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'Charm City Kings' Star Jahi Di'allo Winston is the Future

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Ahead of 'Charm City Kings' premiering on HBO Max on October 8, the film's star Jahi Di'Allo Winston break down everything from working alongside Meek Mill and Baltimore's bike culture to his appreciation for Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, and where his future is headed.

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The End's Not Near, It's Here

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

The Summer Man's season finale.

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Channel Surfing with Dulce Sloan

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

'Daily Show' correspondent, actor, and 'That Blackass Show' host Dulce Sloan joins the Watch Less podcast to discuss her Blackass podcast, her journey in acting and stand-up comedy, and her love for wrestling. Be sure to check out Dulce on 'That Blackass Show', which dissects Black TV shows and movies with some of your favorite Blackass guests.

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Lovecraft Country Catch-Up Episodes 1-5

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Weeks removed from their conversations about the beginning of the series (and their interview with series star Jonathan Majors), Frazier and Khal dive head first into the released episodes of HBO's 'Lovecraft Country'. Has Misha Green's series worked? Are were here for the mythology or the conversations surrounding social issues? And what's up with those modern needle drops? All that (and more) is discussed in this dedicated look at 'Lovecraft'.

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'Ted Lasso' Star Brett Goldstein on the Show's Emotional Beats and Creating AMC's 'Soulmates'

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

This week, Watch Less invites writer-actor Brett Goldstein to the pod to discuss his busy schedule. Not only has he starring on (and writing for) Apple TV+'s 'Ted Lasso' (starring Jason Sudeikis), but he's created 'Soulmates', a new anthology series for AMC, alongside Will Bridges ('Stranger Things', 'Black Mirror'). Oh, and he has his own podcast, 'Films To Be Buried With'. We cover all of this, and more.

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'Power' Moves With Series Creator Courtney Kemp

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Days ahead of the premiere of the next book in the 'Power' saga, the Starz universe begins 'Power Book II: Ghost', looking at how Tariq and those closest to him pick up the pieces after his father's death. Series creator Courtney Kemp discusses her feelings on Tariq's journey, her love of action films and the MCU, and writing television in a time of COVID.

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Days of X-Men Past

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

With 'The New Mutants' marking the official return of the box office during the COVID-19 pandemic, Frazier and khal look back at Fox's X-Men Cinematic Universe. They've also got some thoughts on what Disney could do with the X-Men franchise they inherited after the Fox sale. Come for the X-talk, stay for khal pitching the cold open for a Wolverine reboot.

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David Arquette Champions New Pro Wrestling Doc, 'Scream 5'

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT

'Scream' star and former WCW World Heavyweight Champion David Arquette has had a tumultuous time within the world of pro wrestling. Arquette joins Watch Less to talk about the doc that chronicles his fight to reclaim his pro wrestling legacy, 'You Cannot Kill David Arquette'. Arquette also talks the upcoming 'Scream 5', recent releases like 'Spree', and much more!

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‘Lovecraft Country’ Star Jonathan Majors on His Process and Making Sure We Show Up

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:51:41 GMT

In this special BONUS episode of Watch Less, Jonathan Majors—star of HBO's intriguing new series 'Lovecraft Country'—gets candid about the new show. Majors not only breaks down his process as an actor, but he shares stories of working on 'Lovecraft', Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods', and teases his role in Jeymes Samuel and Jay-Z's upcoming Western, 'The Harder They Fall'. Is this a 'Lovecraft' podcast now?

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'Sneakerheads' Star Allen Maldonado is Finally #1 on the Call Sheet

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:00:20 GMT

On this week's episode, one of the hardest-working young Black actors in Hollywood today—Allen Maldonado—joins to break down his career thus far. From his relationship with Kenya Barris to finally being #1 on the call sheet for his upcoming Netflix series 'Sneakerheads', Maldonado shares jewels on his time in the game. Be sure to check out 'Sneakerheads' when it premieres on Netflix September 25, 2020.

