<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Let’s Talk About It: The Watchers Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Watchers Podcast is hosted by Victoria Bert and Kevin Marable
We watch it all and talk about it all: TV, film, streaming, and theatrical releases. Two insiders breaking down what’s on screen and what’s happening behind the scenes.
Victoria is a veteran producer and co-founder of Killer Shot Films, a company focused on thrillers and horror that surprise, disturb, and stay with you. Kevin is the founder of TheBlkScript.com, spotlighting actors, writers, and filmmakers of color.]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/s/the-watchers</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rKtE!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe698a743-7d55-454f-92c6-e1e2023d6a85_500x500.png</url><title>Let’s Talk About It: The Watchers Podcast</title><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/s/the-watchers</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:26:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://victoriabert.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[victoriabert@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[victoriabert@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[victoriabert@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[victoriabert@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[IS GOD IS | Spoiler Review | The Watchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is God Is is not just a revenge movie. It is a story about rage with a full gas tank and a final destination.]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/is-god-is-spoiler-review-the-watchers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/is-god-is-spoiler-review-the-watchers</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:34:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200529613/c34b8451bd42c97996f1b771ced3cbc5.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to the writer-director, <em>Is God Is</em> leaves theaters tomorrow, Thursday, June 4th.</p><p>If you can see it, go.</p><p>Written and directed by Aleshea Harris, based on her play, <em>Is God Is</em> is a brutal, funny, strange, and unforgettable revenge story about two emotionally and physically scarred sisters sent on a mission by their dying mother. Kara Young and Mallori Johnson are incredible as Racine and Anaia; the whole cast is brilliant, including Vivica A. Fox, Sterling K. Brown, Janelle Mon&#225;e, Erika Alexander, Mykelti Williamson, and Josiah Cross.</p><p>It is violent. It is theatrical. It is wild. And it might be one of the best movies of the year.</p><p>Subscribe to our podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6EGNzyLnRk81M3PwZxgtby?si=b63a5457c6e74dea">Spotify </a>or <a href="https://youtu.be/zzpVBvpGdsU?si=bgXd7wmX5AduEgIR">YouTube</a>.  You can also read my review <a href="https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/is-god-is-review?r=50qbnh">here.</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Hail Mary | The Watchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re watching Project Hail Mary and talking through the story, the scale, the emotion, and why this sci-fi adventure already has people paying attention.]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/project-hail-mary-the-watchers-184</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/project-hail-mary-the-watchers-184</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:10:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197809517/be10a314448f18eb9e7fb2983f3ad3a0.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;re watching <em>Project Hail Mary</em> and talking through the story, the scale, the emotion, and why this sci-fi adventure already has people paying attention.</p><p>From the big ideas to the performances, the adaptation choices, and what makes this story feel both massive and human, we get into what worked, what surprised us, and why <em>Project Hail Mary</em> is built for a real movie conversation.</p><p>Listen now and tell us what you think.</p><p>Join our Patreon: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/cw/watcherspodcast">www.patreon.com/cw/watcherspodcast</a></p><p>Follow us:</p><p>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>Victoria: @killershotfilms_</p><p>Kevin: @theblkscript</p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.thewatcherspodcast.com">www.thewatcherspodcast.com</a></p><p>Contact: <a href="">info@thewatcherspodcast.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Drama | The Watchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[They played &#8220;listen, but don&#8217;t judge&#8221; completely wrong.]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/the-drama-the-watchers-2d7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/the-drama-the-watchers-2d7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 02:28:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197809518/e9723232a225e373119e9952a1b839b6.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They played &#8220;listen, but don&#8217;t judge&#8221; completely wrong.</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Watchers</em>, Victoria Bert and Kevin Marable review <em>The Drama</em>, a wedding movie that starts with secrets, spirals through one drunken game, and turns into a full moral collapse.</p><p>Watch, listen, and tell us what you think: did Emma deserve that reaction, or was everyone else hiding behind their own worst behavior?</p><p>Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/watcherspodcast</p><p>Follow us:</p><p>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>Victoria: @killershotfilms_</p><p>Kevin: @theblkscript</p><p>Website: www.thewatcherspodcast.com</p><p>Contact: info@thewatcherspodcast.com</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newborn | The Watchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWBORN is not a loud movie, but it knows how to create tension.]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/newborn-the-watchers-00a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/newborn-the-watchers-00a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 02:22:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197809519/395870f5798517719dc1bb832598662d.