masterpiece explores the resilience of the human spirit through the power of music. In this deep dive, we analyze the film’s emotional impact, historical accuracy, and stunning cinematography. Discover why The Pianist remains one of the most haunting and unforgettable depictions of war ever brought to the screen.

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This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we jump into a recent favorite amongst film fans and pop culture enthusiasts alike. This week we discuss Todd Phillips’ “Joker”! Join us as we discuss the grounded take on a super-villain’s origin story, the use of character development on a familiar story, and whether or not Todd’s inspiration pays homage or takes from other classic works and runs with it like a thief in the night. All this and more on this week’s show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #Joker

The gang gets together to discuss De La O's favorite film Harold and Maude. They get into a fun and deep conversation concerning the film.

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we do a VIEWER REQUEST! Join us as we dive deep into the world of Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner” and all of its intricacies! Be part of the conversation as we discuss the masterful world building, the philosophical questions it presents, and its shortcomings which dissolve with the challenges the making of the film brought. All this and more on this week’s show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #bladerunner

It’s Christmas time in the Sun City and the #WatchTowerPodcast boys know it! This week, to wrap up the year, we discuss Brett Ratner’s Christmas cult-favorite, “The Family Man”!   Join us as we deep dive into this unorthodox reimagining of the classic Christmas picture, “What a Wonderful Life”. And contribute to the conversation on whether this truly is a Christmas film or isn’t, there was much discussion amongst the audience on whether it was or not. . .  We want to thank everyone for joining us on the latter part of this year as we made our return. 2023 will be a very exciting year for Tower Productions and TowerCast Podcast Network so stay tuned!

For all Cinema lovers out there, tune in! The WatchTower Podcast is a new podcast presented by Tower Productions' TowerCast Network. This show focuses on discussing and reviewing films that make the art of Cinema great!

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we celebrate our 50th EPISODE LIVE at Aaron & George's Film Cafe! This week we screen and discuss a film highly regarded as "The Greatest Film of All Time"; Orson Welle's "Citizen Kane"! Join us as we talk in-depth on just how revolutionary this film was for Cinema and how it became a strong foundation for what cinema could be. Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING and stay tuned on our Instagram and Facebook pages to get updates on our upcoming live episodes; we would love for you to join us in person to discuss cinema. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we’re diving into something we’ve never delved into before: ANIME. Join us as we discuss “Perfect Blue” (1997), a film that has long inspired other filmmakers such as Darren Aronofsky in framing and composition. The intensity and fantastic storytelling kept us discussing the film even after the recording. Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #TheBeatles #AcrossTheUniverse

The WatchTower Film Podcast #68 All That Jazz This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we explore the morbidly spectacular, albeit extremely grounded in reality (especially for artists), world of Bob Fosse's 1979 dark musical drama exploration of mortality, "All That Jazz". Join us as we dive right into the use of showbusiness as an example of the "doing it till it kills me" mentality, how this film resonates with artists from all walks of life in a much too real way, and why this film has broken the top ten all-time favorites list for some of us here at Tower. This and more on this week's episode! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #AllThatJazz

The WatchTower Film Podcast #64 Nosferatu This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we travel to Germany circa 1922 and explore a classic monster story via Silent Film German Expressionism. Join us as we discuss “Nosferatu”! We dive deep into the early uses of cinematic tools to tell a uneasy, layered, and timeless story that feels like a classically gothic piece of art. Let’s keep talking cinema in our Halloween month series! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #nosferatu

The boys are back to discuss Alex Garland's 2014 Sci Fi thriller, “Ex Machina”. The film stars Alicia Vikander, Oscar Isaac and Domhnall Gleeson.

The WatchTower Film Podcast #73 Side by Side 🎉🎊 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉🎊 from the TowerCast Network! We hope your new year is full of opportunity, wonder and most importantly, more cinema.THIS MONTH IS DOCUMENTARY MONTH! We will dive in to our favorite non-narrative films for this month and this week has been a favorite to some of us for quite some time. Join us as we cover Christopher Kenneally’s 2012 journey into the transition from photochemical film to digital capture. Some of the greatest storytellers in the history of cinema join the discussion on this controversial topic amongst filmmakers and cinephiles alike. This and much more on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #sidebyside

The WatchTower Film Podcast #92 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we tackle a powerhouse of a film told through a small town full of complex characters and story, Martin McDonagh's "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri! Starring France McDormand, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Peter Dinklage, and a plethora of other amazing cast, this film tackles Join us as we dive into the political intentions of the film, posing human moral questions, and the craft of character development vs strategic plot in this film. All this and more on this week's show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #threebillboardsoutsideebbingmissouri

Serve yourself some “fava beans and a nice Chianti” as we discuss Jonathan Demme’s 1991 Best Picture Thriller, “The Silence of the Lambs”! With special guests Chris Blade and Oscar Garza from Beak + Claws’ ‘Movies. Mayhem. Soap’ Podcast!