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How HBO's 'Lovecraft Country' Marries Horror and the Black Experience

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Ahead of its Sunday night premiere on HBO, Frazier and khal couldn't wait to give some spoiler-free talk about 'Lovecraft Country', a series from Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams that's created by Misha Green ('Underground') and stars Jonathan Majors ('Da 5 Bloods'), Jurnee Smollett ('Birds of Prey', 'Underground'), and Courtney B. Vance ('The People v. OJ Simpson', 'Uncorked'). Without getting too deep into the show's story, they take a look at the cast, world-building, and similarities in feel to another HBO gem, 'Watchmen'. Later, they talk Shia LaBeouf being rumored to join the MCU and a long-lost 'black-ish' episode finally hitting Hulu. Be sure to check this out and our appearance on this week's episode of The Alarmist, where we get to the bottom of who's to blame for the Kanye West and Taylor Swift feud.

THE KANYE WEST & TAYLOR SWIFT FEUD: WHO IS TO BLAME?

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:24:16 GMT

This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Taylor Swift/Kanye West Feud! She is joined by pop culture efficianados and hosts of the Watch Less Podcast, Khal Davenport and Frazier Tharpe, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund.

They reveal if they were Team Taylor or Team Kanye during the 2009 VMAs debacle, debate wether sexism or racism are more to blame for the fallout, and Rebecca goes on a shocking tirade against Taylor’s “You Belong With Me” music video.

On the board this week: Hennessy, Seating Charts, and Pop Star Megalomania

Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com

Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com

Call the Earios hotline! 626-604-6262

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Summer Horrorfest: The Rental, You Should Have Left and The Relic

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Watch Less' love of horror isn't resigned to our interview with Elijah Wood (Episode 15) ; this week, we had a 2020 horror marathon! Inspired by Dave Franco's directorial debut 'The Rental' (which is currently the No. 1 film at the box office), Frazier and khal watch and review 'The Rental', 'You Should Have Left' (starring Kevin Bacon), and a smaller film, 'Relic'. New school horror fans, this episode is for you.

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'Black Monday' Star Yassir Lester on Jersey Mike's Spoof, Critiquing Black Creativity, and the '#blackAF' Backlash

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:00:00 GMT

The talented Yassir Lester—writer on Netflix's #blackAF, 'The Carmichael Show', and 'Girls', as well as star of 'Black Monday' and 'Duncanville'—joins Frazier and khal to talk about everything from the importance of—and the backlash received by—Kenya Barris' #blackAF, how his Jersey Mike's #BLM spoof came to, and a spirited discussion on critiquing Black art in Hollywood. Yassir also spoke on how major networks flourished with the clout they created with Black content, and we were luky to get Entrepreneur & Media Connoisseur Uzo Ometu to drop some science about the business of Black television shows on major networks. Later, Frazier and Khal give some quick thoughts on the recent Emmys nominations, aka Awards SZN has officially begun.

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Cruel Summer: Moviegoing Memories During a Season of No Blockbusters

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Pour one out for Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet', which has been "delayed indefinitely". If you're not sure what that means, Frazier and Khal have some ideas, and Frazier isn't going to like them. With the loss of this year's major summer blockbuster, Frazier and Khal then dive into their hazy memories of classic summer moviegoing experiences from their youth, and then later dive into their Letterboxd to give you a glimpse of what they've been checking out.

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The Best Movies of 2020: Midyear of a Mid Year

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:00:00 GMT

The way COVID-19 has impacted movie theaters in 2020, it didn't make sense to cobble together a full Best Movies of 2020 feature for our mid-year round-up. Not only do Khal and Frazier share their rough top 5s for the year (so far), but they also examine the evolving realm of VOD, some of the worst films of the year, a few pleasant surprises, as well as a glimpse of what the year could still offer if we can get back on track.

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Director Karena Evans on Moving to Television, Working on 'P-Valley' and 'Snowfall'

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Karena Evans, who is most well-known for directing all of the visuals from Drake's 2018 album 'Scorpion,' joins Watch Less to talk about her new projects. Not only did she direct the pilot for Starz's upcoming series 'P-Valley,' but she also worked on an episode from the upcoming season of FX's 'Snowfall,' as well as a more secret project that she's currently working on. Later, Khal and Frazier talk the latest release date changes to Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet,' and reflect on some recent losses in the world of TV and film.