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>NEWBORN is not a loud movie, but it knows how to create tension. A modern-day psychological thriller, dare we say horror, it builds its fear through silence, confinement, and the terrifying question of what happens when your mind starts to break.</strong></p><p>We&#8217;re talking <em>Newborn</em> on <em>The Watchers</em>. Watch the full review and let us know what you think.</p><p>Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/watcherspodcast</p><p>Follow us:</p><p>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>Victoria: @killershotfilms_</p><p>Kevin: @theblkscript</p><p>Website: www.thewatcherspodcast.com</p><p>Contact: info@thewatcherspodcast.com</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[They Will Kill you | The Watchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[They Will Kill You is intense, stylish, and driven by a standout lead performance.]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/they-will-kill-you-the-watchers-c5b</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/they-will-kill-you-the-watchers-c5b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:54:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197809520/9a316552a9f6c32198cfa215a8a6c789.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They Will Kill You is intense, stylish, and driven by a standout lead performance.</p><p>This episode, Victoria Bert and Kevin Marable break down what works, what doesn&#8217;t, and why the film still lands. From the emotional backstory to the over-the-top action, there&#8217;s a lot to unpack.</p><p>A little unrealistic at times, sure. But the fight choreography, performances, and visual style make it worth the watch.</p><p>Tap in and let&#8217;s talk about it.</p><p>Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/watcherspodcast</p><p>Follow us:</p><p>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>Victoria: @killershotfilms_</p><p>Kevin: @theblkscript</p><p>Website: www.thewatcherspodcast.com</p><p>Contact: info@thewatcherspodcast.com</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRIME 101 | The Watchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[OK now! This is a GOOD heist movie!]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/crime-101-the-watchers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/crime-101-the-watchers</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:54:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JCfq!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F657015b9-7d29-4355-9d65-c9a34e489a77_1920x1080.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JCfq!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F657015b9-7d29-4355-9d65-c9a34e489a77_1920x1080.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source 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Will this be the sleeper hit of 2026?<br><br>Victoria Bert and Kevin Marable break down the new crime thriller starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry. They dive into the standout performances, the incredible LA getaway sequences, the tense heist at the center of the story, and the twist ending that sets up a possible sequel.<br><br>Subscribe for more film discussions and reviews from The Watchers Podcast.<br><br>Watch the full review and jump into the comments to tell us what you think and what we should watch next.<br><br>Join our Patreon:  www.patreon.com/cw/watcherspodcast</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://victoriabert.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://victoriabert.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p>Follow us:<br>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_<br>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_<br>Victoria: @killershotfilms_<br>Kevin: @theblkscript<br><br>Website: www.thewatcherspodcast.com<br>Contact: 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They talk the kills, the twists, and the performances.  <br>Is Scream 7 a worthy continuation, or is the franchise starting to lose its edge?   Does this sequel actually deliver for longtime fans of the franchise?<br><br>What did you think of Scream 7?  <br>Let us know in the comments.<br>Join our Patreon:  www.patreon.com/cw/watcherspodcast<br></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://victoriabert.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://victoriabert.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p><br>Follow us:<br>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_<br>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_<br>Victoria: @killershotfilms_<br>Kevin: @theblkscript<br><br>Website: www.thewatcherspodcast.com<br>Contact: info@thewatcherspodcast.com</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/scream-7-the-watchers/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/scream-7-the-watchers/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 MOVIES TIER LIST Part 1 | The Watchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[January - July! What we are skipping and what we are sat for day 1!]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/2026-movies-tier-list-part-1-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/2026-movies-tier-list-part-1-the</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:36:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NUrh!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6c021a8d-6a7c-4f2d-976a-7615ee5c8eb4_910x506.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WATCH HERE: <a href="https://youtu.be/zHYK1vBl0P8?si=fwgrYkK5n9jesfUp">2026 MOVIES TIER LIST Part 1 | The Watchers</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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We&#8217;re breaking down the first half of the year, January through July. This is Victoria and Kevin's personal tier list, not box office predictions. Just an honest reaction to the movies coming out: Epic to Hard Pass! <br>All films are discussed in chronological release order.<br><br>Movies covered include The Rip, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Night Patrol, Mercy, Send Help, Crime 101, Wuthering Heights, Scream 7, The Bride, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Project Hail Mary, The Drama, Ready or Not 2, Michael, Mother Mary, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Disclosure Day, Scary Movie 6, Toy Story 5, Supergirl, Moana, The Odyssey, Evil Dead Burn, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.