This week the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast boys are back talking about another great film! Gavin O'Connor’s 2011 Sports Drama “Warrior” starring Nick Nolte, Tom Hardy, and Joel Edgerton in a riveting character piece about dysfunctional family dynamics in attempt to heal through MMA and their connection to it.  Come join us and listen to the conversation! Comment your thoughts about the film and let us know what you want us to review next!  #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #TowerCast Network #TowerProductions #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #FilmElPaso

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we tackle a very complex and tragically beautiful trilogy that has yet to become a household name colletciton of films.

We’re discussing Krzysztof Kieslowski’s Three Colors Trilogy!

Join us as we discuss its basic humanistic themes enveloped in an elegant packaging of provocative perspective. How the French flag (and its meaning) influenced the making, and just how intricate the layers stack on top of each other for each of these beautiful stories. All this and more on this week’s show!

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The WatchTower Film Podcast #85 Ready Player One This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we cover, cinema's household name of a director, the great Steven Speilerg's adventure epic "Ready Player One"! Join us as we discuss the intricacies of book adaptations, great arcs, the intentional and effective nostalgia, and just how much fun we had watching this in theaters and why it's important to the movie-going experience. This and much more on this week's show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #ReadyPlayerOne

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This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we have Special Guest, Producer, Javier González to discuss one of his favorite films, John Flynn’s “Rolling Thunder”!We discuss Paul Schrader’s electrifying script, the importance of “B Films” and how they have their own place in cinema, the shift in film culture and where films like these find a home in today’s culture. You won’t want to miss this one!

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This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we discuss Tom Ford’s gripping thriller, “Nocturnal Animals”! Tune in as we discuss his ability to switch between stories, the amazing performances by Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and why Tom Ford doesn’t direct more films? All this and more on the podcast BY CINEMA LOVERS FOR CINEMA LOVERS! Help us by SUBSCRIBING, COMMENTING, and SHARING! #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast

"Two dudes, One Restaurant." Did you like 'My Dinner With Andre'? This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we discuss a film that has perplexed film fans since its release. "My Dinner With Andre" is the film we're in dialogue about this week! Join us as we launch into we would call a mumblecore film with a plethora of topics that explore the human condition through rare form. Tune in to see why the late great Roger Ebert says this is the only film that came to mind that had "No Cliches". Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #MyDinnerWithAndre

The WatchTower Film Podcast #62 Sweeney Todd This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we start making our way into some spooktastic selections for the month of October!Join us as we discuss Tim Burton’s 2007 Musical Drama, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”! Dive in with us as we discuss Tim Burton’s removed style, Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter’s riveting performances, and the original source materials and it’s many permutations to finally get it ready for the stage and screen!

his week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast join us as we finish out our Western month with a bang!

We are discussing David Mackenzie's neo-western, "Hell or High Water". Written by Taylor Sheridan, this film explores the western genre through high-octane adventure motifs along with layered storytelling to make for an uberly compelling film that can be shown to average movie goers and cinephiles alike.

Join us as we go into the cathartic story, the dynamite performances, and the deep meaning behind all of it. All this and more on this week's episode!

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we close out our OG BLOCKBUSTER Month with a blaster bang!We’re covering George Lucas’ 1977 juggernaut, “Star Wars”! Join us as we deep dive into franchises and their value in cinema, whether or not blockbusters have more than meet the eye, and just how pivotal George Lucas was for the advancement of cinema despite only directing a handful of films. All this and more on this week’s show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #StarWars

The team gets together to talk about Oscar winning film, Birdman. Directed by the one and only  Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Starring Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Zach Galifianakis and Emma Stone.

