Vintage Cinema Rewind

This week's episode goes international. Join Vintage Cinema Rewind as they lounge around sunny Italy in Anthony Minghella's adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley! Idle rich prettyboy Blake has decided to waste his inheritance, so his father has sent the conniving conman Michael overseas to convince him to return home. But as their relationship takes on some strange dimensions, can they reach some sort of arrangement? Or will an incident with an oar spell their doom? Where to watch: The Talented Mr. Ripley - watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One Scene to sell the movie: The Talented Mr Ripley - Tu Vuò Fa' L' Americano (youtube.com)

They mostly come at night. Mostly. Sigourney Weaver Month approaches it's dramatic conclusion on this week's Vintage Cinema Rewind! The marines have been butchered. The heroes are holed up. The reactor is about to blow. While they wait for Bishop to return, Blake and Michael hide under the bed and discuss the film's aesthetics, relentless tension, and relentlessly tense production process. As well, does Blake have a hidden agenda he's keeping from the others? You'll have to find out on this week's episode!

We're on an express elevator to Hell, going down! That's right, Sigourney Weaver Month continues on Vintage Cinema Rewind. And this week, they're covering James Cameron's classic: Aliens! After being roused from cryosleep for 57 years, Blake and Michael are on the hook for damaging company property. But when a human colony goes dark on LV-426, they're offered a chance to confront some old traumas. Can they locate the missing colonists? Or should they stop their grinnin' and drop their linen? Where to watch: Aliens - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One Scene to Sell the Movie: Aliens (1986) LET'S ROCK! Scene Movie Clip - 4K UHD HDR Upscale New Version - YouTube

Things have certainly looked better on Vintage Cinema Rewind. With a renegade life form on the loose, tempers are hot (or at least, as hot as things can get in deep space). So Blake and Michael split the team off into groups to hunt down the xenomorph. As they prowl the creaking ship, they discuss everything from Sigourney Weaver's filmography to the storied history of the Alien franchise. Can they hunt down the creature in time? Or are they going to have to find the escape pods? Where to watch: Alien - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

In space no one can hear you... tune into your favourite film podcast. That's right, Vintage Cinema Rewind is back with Sigourney Weaver Month! And this week, they're starting with the film that lifted her into the stars (pun intended?) Ridley Scott's Alien! Can Blake and Michael return to the Nostromo after investigating a distress call? Or will they bring back something worse with them? Where to watch: Alien - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One Scene to sell the movie: Alien (1979) - Chestburster Scene (2/5) | Movieclips (youtube.com)

This aggression will not stand, man. On this week's Vintage Cinema Rewind, the world's least qualified detectives continue their Deep Dive of The Big Lebowski. Bunny is still missing. The Dude's car has seen better days. And they've just received some unpleasant snail mail. While waiting for the nihilists to come knocking, Blake and Michael analyze the key details of the case: the strange plot turns, the stranger characters, and the various themes circling this movie. Can they solve the case before Shabbos? Or will the Dude have to take it easy for all us sinners? Where to watch: The Big Lebowski - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Bowling. Urine-stained rugs. Ferrets. Labyrinthine plots. Plans gone awry. Plans gone even further awry. More bowling. Put it all in a blender and what do you get? The Big Lebowski--an iconic cult film by the Coen Brothers. On this week's Vintage Cinema Rewind, Blake and Michael prepare to negotiate a kidnapped trophy wife's safe return. Can they make the exchange? Or should they just stay in their lane? Where to watch: The Big Lebowski - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One Scene to sell the movie: Michael: The Big Lebowski (1998) - He Peed On My Rug Scene | Movieclips - YouTube Blake: The Big Lebowski (1998) - Nobody F's With Jesus Scene | Movieclips - YouTube

Prepare to explode some bricks on Vintage Cinema Rewind! This week, Blake and Jason cover their Deep Dive on Jean-Claude Van Damme's Bloodsport. As the Kumite draws to a close, they prepare for their final bout. But before a victor can be declared, they take some time to reflect on the film's charming performances, outlandish displays of martial arts, and score. Now put up your dukes! Where to watch: Bloodsport - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Prepare to do the splits. On this week's Vintage Cinema Rewind, Blake and Jason discuss Jean-Claude Van Damme's star-making role in 1988's Bloodsport! As the two enroll in the world's deadliest (and most implausible) mixed martial arts tournament, the Kumite, they take some time to weigh in on the big questions. Just how accurate is the story this movie is based on? How well does the action hold up? And just how good a performer is the Muscles from Brussels? Where to watch: Bloodsport - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One Scene to sell the movie: Blake: Bloodsport (7/9) Movie CLIP - Dux vs. Paco (1988) HD (youtube.com) Jason: Bloodsport (6/9) Movie CLIP - A Quarter Trick (1988) HD (youtube.com)

Goooooooood morning Vietnam! It's 0600 hours. What does the "O" stand for? Oh my God, it's—another episode of Vintage Cinema Rewind! On this week’s Deep Dive, Blake and Michael are having issues with the top brass. Their irreverent tendencies and off-colour parodies have been ruffling too many feathers. Now, they’ve been replaced by a man with an airhorn and a predilection for polka music. They decide to take advantage of their rare down time to discuss the film’s treatment of the controversial war, the second half’s pivot into drama, and the incredible performance of Robin Williams. Can they make it back onto the airwaves? Or will none of this look good on a resume? Where to watch: Good Morning, Vietnam - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

