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Unwatchables with Marc & Seth

Unwatchables
Czechoslovak New Wave
Beauty and the Beast
Serial Killers
Alice In Wonderland
Surrealism
The Cable Guy
Juraj Herz
Transgressive Fiction
Jan Švankmajer
Jim Carrey
The 5,000 Fingers Of Dr. T
Nil By Mouth
The War Zone
Domestic Abuse
Dysfunctional Families
Trauma
British Cinema
Patriarchy
Ray Winstone
Gary Oldman

On Unwatchables, we dive deep into the most controversial, disturbing, or just misunderstood films. From punishing art films to extreme horror to bizarre curiosities, Marc and Seth test their limits and try to pin down what separates the art from the trolling. At the end of each episode, we answer the same question: If you could, would you Unwatch this? Unwatchables is hosted by Marc Dottavio and ... more

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Today Unwatchables tackles the most controversial hit of the year, a film about the one celebrity we can all agree on with nothing complicated whatsoever. We discuss our experience seeing Antoine Fuqua’s MICHAEL with a sold-out crowd, how it stacks u... more

Film critic Jesse Hassenger stops by UNWATCHABLES for two movies about serial killers and the media that loves them. These blood-soaked satires stirred up controversy for their graphic violence and dark senses of humor when they were released two yea... more

In an UNWATCHABLES first, today’s episode captures our real-time reactions to 2025’s most gruesome documentary. In honor of our guest Roman Pessarov’s podcast CINEMA STROLLS, we finished watching Albert Serra’s bull-fighting doc AFTERNOONS OF SOLITUD... more

Variety’s Guy Lodge returns to UNWATCHABLES for two films that faced similar controversies over their supposedly "irresponsible" use of child actors. Jonathan Glazer’s 2004 drama BIRTH made some viewers uncomfortable with certain scenes between Nicol... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Scarpitti
Producer, guest on this episode
Unwatchables (production)
Episode: Ep. 104 - Worst Best Picture (Crash / Green Book)
Caleb Bethea
Author and editor; debut novel Disco Murder City
Modlin House
Episode: Ep. 103 - Cannibal Holocaust / The Green Inferno
Anthony Crislip
Programming manager of The Nightlight Cinema
The Nightlight Cinema
Episode: Ep. 102 - Private Parts / Ringmaster feat. Anthony Crislip
Nathan Gelgud
Cartoonist, film critic
New York Times, Hyperallergenic
Episode: Ep. 101 - Two by Godard feat. Nathan Gelgud (La Chinoise / British Sounds)
Mike D'Angelo
Film critic
The Man Who Viewed Too Much (personal site); AV Club, etc.
Episode: Ep. 100 - Sick / In My Skin feat. Mike D'Angelo
Christopher Norris
Author and visual artist, returning guest
Independent author/artist
Episode: Ep. 99 - Halloween Special feat. Christopher Norris (Exorcist II: The Heretic / Beyond the Door)
Laura Venning
Film critic, specialist in feminist cinema, queer cinema and folk horror
London Film Critics Circle
Episode: Ep. 98 - Unwatchables Down Under feat. Laura Venning (Wake in Fright / The Nightingale)
Steven Bernstein
Filmmaker, cinematographer, and author
Independent film industry
Episode: Ep. 97 - Last Tango in Paris / Blue Is the Warmest Color feat. Steven Bernstein
Jetta Weinstein
Film expert and guest, previously appeared on the show
The Iron Cupcake on Letterboxd
Episode: Ep. 96 - Two by Doris Wishman feat. Jetta Weinstein (Bad Girls Go to Hell / Double Agent 73)

Hosts

Marc Dottavio
Co-host, Unwatchables; handles in-house banter and critical framing with Seth
Seth Troyer
Co-host, Unwatchables; lead with critical reading, questioning, and humor

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Excellent Film Discourse

    My journey with Unwatchables, so far, has been enlightening. I’ve discovered new films I may or may not have seen without your commentary. I love how insightful the conversations are & the funny banter. Will definitely continue to listen & subscribe. Here’s a possible film suggestion: I Spit On Your Grave (1978).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crisperks93
    United States3 years ago
  • 5 stars

    Marc, Seth and Tony have crafted a special podcast. It is equally interesting and entertaining, and has inspired me to investigate the world of cinema more! Fantastic work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johnkfromcantonohio
    United States4 years ago

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Ep. 103 - Cannibal Holocaust / The Green Inferno
Q: Is the film 'UNWATCHABLE' or does it have redeeming value for fans of extreme horror?
The group acknowledges the film's historical impact and craft but ultimately many members feel the experience is repulsive and morally fraught; some see value in its provocation, others condemn it as a cynical cash grab.
Ep. 103 - Cannibal Holocaust / The Green Inferno
Q: Why is Cannibal Holocaust so infamous beyond the gore?
Because of real animal deaths, on-set coercion rumors, and a found-footage structure that blurred lines between documentary realism and Hollywood production, which sparked global debate on ethics and censorship.
Ep. 100 - Sick / In My Skin feat. Mike D'Angelo
Q: Is this an Unwatchable for you, Seth?
I teetered on the edge but ultimately found it worth the discussion and the challenge; it's one of those films that sparks conversation long after watching.
Ep. 100 - Sick / In My Skin feat. Mike D'Angelo
Q: Did you notice who edited this?
No; it was Dodie Dorn, a notable editor who later worked on Memento, among other projects.
Ep. 95 - The Idiots / Tiptoes feat. Dr. Ethan Lyon
Q: Never thought about pairing them together. And that's my first question.
Dr. Lyon explains the thematic pairing as a deliberate look at how both films challenge norms around disability, representation, and spectacle, while also noting differences in tone, intent, and formal choices that influence how audiences interpret provocation.

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2. Caleb Bethea
3. Anthony Crislip
4. Nathan Gelgud
5. Mike D'Angelo
6. Christopher Norris
7. Laura Venning
8. Steven Bernstein

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