The Gang gets together to talk about 2018's Julian Schnabel's masterpiece. Starring William Dafoe and Oscar Isaac.

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we LAUNCH INTO THE JUNGLES OF COMEDY MONTH! We kick off with this controversial pick of a motion picture comedy, Ben Stiller’s “Tropic Thunder”! Join us as we discuss the makings of this film, the jokes that land the hardest, and the culture that MIGHT limit the making of a film like this today. All this and more on this week’s show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #TropicThunder

On this Pilot Episode of the Watch Tower, the guys discuss Gus Van Sant's Academy Award Winning Drama, "Good Will Hunting" Starring Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, and Minnie Driver

BONUS EPISODE! To wrap up our Comedy Month here at the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we decided to cover a film that’s as funny as funny can be but still have lots of heart and craft-fully tell a compelling story that all artists can relate to on some level. We discuss Judd Apatow’s 2009 Dramedy, “Funny People”.Join us as we dive into what makes this film stand out in both Judd and Adam Sandler’s careers, how insightful it is on the stand up comedy world, and just how introspective a film like this can be while still showcasing the cast and crew’s comedic strengths. Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING this podcast! Tell us which film you would like us to cover next! #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #FunnyPeople

The gang gets together to talk about another classic, The Big Lebowski. Film is directed by The Coen brothers starring, Jeff Bridges and John Goodman

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we finish our PREVIOUS OSCAR WINNER SERIES! Since this week we had the amazing Doug Jones on the show, we wanted to end with one of our favorite films, Guillermo Del Toro’d “The Shape of Water”! Join us as we discuss the timeless qualities of this film, the ability to surpass genre with great storytelling, and just how perfect we feel the casting is on every level. This and more! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #TheShapeofWater

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we continue our Previous Oscar Winners series! This episode we focus on cinematography and discuss the career, craft, and cinematic candor of one of the greatest living cinematographers, Rodrigo Prieto. We zone in on his ability to tell stories through images via Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Oscar Winning revenge tale, “The Revenant”. Join us as we deep dive on “token” Oscars, cinematography at its peak, and all of the challenges a filmmaker goes through from a conventional situation to one with harsh conditions. This and much more on this week’s episode! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #TheRevenant

On today’s episode of the WatchTower Podcast, the boys discuss Christopher Nolan’s 2014 imaginative masterpiece, “Interstellar”. Listen in as we talk about it’s amazing storytelling and the films that came before it to inspire the film.

This week on the WatchTower Podcast we have a hidden gem from the Cohen Brothers, “A Serious Man”! Join us as we jump into this film and discuss the unique perspective of Jewish culture, the ins and outs of how Joel and Ethan Cohen craft their stories, and many more things about this film! Help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, and SHARING! #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast

The WatchTower Film Podcast #61 Se7en This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we discuss David Fincher’s groundbreaking crime thriller, “Se7en”! Join us as we deep dive into Fincher’s ability to drive the plot forward effortlessly, his unique slide-of-hand as a director, and the bold performances by Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman and how we may or may not agree with their execution of them. All on this episode! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #Seven #se7en

It's 2023 and the Watch Tower boys are still talking about Cinema. Some things will never change. . .    

This week on the Watch Tower Podcast, the gentlemen sit and discuss Wong Kar Wai's 2000 Romantic Drama, "In the Mood for Love". The gents discuss how this cinematic masterpiece throws out all of the conventional rom-com tropes directly out the window to tell, what might possibly be, the most romantic film they've ever bared witness to. Join in and listen to them discuss the unique (and almost perfect) cinematography, the subtlety in the performances, and whether that defines the characters and the era or how for the unrefined eye it could seem heartless, and how refreshing it is to see a gem in the rubble of bad cinema that were the 2000s.  

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In this week’s episode of the WatchTower Podcast. The fellas get together with special guest, Robert Holguin, to discuss Steve Carver’s “Lone Wolf McQuade” (1983). They discuss the importance of the location (El Paso), the relationship between Chuck Norris and David Carradine on set, and the sequences that make this movie fun to sit back and simply enjoy.

