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The RewindEpisode 413: SinnersJosh is joined by recurring guests Josh Brown and Daniel Lima to talk about one of the biggest movie events of 2025 to date, Ryan Coogler's "Sinners"! They discuss the ways in which Coogler was able to flex as a filmmaker with a big budget outside of the confines of Marvel, Michael B. Jordan's leading performances as twins Smoke and Stack, the effectiveness of the deep south as a setting for telling a story about race and art and much more! Spoilers throughout!
Edited and Produced by Daniel Lima.2025-05-041h 27The RewindEpisode 411: DropJosh is joined by recurring guests Josh Brown and Andrea DeWitt to talk all about the newest collaboration between Blumhouse Productions and Director Christopher Landon, "Drop"! They discuss the ways in which the filmmaking was able to be entertaining while largely having a plot being driven by air drops, the ways in which it accurately or inaccurately depicted the challenges of modern dating, the quality of the performances from Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar and the supporting cast and much more! Spoilers throughout!2025-04-2858 minThe RewindEpisode 409: WarfareJosh is joined by recurring guests Daniel Lima and Josh Brown to discuss the newest Alex Garland-A24 collaboration, "Warfare." They discuss whether Garland and co-writer/director Ray Mendoza managed to walk the line between telling a compelling war movie without being "pro-war," the quality of the intense action set pieces, the deep cast of young, up-and-coming actors and much more!
Edited and Produced by Daniel Lima.2025-04-191h 04The RewindEpisode 407: Black BagJosh is joined by Steven Soderbergh Correspondent Josh Brown to talk about Soderbergh's second film of 2025, "Black Bag." They discuss how the prolific filmmaker made a spy movie on a relatively small scale, if it struck the right balance of telling an interesting story without having too dense of a plot, the performances from the deep cast that included Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Tom Burke and much more! Spoilers start at 34:06!2025-04-051h 05The RewindEpisode 403: Presence-HereJosh is joined by fellow Steven Soderbergh enthusiasts, Old Auteur Correspondent Josh Brown and Tom Hanks Correspondent Joe Morgan for a double feature. First, they talk about Soderbergh's "Presence" (Beginning-41:50) including the unique camera-work utilized to tell a story from the perspective of a ghost, if the film managed to make the audience care about its characters despite its short run time, the specific ways in which it was disturbing without traditional jump scares and much more! Then (41:51-end) they discuss Robert Zemeckis' "Here" and how Bobby Z did in adapting a one-location graphic novel in which the camera barely...2025-03-041h 27The RewindEpisode 402: 2024 Composite Top 10Josh is joined by The Rewind’s most frequent guests from 2024 as everyone goes on the record with their Top 10 movies of the year. Each segment appears as follows:
Daniel Lima (Beginning-36:05)
Josh Brown (36:07-1:15:57)
Elijah Howard (1:16:00-1:52:16)
Fred Kolb (1:52:19-2:34:15)
Ben Luben (2:34:18-3:23:36)
Joe Morgan (3:23:38-End)
Also, The Rewind’s composite Top 10 for 2024 is as follows:
1. Flow
2.The Brutalist
3.Challengers
4.A Different Man
T5.Anora
T5.Dune: Part 2
T5. Close Your Eyes
T8. The Seed of the Sacred Fig
T8. I Saw the TV Glow
10. La Chimera2025-03-013h 59The RewindEpisdoe 396: Babygirl-QueerJosh is joined by recurring guests John Pulice and Kayla Lichtenstein for a double feature. First, they discuss Halina Reijn's "Babygirl" (Beginning-53:39) including Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson's performances in the lead roles, the film's commentary on sexual politics in the workplace, how their respective theaters reacted in the moment to some of the film's crazy scenes and much more! Then, Josh and John discuss Luca Guadagnino's "Queer" (53:40-End) including Daniel Craig's lead performance, the film's depiction of queer people in the interesting setting of 1950's Mexico City, if the second half of the film's drug-fueled digressions worked for them...2025-01-261h 50The RewindEpisode 391: Juror #2Josh is joined by Clint Eastwood Correspondent Josh Brown and recurring guest Daniel Lima to talk all things "Juror #2." After a digression into where director Clint's politics stand in 2024, they discuss the moral predicament posed by the film's script, if it got the legal minutiae right, the performances from Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette and much more!
Produced and Edited by Daniel Lima.2024-12-261h 09The RewindEpisode 382- The Apprentice-Saturday NightJosh is joined by The Rewind's Resident Conservatives Daniel Lima and Josh Brown as they travel back to 1970s New York for a double feature. First, (Beginning-1:05:20) they discuss "The Apprentice" and whether the film taught its audience enough about Donald Trump's origins to justify its existence, its depiction of attorney Roy Cohn and his influence on Trump, the performances by Sebastrian Stan and Jeremy Strong as Trump and Cohn and much more! Then, (1:05:20-End) both Joshes head to primetime and discuss Jason Reitman's "Saturday Night" including the extent to which the story of the first night of SNL kept...2024-11-061h 53The RewindEpisode 379: MegalopolisJosh is joined by Old Auteur Correspondent Josh Brown to talk all about Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited magnum opus, "Megalopolis." They discuss why they think Coppola made such a substantial personal financial investment to get this story told, the ways in which he strove to innovate visually with the film, the performances from a deep cast (which includes Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Aubrey Plaza and Nathalie Emmanuel amongst others) and much more!2024-10-171h 16The RewindEpisode 377: ReaganJosh Jurnovoy is joined by The Rewind's resident staunch Conservatives, Daniel Lima and Josh Brown, to revisit the glory days of trickle-down economics and the Cold War, as they talk all things "Reagan." Was this movie anything more than pure hagiography? Was Dennis Quaid convincing as the former President? Do Russians really still idolize Ronald Reagan in the year of 2024? Listen to find out!2024-10-041h 16The RewindEpisode 373: TrapJosh is joined by recurring guests Daniel Lima and Josh Brown to talk all about M. Night Shyamalan's "Trap." They discuss how M. Night did in recreating the atmosphere of a concert as a setting for his latest thriller, the effectiveness of the various plot twists, if it was wise to cast his daughter Saleka in a key role, Josh Hartnett's turn as a villain and much more! Spoilers throughout!2024-08-311h 08The RewindEpisode 370: TwistersJosh is joined by recurring guest and weather nerd Adam Lichtenstein as they head to the midwest and talk all things "Twisters"! They discuss how director Lee Isaac Chung made improvements on set pieces and the renderings of the tornadoes themselves since the 1996 film, if the movie got the science right (Josh is of no help here), the performances from Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar Jones and much more!2024-08-1044 minThe RewindEpisode 367: The Bikeriders - ThelmaJosh is joined by recurring guests Josh Brown and Hannah Couture for a double feature. First (Beginning-50:52), they talk all about Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders including their thoughts on the story Nichols’ chose to tell after being inspired by a photo book of a biker gang in the 1960s and 1970s, the quality of the performances that included Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and Jodie Comer, the quality of the various Chicago accents and much more! Then, they discuss “Thelma” (50:53-end) including they ways they felt a personal connection to the story about an nonagenarian grandma proving she can fend for herself...2024-07-161h 31The RewindEpisode 365: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga - La ChimeraJosh is joined by recurring guests Holden Martinson and Haley Jones for a double feature. First, (Beginning-1:06:47), they head to the Outback to break down George Miller's follow up to "Mad Max: Fury Road" in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." They discuss how Miller went about trying to innovate in the action sequences from Fury Road, the performances from Anya Taylor Joy and Chris Hemsworth and much more! Then (1:06:50-End), Josh and Haley visit 1980s Italy and are merely bystanders to art looting as they discuss Alice Rohrwacher "La Chimera" including Josh O'Connor's performance in the lead role, the movie's...2024-06-301h 50The RewindEpisode 364: Bad Boys: Ride or DieJosh is joined by recurring guests Josh Brown and Daniel Lima to head out on the town in Miami as they talk all things "Bad Boys: Ride or Die." They discuss if they are surprised that Will Smith is still a big box office draw after a precarious few years out of the spotlight, the film's impressive action set pieces, if as Florida residents they felt the filmmakers depicted the state realistically, if the plot held together enough, or if it was fun enough that the answer to that questions didn't matter!
