Author Archives: Ernest Calderon

Summary [E236] We review the new film from director Shaka King, Judas and the Black Messiah, starring Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield. It tells the real story of Fred Hampton’s rise as a leader of the Black Panther Party in Chicago and the plot by the FBI to silence him. WBAM! E-mail us: weboughtamic@gmail.com Follow WBAM: Instagram,Continue reading “JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH”

Summary [E235] On this catchup episode, we discuss Super Bowl LV, The SAG Award Nominations, and the passing of Christopher Plummer. Plus, thoughts on Nocturnal Animals, The Color Purple, Training Day, Beginners, The Big Short, and The Wolf of Wall Street. WBAM! E-mail us: weboughtamic@gmail.com Follow WBAM: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. (@weboughtamic) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts andContinue reading “Super Bowl LV / SAG Nominations / TRAINING DAY”

Summary [E234] We review the Netflix original film from writer-director Sam Levinson, Malcolm & Marie, starring John David Washington and Zendaya. WBAM! E-mail us: weboughtamic@gmail.com Follow WBAM: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. (@weboughtamic) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review Twitter: @caldernest  / @HuntMobley / @DrewDietzen Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/caldernest / letterboxd.com/hearshot / letterboxd.com/drewd Timecodes Spoilers (29:00) — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/weboughtamic/message SupportContinue reading “MALCOLM & MARIE”

Summary [E233] After four weeks of lists, we’re ready to relax with a chill catch-up episode. Hunter reports back from a full day of Sundance Film Festival movie-watching, Drew shares thoughts on Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Ernest touches on In and Of Itself on Hulu, After Hours, and Kong Skull Island. WBAM! E-mail us: weboughtamic@gmail.com FollowContinue reading “Sundance 2021 / IN AND OF ITSELF / FANTASTIC MR. FOX”

Summary [E232] In a year spent mostly at home, we had time to go back and watch things we otherwise wouldn’t have as much time to carve out for. Cinematic blindspots became opportunities for enjoying something for the first time. Special guest Harry Sayer join us to share our top 10 first-time viewings (movies orContinue reading “Our Top First-Time Viewings of 2020 (w/ Harry Sayer)”

Summary [E231] Our annual listomania series reaches the big one: our favorite movies of 2020. We discuss the best in film in this chaotic year, which all in all managed to bring us an excellent selection of cinema. WBAM! E-mail us: weboughtamic@gmail.com Follow WBAM: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. (@weboughtamic) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us aContinue reading “The Best Films of 2020”

Summary [Bonus] We round up 21 movies, tv shows, or albums we are looking forward to in 2021, plus watch a quick trailer of an obscure movie we may talk about later on. WBAM! E-mail us: weboughtamic@gmail.com Follow WBAM: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. (@weboughtamic) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review Twitter: @caldernest  / @HuntMobley / @DrewDietzenContinue reading “21 Pop Culture Things We’re Excited For In 2021 / Teaser Freezer”

Summary [E230] Listomania continues as we share our top 10 TV shows of 2020, encapsulating our personal favorites and the best television had to offer in this wild year. WBAM! E-mail us: weboughtamic@gmail.com Follow WBAM: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. (@weboughtamic) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review Twitter: @caldernest  / @HuntMobley / @DrewDietzen Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/caldernest / letterboxd.com/hearshot / letterboxd.com/drewd The Lists (Don’tContinue reading “The Best TV Shows of 2020”

Summary [E229] Listomania is here with a countdown of our favorite albums of 2020, featuring Danny Seoane. We tackle our top 10s, plus some honorable mentions, all while capturing how we felt about this year in music. WBAM! E-mail us: weboughtamic@gmail.com Follow WBAM: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. (@weboughtamic) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a reviewContinue reading “The Best Albums of 2020 (w/ Danny Seoane)”

Summary [E228] On our last episode of 2020, we review the new Pixar film Soul, now streaming on Disney Plus. We also bring you thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984, Ink Master, Saturday Night Fever, and The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart. WBAM! E-mail us: weboughtamic@gmail.com Follow WBAM: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. (@weboughtamic) Subscribe onContinue reading “SOUL / WONDER WOMAN 1984 / INKMASTER / Bee Gees”