We are BACK for our LIVE #WatchTowerFilmPodcast at Aaron & George’s Film Cafe to discuss a Mel Brooks Comedy CLASSIC, “Blazing Saddles”. We had an absolutely amazing time being back at the cafe to discuss cinema with a live crowd. This episode is part of our comedy month series and it’s been nothing but deep dives and deep laughs so far, so JOIN US! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING! #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #blazingsaddles

Who doesn't like to have fun after such a serious episode? THIS WEEK on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we talk about the cult comedy hit, "Semi-Pro" to finish out our comedy series! Join us as we talk about the sensibilities of comedy this film hits seamlessly and where we feel it hinges completely on the performance for the film to work. All this and more on this week's show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #Semipro #TowerProductions #TowerCastNetwork #CreativElPaso #FilmElPaso #FilmPodcast

The WatchTower Film Podcast #63 Gangs of New York This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we divert from our spooky month programming only for a brief episode as we dive in to a living legend (and Carlos’ cinematic hero)’s historic epic, “Gangs of New York”!Scorsese’s “Killers of The Flower Moon” comes out in theaters everywhere on October 20 and we curated this week’s pic in hopes to get as many people to visit their local cinema to check out this motion picture with another period piece by the same great living legend. Join us as we explore the amazing craftsmanship, scale, storytelling arcs, and unmatched performances this film showcases this week on the show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #gangsofnewyork

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we kick off our Halloween spooky pick month!

Starting off our series is a film we consider one of the pioneers to later create what we now know as “elevated horror”, Roman Polanski’s “Rosemary’s Baby”!

Join us as we discuss the questions this film poses for humanity, the quality eerie that has become a favorite for people such as Stanley Kubrick, and performances that either fall flat or become better the more you keep watching. All this and more on this week’s show!

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we discuss a French New Wave musical. Yes, you read that right!

Jacques Demy was a prolific storyteller who chose to make cinema to the beat of his own drum during a time of exploration in French Cinema. On this episode, we discuss one of his most beautifully heartbreaking masterpieces; "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg."

Join us as we discuss how this was a basis of inspiration for other important cinema including but not limited to Damien Chazelle's "La La Land", how it belongs to a select few who fall on the list of fully sung-through musicals (and how that could either work for it or against it), and how color theory, cinematography, and phenomenal acting take center stage to tell this complex and beautifully tragic piece of cinema.

This and much more on this week's episode!

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This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we discuss a cult comedy classic! Jared Hess' "Napoleon Dynamite" is the topic of conversation for continuing our Comedy Month on the podcast. Join us as we discuss the quirky comedy gem, its ability to make this indie for a low budget and gross a record-breaking amount for indies at the time, and finally, the sub-genre this film influenced in the early 2000s for comedy films. JOIN US! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING! #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #NaploeanDynamite

The 2025 Academy Awards are almost here, and the competition has never been more intense. With a lineup of groundbreaking films, powerhouse performances, and industry-shifting narratives, this year’s Oscars are shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in recent history.In this video, we break down the frontrunners, biggest rivalries, sleeper hits, and potential upsets in every major category. Will an underdog steal Best Picture? Can a rising star outshine a Hollywood legend? And which films are gaining momentum at the last minute?Join us as we analyze the biggest Oscar storylines, expert predictions, and the surprises we might see on Hollywood’s biggest night.Subscribe for award-season predictions, deep dives into the nominees, and exclusive film industry insights!Hashtags:#Oscars2025 #AcademyAwards #BestPicture #OscarsPredictions #FilmAwards #MovieBreakdown #Hollywood #AwardSeason #FilmAnalysis #BiggestSnubs #OscarContenders #CinemaLovers #BestDirector #MustWatch #WhoWillWin

On this week's episode the guys talk about Damien Chazelle's 2016 Oscar Winning Musical Epic, "La La Land"! Tune in as we discuss our favorite moments in the film and the musicals we love in this episode's Tower Crown!

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we talk about a film 65 million years in the making…Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park”! Join us as we discuss the possibility of cinema’s need for more “plot” than “character”, how this brings joy to going to the cinemas, and how this film revolutionized VFX and animatronics in film forever! All this and more on this week’s show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #JurassicPark

LIVE from Aaron & George's Film Cafe (105 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX 79901). Visit their page, follow them on social media and sign up for their newsletter!

Today they discussed Jeremiah Zagar's 2022 film, Hustle. The film stars Adam Sandler and NBA player Juancho Hernangomez!

The team gets together to talk about the Federico Fellini, 1963 classic, "8 1/2".  Join us for our breakdown on this surreal cinematic masterpiece, with a special film auteur debate for the Tower Crown.