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Giancarlo Esposito on #BlackLivesMatter, Letting Gus Fring Go, and Living with Laurence Fishburne

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Before Gus Fring rides out into the sunset in the final season of 'Better Call Saul', the phenomenal Giancarlo Esposito joins Watch Less to talk about the work he's put in on the critically-acclaimed 'Better Call Saul'. He dives into his initial concerns about returning to the character for 'Saul', the political climate and how actors have been responding, the Black Lives Matter movement and what he's learned as a mixed race child who wasn't originally from America. He also shares some dope stories about living in New York City with Laurence Fishburne back in the day. After that, Frazier and Khal offer some insight on Complex's recently-released Best TV Shows of 2020 (So Far) list, which features the aforementioned 'Saul" alongside shows like 'Insecure', 'Dare Me', 'Dave', and more.

Best TV Shows of 2020 (So Far)

https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/best-tv-shows-of-2020-so-far/

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The Joseph Gordon-Levitt Rises

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:00:00 GMT

There was a time when Joseph Gordon-Levitt was seemingly in every popular film of every genre. After a brief family sabbatical, the actor-writer-Director is back in Amazon Prime’s “7500,” an intense thriller and reminder of the skills that made JGL so ubiquitous in the first place. Joe talks about why he chose this film, what he has next, some lingering Dark Knight Rises rumors and equality in Hollywood.

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'Watchmen' Writer Cord Jefferson on Black Superheroes & The Tulsa Massacre

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Writer-producer Cord Jefferson has been around some of your favorite TV shows over the last five years, including 'The Good Place', 'Succession', and Damon Lindelof's 'Watchmen'. Jefferson breaks down working on the series, writing Hooded Justice's backstory for one of the best TV episodes of 2019, working the horrific Tulsa massacre into a modern television show, and much, much more.

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'Katy Keene' Star Ashleigh Murray Discusses Black Representation on TV and Life After 'Riverdale'

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:32:34 GMT

'Riverdale' vet and current 'Katy Keene' star Ashleigh Murray joins Watch Less this week to talk about everything from her transition from the world of 'Riverdale' to the more grounded world of 'Katy Keene', representation for black characters in Hollywood, and the importance of maintaining good mental health. Later, Frazier and Khal talk two big releases this weekend: Pete Davidson's Judd Apatow-directed 'The King of Staten Island' and Spike Lee's Netflix feature 'Da 5 Bloods'.

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'Insecure' Star Yvonne Orji Shares Stand-Up Journey Ahead of Debut HBO Special, 'Momma, I Made It'

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:00:00 GMT

'Insecure' star Yvonne Orji joins Watch Less ahead of the June 6 premiere of her debut HBO stand-up special, 'Momma I Made It'. She dives into talking about her Nigerian roots, how she got her start in stand-up, and of course addresses the Molly/Issa conflict of 'Insecure' Season 4. Before that, Frazier and Khal reflect on the protests taking place across the globe, Kendrick Sampson's story from the frontlines, and some real talk on the situation in general.

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Kelvin Harrison Jr.’s New Chapter

Wed, 27 May 2020 08:00:32 GMT

Rising star Kelvin Harrison, Jr.'s 2020 is already on a new level: not only did he have a supporting role in Stella Meghie's 'The Photograph', but he plays alongside Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross in his latest film, 'The High Note'. He joins the pod to talk about singing for the film, but stays to get real on some viewers' opinions on his 2019 A24 film 'Waves' and even shares some information on his upcoming role for Season 2 of HBO's A24 series 'Euphoria'.

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Jay Ellis on Directing HBO's Insecure, Lawrence Hive, Tom Cruise and New Film ‘Top Gun’

Mon, 25 May 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Did you know Lawrence directs? 'Insecure' broke formula for a special destination episode—and it was directed by none other than cast member Jay Ellis. Jay discusses his long-time desire to direct and the legends he learned from, and of course, he gets into #LawrenceHive (including which celebrities have pledged their allegiance) and if Issa and Lawrence belong together. We also get into the highly anticipated sequel, 'Top Gun: Maverick,' the personal connection he has to the franchise, and yes, some Tom Cruise stories.

