Hate Watching with Dan and Tony
Comedy
About
Unprofessional, unsolicited and unwanted opinions from Dan and Tony as they watch movies and tell you what's wrong with them.
Episodes
- Hate Watching Tron Ares: A Boring Music Video
Dan and Tony discuss the movie Tron: Ares, finding it visually polished but narratively lacking. They analyze the character of Ares, plot inconsistencies like the permanence code and laser printing, and compare it unfavorably to Tron: Lega…
- Hate Watching Marty Supreme: We Could Play Ping Pong
Dan and Tony discuss the movie Marty Supreme, noting its confusing plot, odd soundtrack, and underdeveloped main character. They explore why the film feels strange despite competent direction and acting.
- Hate Watching Balls Up: A Sort of Sports Sort of Comedy Movie
Dan and Tony dissect the movie Balls Up, noting its undeveloped plot, inconsistent characters, and missed comedic opportunities. They also discuss recent enjoyable content like MrBeast essays and the American Gladiators reboot.
- Hate Watching Dark Crimes: True Crime or Exploitation?
Dan and Tony review the movie Dark Crimes, finding its true crime narrative lacking in clear motivation and cohesive storytelling, particularly criticizing the addition of a sex cult element as exploitative and detrimental to the plot. The…
- Hate Watching Avatar 3: Fire and Rehash
Dan and Tony review Avatar 3: Fire and Ash, examining its plot structure, character motivations, and thematic elements like environmentalism and colonialism. They also discuss the film's visual effects, creature design, and sound.
- Hate Watching Greenland 2: The Slow Death of Cinema
Dan and Tony discuss the sequel Greenland: Migration, focusing on its logical inconsistencies in disaster and survival scenarios. They analyze the film's narrative flaws and introduce the "Dan Goodsell line" concept to explain away plot co…
- Hate Watching Mercy: Cannot Compute
Hate Watching reviews the movie Mercy, analyzing its depiction of an AI judge and a futuristic court system. The hosts critique the film's plot, character of the detective, and its handling of ethical questions surrounding AI in justice.
- Hate Watching The Tomorrow War: Time Travel Faux Pas
Dan and Tony analyze The Tomorrow War (2021), critiquing its time travel logic, plot shortcuts, and Chris Pratt's performance, while praising Sam Richardson and Betty Gilpin. They discuss the film's potential as a tighter sci-fi story and…
- Hate Watching Anaconda: A Fangless Reboot
Dan and Tony review the Anaconda reboot, identifying issues with its narrative structure, pacing, and lack of consequences, while also highlighting positive elements like Steve Zahn's performance and some successful gags. They propose fixe…
- Hate Watching In The Blink Of An Eye: Blink too hard and you'll...fall asleep
Dan and Tony review the Hulu sci-fi drama "In The Blink Of An Eye," discussing its three timelines, themes of mortality, and screenplay changes from the original script.
- Hate Watching Play Dirty: A Train Wreck So Big Even the CGI Ran Away
Dan and Tony analyze the heist film Play Dirty, discussing its inconsistent tone, lack of character depth, and how its set pieces fail to deliver impact. They compare it to genre classics and critique its narrative execution.
- Hate Watching Transformers The Last Knight: Less Than Meets the Eye
Dan and Tony review Transformers: The Last Knight, examining its VFX, underdeveloped plot, character comparisons between Shia LaBeouf and Mark Wahlberg, and franchise missteps.
- Hate Watching Strange Wilderness: Turkeys and Sharks and Bears, Oh My!