It’s PEAK Oscar Season and, boy, do  WatchTower Boys know it. This special edition of the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast the gents get back in studio to discuss ALL TEN of the Best Motion Picture Nominees for the 95th Academy Awards. 

 Join us and come back for Oscar Sunday as we do a LIVE WATCH-ALONG here at the TowerCast Network Studios! More to come!  

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The WatchTower Film Podcast #76 30 for 30: Requiem for the Big East This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast is our last film of our DOCUMENTARY MONTH! We went with something off the beaten path as we jump into a fan favorite series, sports fans of course, 30 for 30. Join us as we discuss Ezra Edelman’s “Requiem for the Big East” narrated by TowerCast Alumni, Giancarlo Esposito (tag Giancarlo Esposito)! We explore the frustrating intricacies of sports films, the possibilities of sports films being ‘genre pictures’, and much more on this week’s episode! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #303for30requiemforthebigeast

The team gets together to talk about Guy Ritchie's 2008 film, Rock N Rolla starring Gerald Butler, Tom Hardy and Tobby Kebbel!

The gang gets together to talk about who could be the dog killer...it can be Castro? Maybe De La O? Or even Carlos...? Come listen and find out as they discuss 2018's Under The Silver Lake.

The gang gets together to talk about the film Halloween! Directed John Carpenter starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we talk about a comedy gem, “Airplane!” And don’t forget that exclamation point!We had a blast discussing the quotable jokes, originality, creation of a su gente and of course the massive impact this film had in comedy. Join us as we go deep and discuss this comedy juggernaut! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING! #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #Airplane

The team gets together to talk about 2006's Fantastic stop motion film, Fantastic Mr. Fox. Directed by none other than Wes Anderson and starring George Clooney and Meryl Streep!

The WatchTower Film Podcast #67 The Thing

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we finish off our Tower-izing October Series with a cult classic that is an absolute gem among horror fans, John Carpenter’s “The Thing”!We have special guest and resident horror expert, Erik Sanchez, walk us through the intricacies of one of his favorite films. Join us as we dive into the performance that put Kurt Russel in another category all together, the underlying theme that not many people realize the film was exploring, game-changing special effects that this film brought to life. All this and more on this week’s episode! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #TheThing

The #WatchTowerFilmPodcast boys are back with an interesting pick out of 1950s #IndianCinema as they deep dive into film legend #SatuajitRay ‘s “The Apu Trilogy” which includes the three critically acclaimed films “Pather Panchali”, “Aparajito”, and “Apur Sansar”. Join us as we highlight how this trilogy is both underrated yet considered a masterpiece amongst true romancers of film. Help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, and SHARING! #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we focus on EDITING (among other amazing attributes this amazing film has). Join us as we explore Oscar winner, David Fincher’s “The Social Network”!

Continuing our Previous Oscar Winners series, this week’s pick boasts a masterclass in editing, directing, performing, and especially, Screenwriting, yes with a capital S.

Join us for this and much more on this week’s show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #TheSocialNetwork

WE’VE REACHED 100 EPISODES ON THE #WatchTowerFilmPodcast! We’re completely thrilled and honored to have reached this milestone.

In honor of this landmark moment, we celebrated at our favorite place to do a LIVE PODCAST, @aaronandgeorgesfilmcafe!

Join us as we discuss one of Cinema’s most celebrated, revered, and astounding films, Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey”.

We screened the picture together with an amazing group of people, had the best cafe de olla in town, and a great cinematic discussion!

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This week on the #WachTowerFilmPodcast we dive into a hidden gem in the comedy film world that has left us all in stitches. Join us as we discuss the blaxploitation parody, “Black Dynamite”!

Come and sit in with us on this comedic journey as we discuss just what makes this film unique approach to comedy, satire, and a take parody done freshly right. All this and more on this week’s show!

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The WatchTower Film Podcast #60

The Grand Budapest Hotel This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we discuss Wes Anderson’s 2014 epic “Grand Budapest Hotel” LIVE from Aaron & George’s Film Cafe!Join us as we discuss the unique production design and how they executed it, the riveting performances, and the enthralling storytelling abilities of Wes and how we need to continue searching for that in this day and age.