<br><br>Listen, subscribe, like, follow, and review.<br>Watch on YouTube, support us on Patreon, and find all our socials in the description.<br><br>Watch the full review and jump into the comments to tell us what you think and what we should watch next.<br><br>Join our Patreon:  www.patreon.com/cw/watcherspodcast<br><br>Follow us:<br>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_<br>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_<br>Victoria: @killershotfilms_<br>Kevin: @theblkscript<br><br>Website: www.thewatcherspodcast.com<br>Contact: info@thewatcherspodcast.com</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRIME 101 | The Watchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[CRIME 101 might be the best movie we&#8217;ve both seen all year.]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/crime-101-the-watchers-fb9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/crime-101-the-watchers-fb9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:14:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197809521/bb621003426b3ce8b216627220fc7bef.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CRIME 101 might be the best movie we&#8217;ve both seen all year.</p><p>Victoria Bert and Kevin Marable break down the thrilling heist film starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry. From the incredible Los Angeles getaway sequences to the tense final robbery, they discuss what makes the film work, the performances, the editing, and a few plot holes that still have them thinking.</p><p>Watch the full review and tell us what you think and what we should watch next.</p><p>Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/watcherspodcast</p><p>Follow us:</p><p>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>Victoria: @killershotfilms_</p><p>Kevin: @theblkscript</p><p>Website: www.thewatcherspodcast.com</p><p>Contact: info@thewatcherspodcast.com</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCREAM 7 | The Watchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ghostface franchise is back, but should it be?]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/scream-7-the-watchers-978</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/scream-7-the-watchers-978</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197809522/67cdc1070b164a897a4b8b610c403b91.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <strong>Ghostface</strong> franchise is back, but should it be?</p><p>The seventh installment of Scream has Victoria and Kevin asking, should the filmmakers have pushed the release back?</p><p>In this episode of <strong>The Watchers</strong>, they dive into the newest installment in the legendary horror series and break down the plot, the plot holes, and share what we think should have happened. They talk the kills, the twists, and the performances.</p><p>Is <strong>Scream 7</strong> a worthy continuation, or is the franchise starting to lose its edge? Does this sequel actually delivers for longtime fans of the franchise?</p><p>What did you think of <strong>Scream 7</strong>? Also answer our poll question: <strong>Was this your favorite Scream film in the franchise?</strong></p><p>Let us know in the comments.</p><p>Watch the full review and tell us what you think and what we should watch next.Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/watcherspodcast</p><p>Follow us:</p><p>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>Victoria: @killershotfilms_</p><p>Kevin: @theblkscript</p><p>Website: www.thewatcherspodcast.com</p><p>Contact: info@thewatcherspodcast.com</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Movie Tier List | The Watchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 is packed with franchises, prestige projects, independent films and a few wild cards.]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/2026-movie-tier-list-the-watchers-06f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/2026-movie-tier-list-the-watchers-06f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:52:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197809523/8dcafa55bcce9b7766234769883e3d83.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>2026 is packed with franchises, prestige projects, independent films and a few wild cards.</p><p>We&#8217;re breaking down the first half of the year, January through July.</p><p>This is Victoria and Kevin's personal tier list, not box office predictions. Just an honest reaction to the movies coming out: Epic to Hard Pass!</p><p>All films are discussed in chronological release order.</p><p>Movies covered include The Rip, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Night Patrol, Mercy, Send Help, Crime 101, Wuthering Heights, Scream 7, The Bride, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Project Hail Mary, The Drama, Ready or Not 2, Michael, Mother Mary, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Disclosure Day, Scary Movie 6, Toy Story 5, Supergirl, Moana, The Odyssey, Evil Dead Burn, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.</p><p>Listen, subscribe, like, follow, and review.</p><p>Watch on YouTube, support us on Patreon, and find all our socials in the description.</p><p>Watch the full review and jump into the comments to tell us what you think and what we should watch next.</p><p>Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/watcherspodcast</p><p>Follow us:</p><p>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>Victoria: @killershotfilms_</p><p>Kevin: @theblkscript</p><p>Website: www.thewatcherspodcast.com</p><p>Contact: info@thewatcherspodcast.com</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Night Patrol + The Streaming Watchlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Watchers Podcast]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/night-patrol-the-streaming-watchlist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/night-patrol-the-streaming-watchlist</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:34:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/184692486/1530995e2e69f7cfba8e90d69c029929.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://victoriabert.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://victoriabert.