Episode 6 – The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

Bill and Ted discuss Terry Gilliam’s “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen,” known for its inventive art direction, fantastic storytelling and extraordinarily warmhearted investigation of fantasy and reality. If you enjoyed this film you may also like these: Time Bandits (1981), Brazil (1985), The Fisher King (1991)

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May 24, 2018

1980's, Adventure, Auteur director, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Ted Giese

Episode 5 – Casablanca (1942)

Bill and Ted discuss the Michael Curtiz classic WWII film “Casablanca,” known for its film noir cinematic style, iconic romantic performances by Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman and the classic song, “As Time Goes By.” If you enjoyed this film you may also like these; here are Ted’s Picks: The Maltese Falcon (1941), Notorious (1946), Citizen Kane (1941)

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May 8, 2018

1940's, B/W Film, Drama, Espionage, Film Noir, Romance, War

Ted Giese

Episode 4 – The Goonies (1985)

Bill and Ted discuss the classic 80’s Richard Donner kid’s adventure film “The Goonies,” known for the truffle shuffle, One-Eyed Willy’s hidden treasure and a lot of quotable one-liners. If you enjoyed this film you may also like these; here are Ted’s Picks: Explorers (1985), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), The Monster Squad (1987)

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April 24, 2018

1980's, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Ted Giese

Episode 3 – Being John Malkovich (1999)

Bill and Ted discuss music video and TV commercial director Spike Jonze’s first feature film “Being John Malkovich,” known for its darkly wry and humorous investigation of existential angst. If you enjoyed this film you may also like these; here are Ted’s Picks: Get Out (2017), Adaptation. (2002), Fight Club (1999)

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April 10, 2018

1990's, Comedy, Fantasy

Ted Giese

Episode 2 – Rushmore (1998)

Bill and Ted discuss Wes Anderson’s second feature film “Rushmore,” known for its quirkiness, odd characters, and bitter-sweet comedic flair. If you enjoyed this film you may also like these; here are Ted’s Picks: Lady Bird (2017), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), Election (1999)

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March 27, 2018

1990's, Auteur director, Comedy

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Episode 1 – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966)

Bill and Ted discuss Sergio Leone’s classic Spaghetti Western “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” known for its cinematography, prolonged tension, and unforgettable score. If you enjoyed this film you may also like these; here are Ted’s Picks: The Good the Bad the Weird (2008), Fistful of Dollars (1964), Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

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March 14, 2018

1960's, Auteur director, Western

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Episode 0 – In the Beginning, Bill and Ted Created a Podcast.

Bill (aka Bill Cwirla) and Ted (aka Ted Giese) launch their movie podcast discussing their movie memories and favorite films. The podcast is a conversation between an expert movie watcher (Ted) and a movie novice (Bill). The art of watching movies as well as the role of movies in culture will be the focus. Films both old and new from most every genre, will be discussed, sooner or later. Welcome to Bill and Ted Watch Movies.