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The group gets together to talk about 2007 revenge flick Death Sentence. The team gets into a good discussion where words and fists were thrown. Be sure to check this one out!

It’s a new year and the boys are back to discuss cinema as always! Join us as we discuss Darren Aronofsky’s 2017 Allegorical Thrillier, “mother!”   We talk about the biblically imagery, the achievement in directing, and the layers that the performances carry. Like, comment, SHARE and subscribe to our page!

The WatchTower Film Podcast #87 Moneyball This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we dive into the film that makes 2 grown men on this podcast cry. . . And the other two grown men ask why?. . . We’re talking about Bennett Miller’s “Moneyball”. Join us as we discuss the breaking of the forum for sports films through, Sorkin’s clearly present dialogue, and the start for so many comedy-actors turned dramatic actors through this film alone. All this and more on this week’s episode! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #moneyball

What can The Truman Show teach new filmmakers about storytelling, authenticity, and audience manipulation? This episode dives deep into the groundbreaking techniques that made this iconic film a masterclass in visual storytelling. Learn how to craft a narrative that keeps your audience hooked, blur the lines between fiction and reality, and create films that leave a lasting impact. If you’re a filmmaker navigating today’s competitive scene, this breakdown will give you fresh insights to up your game. Don’t just make movies—make MOVEMENTS.

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The WatchTower Film Podcast #66 The Shining

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast join us as we dive into a horror favorite especially among Stanley Kubrick and Steven King fans!We discuss Kubrick’s “The Shining”. This film is one of the many examples in film adaptations and when the original author of the work dislikes the result.

We also explore Kubrick’s lengthy and strenuous filming schedule, his high number of takes, and amount of craftsmanship it took to make this picture. All this and more on this episode! Tell us your thoughts on this film and if you agree or disagree with any of us! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #TheShining

🦈🦈 DU-DUN DU-DUN DU-DUN 🦈🦈 This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we kick off our OG BLOCKBUSTER MONTH and cover Steven Spielberg’s 1975 thrilling giant, “JAWS”! Join us as we discuss the masterful blocking, the strategic placement of the suspense, the iconic score, the use of location and so much more on this week’s show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #Jaws

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we tackle a long awaited listener request and one of animation’s cinematic triumphs, Hayao Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away”! Join us as we dive deep into the introspective, creative, and hauntingly beautiful depiction of growing up. We discuss Miyazaki’s and Pixar’s mutual admiration for each other, the creative and apt meaning behind Studio Ghibli’s name origins, and just how unique the approach to all of Miyasaki’s work contains for all viewers of all ages and creeds. All this and more on this week’s show! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #spiritedaway

The team gets together to talk about Max Barbakow's 2020 film, Palm Springs. The film stars Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti and goes through their crazy adventure in a time loop! You do not want to miss out!

The WatchTower Film Podcast #117 Pan's Labyrinth Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth isn’t just a film. It’s a transformative piece of cinema that redefined the fantasy genre. In this episode, we explore how del Toro’s unique vision and storytelling genius brought to life a world where innocence meets brutality. Fantasy intertwines with reality in ways that are both haunting and beautiful. From his iconic creature designs to his deeply emotional, layered narratives, we unpack why del Toro remains a master of dark fantasy and a trailblazer in the genre. If you’re fascinated by the art of worldbuilding and the power of imagination, this episode is a must-watch. 💡 Subscribe for more explorations into the minds of legendary filmmakers and the films that changed cinema forever! #PansLabyrinth #GuillermoDelToro #FantasyFilms #DarkFantasy #CinematicMasterpiece #Worldbuilding #FantasyCinema #IconicDirectors #VisualStorytelling #SymbolismInFilm #DarkFairyTale #FantasyWorlds #FilmAnalysis #LegendaryFilmmakers #MovieBreakdown

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we close out our Halloween series! Just in time for spooky day itself this week!

Join us as we discuss a film which many loved upon its release. A movie many applauded as a return to good ‘scary’ campfire storytelling through the cinematic medium. Alejandro Amenábar’s “The Others” is the Halloween poison this week!

Dive in with us as we discuss style vs substance, the tumultuous making of the film, and the amazing dedication Nicole Kidman brings to this film.

All this and more on this week’s show!

☘️🌈🍻 HAPPT ST. PATTY’S DAY! ☘️🌈🍻

Now, while many of you might be out enjoying a cold green beer, we’re doing the same in the TowerCast Network Studio!