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/R43wMeBtCPA?si=wh3sV46gQ3fTGiIM">The Watchers Podcast</a> cohosts Victoria and Kevin interview Night Patrol&#8217;s Nicki Micheaux. </p><p>Night Patrol is a new horror film that riffs on policing, power, and survival.</p><p>The film imagines a rogue, vampire police unit terrorizing a Los Angeles housing project, forcing rival gangs to unite against a shared enemy.<br>Victoria and Kevin are joined by actor Nicki Micheaux, who plays the film&#8217;s matriarch and mystic, for a conversation about character, symbolism, and her turn in the horror genre.</p><p>Night Patrol is directed by Ryan Prows. The film stars Nicki Micheaux, Jermaine Fowler, RJ Cyler, Justin Long, Dermot Mulroney, and CM Punk.</p><p>Also The Streaming Watch List breaks down what&#8217;s actually worth watching, from Landman to His/Hers, these are the best shows streaming you can catch in 2026. <br>What should we watch next?<br><br>Watch the full review and jump into the comments to tell us what you think! What should we watch next?</p><p>Night Patrol premieres January 16th. </p><p>Follow us </p><p>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>Victoria: @killershotfilms_</p><p>Kevin: @theblkscriptWebsite: www.thewatcherspodcast.com</p><p>Contact: info@thewatcherspodcast.com</p><p>Watch on <a href="https://youtu.be/R43wMeBtCPA?si=wh3sV46gQ3fTGiIM">YouTube</a>.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/night-patrol-the-streaming-watchlist?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/night-patrol-the-streaming-watchlist?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p></p><div class="embedded-publication-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:6215818,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;TheBlkScript&quot;,&quot;logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-mpG!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffe864acf-7e2b-468e-8923-2b06e306ed72_1280x1280.png&quot;,&quot;base_url&quot;:&quot;https://www.blkscript.com&quot;,&quot;hero_text&quot;:&quot;Central Hub For Actors, Screenwriters, &amp; Filmmakers Of Color. 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And they unpack why these films hold up, what makes them comfort watches, and how holiday movies balance joy, chaos, love, and loss. A relaxed, fun conversation perfect for the season.<br><br>Watch the full episode and jump into the comments to tell us your favorite holiday movie.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/our-favorite-holiday-movies?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/our-favorite-holiday-movies?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p>Follow us<br>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_<br>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_<br><br>Victoria: @killershotfilms_<br>Kevin: @theblkscript<br><br>Website: www.thewatcherspodcast.com<br>Contact: info@thewatcherspodcast.com</p><p>Watch on YouTube:</p><div id="youtube2-sxzJmb2HD8Q" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;sxzJmb2HD8Q&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/sxzJmb2HD8Q?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div class="embedded-publication-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:6215818,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;TheBlkScript&quot;,&quot;logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-mpG!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffe864acf-7e2b-468e-8923-2b06e306ed72_1280x1280.png&quot;,&quot;base_url&quot;:&quot;https://www.blkscript.com&quot;,&quot;hero_text&quot;:&quot;Central Hub For Actors, Screenwriters, &amp; Filmmakers Of Color. 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Creator Of BLIND SIDES&#8482;</div></a><form class="embedded-publication-subscribe" method="GET" action="https://www.blkscript.com/subscribe?"><input type="hidden" name="source" value="publication-embed"><input type="hidden" name="autoSubmit" value="true"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email..."><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"></form></div></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/our-favorite-holiday-movies/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/our-favorite-holiday-movies/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Watchers Podcast]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/wake-up-dead-man-a-knives-out-mystery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/wake-up-dead-man-a-knives-out-mystery</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:27:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/183073457/0de1aa0eb9c724d3b75e073cac1d6021.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Victoria and Kevin break down Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the latest Benoit Blanc film and the darkest entry in the franchise so far. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://victoriabert.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://victoriabert.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p>They discuss performances, tone, themes of power and belief, and how this chapter compares with Knives Out and Glass Onion: sharp opinions, thoughtful analysis, and a spoiler-filled conversation for listeners who have seen the film.</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/wake-up-dead-man-a-knives-out-mystery?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/wake-up-dead-man-a-knives-out-mystery?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p>Watch the full episode and join the conversation.<br><br>Follow us<br>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_<br>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_<br><br>Victoria: @killershotfilms_<br>Kevin: @theblkscript<br><br>Website: www.thewatcherspodcast.com<br>Contact: info@thewatcherspodcast.com</p><p>Youtube: </p><div id="youtube2-OuPEUbr8YIM" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;OuPEUbr8YIM&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/OuPEUbr8YIM?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/wake-up-dead-man-a-knives-out-mystery/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/wake-up-dead-man-a-knives-out-mystery/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | The Watchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria and Kevin break down Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the latest Benoit Blanc film.]