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Normal People in the Outer Banks

Wed, 20 May 2020 08:00:00 GMT

'Tis the season...in the spirit of the anniversaries of series finales for everything from 'Game of Thrones' to 'Mad Men', Frazier and Khal dedicate some time this week to looking at their favorite TV series finales, as well as giving a look at what makes up a memorable series finale. Before that, they are joined by The Ringer's Andrew Gruttadaro and The Cut's Kerensa Cadenas to talk about two buzz-worthy series that hit streaming services over the last month: Netflix's 'Outer Banks' and Hulu's 'Normal People'. Relax and take notes.

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Is Molly Okay After This Week's 'Insecure'?

Wed, 13 May 2020 08:00:00 GMT

This week on 'Insecure', it finally happened. Issa and Molly's blow-up was epic...so epic that we had to bring in Tahirah Hairston—Teen Vogue's Fashion and Beauty Features Director and 'Insecure' stan—to discuss this explosive episode. From a discussion on who's wrong to predictions on how this situation could inform the rest of Season 4, the dive is deep, especially for those who sipping all of the 'Insecure' tea. Before that, Frazier and Khal discuss the untimely death of comedy legend Jerry Stiller.

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Trinidad James Gets Himself a ...

Wed, 06 May 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Full Size Run co-host/actor/rapper Trinidad Jame$ returns to Watch Less to break down season 1 of The Sopranos. TJ explains how khal inspired him to start it, why he's only just getting to this classic series, if the first season meets the hype, and the personal connection he had to a specific episode. (And for any fellow Sopranos late-bloomers, only season 1 is covered, no spoilers for the rest of the series.) Later, Frazier and Khal react to Taikia Waititi's Star Wars appointment and the season 3 finale of Westworld.

Related Articles:

'Westworld' Is Empty, Unfulfilling, and Un-quittable

https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2020/05/westworld-season-3-review

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8 Simple Rules For Rewatching Classic TV

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:55:26 GMT

Everyone's (hopefully) on quarantine with nothing but time on their hands, so they're bound to get their binge on. This week, Frazier and Khal offer their expertise in Binging Responsibly by giving you 8 simple rules that will help you effectively rewatch your favorite TV shows. If you're looking to get the most out of your Peak TV rewatches, don't worry; we've got you covered.

Related Articles:

https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2019/09/netflix-series-drop-episodes-weekly

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#StellaAF

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Watch Less is #remoteAF and bringing 'The Photograph' director Stella Meghie on this week's episode of the pod to talk about working with Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield on her well-received romcom (which hits digital on April 28). She also hinted at the episode of 'Insecure' she directed this season, talks about her path to becoming a filmmaker, and shares what she's been doing (or not doing) during quarantine. Frazier and Khal then discuss one of the hotter topics on the TV timeline: Kenya Barris' new Netflix series '#blackAF'. Tell a friend to wash their hands and tune in.

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Better Call Joey Pants

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:00:00 GMT

GOAT character actor, Joe Pantoliano, joins Watch Less this week. The Emmy Award-winner might be more recognizable for some of his greatest performances, including Ralph Cifaretto on 'The Sopranos', Teddy on Christopher Nolan's 'Memento', or Captain Howard in the 'Bad Boys' franchise. Pantoliano breaks down his time in the films, as well as the process of getting from 'Bad Boys II' to 'Bad Boys For Life'. Joey Pants also breaks down his penchant for playing bad guys, shares some stories from his years in the business, and more. Later, Frazier and khal share some 'Rona Recommendations, which includes a deep cut TV series you might not be able to find and 'Better Call Saul', one of the greatest shows no one wants to watch or talk about.