This BONUS EPISODE we talk about Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award Winning Picture, “The Departed”!

Join us as we discuss the intricacies of each performance, the masterful directing choices and whether winning this Academy Award dictates anything in Marty’s career, Thelma Schoonmaker’s bold but intentional edits that drive the story forward in unorthodox but brilliant ways. This and MUCH MORE! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #TheDeparted

Today on the #WatchTowerPodcast  the gang gets together to talk about David Fincher’s new Hollywood Epic, “Mank”! Be sure and check it out on all major podcast platforms and on our YouTube/Facebook pages! 🎞

The WatchTower Film Podcast #72 A Christmas Story 🎄🎄 IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME AT THE TOWERCAST NETWORK! 🎄🎄 HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD FILMMAKERS AND CINEPHILES HERE AT TOWER PRODUCTIONS!This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we wrap our holiday series with what most people regard to be the QUINTESSENTIAL Holiday Film: Bob Clark’s “A Christmas Story”. Do you agree? Join us as we discuss the inceptions of this film, the amount of pushback it received to get made, how little “Ralphie” went on to conquer Hollywood in his own right, and much more! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #achristmasstory

The gang gets back together IN PERSON! They talk about how it is to be back in 3D with each other and discuss 2018's Netflix Original The Kindergarten Teacher. The film was directed by Sara Colangelo and staring Maggie Gyllenhaal and Gael García Bernal!

This week the gang gets together to talk about the film, Hugo. Directed by the Master Martin Scorsese, starring Asa Butterfield and Chloë Grace Moretz.

The WatchTower Film Podcast #84 Some Like it Hot This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast WE'VE BEEN HIJACKED! TUNE IN TO FIND OUT WHY. . . Billy Wilder's "Some Like It Hot" Is a fitting film for this pannel and for all film lovers out there! Tune in to hear the discussion about this marvelously made film that we all agree was ahead of it's time, uses filmmaking techniques from masterful dialogue writing to engaging cinematograpy to help tell it's story, and so much more! This is definietely one you won't want to miss! Please help us by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING, COMMENTING, and SHARING. #WatchTowerFilmPodcast #FilmPodcast #Cinema #IndieFilm #Film #Movies #MoviePodcast #Somelikeithot

The team gets together to talk about 2013's Locke. The team talks about how a film in location has it's difficulties and how it pulls it off. The film is directed by Steven Knight and stars Tom Hardy and Tom Holland!

This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we crack open a cold one, sit back, and enjoy a high octane slasher from one of cinema’s favorite rockstars: Quentin Tarantino!

We discuss “Death Proof” with fellow cinephile, radio personality, and writer Fernando “Grizz” Montejano! Join us in the Austin-set homage to Grindhouse cinema as we discuss Tarantino doing his own film photography work, the fun back and forth this film has with its Grindhouse paring (Robert Rodriguez’s “Planet Terror”, and finally a theory we can all agree on… all this and more on this week’s show!

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CINEPHILES REJOICE! This week on the #WatchTowerFilmPodcast we kick off OSCAR SEASON with our previous Oscar winners series. Join us as we dive into an Oscar winning modern classic: Alfonso Cuaron’s 2019 intimate epic, “ROMA”!

Listen in as we discuss his choice of using black and white, the ability to modernize classic film techniques in order to tell a timeless story, and his exploration in classism in 1970s Mexico through a universal story. All this and more in this week’s episode!

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This week on the WatchTower Podcast. The fellas get together to discuss Giuseppe Tornatore’s Italian Masterpiece, “Cinema Paradiso” (1988). The gang discusses the importance of foreign cinema and use of subtitles, and the act of being distracted from the technical aspects, as filmmakers, due to a captivating story with this hidden gem. Make sure and check it out along with this week’s Tower Crown as we have special guest Jonathan Gonzalez from JonGon Productions!

This  week the gang gets together to talk about the film, The Lighthouse.  Directed by the  Robert Eggers, starring Willem Dafoe and Robert  Pattinson. Join us for an interesting take on this cinematic masterpiece  and the Genre of Art House.

The gang gets together to talk about M. Night Shyamalan's 2016 Thriller, Split. They get to let Castro know their thoughts on the film and hopefully not tear him apart. Tune In!