What We Saw From The Cheap Seats
By What We Saw From The Cheap Seats
What We Saw From The Cheap SeatsJun 19, 2023
Episode 16- Into and Across: Discussing the Spider-Verse
WARNING: This episode contains strong language, adult content, and a secret review of Scream VI.
Thwip! Kelly Anne and Ross have returned, and just in time for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the long-awaited follow-up to the 2018 animated phenomenon Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. This episode is, as ever, entirely spoiler-free, but covers both films and their themes in some depth, so we recommend having seen them before listening. They're also excellent, so see them anyway. Enjoy!
Episode 15 - Violent Night
WARNING: This episode contains strong language, adult content, and Santasploitation
'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the pod, Kelly and Ross were watching Santa, taking on a tough squad...
Happy (slightly late) Christmas! Make the festive season last as long as possible by listening to Kelly Anne and Ross talk all things Violent Night, a madcap Christmas action movie where Santa throws DOWN. As always, we don't get into spoilers in this episode but we do talk about some of the film's ideas in some depth, so proceed with caution if you've not seen it. Enjoy!
Episode 14 - West Side Story (2021)
WARNING: This episode contains strong language, adult content and hard truths about the Happy Birthday song.
Something's coming, something good, as Kelly Anne and Ross take to the streets to celebrate the one year anniversary of Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, and it's a good one. We originally recorded this in mid-November, but wanted to wait until the film was (just over) a year old to talk all things Spielberg and Sondheim and celebrate one of our favourite movies of 2021. This episode is largely spoiler-free, but given that we're talking about a film that's been out for a little while, we go into more depth than usual when talking about the plot. ENJOY!
Episode 13 - Stranger Things Volume 4 Part 2
WARNING: This episode contains strong language, adult content, and spoiler woofing (it makes sense in context)
Kelly Anne and Ross conclude their longest campaign yet by diving deep into the final two episodes of Stranger Things season 4. The Vol. 2 conversation is entirely spoiler free, although there are some slight spoilers for the first seven episodes, and more serious ones for the first three seasons. This episode was also recorded in mid-July during a heatwave, something that's referenced throughout the episode. Enjoy!
Episode 12 - Our Mid-Year Favourites (Part 2)
WARNING! This episode contains strong language, adult content, stolen fun facts and weird little guys. And that's just the hosts.
Kelly Anne and Ross delve into their top films of the year so far, run down their honourable mentions and talk about what they're looking forward to for the rest of 2022. Their discussion is a good one, going from Everything Everywhere All at Once to Nope, with chat about Doctor Strange, The Batman and The Worst Person in the World along the way. The episode is spoiler free for all entries, though we recommend checking all of these out if you can because they're all very good. Enjoy!
Episode 11 - Our Mid-Year Favourites of 2022 (Part 1)
WARNING: This episode contains strong language, adult content and Johnny Knoxville's The Irishman.
At the halfway point of 2022, Kelly Anne and Ross look back at the first six months of the year so far and discuss their pleasant surprises, biggest disappointments and run down their top fives, discussing everything from The Northman to The Eyes of Tammy Faye. This episode is entirely spoiler free for all entries, though we recommend checking out nearly all the movies we talk about. Please be advised that this is part 1 of this mid-year special, so stay tuned to hear our very favourite movies of 2022, plus some honourable mentions. Enjoy!
Episode 10 - Stranger Things Season 4: Volume 1
WARNING! This episode contains strong language, adult themes, and the introduction of a new co-host.
Kelly Anne and Ross get ready for their longest campaign yet; Stranger Things Season 4: Volume 1. The season 4 conversation is entirely spoiler free but we do go into its themes and ideas in some depth. There are spoilers for previous seasons however so we recommend watching the first 3 seasons before listening. Grab some Eggos and enjoy!
Episode 9 - Everything Everywhere All At Once
WARNING! This episode contains strong language, more adult content that usual, and Mr. Mystical.
Kelly Anne and Ross put on their earpieces and enter the multiverse as they gush over the indie phenomenon of 2022, Everything Everywhere All At Once. This episode is entirely spoiler free but we suggest watching the film first as we do go into its themes and ideas in some depth. And because it's excellent. Enjoy!
Episode 8 - Moon Knight
WARNING! This contains strong language, adult themes and gratuitous cockney accents.
Kelly Anne and Ross put their differences aside and work together as they explore Marvel's most daring TV show yet, Moon Knight. This discussion is entirely spoiler free, but we recommend watching the show first as we do go into its themes and ideas in some depth. Laters Gators!
Episode 7 - Russian Doll
WARNING: This episode contains strong language, adult content, questionable names for our listenership, and an adequate Natasha Lyonne impression.
Kelly Anne and Ross hope they don't repeat themselves as they dive into the second season of Netflix's time-bending dark-comedy, Russian Doll. This discussion is entirely spoiler free, but we suggest watching the show first as we do go into its themes and ideas in some depth. Enjoy!
Episode 6 - Ambulance
WARNING! This episode contains strong language, adult themes and big dog content.
Kelly Anne and Ross team up for their biggest score yet as they gear up to review the newest Michael Bay film, Ambulance. This episode is entirely spoiler free but we suggest watching the film first as we do go into its themes and ideas in some depth. Embrace the Bayhem and enjoy!
Episode 5 - Morbius
WARNING: This episode contains strong language, adult themes, and bad fake movie pitches
Kelly Anne and Ross dive deep into the biggest superhero movie of 2022, a pop culture event unlike anything that's come before it. That's right folks, they're entering the Multiverse of Morbius. Their discussion covers bad superhero movies, the state of Marvel right now, and Samurai Jack as reimagined by Jared Leto, and it's a good one. This episode is entirely spoiler-free, but we suggest watching the movie first as we do go into its themes and ideas in some depth. Enjoy!
Episode 4 - Peacemaker
WARNING: This episode contains strong language, adult themes, and discussions of hair rock
Kelly Anne and Ross cherish good TV with all their hearts, and they'll do whatever they need to do to discuss it, no matter how many men, women or eagles they need to review to do it. This includes talking about Peacemaker, the ace sequel series to 2021's The Suicide Squad. This episode is entirely spoiler-free, but we suggest watching the show first as we do go into its themes and ideas in some depth. Enjoy!
Episode 3 - The 94th Academy Awards
WARNING: This episode contains strong language, adult content, and heavy Steven Spielberg appreciation.
Look sharp and get your speech ready, because Kelly Anne and Ross are taking a look at the 94th Oscars, discussing the winners, losers and everything in between. Enjoy!
Episode 2- Fresh
WARNING: This episode contains strong language, adult themes, and discussions of Sebastian Stan's dancing
Hope you brought your appetite, because Kelly Anne and Ross are tucking into Sundance shocker Fresh, the latest in a long line of quality modern horror films. This discussion is entirely spoiler-free, but we suggest watching the film before listening to this as we do go into the film's themes and ideas in some depth. Enjoy!
Episode 1 - The Batman
WARNING: This episode contains strong language and adult themes.
For their first episode, Kelly Anne and Ross don their cowls and unpick the mysteries of Matt Reeves' highly-anticipated 'The Batman'. This discussion is entirely spoiler-free, but we suggest watching the film before listening to this as we do go into the film's plot in some depth. Enjoy!