What We’ve Been Watching Episode 002
Reginald Tinas Jr. and Casey G. Smith return for another engaging discussion on their latest cinematic and television discoveries. This episode covers everything from Christopher Nolan’s upcoming projects and classic Hollywood tales to modern docuseries and stand-up specials. Tune in for thoughtful commentary, intriguing recommendations, and a few surprises from the world of film and TV, and join us on Filmmaker Commentary each week.
What We Cover
- Christopher Nolan’s next big release, “The Odyssey.”
- A delightful re-watch of the classic film “Barefoot in the Park.”
- Casey’s positive experience with Marvel’s “Wonder Man” series.
- An extensive review of the compelling documentary series “Cowboys: America’s Team.”
- The surprisingly addictive and raw humor of “I Love LA.”
- Critiques of recent stand-up specials from Mike Epps and Cat Williams, examining their comedic evolution.
Key Moments
- 0:30 – Reginald gives his first impressions of the trailer for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.”
- 2:09 – Reginald shares his experience revisiting the charming classic “Barefoot in the Park.”
- 5:46 – Casey discusses his thoughts on the Marvel series “Wonder Man” and why it stood out.
- 8:05 – A detailed breakdown of the “Cowboys: America’s Team” documentary series, even for non-football fans.
- 1:09:50 – Casey and Reginald recount how they both got drawn into the unfiltered HBO series “I Love LA.”
- 2:33:00 – The hosts compare recent stand-up specials from Mike Epps and Cat Williams, discussing their performance evolution.
Gear & Films Mentioned
- The Odyssey
- Barefoot in the Park
- Midnight Cowboy
- Wonder Man
- Cowboys: America’s Team
- I Love LA
- Fly Me To The Moon
- Mike Epps: Delusional
- Kat Williams specials
- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
- Pocahontas
- Cross
- Schitt’s Creek
- Knights of the Seven Kingdoms
- Smiling Friends
- The Mirror Has Two Faces
- Get A Life
- His & Hers
- Invincible
- Silo
- Severance
- The Boys
- Fallout
- Pocahontas