Edited and produced by Daniel Lima.2024-06-261h 03The RewindEpisode 363: Hit Man - UnfrostedJosh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown for a double feature. First (Beginning-45:05), they discuss Richard Linklater's "Hit Man" including how Glen Powell fared in his first outing as the sole lead of a movie, how the story kept them on their toes, how Linklater and Powell's script made them think about their own identities and much more! Then, they talk about Jerry Seinfeld's "Unfrosted"(45:06-end) including why the legendary comedian wanted to take on such a venture in the first place, if there were enough laughs to justify said venture, which of the star-studded cast equipped themselves best...2024-06-131h 27The RewindEpisode 360: ChallengersJosh is joined by recurring guest John Pulice to discuss Luca Guadagnino's "Challengers." They break down the love triangle at the center of the film and how it revealed itself in a non-linear way, the performances from Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor, the different ways the tennis scenes were shot, the propulsive score and much more! Spoilers throughout!2024-05-181h 05The RewindEpisode 358: Civil WarJosh is joined by recurring guests Josh Brown and Elijah Howard to talk about the newest collaboration between Alex Garland and A24, "Civil War." They discuss how Garland brought to life a more divided America than ever through vivid imagery, if the film's world-building was sufficient, if Garland injected politics into the film in a helpful way, the performances from a cast led by Kirsten Dunst and much more!2024-04-2858 minThe RewindEpisode 356: Origin and The American Society of Magical NegroesJosh is joined by recurring guest Daniel Lima and Josh Brown for a double feature. First, they discuss Ava DuVernay's "Origin" and whether it should have just been a documentary, if its thesis statement is such that that documentary would have even been necessary, why someone would attempt to dramatize Travyon's Martin's death in a narrative feature and much more. Then, they talk about "The American Society of Magical Negroes" and if the premise of a secret society of black people who placate white people's feelings it one that could work in the right hands, if this is the mode...2024-04-111h 28The RewindEpisode 353: Best Scenes of 2023In a special bonus episode, Josh is joined by The Rewind's most frequent guests of 2023 to discuss their favorite scenes from the year of 2023 in movies! They appear as follows:
Joe Morgan: Beginning-7:20 ("Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse")
Fred Kolb: 7:22-16:16 ("Napoleon")
Elijah Howard: 16:22-23:42 ("Anatomy of a Fall")
Ben Luben: 23:44-32:17 ("Asteroid City")
Josh Brown: 32:20- 47:34 (“The Killer”)
Daniel Lima: 47:36-End ("Dasara")2024-03-2459 minThe RewindEpisode 351: 2023 Top 10Josh is joined by The Rewind’s most frequent guests from 2023 as everyone goes on the record with their Top 10 movies of the year. Each segment appears as follows:
Daniel Lima (Beginning-44:10)
Josh Brown (44:11-1:20:35)
Joe Morgan (1:20:37-1:51:10 )
Fred Kolb (1:51:12-2:31:59)
Elijah Howard (2:32:02-3:04:07)
Ben Luben (3:04:09-End)
Also, The Rewind’s composite Top 10 for 2023 is as follows:
1. Oppenheimer
2. Anatomy of a Fall
3. The Zone of Interest
4. Past Lives
5. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
6. Poor Things
6. Asteroid City
6. The Taste of Things
9. Monster
10. The Boy and the Heron2024-03-103h 58The RewindEpisode 347: All Of Us Strangers - AfireJosh is joined by recurring guests John Pulice and Ben Luben for a double feature. First, they talk about Andrew Haigh’s “All of Us Strangers” (Beginning-1:05:03). They discuss Haigh’s unconventional narrative choices used to tell the story of a man connecting with us long-lost parents, the performances from the loaded cast that included Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jaime Bell and Claire Foy and much more! Then, Josh and Ben talk about the newest film from German filmmaker Christian Petzold, “Afire” (1:05:04-End). They discuss how Petzold created so tension in a movie that on the surface is just some people going...2024-02-262h 19The RewindEpisode 344: American FictionJosh is joined by recurring guests Josh Brown and Daniel Lima to discuss Best Picture Nominee "American Fiction." They discuss whether the satire of the literary world worked for them, if the family drama aspect of the film made up for other shortcomings in the script, the performances including Oscar nominated turns from Jeffrey Wright and Sterling K. Brown and much more!
