A podcast about the movies that shaped us, scarred us, and still won’t leave us alone.

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Episodes
Animated Wonders: The Animated Flicks That Hit Hard
Comedy
Animated Wonders: The Animated Flicks That Hit Hard
Comedy

In the latest episode of The Films That Ruined Us, Miles and I delve into the animated films that have left a permanent mark on our souls — the ones that moved us, shook us, and made us question why we ever thought animation was just for kids. Miles chose Watership Down, while I chose Pixar’s Up…

Comedy
Bad Taste & Bad Influence: The Comedies That Defined Our Sense of Humour
Comedy
Bad Taste & Bad Influence: The Comedies That Defined Our Sense of Humour
Comedy

In the latest episode of The Films That Ruined Us, Miles and I take a nostalgic trip back to the outrageous comedies that helped form our slightly warped sense of humour. We’re talking Naked Gun and Blazing Saddles, which are two very different films, but both were pivotal in shaping how we see the world and, more importantly, how we laugh at it…

Comedy
Unexpected Masterpieces: Movies We Thought We'd Hate But Ended Up Loving
Adventure, Drama
Unexpected Masterpieces: Movies We Thought We'd Hate But Ended Up Loving
Adventure, Drama

In film, as in life, sometimes our assumptions lead us astray. We decide, often at first glance—based on a trailer, a poster, or even just a passing mention—that a particular movie isn’t for us. Perhaps we’ve heard mediocre things from friends, or we remember an uninspiring marketing campaign.

Adventure, Drama
Family Fallout: Films That Hit Home and Tugged at Our Heartstrings
Drama
Family Fallout: Films That Hit Home and Tugged at Our Heartstrings
Drama

Not all families fit the traditional mould, and that’s exactly what makes them so compelling. In this episode of The Films That Ruined Us, we examine two movies that explore nonconventional family dynamics—from cosmic obsessions to chaotic road trips.

Drama

What’s it all about then?

Ever walked out of the cinema feeling like a film has fundamentally changed you? Maybe it haunted your dreams, altered your perspective, or sent you into an obsessive spiral of rewatches and deep dives. The Films That Ruined Us is a podcast where filmmaker Miles Watts and culture queen Katy Cowan dissect the movies that have left an indelible scar on their lives—sometimes in the best way, sometimes… not so much.

Emma Hall

“I thought I was the only one still emotionally recovering from certain childhood movies, but it turns out Katy and Miles get it. Their banter is sharp, their film choices are inspired, and I’ve never laughed harder at a podcast that dissects the ridiculous ways movies mess with our heads. Highly recommended!”

Dave Cartwright

“Equal parts hilarious and insightful, this podcast is like sitting in on a conversation with two film-obsessed friends who know their stuff but don’t take themselves too seriously. Katy and Miles have such great chemistry, and their deep dives into the films that ‘ruined’ them are both nostalgic and refreshingly honest.”