Required Watching
Required Watching is the ultimate film review podcast for aspiring filmmakers and cinephiles alike! Join me, Tray Epps, as we embark on an exciting cinematic journey through the lens of learning about filmmaking and discovering how to move forward in the world of cinema.
In each episode, we dive deep into the essential films handpicked by influential cinematic influencers and esteemed filmmakers. Together, we explore the genius behind these masterpieces and unravel the secrets of their storytelling techniques, cinematography, and character development.
But this podcast is more than just film analysis. It's a comprehensive guide for those passionate about making their mark in the film industry. We examine the films not only for their artistic brilliance but also to learn valuable lessons that can help us grow as aspiring filmmakers. From dissecting unique storytelling structures to understanding the nuances of visual composition, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for filmmaking knowledge.
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 149
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
48. Kids
**Trigger Warning**
This episode of Required Watching references sexual assault from within the film.
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47. Get Out
Jordan Peele and Daniel Kaluuya collaborate for the first time in this classic horror.
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46. The Shawshank Redemption
I'll show you what's under my poster if you show me what's under yours?
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45. American Beauty
What is pretty and perfect on the outside is rotting at its core and this all American family are no exception.
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44. Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Time to get HUNGRY with a sushi chef with dreams of owning his passion and passing it down to his family.
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43. Dirty Harry
Clint Eastwood in one of his most famous roles and shots will be fired.
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42. The Darjeeling Limited
This week we catch a train with Wes Anderson.
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41. Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
Pranks, mischief and one well dressed man-child. Lets take a bicycle ride with Pee Wee Herman.
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40. Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Humans and toons?? Yeah, we get into one of the most wild and one of a kind films of its kind. Take the ride to Toon Town with us.
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39. Three Colors: Blue
The indie darling that broke french stars into the mainstream (and indie world).
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38. Paprika
A short episode for a complicated movie. The movie that inspired Inception inspired tons of questions with us.
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37. Harold and Maude
Death and love go together like a Hearst and a Porsche. This week we talk about age gaps and the funny in a drama that is Harold and Maude.
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36. She's Gotta Have It
We get into the first Spike Lee Joint. Our second on the podcast and our first for Black History Month. So, let's do this for the culture! *Black Fist*
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- The…
35. Thappad (2020)
Our first venture to the cinematic world of India. Lots to uncover and much more to dig into this week.
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- The depth of Bollywood
- Societal differe…
34. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Another installment from Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli.
In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
- The serious matters of animation
- How far we have come in animation
- And lots mo…
33. Amelie
Bonjour! Today we look at croissants, France and a cute pixie-haired woman named Amelie.
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- France!
- Existentialism
- How to talk about nothing
- And lots more!
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32. Attack The Block
Oye, you lot! We start the year off with a fun 2011 banger featuring a Young John Boyega (Star Wars) and Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who).
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- Horror Co…
31. Seven Samurai
Are you a filmmaker or a cinephile? You MUST'VE seen this film. No? Okay, fine, let's jump into the nearly 4 hour masterpiece.
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30. Die Hard
What can we say? We love a Christmas movie.
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29. Wild At Heart
Wild is only one word to describe this high octane film starring none other than Nic Cage. Buckle up because we are going for a ride.
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