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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
Jan Švankmajer
Transgressive Fiction
Jim Carrey
The 5,000 Fingers Of Dr. T
Patriarchy
Nil By Mouth
The War Zone
Domestic Abuse
Dysfunctional Families
Trauma
British Cinema
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 we welcome Chris Evangelista of SlashFilm.com for two recent experimental horror films that challenge our ideas of what a horror film even is. First up is Kyle Edward Ball's 2022 avant-garde creepfest SKINAMARINK, possibly the most un-commercia... more

Today we're joined by Ryan Verrill of Disc Connected Media to look back at two modern survival horror classics. Greg McLean's 2005 Australian horror film WOLF CREEK is one of the most notorious of the 2000's torture porn boom, featuring a small cast ... more

Big thanks to Akron's Nightlight Cinema for hosting the second live Unwatchables recording! We had a lively back-and-forth with the audience of a sold-out screening of HOWARD THE DUCK, the notorious 1986 flop that's since gained a cult following. We ... more

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

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Recent Guests

Chris Evangelista
Editor-in-chief film critic at Slash Film
Slash Film
Episode: Ep. 112 - Skinamarink / In a Violent Nature feat. Chris Evangelista
Ryan Verrill
Behind the Disconnected channel, producer and distributor involved with Antenna Releasing
Disconnected Media / Antenna Releasing
Episode: Ep. 111 - Wolf Creek / Green Room feat. Ryan Verrill
Jafar Jackson
Actor portraying Michael Jackson in the film discussed
Episode: Ep. 109 - Michael
Jesse Hassenger
Film critic
AV Club, Decider, Polygon
Episode: Ep. 108 - Man Bites Dog / Natural Born Killers feat. Jesse Hassenger
Roman Pessarov
Guest from Cinema Strolls
Cinema Strolls
Episode: Ep. 107 - Afternoons of Solitude feat. Roman Pessarov
Guy Lodge
Film critic for Variety and contributor to major outlets
Variety (UK film critic for Variety)
Episode: Ep. 106 - Birth / The Trouble With Being Born feat. Guy Lodge
Nathan Rabin
Writer and critic; author of My Year of Flops, The Fractured Mirror
Nathan Rabin's Happy Place / nathanrabin.com
Episode: Ep. 105 - Nothing But Trouble feat. Nathan Rabin
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

Hosts

Marc Dottavio
Host of Unwatchables, co-host of the show
Seth Troyer
Host of Unwatchables, Co-host of the show

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 47 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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High-quality analysis that rests on clear ethical considerations.
Engaging hosts with strong perspectives and film-nerd banter.
Thoughtful, insightful critique balanced with entertaining banter.
Excellent depth on controversial films and good guest context.

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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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