Off The Watchlist

About Off The Watchlist

Off the Watchlist is a podcast about the movies we have no excuse for missing. Join Luke and Sophia as they discover new and classic movies, summarizing and discussing everything from Cinderella III to Sunset Boulevard. Cinematic masterpieces, obscure b-movies, cult favorites: they’ll check them all off the watchlist.

Publisher

Luke & Sophia | Off the Watchlist

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Jul 2021

Latest episode

20 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Apr 2025

   Episode 013: The Blues Brothers (1980)

   Hosts Luke and Sophia explore Sophia's saxophone inspiration and Dan Aykroyd's dance moves while analyzing the iconic film *The Blues Brothers*.

2. 

   24 Jun 2023

   Episode 012: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)

   Hosts Luke and Sophia analyze the cultural impact of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," exploring its themes of family, weddings, and memorable movie quotes.

3. 

   5 Mar 2023

   Episode 011: Whiplash (2014)

   The hosts of "Off The Watchlist" analyze Damien Chazelle's film *Whiplash* and explore the sacrifices one makes in pursuit of a lasting legacy.

4. 

   27 Jan 2022

   Episode 010: West Side Story (1961)

   The hosts analyze the groundbreaking 1961 film *West Side Story*, exploring its historical context, narrative techniques, and lasting influence on cinema and musical theater.

5. 

   12 Jan 2022

   Episode 009: Bonnie & Clyde (1967)

   Hosts Luke and Sophia analyze the film *Bonnie and Clyde*, exploring its plot, historical context, and influence on American cinema.

6. 

   9 Nov 2021

   Episode 008: School of Rock (2003)

   Hosts Luke and Sophia explore the nostalgic rebelliousness of Richard Linklater's School of Rock and its impact on a generation in this film analysis episode.

7. 

   11 Oct 2021

   Episode 007: The Truman Show (1998)

   Hosts Luke and Sophia analyze the film *The Truman Show* and consider the unsettling question of whether we exist in a simulated reality.

8. 

   27 Sept 2021

   Episode 006: To All The Boys I‘ve Loved Before (2018)

   Hosts Luke and Sophia discuss the 2018 rom-com *To All The Boys I've Loved Before* and its impact on subsequent Netflix original movies.

9. 

   6 Sept 2021

   Episode 005: Jaws (1975)

   Hosts Luke and Sophia discuss Steven Spielberg's iconic film *Jaws*, analyzing its impact on cinema and exploring the suspenseful narrative of a great white shark terrorizing a coastal town.

10. 

    23 Aug 2021

    Episode 004: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

    Hosts Luke and Sophia explore the swashbuckler genre through the lens of the classic Hollywood film *The Adventures of Robin Hood*.

11. 

    9 Aug 2021

    Episode 003: Brooklyn (2015)

    The hosts analyze John Crowley and Nick Hornby's film Brooklyn, dissecting its portrayal of romance, cultural clashes, and self-discovery in new environments.

12. 

    26 Jul 2021

    Episode 002: Chicago (2002)

    The hosts analyze Rob Marshall's film *Chicago*, dissecting its exploration of media, fame, and power, and examining its historical impact as an Oscar-winning musical.

13. 

    26 Jul 2021

    Episode 001: Sunset Boulevard (1950)

    Hosts Luke and Sophia analyze Billy Wilder's 1950 film Sunset Boulevard, revealing insights into fame and fortune that remain relevant today.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

802,243

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100

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Quality

6

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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