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/wake-up-dead-man-a-knives-out-mystery-644</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/wake-up-dead-man-a-knives-out-mystery-644</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:05:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197809525/27e8563bf7567b59e9b4d5ca7bde3861.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Victoria and Kevin break down <em>Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery</em>, the latest Benoit Blanc film. They dig into performances, tone, themes of power and belief, and how this chapter compares to <em>Knives Out</em> and <em>Glass Onion</em>. Sharp opinions, thoughtful analysis, and spoiler filled conversation for listeners who have seen the film.</p><p>Watch the full episode and join the conversation.</p><p>Follow us:<br>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>Victoria: @killershotfilms_</p><p>Kevin: @theblkscript</p><p>Website: <a href="">www.thewatcherspodcast.com</a></p><p>Contact: <a href="">info@thewatcherspodcast.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Favorite Holiday Movies | The Watchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria and Kevin talk through their favorite holiday movies, from cozy romances to unexpected Christmas classics - from The Holiday to Die Hard.]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/our-favorite-holiday-movies-the-watchers-df4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/our-favorite-holiday-movies-the-watchers-df4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:02:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197809526/9b360e9dcd036ae63be2b515e8337dbb.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Victoria and Kevin talk through their favorite holiday movies, from cozy romances to unexpected Christmas classics - from <em>The Holiday</em> to <em>Die Hard. YES that's a holiday movie! A</em>nd <em>they </em>unpacking why these films hold up, what makes them comfort watches, and how holiday movies balance joy, chaos, love, and loss. A relaxed, fun conversation perfect for the season.</p><p>Watch the full episode and jump into the comments to tell us your favorite holiday movie.</p><p>Follow us:</p><p>Instagram: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>TikTok: @thewatcherspodcast_</p><p>Victoria: @killershotfilms_Kevin: @theblkscript</p><p>Website: <a href="">www.thewatcherspodcast.com</a></p><p>Contact: <a href="">info@thewatcherspodcast.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Running Man + Now You See Me: Now You Don't | The Watchers Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria Bert and Kevin Marable break down "The Running Man" and "Now You Seem: Now you Don't".]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/the-running-man-now-you-see-me-now-ca5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/the-running-man-now-you-see-me-now-ca5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:48:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197809527/d2c91d58a88a47c9a9322065af804497.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Victoria Bert and Kevin Marable break down "The Running Man" and "Now You Seem: Now you Don't".</p><p>These two films went head to head at the box office and are out this week on VOD.</p><p>Watch the full review and jump into the comments to tell us what you think.</p><p>What should we watch next?</p><p>Join our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/watcherspodcast">&#8288;&#8288;Patreon&#8288;&#8288;</a></p><p>Find our <a href="www.thewatcherspodcast.com">&#8288;&#8288;Website&#8288;&#8288;</a> and Follow us:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewatcherspodcast_/">&#8288;&#8288;@thewatcherspodcast_&#8288;&#8288;</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thewatcherspodcast_">&#8288;&#8288;@thewatcherspodcast_&#8288;&#8288;</a></p><p>Victoria: <a href="www.killershotfilms.com">&#8288;&#8288;www.killershotfilms.com&#8288;&#8288;</a></p><p>Kevin:<a href="www.theblkscript.com">&#8288;&#8288; www.theblkscript.com&#8288;&#8288;</a></p><p>Contact:&nbsp;info@thewatcherspodcast.com</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wicked For Good | Movie Review (Video)]]></title><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/wicked-for-good-movie-review-video</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/wicked-for-good-movie-review-video</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:07:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/180462135/67d6bd42c299c07fa4ac41336ed9c599.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wicked For Good | The Watchers Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria and Kevin break down Wicked For Good with a special guest, Kevin&#8217;s sixteen-year-old daughter.]]></description><link>https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/wicked-for-good-the-watchers-podcast-6e8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://victoriabert.substack.com/p/wicked-for-good-the-watchers-podcast-6e8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Bert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:07:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197809528/e17229733a09a2783c99a77efa07ad6e.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Victoria and Kevin break down <em>Wicked For Good</em> with a special guest, Kevin&#8217;s sixteen-year-old daughter. They dive into favorite scenes, character arcs, and how this movie sets up the classic Oz timeline. A smart, funny, family crossover conversation. Watch the full review and jump into the comments to tell us what you think and what we should watch next.</p><p>Join our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/watcherspodcast">Patreon</a></p><p>Find our <a href="www.thewatcherspodcast.com">Website</a> and Follow us:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewatcherspodcast_/">@thewatcherspodcast_</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thewatcherspodcast_">@thewatcherspodcast_</a></p><p>Victoria: <a href="www.killershotfilms.com">www.killershotfilms.com</a></p><p>Kevin:<a href="www.theblkscript.com"> www.theblkscript.com</a></p><p><br>Contact:&nbsp;info@thewatcherspodcast.com</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>