Dan and Tony analyze the 2006 film Strange Wilderness, exploring why some of its jokes succeed while others fail. They discuss the movie's origins in sketch comedy, its cast, and its reliance on improv, ultimately debating whether the film…
- Hate Watching Gladiator II: A Monolithic Letdown
Dan and Tony analyze Gladiator II, finding it emotionally lacking and weighed down by plot contrivances and underdeveloped action. They suggest grounding the film with concrete stakes and character choices to enhance its epic scale and the…
- Hate Watching Five Nights At Freddy’s 2: The Ghosts in the Machines
Dan and Tony discuss Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, analyzing its lore expansion and plot inconsistencies. They highlight effective set pieces, character arcs for Abby and Vanessa, and the underutilized music box mechanic, ultimately finding a…
- Hate Watching Presence: Ghosts, Burritos, And Bad Movies
Dan and Tony analyze the horror film Presence, discussing its intriguing premise and how its execution falters in storytelling and suspense. They propose specific craft improvements for consistent mechanics, meaningful object interactions,…
- Hate Watching The Animal: Beast Mode Or Bust
Dan and Tony analyze the Rob Schneider film "The Animal," debating its comedic merits, from its lowbrow gags to a standout Norm Macdonald scene. They also touch on broader topics like box office success versus cultural relevance and contra…
- Hate Watching Playdate: Alan Ritchson Saves The Day
On Hate Watching, Dan and Tony dissect the action-comedy Playdate (2025), evaluating its comedic structure, character arcs, and performances, particularly Alan Ritchson
- Hate Watching Honey Don’t: Pretty Sure Honey Didn't
Dan and Tony discuss the movie Honey Don’t, noting its stylistic choices and moments of dark humor, but ultimately finding it hollow due to a lack of clear character motivation and plot cohesion. They contrast it with well-structured noirs…
- Hate Watching Death of a Unicorn: Mo Money And Messy CGI
In this episode, Dan and Tony review the movie Death of a Unicorn, critiquing its reliance on CGI, underdeveloped characters, and inconsistent supernatural rules. They suggest ways the film could have been improved with better tension-buil…
- Hate Watching A Very Jonas Christmas Movie: Holiday Hype or Hollow Cheer
Dan and Tony dissect the Jonas Brothers holiday special, criticizing its lack of stakes and underdeveloped plot while acknowledging some humorous moments and romantic beats. They compare it unfavorably to classic Christmas films and sugges…
- Hate Watching the Truman Show: Truman, Tinfoil, And TV Lies
Dan and Tony discuss the narrative and philosophical shortcomings of The Truman Show, analyzing its potential genres and comparing its premise to modern reality television.
- Hate Watching The Pickup: A Monkey, A Ring, and Zero Stakes
Dan and Tony review "The Pickup," a heist comedy-thriller that underwhelms with its lack of stakes and momentum, despite a notable cast and director. The episode analyzes the film's craft, character development, and heist plot.
- Hate Watching Timeline: Dumb, Fun, Semi-History
Dan and Tony review the movie Timeline, examining its blend of soft science, historical elements, and performances by Gerard Butler, Anna Friel, and Michael Sheen. They discuss the film's cinematic moments and entertainment value, concludi…
- Hate Watching Land of the Lost: Big Brain T-Rex, Tiny Plot
Dan and Tony discuss the 2009 film Land of the Lost, identifying issues with Will Ferrell's character, inconsistent world logic, and underdeveloped gags. They propose revisions to enhance the film's comedic structure and character developm…
- Hate Watching Little Evil: Little Evil, Big Opinions
Dan and Tony analyze the horror-comedy Little Evil, identifying missed opportunities in its humor and character development. They suggest specific craft fixes related to escalation, character agency, and scene logic to improve the film, an…
- Hate Watching Werewolves: Don't Forget Your Moonscreen
Dan and Tony break down the movie "Werewolves," analyzing its scene-by-scene details. They critique the cinematography, lore, and ending, while also highlighting enjoyable moments and suggesting improvements to make it a cult favorite.
- Hate Watching Superman: An Unpopular Opinion
In this episode, Dan and Tony of Hate Watching discuss James Gunn's Superman film, critiquing its narrative structure, characterization, and thematic execution. They analyze specific scenes, highlight standout elements like Mr. Terrific, a…
- Hate Watching Freddy Vs. Jason: Dumb Fun Done Right
Dan and Tony of Hate Watching review the 2003 film Freddy Vs. Jason, analyzing its blend of horror icons, memorable action sequences, and narrative shortcomings. They debate the film's effectiveness as entertainment, concluding it succeeds…
- Hate Watching Broken Arrow: John Woo's Woes
The hosts rewatch John Woo's 1996 film Broken Arrow, discussing its blend of outlandish action, John Travolta's villainous performance, and Christian Slater's heroic turn. They analyze the film's craft, including Woo's framing and set-piec…
- Hate Watching Nothing But Trouble: The Penis Nose Episode
This episode of Hate Watching with Dan and Tony reviews the 1991 film Nothing But Trouble, analyzing its weak world-building, inconsistent tone, and reliance on gags over character development. The hosts compare its comedic approach to sho…
- Hate Watching Blues Brothers 2000: When Blues Loses its Soul
Dan and Tony discuss the 1998 film "Blues Brothers 2000," detailing how it misunderstood the appeal of the original, its studio-mandated changes like a PG rating and added child character, and its disconnected musical performances.
- Hate Watching I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025): Hook, Line, and Stinker
The Hate Watching podcast episode reviews the 2025 sequel to "I Know What You Did Last Summer," criticizing its flawed premise, character reboots, and underdeveloped elements while noting a good soundtrack and promising moments in the fina…
- Hate Watching Babylon A.D.: Snowmobiles, Submarines, and Supernatural Babies
In this episode of Hate Watching, Dan and Tony review the 2008 film Babylon A.D. They discuss its confusing plot, Vin Diesel's character, and compare it to Children of Men.