Produced and Edited by Daniel Lima.2024-02-0354 minThe RewindEpisode 343: Poor Things - The Iron ClawJosh is joined by recurring guests Elijah Howard and Haley Jones for a double feature of two of 2023’s best films. First (Beginning-1:16:44), they discuss Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” and talk all about Emma Stone’s Oscar-nominated performance in the lead role in which she has to do everything from playing a baby to well-adjusted adult, the film’s use of sexuality in a non-exploitative way that moved the story along, the unique visual feel of the movie and much more! Then (1:16:45-End), Josh and Elijah break kayfabe and jump into the world of 80s and 90s wrestling as they break down “...2024-01-312h 12The RewindEpisode 339: May DecemberJosh is joined by recurring guests Josh Brown and Andrea DeWitt to talk about Todd Haynes' "May December." They discuss the ways in which Haynes managed to make ripped-from-the-headlines story about serious subject matter funny in parts, how the setting of Savannah, Georgia enhanced the story, the performances from Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman and Charles Melton and if the characters portrayed by the actresses had likable qualities and much more!
Produced and Edited by Daniel Lima.2024-01-0654 minThe RewindEpisode 333: Silent NightJosh is joined by Action Movie Correspondent Daniel Lima and John Woo enthusiast Josh Brown to talk about Woo's newest film, "Silent Night." They discuss if the choice of making the film almost entirely without dialogue was effective, the quality of the action scenes, if it felt too removed from what audiences would normally expect from a John Woo movie and much more!
Edited and Produced by Daniel Lima.2023-12-101h 03The RewindEpisode 329: The HoldoversJosh is joined by The Rewind's resident teacher, Josh Brown, to talk all about Alexander Payne's "The Holdovers." They discuss how Payne and screenwriter David Hemingson managed to avoid common cliches in telling a teach-student story, why they enjoy boarding school as a setting despite not ever having stepped food in one, the performances from Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and newcomer Dominic Sessa and much more!2023-11-1354 minThe RewindEpisode 328: Killers Of The Flower MoonJosh is joined by Old Auteur Correspondent Josh Brown and first-time guest Matt Frias to break down the newest Martin Scorsese-Leonardo DiCaprio collaboration, "Killers of the Flower Moon." They discuss the ways in which Scorsese and co-writer Eric Roth told the story of the 1920s murders of Osage Native Americans differently from how David Grann did in the book they were adapting and how those choices worked, the performances from the cast including those of DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro and Lily Gladstone, if the film looked as good as one should with a $200 million budget and much more!2023-11-061h 17The RewindEpisode 327: Taylor Swift: The Eras TourJosh is joined by fellow Swifties Adam and Rachel Lichtenstein to break down Taylor Swift’s new concert film, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.” They discuss their varied theater-going experiences for the film, which of Taylor’s Eras hit them differently in the film than they were expecting, Josh’s drunken escapades from when they saw the concert in person and much more!2023-10-291h 16The RewindEpisode 325: Fair PlayJosh is joined by Financial Services Industry Correspondent Fred Kolb to discuss Netflix's "Fair Play." The film has been marketed as an erotic thriller, and Josh and Fred discuss whether that billing was a bit misleading. They also get into how first-time writer/director Chloe Domont did in creating a tense workplace using dense financial terms, the quality of the lead performances from Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich and much more!2023-10-1550 minThe RewindEpisode 312: Indiana Jones And The Dial Of DestinyJosh is joined by recurring guest Fred Kolb and Steven Spielberg Correspondent Josh Brown to talk all things "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." They discuss whether the likely last film of the franchise found the right way to end its story, the use of Nazis as a villain for the third time, if Harrison Ford was still believable as an action star at 80, Phoebe Waller-Bridge's performance as Indian Jones' goddaughter Helena and much more!2023-07-161h 11The RewindEpisode 293: Creed III - Cocaine BearJosh is joined by recurring guests Mo Adewunmi and Daniel Lima for a double feature. First, Mo and Daniel join to talk all about Creed III (Beginning-1:08:04) including whether the movie managed to tell a story about something more than just boxing, Jonathan Majors' powerful performance as the antagonist Damian Anderson, how star and first-time director Michael B. Jordan did in directing the fight scenes and much more! Then, Josh and Daniel discuss Cocaine Bear (1:08:06-End)and whether director Elizabeth Banks struck the right tone between thriller/action/comedy, the effectiveness of the action scenes that relied on a CGI...2023-03-211h 37The RewindEpisode 291: Best Scenes Of 2022In a special bonus episode, Josh is joined by The Rewind's most frequent guests of 2022 to discuss their favorite scenes from the year of 2022 in movies! They appear as follows:
Joe Morgan: Beginning-7:29 ("The Banshees of Inisherin")
Elijah Howard: 7:31-12:36 ("Aftersun")
Fred Kolb: 12:37-19:52 ("RRR" and "Babylon")
Josh Brown: 19:54-27:52 ("Tár")
Ben Luben: 27:55-37:31 ("The Eternal Daughter")
Daniel Lima: 37:34-End ("Resurrection")2023-03-1252 minThe RewindEpisode 290: 2022 Top 10Josh is joined by The Rewind’s most frequent guests from 2022 as everyone goes on the record with their Top 10 movies of the year. Each segment is as follows:
Daniel Lima (Beginning-37:44)
Elijah Howard (37:46-1:16:37)
Joe Morgan (1:16:40-1:42:04)
Fred Kolb (1:42:07-2:22:37)
Josh Brown (2:22:40-3:01:21)
Ben Luben (3:01:24-End)
Also, The Rewind’s composite Top 10 for 2022 is as follows:
1. Everything Everywhere All At Once
2. RRR
3. The Fabelmans
4. Aftersun
T5. Tár
T5. The Banshees of Inisherin
T5. The Northman
8. Living
9. We’re All Going to the World’s Fair
10. Decision to Leave