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Lowkey Quarantined: Issa Rae on Staying Productive, Insecure Season 4 and Embracing Acting

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:00:00 GMT

As the timeline erupts with the beginning of a new season of ‘Insecure’, the show’s creator and star, Issa Rae, blessed the pod. Issa breaks down Season 4's themes and teases where this year's conflict is headed, talks Stella Meghie on ‘The Photograph,’ one important episode of this season of ‘Insecure’, and more insight from the set of Jay-Z’s “Moonlight” video. If you’re a diehard ‘Insecure’ fan, just press play.

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Quarantine Binges, Lil Dicky's White Plight and Westworld

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 08:00:00 GMT

The quarantine may have slowed our theater consumption to a halt, at least there's all kinds of TV to watch. This week, Frazier and Khal are joined by Angel Diaz talking FX's 'DAVE' on the path to beat 'Atlanta's viewer numbers, the latest films that Hollywood studios have had to push back, and 'Twin Peaks' on its 30th anniversary. They also pick up a classic debate: did Tony Soprano get hot or not?

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Cookie Lyon and 'Curb' with Taraji P. Henson

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:00:00 GMT

When Cookie talks, you listen. Taraji P. Henson, star of 'Empire', 'Baby Boy', and other classics, joins the pod to talk about her new Netflix film, 'Coffee and Kareem,' as well as his first time in the director's chair, the only time she missed work as an actress, and her dreams of going international. Later, Frazier and Khal bring all of the Complex Original Podcasts together, as Joe La Puma from The Complex Sneakers Podcast and Load Management hosts Chopz and Adam Caparell joins to discuss Season 10 of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', where it sits in the Complex 'Curb' season rankings, and to choose a side: 'Curb' or 'Seinfeld'. The group chat comes to life!

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'Indebted’ Star Adam Pally Serves Up Some Piping Hot Goss

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Stuck inside and need a bowl of hot goss to tide you over? Adam Pally, star of NBC’s hilarious ‘Indebted’ as well as the cult-classic ‘Happy Endings’, sits down with Frazier and Khal to talk his character’s cool dad swag, getting lit with the legend Fran Drescher, and what it was like punching Baby Yoda. Frazier and Khal also reflect on the Season 10 finale of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ get a vibe check on ‘Westworld’ Season 3 (so far), and share some ‘rona recommendations.

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‘Better Things’ Star Pamela Adlon is Everyone’s Mom

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:00:00 GMT

COVID19 might be shutting down the world as we know it (get better soon, Tom and Rita), but that rona can’t stop the pod. Pamela Adlon, Emmy-winning actress and voiceover maven, joins this week to talk about the journey she embarked on to get to the fourth season of her critically acclaimed FX series ‘Better Things’, as well as what it was like getting to work with Sterling K. Brown on ‘This Is Us’. Frazier and Khal also take a look at how coronavirus has put a chokehold on Hollywood, messing up everything from release dates to production of your favorite films and TV shows. Stay safe out there.

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Dare Me's Marlo Kelly is No Outsider

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 08:00:15 GMT

It’s game time! After a fantastic Season 1 finale of USA’s ‘Dare Me’, we have Australia’s own Marlo Kelly diving into all of the broken teeth, bow and arrows, and drama going down at Sutton Grove High School. Editor-in-Chief Damien Scott returns to the pod to talk about the finale of HBO’s ‘The Outsider’, if the series stuck the landing, and some thoughts on the upcoming third season of ‘Westworld’. Tell a friend!

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Yoo-hoo! with RJ Walker

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Grab your Tub Dubs and pour up some Yoo-hoo for friend of the pod RJ Walker, Mr. Clark County himself. Ahead of the release of the second season of BET’s ‘Boomerang’, RJ stopped by to talk going Method while making ‘Boomerang’, the future of ‘Atlanta’, and his improv series Pass That Blunt, as well as pulling the curtain back on his journey as an actor and creative in Hollywood. Frazier and Khal also get into some Current Events, speaking on everything from the passing of the legend James Lipton and the box office success of ‘The Invisible Man’.

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The Invisible Man With Storm Reid & Aldis Hodge

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:30:00 GMT

Don’t look now but The Invisible Man is coming to a theater near you this weekend, starring Elisabeth Offred Peggy Olsen Moss. Watch Less hosted a screening of the film, after which her co-stars Storm Reid and Aldis Hodge joined for a live episode, which you can now hear here. They discuss this new contemporary take on the classic Universal monster, and you know we couldn’t let Storm dip without getting a Euphoria question in.

