Three Ear Worthy Movie Podcasts: The Filmographers; The Plot Thickens; Watch It If You Can

Why are there so many movie review podcasts? As I've said before, there are no certifications needed, movies tend to provoke stimulating conversation, and the hosts don't even need expertise. There's the perception that anyone can do it.

Of course, we know that's wrong. There are plenty of excellent movie review podcasts such as Filmspotting, Verbal Diorama, and Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever. 

I am happy to report that these three movie review podcasts are a credit to their genre.  

 The Filmographers Podcast

The Filmographers podcast is an academic yet entertaining show where hosts Michael Moreci and Keir Graff analyze a director's entire career, one film at a time, within the context of the Hollywood landscape of that era. Focusing on in-depth, thematic, and historical analysis, the show has covered directors like Steven Soderbergh and Billy Wilder. 

The show meticulously breaks down the filmography of legendary directors to understand their creative evolution, as seen with their focus on Steven Soderbergh in season one and Billy Wilder in season two.

Episodes explore why films succeeded or failed, focusing on the cultural and industry context surrounding their release.

The podcast is hosted by screenwriter/director Michael Moreci and author/editor Keir Graff, who bring a professional perspective to the discussions.

The show dives deep into subtext, thematic meaning, and the historical context of classic film. If you're a true cinephile, then The Filmographers is for you.

 The Plot Thickens

 The Plot Thickens is an award-winning documentary podcast from Turner Classic Movies (TCM) that explores in-depth stories about cinema, focusing on iconic filmmakers, actors, and tumultuous movie productions. 

Hosted by Ben Mankiewicz, the show features archival interviews and personal stories to reveal the human side of Hollywood history.

The season six premiers episode tells the saga of Cleopatra. From 1960 through 1962, 20th Century Fox paid Elizabeth Taylor a record-breaking salary to play Cleopatra, then tried to save money by filming the movie in England. That turned out to be a disastrous decision. The weather doesn’t agree with Liz, who suffers one health problem after another, delaying production for months. Fox then faces the question: pull the plug on this movie... or fire the director and find someone new to save the picture? 

If you like this show, I also recommend From Beneath The Hollywood Sign and Stars Of The Golden Age. 

 Watch It If You Can

Watch It If You Can is a weekly TV and film podcast hosted by Dave and Liam. The hosts break down selected movies and television shows, often building "boxsets" of their favorite, recommended, or discussed media, featuring spoilers in their discussions. 

Hosts Liverpool natives Dave McGurk and Liam Hailwood have a carefully curated chemistry and keep it casual and listener-friendly. 

In the last three years the pair has reviewed films such as Moneyball, When Harry Met Sally, Sense And Sensibility, and TV shows such as Friends and Modern Family. 

 If you're looking for more movie review podcasts, check out Ear Worthy's Five Best Movie Podcasts Of 2024. It turns out that these movie podcasts are still the best in 2026!