Thanks for listening over the last year!2023-03-103h 53The RewindEpisode 287: Knock At The CabinJosh is joined by recurring guests Daniel Lima and Josh Brown to break down the newest film from M. Night Shyamalan, “Knock at the Cabin.” They discuss how Shyamalan managed to put together one of his most suspenseful films in years while filming almost exclusively in one location with a story involving characters who were purposefully not being violent, Dave Bautista securing his position as our best wrestler-turned actor, how effective the movie was in conveying ideas relating to religion and turning to online communities to feel connected and much more!2023-02-241h 21The RewindEpisode 284: Triangle Of Sadness - SundanceJosh is joined by recurring guest Fred Kolb as they hit the seas and break down Best Picture Nominee "Triangle of Sadness" (Beginning-39:36) including how writer/director Ruben Östlund used a 3-act structure to tell a story about class, how it found humor in some rather dark comedy/situations, the performances from a deep cast that included Dolly De Leon and Wood Harrelson and much more! Then (39:37-End), Josh and Fred discuss the films they caught virtually that debuted at the Sundance Film Festival! Spoilers for the final act of Triangle of Sadness start at 25:21.2023-02-111h 10The RewindEpisode 282: Avatar: The Way of WaterJosh is joined by both recurring guest Elijah Howard (Beginning-1:34:10) and Old Auteur Correspondent Josh Brown (1:34:10-End) to talk about Avatar: The Way of Water. They discuss all the ways in which James Cameron followed up his 2009 box office sensation including how the story stood apart from its predecessor, Big Jim managing to stay ahead of the game on visual effects, whether septuagenarians can pull of playing teenagers and much more!2023-02-042h 03The RewindEpisode 277: Pinocchio (2022) and Guillermo del Toro's PinocchioJosh is joined by Animation Correspondent Joe Morgan and Struggling Auteur Correspondent Josh Brown to talk about two different versions of Pinocchio that were released in 2022. First(Beginning-36:58), they discuss Robert Zemeckis' live-action remake and if it justified its existence from a visual perspective, whether its alterations to the story made sense, Tom Hanks' performance as Geppetto and much more! Then, they discuss Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (36:59-End) including its use of stop-motion animation, the changes it made to the story to make it a story about the dangers of fascism and much more!2023-01-071h 09The RewindEpisode 272: The FabelmansJosh is joined by Steven Spielberg Correspondent Josh Brown to break down "The Fabelmans." They discuss how Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner's script made the film feel different from other recent movies in which directors have revisited their childhood, why the film did not feel self-indulgent despite it largely focusing on Spielberg being a filmmaking prodigy, the performances from a cast that included Paul Dano, Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen and much more!2022-12-031h 49The RewindEpisode 259: Bodies Bodies BodiesJosh is joined by recurring guest Lissa Khoshbakhti to talk about one of the newest films from A24, "Bodies Bodies Bodies." They discuss whether the movie's humor would go over the heads up people even as old as Josh, how director Halina Reijn effectively shot the movie in mostly darkness, the performances from the cast of young stars and much more! Spoilers throughout!2022-09-0952 minThe RewindEpisode 259: Bodies Bodies BodiesJosh is joined by recurring guest Lissa Khoshbakhti to talk about one of the newest films from A24, "Bodies Bodies Bodies." They discuss whether the movie's humor would go over the heads up people even as old as Josh, how director Halina Reijn effectively shot the movie in mostly darkness, the performances from the cast of young stars and much more! Spoilers throughout!2022-09-0452 minThe RewindEpisode 258: Bullet Train - Day ShiftJosh is joined by action/David Leitch movie correspondents Daniel Lima and Fred Kolb to talk about Leitch's "Bullet Train" (Beginning-1:04:35) as they discuss how they enjoyed Brad Pitt leading an action comedy, whether the action met the standards of other films that share behind-the-scenes talent such as the John Wick franchise, if the multitude of celebrity cameos was distracting and much more! Then, Josh and Daniel talk about the newest Netflix action movie, "Day Shift," (1:04:40-End) including whether Jamie Foxx's charisma carried the movie to a thumbs up for them, if the premise of a vampire hunter union was...2022-08-301h 45The RewindEpisode 254: NopeJosh is joined by Josh Brown and Daniel Lime to break down Jordan Peele's "Nope." They discuss if they like how it drew from other sci-fi/alien movies, whether the controversial subplot involving a murderous chimp felt out-of-place, if it had a consistent message regarding exploiting art/nature for capital gains, the performances from KeKe Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya and much more! Spoilers throughout!2022-08-051h 10The RewindEpisode 251: Cha Cha Real SmoothJosh is joined by Jewish movie correspondents Josh Brown and Denise Akerman to talk about the newest movie from Apple TV+ and young writer/director/actor Cooper Raiff, "Cha Cha Real Smooth." They discuss how well it depicted the Bar/Bat Mitzvah party circuit, how Raiff captured the feeling of being directionless after college, if the movie was sensitive in its depiction of autism, whether Dakota Johnson's Domino amounted to more than the manic pixie dream girl trope and much more!2022-07-221h 07The RewindEpisode 237: AmbulanceJosh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown to discuss Michael Bay's "Ambulance." They discuss whether "Ambulance" is Bay at his best after a string of critically panned films, Bay's discovery of drones, highway surgeries, Jake Gyllenhaal going all out as usual and much more! Spoilers at 22:26!2022-05-0256 minThe RewindEpisode 234: Deep WaterJosh is joined by Old Auteur Correspondent Josh Brown to talk about Adrian Lyne's "Deep Water." They discuss whether Ben Affleck and Ana De Armas's real life romance resulted in convincing on-screen chemistry, whether that chemistry translated into enough sexual tension for a movie widely described as too steamy for Disney, if the story twists and turns were too crazy even for the erotic thriller genre or perfectly twisted, and much more! Spoilers throughout!2022-04-1342 minThe RewindEpisode 231: 2021 Top 10Josh is joined by The Rewind’s most frequent guests from 2021 as everyone goes on the record with their Top 10 movies of the year. Each segment is as follows:
Daniel Lima- Beginning-40:45
Fred Kolb- 40:47-1:15:24
Elijah Howard- 1:15:27-1:51:57
Josh Brown- 1:52:00-2:35:14
Joe Morgan- 2:35:14-3:02:53
Ben Luben- 3:02:56-End
Also, The Rewind’s composite Top 10 for 2021 is as follows (we cheated due to ties and actually have 11):
1. Licorice pizza
2. Pig
3. Red Rocket
4. Drive My Car
T5. The Green Knight
T5. West Side Story
7. C’Mon C’Mon
T8. Dune
T8. The Power of the Dog
T10. Labyrinth of Cinema
T10. The Last Duel