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Elijah Wood: Return of the Good Son

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 09:30:00 GMT

‘A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night,’ but a legend walks into the Complex podcast studio alone. The humble horror aficionado—and Lord of the Rings alumnus who has defeated Sauron and Macaulay Culkin onscreen—Elijah Wood is this week’s guest, in honor of his new indie 'Come to Daddy.' Part B-movie horror part black comedy, it’s in line with Wood’s post LOTR career where he’s championed indie filmmakers and creators through his own acting choices and his production company SpectreVision. But that’s just the starting point. Listen as we dig into our shared love of horror and go back into his past career highlights before jumping forward to his future plans, including his dream project.

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Anywho! with Lil Rel

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:30:00 GMT

2020 is the Year of Rel. Lil Rel Howery's been stealing scenes in your favorite movie since Get Out. This Valentine’s Day, he stars in Stella Meghie’s ‘The Photograph’ alongside your favs Lakeith Stanfield and Issa Rae, but as he reveals on the pod this is just phase 1 for what's set to be a busy year for him. Listen as he reflects on his HBO stand-up, his own sitcom and plans to do another, gives insight into the new inner circle of Black Hollywood creatives like Jerrod Carmichael, Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish, reflects on Kobe and more.

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Oscars 2020: So Metaphorical

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:37:24 GMT

‘Parasite’ was our Oscars parlay and we hit BIG. Awards SZN has come to an end, and resident Head of Development Donnie Kwak joined Frazier and Khal to break down why this ‘Parasite’ awards sweep is so huge, Eminem’s surprise performance, and the positives (and negatives) of a host-less Oscars, as well as the return of the SPICY post-awards show blind items.

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Gold Rush: Who Will Win Oscars 2020

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 09:30:00 GMT

We want 1917 to cover, Parasite at halftime, Bong Joon-Ho points and rebounds, and Joaquin Phoenix & Laura Dern to win the opening tip. It's Oscar betting season baby, get your predictions in and assuage your loan sharks. Khal & Frazier are joined by Complex contributor, Nate Houston, to share insight on all the big Oscar awards: who will win, who should win, and the Dark Horses of each category that might cause the upset.

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Life Will Find a Way, with BD Wong

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:00:00 GMT

When a THESPIAN speaks, you better listen. BD Wong who’s done everything from growing the first dinosaurs in the OG Jurassic Park to fending off the unseen with Sandra Bullock in Bird Box with 14 years of SVU in between. Now, you can catch him as Awkwafina’s father in her new Comedy Central series. The legendary character actor stops by Watch Less to reflect on his career, the surge of Asian representation in Hollywood, his fatherly relationship with Awkwafina, facing off with Rami Malek in Mr. Robot's instantly classic final season, and teases Jurassic World 3. Frazier and Khal also remember the legend Kobe Bryant and highlight 2020's first batch of TV shows worth checking out.

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Woosah with 'Bad Boys for Life' Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 09:00:00 GMT

It's taken 17 years, but Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back for 'Bad Boys for Life,' the long-awaited third installment of the 'Bad Boys' franchise. To celebrate, Frazier and Khal look back on the importance of the 'Bad Boys' films for Smith, Lawrence, and Michael Bay; later, they chop it up with 'Bad Boys for Life' directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, fans of the series who now help take it to the next level.

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Inside the Cage With 'YOU' Creators Caroline Kepnes and Sera Gamble

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Hello, You: if you’re reading this then you’ve already finished Season 2 of Netflix’s delightfully deranged rom-com with a side of murder. Here on the show to break down the murder cages, finale twists and amazing names like Forty and Love are source material creator Caroline Kepnes and EP Sera Gamble. Strap your stalking cap on and listen to their interview, then stick around as Khal and Frazier dissect the Oscars's UnSnubbed Gems.

