Worth Watching Once

Shimmer Lake (2017)

What starts at the end and ends at the start? A bad joke AND this week's movie pick! Join Thaís and Brady as they discuss Oren Uziel's 2017 Shimmer Lake starring Benjamin Walker, Wyatt Russell, Rainn Wilson, Adam Pally, John Michael Higgins, Ron Livingston, Stephanie Sigman, and Rob Corddry. Much like Thaís' humor, this dark comedy, crime, mystery, thriller will leave you giggling, confused, and satisfied. Did we mention the movie is told from back to front? Listen now to hear how Thaís comes up with a whole new movie that would benefit from this art form while Brady does what he does best #book2rock.
Want to hear more about this dark comedy? Head on over to Worth Watching Once's Instagram channel where the team posted a mini spoiler episode. Hear Brady explain how Dwight Schrutte was involved and how much Thaís loves this movie's way of giving away who the killer is through dialogue.
 
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Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)

Are you in the mood to laugh, sing, and dance? The gang has got the perfect suggestion for you! Find out how this movie helped Brady and many others survive lockdown as the duo covers 2020's Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, starring Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens,Pierce Brosnan, and guest starring a butt-load of past Eurovision contestants! Once again, Thaís surprises us with her opinion of the movie, Brady ends up singing, and even dubstep gets brought up! 
Check out Rachel McAdams singing along with My Marriane: Singing Video
Also, read this article on what the movie got right and wrong about Eurovision: Eight things Will Ferrell's Eurovision movie gets wrong (and two it gets right)
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Cam (2018)

It's spooky season and what better way to celebrate than to listen to your friends at worth watching once? Thaís and Brady discuss their pod's origin story as they cover this 2018 Netflix original horror/mystery movie "Cam" starring Madeline Brewer. Based on Isa Mazzei's memoir "Camgirl", find out why this movie is similar to Alice in Wonderland while getting a sneak peek of the true horrors of being a cam girl! The team talks themes like how the internet is dehumanizing people, who actually owns your image, and what the all time red flag statement is! Don't miss out on this special spoOoOoOoky episode!
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Okja (2017)

Looking for your next Korean obsession like Squid Game? Then this movie is for you! Thaís and Brady cover 2017's Okja, Netflix's first Korean original film staring Tilda Swinton, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dani, Steve Yeun, Seo-Hyeon Ahn, Lily Collins and Giancarlo Esposito. Find out why Thaís swears all the time, why Brady will forever be hated, and how to pay for Thaís new engine while the duo discusses themes like capitalism, why it's so important to watch movies in their original language, and how you can't make chicken salad out of chicken shit. You don't want to miss out!
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Stowaway (2021)

Come aboard the WW1 pod where your co-commanders Thaís and Brady guide you through all the space puns while discussing 2021's Stowaway starring Anna Kendrick, Toni Collette, Daniel Dae Kim, and Shamier Anderson. Blast off into this space movie by orbiting topics like the laws of gravity, character studies, and how not to end a movie. Speaking of endings, can anyone tell them where they can see the rest of the movie?
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Calibre (2018)

Did this podcast go from movie podcast to hunting and environmental podcast? Find out why in this week's episode, Calibre (2018), starring Jack Lowden, Martin McCann, Tony Curran, and Ian Pirie. Thaís and Brady discuss the importance of wearing orange while in the woods, whether or not you can hunt does, and why this movie may have had the most shocking scene in Netflix original film history. You don't want to miss out!
 
Thank you to Russ Capasso for lending his voice talents to this week's sponsor. To hear more of his incredible accent work, check out his podcast "It's This Meets That" about movies that aren't worth watching once wherever you get your podcasts! You can also hear him on our crossover episode The Open House (2018) if you haven't already.
 
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Hold the Dark (2018)

What does Alexander Skarsgård, Jeffrey Wright, Riley Keough, James Badge Dale, Macon Blair, and Julian Black Antelope have in common with the Hunger Games? They are all mentioned in this week's episode! Inspired by how long Hold the Dark (2018) is, the gang decided to record an extra long episode. Thaís quilts together a theory about the plot while Brady flexes his history knowledge and explains once again that this was not a fake war. Unleash your inner wolf and join them as they discuss popular theories and interpretations of this grim, Alaskan masterpiece. But be warned, for this episode contains spoilers! 
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Spectral (2016)

Do you suffer from Iron deficiency? This movie doesn't! Spectral (2016) is an amazing action, sci-fi, Netflix original that is definitely worth watching once! Starring James Badge Dale, Emily Mortimer (or is it Miranda Otto?), Max Martini, Bruce Greenwood, Royce Pierreson and so many more! This movie was so convincing, Thaís thought it was a fake war documentary. Find out why it made her cry, how much science Brady knows, the folklore behind iron, and the importance of tying your hair back. You don't want to miss out!
Check out the prequel comic "Spectral: Ghosts of War" available on Comixology
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