Tha...2022-03-263h 59The RewindEpisode 230: Drive My CarJosh is joined by recurring guests Elijah Howard and Josh Brown to complete The Rewind's coverage of 2021 Best Picture nominees as they talk all about Ryûsuke Hamaguchi's "Drive My Car." They discuss how Hamaguchi managed to make a 3-hour movie about loneliness and grief not feel like a slog, the powerful performances, their Saab stories and much more!2022-03-221h 13The RewindEpisode 214: West Side Story (2021)Josh is joined by Steven Spielberg Correspondent Josh Brown and Musical Correspondent John Pulice to talk about Spielberg's adaptation of "West Side Story." They discuss the key differences between the new version and the 1961 Best Picture winner, how Spielberg and screenwriter Tony Kushner make the movie feel timely while being set in the 1950s, the performances from breakout stars like Rachel Zegler, Mike Faist and Ariana DeBose and much more!2021-12-261h 52The RewindEpisode 200(!): Venom Let There Be CarnageIn the 200th(!) episode of The Rewind, Josh is joined by recurring guests Josh Brown and Ben Luben to discuss one of the most surprising movies of the year, Venom: Let There Be Carnage. They get into where this movie succeeded tonally in ways its 2018 predecessor did not, Woody Harrelson's performance as Carnage, how thankful they are that one of the greatest actors working today, Michelle Williams, is down to get weird in these movies and much more!2021-10-3156 minThe RewindEpisode 196: Cry MachoJosh is joined by Clint Eastwood correspondent Josh Brown to talk about the legendary actor-director's latest swan song, "Cry Macho." They discuss how Eastwoods "2 takes and out" shooting style might have affected the film's performances, whether the story hold together enough, marvel at how insane it is that Eastwood made the movie during the pandemic but pre-vaccine and much more! Spoilers start at 36:22!2021-10-011h 00The RewindEpisode 188: The Green KnightJosh is joined by recurring guests Elijah Howard and Ben Luben for a deep dive on the newest film from A24, David Lowery's "The Green Knight." They discuss how Lowery made an adaptation of a 14th century poem that is extremely well-read feel original, Dev Patel's impressive star turn, the execution of its memorable final act and Josh gets a full education on Arthurian content from Ben and Elijah! Spoilers start at 43:00!2021-08-061h 43The RewindEpisode 185: No Sudden MoveJosh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown to break down the newest movie from the prolific Steven Soderbergh, "No Sudden Move." They discuss if the story is effective in trojan horsing a larger social message in a crime noir setting, the performances from the deep cast, how Soderbergh re-created 1950s Detroit and much more!2021-07-1648 minThe RewindEpisode 175: Shiva BabyJosh is joined by resident Nice Jewish Girl Denise Akerman and resident Honorary Jew Josh Brown to talk about the most Jewish movie of the year, "Shiva Baby." They discuss how first-time direct Emma Seligman managed to make one of the most tense movies of the year all within one house, the movie's expert grasp on Jewish culture, the various performances from both Jewish and gentile actors and much more!2021-05-071h 00The RewindEpisode 173: 2020 Top 10Josh is joined by The Rewind’s most frequent guests from the last year for the 3rd Annual Rewind Top 10 podcast. Each guest’s Top 10 can be found at these points in the podcast:
Joey Magidson (Beginning-37:21) (You can find Joey's work at www.AwardsRadar.com)!
Daniel Lima (37:22-58:53)
Fred Kolb (58:54-1:48:30)
Josh Brown (1:48:32-2:27:47)
Joe Morgan (2:27:48-3:10:05)
Elijah Howard (3:10:06-3:36:46)
Lissa Khoshbahkti (3:36:47-End)
Josh’s Top 10 is as follows:
1. Never Rarely Sometimes Always
2. The Assistant
3. Palm Springs
4. Promising Young Woman
5. First Cow
6. Boys State
7. Judas and the Black Messiah
8. Banana Split
9. Lovers Rock
10. Nomadland
When you combine Josh’s Top 10 w...2021-04-234h 08The RewindEpisode 172- Another Round - The FatherTo complete The Rewind's 2020 movie reviews, Josh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown for a double feature of two Oscar-nominated movies. First (Beginning-43:01), they discuss Best International Feature nominee Another Round and how the movie captured the experiment of drinking to the point of optimal performance, how Josh B. could relate to the characters as a teacher, the film's unconventional final act and much more! Then (43:02-End) they talk about Best Picture nominee The Father and how it manages to not be what you think when you hear it is a movie about an old man with Alzheimer's, Anthony...2021-04-161h 03The RewindEpisode 165: Judas And The Black MessiahJosh is joined by recurring guests Josh Brown and Daniel Lima to talk all about "Judas and the Black Messiah." They discuss the manner in which writer/director Shaka King decided to tell the story of the FBI's vendetta against Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers coming to a head, whether the movie was too sympathetic to William O'Neal, the FBI informant who infiltrated the Black Panthers, Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield's performances as Hampton and O'Neal, and much more!2021-02-261h 01The RewindEpisode 160: One Night In MiamiJosh is joined by recurring guest Daniel Lima to talk about the directorial debut of Regina King, "One Night in Miami." They discuss how the actors involved did in portraying icons Jim Brown, Sam Cooke, Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali and Malcom X as well as its imagination of the conversations those men had one night in 1964. Josh and Daniel also get into whether the filmmaking was effective in transitioning this story that was conceived as a play from the stage to the screen. Then, they give their most recent streaming recommendations!2021-01-2148 minThe RewindEpisode 159: Soul - Wonder Woman 1984Josh is joined this week by Pixar correspondent Joe Morgan and recurring guest Josh Brown for a blockbuster double feature! First (Beginning-38:00), they discuss Pixar's "Soul" and whether it stuck the landing in dealing with weighty themes about the meaning of life, its renderings of the afterlife and New York City, the varied voice performances and much more! Then (38:01-44:44), Josh Brown gives his quick thoughts on "Wonder Woman 1984" before having to exit the pod early. Afterwards, Josh and Joe wrap up the Soul discussion (44:45-53:32) before moving onto a larger discussion about "Wonder Woman 1984" in which they talk about...2021-01-151h 37The RewindEpisode 149: The Trial Of The Chicago 7Josh is joined by recurring guests Daniel Lima and Josh Brown to talk all about Netflix's "The Trial of the Chicago 7." They discuss whether writer/director Aaron Sorkin's personal politics muddied the message of the movie, whether Sorkin's direction undermined the tone, the large cast of supporting performances and much more!2020-11-061h 12The RewindEpisode 145: The Films of Albert BrooksJosh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown and first-time guest Holden Martinson for a wide-ranging discussion about the acclaimed films of writer/director/actor Albert Brooks. They touch on "Real Life," "Modern Romance," "Lost in America," "Defending Your Life" and "Mother" (though in no particular order, so no time stamps this week) and in doing so discuss how Brooks' work feels timeless, his fascination with human behavior, his decision to constantly cast himself as unlikable characters, how he held up as a romantic lead opposite Meryl Streep and much more! Then (56:56-End), they give their most recent streaming recommendations!