***On January 14, 2020 after this recording, Deadline announced that Netflix has ordered a 10-episode third season of its hit drama series You for premiere in 2021.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Chet Haze

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Happy New Year! 1917 probably isn't out in your city yet, but it just won the highest Golden Globe. Should you go see it? Khal & Frazier break it down as well as a new conspiracy theory about J.J. Abrams' Star Wars cut and how Apple TV+ just played a big chess move in the Streaming Wars.

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Ranking the Star Wars From Classic to Trash + Faves of the Decade

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Frazier and Khal bring in Chopz from Load Management, Angel Diaz, and PC shooter Nate Houston on the pod to host a meeting discussing Complex's Star Wars movie rankings. Takes flew hot and heavy as the iconic film franchise got dissected. They also look back at the past decade in film and television, sharing some of their favorite series and movies from the last ten years.

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All Gems Everything with Trinidad James

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 09:00:00 GMT

With A24 building the wide release of the critically-acclaimed, Adam Sandler-starring 'Uncut Gems' for Christmas, it made sense for us to give you a special gift for Christmas: rapper, Full Size Run co-host, and international man of mystery Trinidad James, who was featured in 'Gems'. James talks about how The Weeknd introduced him to 'Gems' directors The Safdie Brothers, what Adam Sandler was like on the set, that iconic scene in 1OAK, and what defines classic cinema. You haven't seen this side of Trinidad before! And go see 'Gems'.

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Mid: A Star Wars Story

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:00:00 GMT

This week, Frazier and Khal give their (spoiler free) first reactions to the latest Star Wars film, 'Rise of the Skywalker' after catching it at the New York press screening. They also welcome back Damien Scott and Angel Diaz to talk about the 'Watchmen' finale, Season 4 of 'Mr. Robot', and dive into another edition of White Plight with Angel.

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Unsnubbed Gems

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 09:00:00 GMT

Frazier and khal are joined by Complex's Editor-in-Chief Damien Scott and Load Management's own Chopz for this week's episode. They not only break down the Golden Globes nominations—including all of the snubs and surprises—but also get into a conversation on the state of the DC film universe. The squad also talks the '80s-inspired trailers for both 'Wonder Woman 1984' and 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' reboots in general, and give some quick thoughts on 'Queen & Slim'.

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Life on Mars with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 09:00:00 GMT

On this emergency episode of the podcast, Frazier and khal catch up with Dr. Manhattan himself, 'Watchmen' star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Yahya talks how he found out who his 'Watchmen' character really was, working with Regina King, and how he's reacting to his timeline exploding as his 'Watchmen' secret has been revealed.

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Cousin Greg Paints Houses

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:00:00 GMT

Succession is our best TV show of the year. Is The Irishman, which was finally made available to everyone last week, worthy of being in the running for best movie?

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The One with Kenya Barris

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 09:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Watch Less, ‘black-ish’ creator Kenya Barris stops by to talk about the bevy of projects he’s working on at Netflix (including his upcoming animated series with Kid Cudi), his Juneteenth musical, the advice Larry David gave him when it came to acting, reparations, and much more. Listen up and Watch Less.

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The Death of the Movie Star

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 09:00:00 GMT

For their premiere episode, Frazier and khal are joined by Complex alum and film aficionado Ariel LeBeau. They talk Adam Sandler’s Oscar-worthy performance in A24’s upcoming film ‘Uncut Gems,’ the notion that the idea of the “movie star” is dead, as well as a look at some of the figures in Hollywood who did (and didn’t) define the 2010s.

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Watch Less Trailer

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:48:20 GMT

These days, there is so much information being given about every topic—not all of it accurate, or meaningful—that we can lose sight of the simple things: is this film or show actually good? What makes it important? And, mostly, what are people missing because they are so caught up in the biggest trending topic or news story? That’s where Watch Less comes in: our aim is to strip away the excess from the biggest stories and moments hitting television and film to get down to brass tacks: what’s hot, what’s not, and what’s being slept-on for today’s entertainment lover.

We explore pop culture through discussions, either through the knowledgeable staff at Complex or with the actors, directors, writers, and creatives who are doing the work and able to expound upon the themes shaping our culture today.

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