Born To Watch - A Movie Podcast
Join four old mates on a cinematic journey like no other in the "Born to Watch Movie Podcast" the podcast where movies aren't just watched, they're experienced. Each week, dive into the films that reshaped their lives and, perhaps, even the world. With many thousands of hours of movie-watching under their belts, these friends bring a unique, seasoned perspective where they don't take themselves or the movies too seriously.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 94 minutes
- Episodes
- 179
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Full Metal Jacket is a 1987 Vietnam War movie directed by Stanley Kubrick. This is a Vietnam Movie like no other that follows the recruits from the hellish days of boot camp at Parriss Island to the …
Tremors (1990)
Episode 17 - Since the 1950's people have been obsessed with creature feature films, with that decade being a highlight for the genre. B Grade movies are a special treat for those who love their movi…
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Thirty Seven years in the making, was Top Gun: Maverick (2022) worth the wait? In short, it certainly was! But just how good was this blockbuster sequel that made the Navy cool in 1986?
This is the mo…
First Blood (1982)
Episode 15 - 1982 was a sleeper year for cinema with some of the most groundbreaking and genre-defining films being released. Sylvester Stallone stars in FIRST BLOOD, the action film that not only br…
The Lost Boys (1987)
Episode 14 - Sometimes a movie comes along and defines a generation, The Lost Boys could be just that movie. Released in 1987 this movie broke the mould of more traditional vampire films. With a grea…
Die Hard (1988)
Episode 13 - The action movie that broke the mould, Die Hard is still as good today as it was when it was released in 1988.Spawning four more sequels, the franchise whilst very good never hit the hei…
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Episode 12 - The BTW team put their special take on 1984's Beverly Hills Cop. Considered one of the most influential comedies of the 1980s, Beverly Hills Cop is a comedy/action movie starring Eddie M…
Major League (1989)
The Born to Watch team gives their unique take on the 1989 sports/comedy - Major League. Starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger and Wesley Snipes, it follows the journey of a rag-tag band of misfits th…
Road House (1989)
Episode 10 - Road House the movie is a 1989 American action thriller film starring Patrick Swayze and directed by Rowdy Herrington. Swayze stars as Dalton a bouncer at the Jasper bar, The Double Deu…
The Guard (2011)
Episode 9 - The Guard is a 2011 crime comedy film starring Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle. The movie follows Sergeant Gerry Boyle (Gleeson), a small-town Irish police officer who is investigating a …
Tombstone (1993)
Episode 8 - The movie Tombstone was released in 1993 and stars Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott and Bill Paxton. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $56 million at the box office.
T…
Bloodsport (1988)
Episode 7 - Jean Claude Van Damme burst into the mainstream after the 1988 martial arts movie - Bloodsport. Directed by Newt Arnold, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb and Leah Ayres. The fi…
Step Brothers (2008)
Episode 6 - The king of comedy himself Will Ferrell plays Brennan Huff, a 39 year old man child who still lives with his Mum. John C. Reilly is Dale Doback a 40 year old loser who lives with his Dad,…
Commando (1985)
Episode 5 - Everyone's favourite super soldier Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as John Matrix a retired Colonel who is trying to live the good life with his daughter Jenny. When is old company is slain a…
The Thing (1982)
Episode 4 - The Thing is a 1982 suspense movie masterpiece directed by John Carpenter and starring a BTW favourite Kurt Russell. 12 men are trapped in an Antarctic station with an alien with evil int…
Backdraft (1991)
Episode 3 - The first time the whole team is together in the Panic Room and we are talking about the 1991 blockbuster movie - Backdraft. We will answer all the big questions like, Why does fire growl…
Born to Watch - Trailer
Meet the team of Born to Watch and find out why we think we are the perfect guys to have started a movie podcast
The Golden Child (1986)
Episode 2 - The Born to Watch team is at full strength as we embark on a deep dive into all things The Golden Child. We will discuss the movie in depth and ask all the hard-hitting questions, like, H…
Top Gun Maverick (2022) - Instant Reaction
Episode 1 - Born to Watch has been years in the making and that is where the similarities with Top Gun Maverick end. Join the two Matt's (Matt W and Matt G) as we explore the long anticipated Blockbu…