...2020-10-091h 03The RewindEpisode 142: Mulan (2020)Josh is joined by Disney/Animation Correspondent Joe Morgan and Marvel Correspondent Maya to discuss Disney's new live-action remake of "Mulan." They give their thoughts on the movie going for a darker and more serious tone, whether it was a smart decision to do away with most of the beloved songs from the original movie, the various controversies surrounding the movie and much more! Then (55:38-End), they give their most recent streaming recommendations!2020-09-181h 01The RewindEpisode 141: Banana Split - All Together NowJosh is joined by recurring guest Joey Magidson (Awards Radar and The Hollywood News) to talk about two 2020 releases that can both be found on Netflix now. First (Beginning-29:14) they discuss Banana Split and sing the praises of its writer-star Hannah Marks and how her script allows the movie to stand apart from other high school movies. Then (29:15-53:41), they talk about a Brett Haley movie for the second time in six months as they discuss "All Together Now" and how Brett Haley once again imbued a high school movie with his down-to-earth sensibilities as well as how Moana star...2020-09-111h 04The RewindEpisode 140: CabaretJosh is joined by Marvel Correspondent Maya for a chance of pace as she puts her musical theater nerd hat on to revisit 1972's, "Cabaret." They discuss the unique manner in which it deploys its musical numbers, Liza Minnelli's Oscar-winning performance, how its characters interact with the early rise of the Nazis and much more! They give their most recent streaming recommendations at 53:14!2020-09-0458 minThe RewindEpisode 139: The Bling Ring - Marie AntoinetteJosh is joined by recurring guest Kayla Stetzel to dive into Sofia Coppola’s filmography. First (Beginning-39:16), they discuss 2013’s “The Bling Ring” by reminiscing about the “It Girls” of the aughts, whether it is actually a movie about the media, how the teens of a decade ago compare to those who are becoming social media stars today, Emma Watson’s American accent and much more! Then (39:17-1:02:34), they talk about “Marie Antoinette” and how Coppola brought a modern sensibility to a period film, Kirsten Dunst’s performance in the title role, how it conveys the tough hand dealt to even the most privil...2020-08-281h 06The RewindEpisode 138: Boys StateJosh is joined by now recurring guest John Pulice to break down the new documentary from A24 and Apple TV+, “Boys State.” They discuss how the filmmakers captured all the moving parts of the teen political leadership conference, the various interesting characters it focused on, how it the reflects the country’s current political moment, what the future of the program could look like and much more! Spoilers start at 36:07.2020-08-211h 15The RewindEpisode 137: HamiltonJosh is joined by recurring guests Adam Lichtenstein and Daniel Lima to talk all things "Hamilton" now that it has been on Disney+ in "movie" form for people to see for over a month. They discuss what it gained and lost going from the stage to the screen, the various performances, the play's aversion to delving into slavery given the characters' complicity in the institution, their favorite songs and much more!2020-08-141h 01The RewindEpisode 136- On Her Majesty's Secret Service - License To KillJosh is joined by recurring guests Fred Kolb and Elijah Howard to revisit two Bond movies from different eras that still share a lot of similarities. First (Beginning-43:13), they discuss "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" including how the movie managed to make things work with first-time actor George Lazenby playing Bond in his only appearance in the role, how it benefitted from the smart casting of Diana Rigg as Tracy di Vicenzo, the humor that is infused throughout the movie and how it balances that humor with moments of seriousness and much more! Then, (43:14- 1:15:55) they discuss "License to Kill"...2020-08-071h 24The RewindEpisode 135: Election and Favorite Movies from 1999Josh is joined by recurring guest and high school teacher Josh Brown to revisit Alexander Payne’s 1999 classic, “Election.” They discuss the movie’s smart depiction of misogyny, whether Matthew Broderick’s Jim McAllister has any redeeming qualities, Reese Witherspoon’s iconic performance as Tracy Flick, how accurate its portrayal of high school student body elections was and much more! (Beginning-56:00) Then, they list their Top 5 movies of 1999 (56:01-1:04:18) and give their most recent quarantine streaming recommendations (1:04:19-End).2020-07-311h 12The RewindEpisode 130: Da 5 BloodsJosh is joined by recurring guests Daniel Lima and Josh Brown to discuss the newest Spike Lee Joint, “Da 5 Bloods.” First, they take a step back and discuss what people should be watching given the country’s current reckoning of its systemic racism and where Spike Lee’s movie’s fit into that discussion (Beginning-20:40). Then, they discuss “Da 5 Bloods” including Delroy Lindo’s powerfully complex performance as a MAGA-Hat wearing Vietnam Vet, Spike Lee showing off his chops as an action director, whether the plot goes in too many directions, and much more (20:41-1:02:32)! Then, they give their most recent streaming...2020-06-271h 09The RewindEpisode 126: The Wedding Singer - The LovebirdsJosh is joined by recurring guests Lissa Khoshbakhti and Denise Akerman to discuss two movies. First, they revisit Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore’s first collaboration, “The Wedding Singer,” including their various relationships with Adam Sandler and where “The Wedding Singer” fits in his filmography, the way the movie builds the chemistry between’s its two leads, its traditional-but-effective ending and much more! (Beginning-51:19). Then, Josh, Lissa and Denise give their quarantine streaming recommendations (51:20-1:01:26) before Josh and Lissa talk about Netflix’s newest movie, “The Lovebirds.” They discuss Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani’s chemistry, whether the characters were smart enough, the qu...2020-05-291h 33The RewindEpisode 121: Dog Day AfternoonJosh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown to revisit Sidney Lumet's 1975 classic, "Dog Day Afternoon." They discuss how Lumet does in shooting a tense bank robbery, what the movie says about celebrity culture and media, Al Pacino's performance, Lumet's career as a whole and much more!2020-04-2454 minThe RewindEpisode 119: The Good Dinosaur- BraveJosh is joined by Pixar/Animation Correspondent Joe Morgan to discuss two Pixar movies, “The Good Dinosaur” and “Brave” as Josh works towards becoming a Pixar completist. First (Beginning-21:14), they talk about “The Good Dinosaur and how it distinguishes itself with its weirdness, its impressive visuals and whether its reputation as a lesser Pixar movie is warranted. Then (21:15-End), they discuss “Brave” and its impressive action sequences, the unique subject matter in tackling gender norms and parent-child relationships, whether it succeeds in its messaging involving those themes, and much more!2020-04-1046 minThe RewindEpisode 117: The HuntJosh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown for The Rewind's last episode on a theatrical release for the foreseeable future as they talk