- Hate Watching Alien vs. Predator (AVP): The Almost-Kiss That Shocked the World!
In this episode of Hate Watching, Dan and Tony dissect the 2004 movie "Alien vs. Predator." They discuss elements such as the mission's premise, the alien's acid blood, and character decisions.
- Hate Watching War of the Worlds (2025): What's In Your Amazon Cart?
In this episode, Dan and Tony review "War of the Worlds 2025," a sci-fi film notable for its blend of alien invasion and Amazon product placement. They discuss plot points such as Ice Cube's character, the reliance on Amazon Prime Air for…
- Hate Watching Zoolander 2: Now Who's Taking Crazy Pills?
On Hate Watching, Dan and Tony debate the merits of Zoolander 2, exploring whether creators should prioritize artistic vision or fan expectations. The discussion contrasts the original's satire with the sequel's absurdity, touching on lega…
- Hate Watching Happy Gilmore 2: On Par or Fore-get About It?
On Hate Watching, Dan and Tony debate the merits of Happy Gilmore 2. Tony praised the film, rating it 8.5/10, while Dan found it a weak rehash. They discussed the use of nostalgia, fan service, and cameos from golfers and celebrities.
- Hate Watching Club Dread: Broken Lizard's Broken Movie
Dan and Tony dissect Broken Lizard's "Club Dread," exploring its shortcomings as a horror-comedy. They note its failure to deliver scares or consistent laughs, compare it unfavorably to other genre films, and highlight Bill Paxton's perfor…
- Hate Watching Amsterdam: Or how Taylor Swift steals the show!
The 2022 film "Amsterdam" intertwines a murder investigation with a fascist plot, featuring performances from Christian Bale, John David Washington, and Margot Robbie. Despite tackling weighty themes, the film is noted for its tonal shifts…
- Hate Watching I Still Know What You Did Last Summer: Hook, Line, and No Terror
This episode reviews "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer," focusing on Jennifer Love Hewitt's return as Julie James and the sequel's tropical setting. The discussion covers the film's plot, Jack Black's appearance, and its nostalgic val…
- Hate Watching Mean Girls (2024): This remake should have stopped trying to make itself happen
The 2024 Mean Girls musical adaptation is critiqued for abbreviated songs, a diluted storyline lacking the original's sharp edges, and underdeveloped characters, failing as both a musical and a compelling story.
- Hate Watching Snow White: We Would Rather Eat the Poison Apple
Dan and Tony analyze the live-action Snow White remake, contrasting it with the 1937 animated film. They critique the remake's storytelling, character development, musical numbers, and aesthetic choices, finding it a bewildering misstep.
- Hate Watching From The Vaults: Abduction
In this episode, Dan and Tony discuss the 2011 Taylor Lautner film "Abduction." They analyze its illogical plot, questionable character development, and the film's failure to establish Lautner as an action star, ultimately deeming it a cau…
- Hate Watching Interview With The Vampire: Emo Vamps, Campy Cruise and So Many Beautiful Men
In this episode, Dan and Tony review the 1994 film "Interview with the Vampire." They discuss the performances, the film's visual style, its handling of queer subtext, and its exploration of immortality, comparing it to the source material…
- Hate Watching Fountain of Youth: A Two-Hour Expedition to Nowhere
The podcast episode "Hate Watching Fountain of Youth: A Two-Hour Expedition to Nowhere" analyzes the adventure film "Fountain of Youth," noting its failure to capture the charm and heart of the genre. The hosts discuss the protagonist's de…
- Hate Watching The Phantom: The Real Purple Dinosaur
In this episode, Dan and Tony discuss the 1996 film "The Phantom," starring Billy Zane. They examine its position in superhero cinema evolution, contrasting its approach with later films like X-Men and the MCU, and note Treat Williams's pe…
- Hate Watching Minecraft: Let Our Hips Be Your Guide
In this episode, Dan and Tony review the Minecraft movie, noting its unexpected success as a family film. They discuss the performances of Jack Black and Jason Momoa, the film's embrace of absurdity, and its focus on creativity and fun.
- Hate Watching Drive-Away Dolls: Love is a sleigh ride through bad cinema
Dan and Tony discuss Ethan Coen's solo directorial effort, Drive Away Dolls, examining how the absence of Joel Coen's influence impacts the film's exaggerated style and disjointed narrative. They critique the inconsistent tone, character r…
- Hate Watching Hell Of A Summer: A slasher film with an identity crisis
The podcast "Hate Watching with Dan and Tony" reviews Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk's horror-comedy "Hell of a Summer." Despite notable cinematography and a strong performance from Billy Bryk, the hosts found the film's narrative and charac…