PODCAST · tv
Worth Watching
by Worth Watching Media
We watch classic Doctor Who, The Prisoner, and other old TV shows and movies to determine if they're still worth watching for a modern audience. betterangels1.substack.com
Episodes
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Baker: The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
The role that made Tom Baker The Doctor! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Harryhausen: The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
Not only is this the brilliant stop motion and special effects of Ray Harryhausen, it’s the trilogy in which two different Doctors starred! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 79: Revenge of the Cybermen
Was it a good idea to end the season by following up the brilliant Genesis of the Daleks with this Cybermen story? Only we can tell you! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 78: Genesis of the Daleks
Terry Nation’s triumphant retcon of the Daleks — does he have the right??? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 77: The Sontaran Experiment
The second ever two-episode story starring our favorite warlike species, answering the question “What’s the best way to prepare to invade Earth?” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 76: The Ark in Space
Every science fiction story ever! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Avengers: The Mauritius Penny
In which we engage in investigative podcast journalism, exposing the secret connection between this British Avengers story and Tom Baker’s first Doctor Who story, Robot! Also various digressions, including the one where after decades of friendship we discover that each of us is left-handed and…
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Doctor Who 75: Robot
Tom Baker’s debut! Featuring a mechanical being who inspires some surprisingly deep philosophical discussion… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Heists Redux: The Italian Job
Michael Caine or Mark Wahlberg? We make the tough call! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Heists Redux: Ocean's Eleven
Two heist movies walk in, one leaves… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Heist series intro: Rick & Morty on Heists
We’ll be occasionally watching heist films, for now ones where we can compare an original and its remake. This Rick & Morty episode seemed like the way to start! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Babe 2: Pig in the City
This is a very different film from the first one, weird and experimental. We really like it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Babe
How far can a little pig make it in a cruel world? Pretty far, it turns out — we really like this one! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Pertwee: Worzel Gummidge
Pertwee said he wanted to be remembered for this children’s series rather than Doctor Who…so was this our cup of tea and slice of cake? Erm… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 74: The Planet of the Spiders
We enjoyed watching and discussing the final Pertwee story! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 73: The Monster of Peladon
A disappointing return to Peladon…but it’s got some good moments and we have lots of fun talking about it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 72: Death to the Daleks
In which we meet the Thals again and the Daleks don’t play much of a role! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 71: Invasion of the Dinosaurs
Terrible dinosaurs and a wacky plan to make the Earth great again, and we recommend it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 70: Time Warrior
An important story in the history of Doctor Who — introducing a popular companion and a popular new alien! And we loved it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Paddington 3
Well, one of us recommends it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Paddington 2
Is this actually better than the first film? We decide! Sort of. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Paddington
The little bear that could! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Creepshow
Stephen King’s take on The House that Dripped Blood! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Pertwee: The House that Dripped Blood
The first Pertwee movie we’ve seen where he’s actually in it!And some unknowns like Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 69: The Green Death
“Surprisingly Worth Watching!”Jo Grant leaves as a companion and the Dr ends his fourth and penultimate season… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 68: Planet of the Daleks
Roger Delgado, The Master, was supposed to be in this story, but unfortunately he had died while making a movie in Italy, when his driver went over a cliff. So the Daleks have to make do on their own — will they destroy the Doctor this time??? This is a public episode. If you would like to…
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Doctor Who 67: Frontier in Space
Roger Delgado’s last appearance as The Master due to his unfortunate death — and thankfully, we really like this one! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 66: Carnival of Monsters
Is it ethical to miniaturize sentient beings so they can be part of a carnival exhibit — the only way to find out is to listen to this episode! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 65: The Three Doctors
They had ambitious plans for this story but it didn’t quite come together as they’d hoped — but is it still worth watching? Only one way to find out! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Air Force One
Die Hard on a Plane, back when Harrison Ford actually cared! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Richard Jewell
The tale of the man falsely accused of planting a bomb at the Atlanta Olympics — we love this film! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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The Luckiest Man in America
Very mixed feelings on this movie, which leads to an extended discussion of when a movie should tell the truth or change the story. In this case, the true story is fascinating (and we tell it) while the movie is…not so much. But some good acting with some great actors! This is a public episode.…
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Girlfriend's Choice: Purple Rain
Three 50-somethings discuss the impact of Prince’s Purple Rain! (With a big and interesting digression into the music of Rush…) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Host's Choice: Dead Man Walking
Tim Robbins’ second movie, a surprising jump in maturity and skill from his first film, Bob Roberts. We go in depth on the morality of killing a guilty person, the exact discussion this film intended to inspire. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...
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Host's Choice: Bob Roberts
A movie about a populist rising in American politics — no comment! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Pertwee: Carry on Cowboy
We always like to end a season by watching a movie that the Doctor was in — so here we go with Carry on Cowboy (featuring a very different performance by Pertwee from his Doctor portrayal) — how does it compare to Blazing Saddles??? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
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Doctor Who 64: The Time Monster
One of us described this story as “unusually interesting” — doesn’t get better than that for Doctor Who! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 63: The Mutants
The Mutts are Revolting! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 62: The Sea Devils
A fun romp courtesy of the cooperation of the Royal Navy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Doctor Who 61: The Curse of Peladon
Squeeky Penis character aside, we like it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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The Outer Limits: Soldier (by Harlan Ellison!)
We interrupted the early part of this Dr Who Jon Pertwee season to talk about a story that not only relates to Day of the Daleks, but was used as the template for Terminator, for which Harlan Ellison successfully sued James Cameron. We cover the gossip and the story — check it out! This is a…
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Doctor Who 60: Day of the Daleks
In addition to talking about this story, we get into the complicated history of Harlan Ellison, The Terminator, The Outer Limits and this story — check it out! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Our Final Kong: King Kong (2005)
One of us hates this film, one wasn’t too impressed by it — but we have an excellent and in-depth discussion comparing it to its predecessors. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Not really Kong-related: The Game (1997)
Guy has brought up this film several times, and we thought it *might* be a remake of “The Most Dangerous Game”, but…not really. Nonetheless, see what we think! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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By Kong's Creators: The Most Dangerous Game
They filmed this during the night on the same sets they were filming Kong on by day! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Inspired Kong: Chang (1927)
The film that the Kong creators did before Kong itself — an amazing achievement in semi-documentary filmmaking! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Inspired by Lost World: Up (2009)
Deeply influenced by The Lost World, Up is a delightful romp that doesn’t make the top tier of Pixar films but comes damn close. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betterangels1.substack.com
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Made Kong Possible: The Lost World
This is a fascinating discussion of literature, history, spiritualism, stop motion — all the elements that made up the film that may not be brilliant in itself, but which made King Kong possible… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
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Leading to Kong: Grass (1925)
This was the first film/documentary by the duo who created King Kong, who traveled to Persia/Iran to seek out The Forgotten People and follow them on their twice-yearly arduous migration. Filled with amazing camera work and some incredible feats by the tribe, this is a great start for two...
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King Kong (1933)
So begins a season of Kong-related material, including films critical to the development of Kong that you’ve probably never heard of. Ron considers this one of the perfect movies of all time, we’ll see what Guy thinks… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
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We watch classic Doctor Who, The Prisoner, and other old TV shows and movies to determine if they're still worth watching for a modern audience. betterangels1.substack.com
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