about Blumhouse's "The Hunt." They discuss whether "The Hunt" has a clear political viewpoint or if it Is it the Michael Bloomberg of movies, Betty Gilpin’s lead performance, how they would feel if it is the last movie they ever see in theaters, and much more! Spoiler talk starts at 24:40.2020-03-2643 minThe RewindEpisode 112: Sonic the Hedgehog - The PhotographJosh is joined by recurring guests Lissa Khoshbakhti and Daniel Lima for a double feature. First, Daniel and Josh discuss Sonic the Hedgehog (Beginning-26:22) and how a movie that was once thought to be dead in the water actually turned out OK thanks to a great Jim Carrey performance. Then, Josh is joined by both Lissa and Daniel to talk about The Photograph (26:24-End) and how rarely romance movies come around, LaKeith Stanfield and Issa Rae’s chemistry, whether its multi-timeline structure works and much more!2020-02-281h 04The RewindEpisode 107: Top 10 Movies of 2019Josh is joined by The Rewind’s most frequent guests of 2019 as they each give their Top 10 movies of the year. Their segments appear in the following order:
• Josh Brown- Beginning- 52:14
• Elijah Howard- 52:16-1:18:11
• Fred Kolb- 1:18:13- 1:46:23
• Joe Morgan- 1:46:25-2:19:07
• Daniel Lima– 2:19:09-2:46:51
• Lissa Khoshbakhti- 2:46:53-3:23:43
• Hannah Couture- 3:23:45- End
If you combine the Top 10s of Josh and all of the guests, The Rewind’s Composite Top 10 for 2019 is as follows:
1. Parasite
2. The Farewell
3. Uncut Gems
4. Little Women
5. Knives Out
6. Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood
7. Marriage Story
T8. Hustlers
T8. 1917
10. The Beach Bum
Thanks for listening over the last year! Much more t2020-02-053h 57The RewindEpisode 105: Spies In DisguiseJosh is joined by recurring guest Daniel Lima and Animation Correspondent Joe Morgan to talk about Spies in Disguise. They discuss how Josh was more surprised than anyone in the audience by the plot twist, the unique action that ensues because of that plot twist, whether the movie is too ambitious in its messaging given that it is a kids movie and much more!2020-01-2134 minThe RewindEpisode 101: Richard Jewell - Dark WatersJosh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown for a double feature on Richard Jewell and Dark Waters. First (Beginning-31:14), they discuss Richard Jewell and whether Clint Eastwood’s politics had too much of an influence on the re-telling of the story of the aftermath of the 1996 Olympics bombing, its problematic depiction of Atlanta Journal Constitution writer Kathy Scruggs, Paul Walter Hauser’s performance as the title character and more. Then, they talk about Todd Haynes’ "Dark Waters" (31:15-End) and how it was effective in turning mundane legal work into a compelling story, Mark Ruffalo’s depiction of a corporate lawyer g...2020-01-0755 minThe RewindEpisode 99: Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of SkywalkerJosh is joined by The Rewind’s One-Woman Geek Squad of the Pod, Maya, and first-time guest Josh Verlin to talk all things Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. They discuss whether J.J. Abrams succeeded in bringing the Skywalker story to the end, the choice to bring back Emperor Palpatine as a Villain, Kylo Ren’s redemption, their favorite action scenes and much more! Spoilers throughout!2019-12-311h 08The RewindEpisode 98: Marriage StoryJosh is joined once again by recurring guests Lissa Khoshbakhti and Josh Brown to break down the newest film from writer/director Noah Baumbach, "Marriage Story." They discuss the movie's detailed portrayal of the process of divorce, the powerful lead performances from Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, how it compares to the rest of Baumbach's filmography and much more! Spoilers throughout!2019-12-241h 11The RewindEpisode 89: Dolemite Is My NameJosh is joined by recurring guests Daniel Lima and Josh Brown to talk about the newest Eddie Murphy movie, “Dolemite is My Name.” They discuss how effective the movie is in providing insight into Rudy Ray Moore as a person, how Eddie Murphy does in portraying the famous entertainer and Blaxploitation filmmaker, the movie’s depiction of low-budget filmmaking, the various supporting performances and much more!2019-11-0251 minThe RewindEpisode 87: Gemini ManJosh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown to talk all about the latter Josh's most anticipated movie of the year, "Gemini Man." They discuss Josh Brown's experience seeing the film in one of Ang Lee's preferred formats, 2k 3D 120 FPS, Will Smith's double performance, the quality of the movie's CGI in creating a younger Will Smith, the various action sequences and much more! Spoilers throughout!2019-10-1849 minThe RewindEpisode 77: Once Upon A Time In HollywoodJosh is joined by recurring guest and friend of the program Josh Brown to talk about Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." They discuss Tarantino's vivid recreation of the Hollywood landscape in 1969, the movie's use of The Manson Family, the performances of Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio as fictitious characters amongst several real life figures and much more! Spoilers throughout!2019-08-021h 19The RewindEpisode 69: Late NightJosh is once again joined by recurring guests Lissa Khoshbakhti and Josh Brown as they talk about Mindy Kaling's "Late Night." They discuss how effectively Kaling captured the current landscape of late night TV shows, Emma Thompson's performance as a late night legend, the movie's depiction of such a show's writers' room and their lack of diversity, and much more!2019-06-2154 minThe RewindEpisode 61: Long ShotJosh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown to talk about the newest Seth Rogen-Jonathan Levine collaboration, "Long Shot." They discuss whether there is anything Charlize Theron cannot do, whether Theron's performance as a Secretary of State is so strong that you'd buy that she would fall in love with a guy who looks like Seth Rogen, what the movie says about our current political climate and much more!2019-05-1044 minThe RewindEpisode 54: DumboJosh is joined for the second straight week by recurring guests Josh Brown and Lissa Khoshbakhti to talk about Tim Burton's "Dumbo." They discuss whether the movie works as a darker version of the 1941 original, its anti-big media message, the unique visuals and CGI, and much more! Spoilers throughout!2019-04-0540 minThe RewindEpisode 53: UsJosh is joined by recurring guests Lissa Khoshbakhti and Josh Brown to talk all things "Us." They discuss whether the newest from Jordan Peele should even be compared to his directorial debut, "Get Out," whether it works more as a social commentary or a horror movie, a terrifying performance from Lupita Nyong'o and much more! SPOILERS THROUGHOUT!2019-03-281h 04The RewindEpisode 52: Climax-Triple FrontierJosh is joined this week by recurring guests Elijah Howard and Ben Luben. First, they talk about the new movie from Argentinian-French director Gaspar Noé about a dance troupe whose after party goes horribly awry, "Climax" (Beginning-55:18). They discuss how the films impressive dance scenes are shot, its utilization of a cast mostly non-actors, its use of tracking shots, its mixed messages about gender roles and much more!
Then, Josh and Elijah discuss the new Netflix movie from writer/director J.C. Chandor, "Triple Frontier." (1:18:59-End) They talk about whether its loaded cast delivered, if the movie has a villain p...2019-03-221h 37The RewindEpisode 48: Alita: Battle Angel-Happy Death Day 2UJosh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown to discuss James Cameron's non-Avatar passion project, Alita: Battle Angel (Beginning-18:43) and whether taking such a big swing at creating a new post-apocalyptic franchise paid off. Then, they talk about the sequel to Blumhouse's 2017 hit, Happy Death Day in the aptly named Happy Death Day 2U (18:44-End) and whether it was able to sufficiently differentiate itself from its predecessor.2019-03-0138 minThe RewindEpisode 47: 2018 Awards Pod!Just in time for the 2018 Oscars, Josh is joined by some of his most frequent guests to discuss most of the big categories (and the snubs that missed out on nominations in each) as well as a couple of fake categories. The medley of segments include:
Beginning-13:18- Fred Kolb on Best Supporting Actress
13:20-35:08- Hannah Couture on the Best Scenes of the Year
35:11-1:01:15- Daniel Lima on the Best Movies Under 60% on the Tomato Meter
1:01:17-1:15:20- Elijah Howard on Best Editing
1:15:21-1:32:08- Elijah Howard on Best Cinematography
1:33:10-1:39:58- Joe Morgan on Best Actor
1:39:59-1:49:25...2019-02-232h 10The RewindEpisode 46: Top 10 Movies of 2018Josh is joined by his 7 most frequent recurring guests to talk about their Top 10 movies 2018. All of the following friends of the pod stop by:
Fred Kolb- (Beginning- 35:21)
Hannah Couture- (35:23-1:05:00)
Daniel Lima- (1:05:02-1:36:26)
Elijah Howard- (1:36:28- 2:03:04)
Joe Morgan- (2:03:06-2:32:47)
Graham Hall- (2:32:50-3:06:59)
Josh Brown- (3:07:01-End)
Josh gives his full list at the end. Let us know how our aggregate Top 10 (see below) stacks up against yours!
The Rewind's Aggregate Top 10:
1. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
2. A Star is Born
3. BlackKlansman
4. Black Panther
5. Eighth Grade
6. Madeline’s Madeline
7. First Reformed
8. The Favourite
9. If Beale Street Could Talk
10. Game Night2019-02-223h 43The RewindEpisode 35: Welcome to Marwen-The MuleJosh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown to talk about two movies. First, they discuss one of the weirdest and most poorly-reviewed movies of 2018, Robert Zemeckis' "Welcome to Marwen" (Beginning-31:14). They get into why a movie about a man who uses dolls to create WWII reenactments was made when it had already been a well-received documentary, how whether Steve Carell is able to keep the movie together in the lead role and how successfully the movie conveys its messages about coping with trauma and mental illness.
The Joshes then discuss Clint Eastwood's latest film, "The Mule," (31:15-End) as they...2019-01-0454 minThe RewindEpisode 31: Green Book-The Front RunnerJosh is joined by recurring guests Daniel Lima and Josh Brown to discuss two movies, Peter Farrelly's "Green Book" and Jason Reitman's "The Front Runner." First, they discuss "Green Book" and how it is limited by being a movie about race relations told solely by white people, how it does at depicting racism in the early 60s in spite of that and whether its performances from Viggo Mortenson and Mahershala Ali are enough to salvage the movie despite its other shortcomings. Then (at 42:00), they get into how "The Frontrunner" tells the story about the downfall of 1988 Democratic presidential hopeful Gary...2018-12-141h 12The RewindEpisode 29: WidowsJosh is joined by recurring guest and fellow Josh, Josh Brown, to talk about the newest movie from Steve McQueen, Widows. They get into whether the loaded cast lived up to the hype, the movie's use of various tracking shot, the effectiveness of its various twists, and much more! Spoilers start around 32:04.2018-12-0458 minThe RewindEpisode 24: Halloween-Bad Times at the El RoyaleIn a double feature episode, Josh is first joined again by friends and horror enthusiasts Adam Lichtenstein and Kayla Mead to discuss David Gordon Green's sequel to the original "Halloween" movie (Beginning-39:29), which is aptly named, "Halloween." They discuss its predictability, the effectiveness of the traditional horror scenes, the intelligence of its characters compared to your average horror movie and much more. Then, Josh is joined by friend Joe Morgan to discuss "Bad Times at the El Royale (39:32-End), as they breakdown the movie's ambitious plot, its performances from a loaded cast, if the movie could have been a full...2018-10-311h 12The RewindEpisode 11: Eighth Grade-Mamma Mia Here We Go AgainJosh is joined by friends Kayla Mead and Adam Lichtenstein to discuss Bo Burnham's Eighth Grade (Beginning-48:34) and how a 20-something male comedian succeeded at telling the story of a teenage girl. Then, Kayla gives Josh a musical education as they talk about Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again (48:36-End) and how it builds upon the well-known pre-existing story of the original.2018-08-101h 18The RewindEpisode 9- MoviePass: Who is Jumping Ship?Josh takes a break from movie-recapping to talk to friends around the country about how MoviePass' recent struggles have affected their moviegoing and what plans they are making when it comes to deciding their future subscription service and theater loyalties.
(2:42-21:11) First, Fred Kolb and Logan Abbott join to discuss the movie scene in Jacksonville and whether Cinemark Movie Club is a viable alternative to MoviePass.
(21:12-36:20)Then, recurring guest Graham Hall joins the show to share his experiences being stuck in a city in Gainesville, Florida, that only has theaters from the chain without a subscription service, Regal.
(36:22-55:34...2018-08-031h 40The RewindEpisode 6: Sorry to Bother YouJosh is joined by Elijah Howard and again by Josh Brown to discuss Boots Riley's crazy and ambitious debut as a filmmaker, Sorry to Bother You.2018-07-2056 minThe RewindEpisode 5: Sicario: Day of the SoldadoJosh is joined by another Josh, Josh Brown, to discuss Sicario: Day of the Soldado, the sequel to Denis Villeneuve's 2015 film, Sicario. They discuss how it compares to its predecessor, whether Stephen Miller gave edits after Taylor Sheridan turned in the first draft and much more! Spoilers for the latter half of the movie start at 21:24.2018-07-1343 min