GOOOOD MORNING VIETNAM! Vintage Cinema Rewind is about to get reassigned! That's right, Blake and Michael are deployed to Saigon to analyze Barry Levinson's Good Morning Vietnam! Take a trip overseas to look at Robin Williams's first starring role. Do the laughs hold up? Or should we break out the airhorns? Where to watch: Good Morning, Vietnam - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One Scene to sell the movie: Good Morning Vietnam - Funny scene (youtube.com)

It's that time again, Dear Listeners! The three-headed hydra known as Blake, Jason, and Michael return for another of Vintage Cinema Rewind's Draft Episodes! This episode's topic: The Best of the 2010s. The Terrible Trio discusses their favourite films of the previous decade, across a range of different genres. Some choices won't surprise you, Dear Listeners. Some may lift both eyebrows. Find out now on Vintage Cinema Rewind! Where to find the movies: JustWatch - The Streaming Guide

The rabbit hunt continues on Vintage Cinema Rewind. On this week’s Deep Dive into Jean Renior’s 1939 masterpiece, The Rules of the Game, a baffling web of clandestine romantic liaisons closes in around Jason and Michael. While everyone else is distracted by the masquerade, they take some time to discuss the labyrinthine plot, complex characters, and innovative filmmaking techniques. Can they help Christine reunite with her erstwhile lover(s)? Or will they end up chased around by a jealous gamekeeper?

"The awful thing about life is this: everyone has their reasons." On Vintage Cinema Rewind's first ever Blakeless episode, Jason and Michael come together to discuss Jean Renoir's 1939 French masterpiece, The Rules of the Game. In pre-World War II Paris, adultery is a pleasant romp so long as you abide by a simple rule: don't get caught. But then, one French aviator disrupts the whole system by professing his love for a married woman across the airwaves. As the aristocracy embarks on an affair-laden rabbit hunt in the countryside, can Jason and Michael smooth the whole mess over? Or will they end up caught in the crosshairs?

It's all fun and games until Jack Nicholson gets his nostrils cut open. The investigation continues at Vintage Cinema Rewind! Blake and Jason continue with their Deep Dive on Roman Polanski's Chinatown, examining the performances, historical context, and themes. But with the dead ends and dead bodies piling up around them, can they crack this case in time? Or will they end up getting fed to the goldfish? Where to watch: Chinatown - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Forget it, Jake. It's... a middling podcast starring three thirtysomethings and less listeners than the legs on a spider. That's right, Vintage Cinema Rewind is back with Roman Polanski's (eesh) Chinatown! Blake and Jason are on the case! Can they uncover the case of the missing water? Or is this investigation all wet? Where to watch: Chinatown - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One scene to sell the movie: Chinatown (4/9) Movie CLIP - A Respectable Man (1974) HD - YouTube

The fields are (still?) covered with blood! Blake, Michael, and the other rabbits have made their way to the relative safety of Watership Down, but this is a paradise easily lost. In order to ensure their new warren survives, they'll need mates--lots of mates! So while they get ready to slip into General Woundwort's clutches, they take the time to discuss the characters, setting, and luxurious wordbuilding. Such is Vintage Cinema Rewind's monument, and perhaps it would not have displeased them. Where to watch: Watership Down - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

"All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a Thousand Enemies. And when they catch you, they will kill you. But first, they must catch you." And so begins the weirdest, darkest children's movie Vintage Cinema Rewind has ever encountered. This week, Blake and Michael introduce 1978's Watership Down -- an animated movie about talking rabbits, bloody fields, caste systems, and totalitarianism. Can they make it to the safety of their burrow? Or will they end up caught in a snare? Where to watch: Watership Down - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One Scene to Sell the Movie: Watership Down Prologue (youtube.com)

"People who really want to have a good time won't come to a slaughterhouse." The Double Deuce is waiting for you. That's right, Vintage Cinema Rewind is back with a Deep Dive in 1989's Road House! Can Blake and Jason outwit crime lord Brad Wesley? Will they have to rip any throats out in the process? Will their butts end up in a trophy room? Or should they just pay their tab and enroll in barber college? Where to watch: Road House - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Vintage Cinema Rewind is back with a BONUS EPISODE! This week, Blake and Jason take a break from 1989's Road House to review... 2024's Road House. They answer several pertinent questions. How defined are Jake Gyllenhaal's abs? Can Connor McGregor actually act? How does late eighties camp translate into our disenfranchised, post-apocalyptic nightmare world of the mid-2020s? Find out today! (Or whenever the algorithm jabs this episode in your direction.) Where to watch: Road House - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Vintage Cinema Rewind takes a trip down to Florida to visit Patrick Swayze's Road House. Blake and Jason don their tightest jeans and take jobs as a pair of bouncers. They'll have to contend with everything--everything. Mullets. Cheesy dialogue. And performances that don't so much chew so much as consume and defecate out the scenery. (1989 was a weird year, okay?) Where to watch: Road House - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One Scene to sell the movie: Road House (4/11) Movie CLIP - The Double Deuce (1989) HD (youtube.com)

You never really understand a person until you consider things from their point of view. Until you climb inside of their skin and walk around in it. Or until you listen to their podcast. That's right, Vintage Cinema Rewind is back with their Deep Dive on Robert Mulligan's To Kill a Mockingbird! As the court date approaches, Blake and Michael have to prepare their evidence. But can they survive in Maycomb long enough to make it to trial? Where to watch: To Kill a Mockingbird - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Some men are born to do our unpleasant jobs. And by listening to this podcast, you're one of them. Oscar Month continues on Vintage Cinema Rewind! This week, Blake and Michael look back at the '60s--err, the '30s--and watch the iconic 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' Join them as they take a tour through Depression-era Alabama. Does this classic hold up? Or is this movie for the birds? Where to watch: To Kill a Mockingbird - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One Scene to Sell the Movie: To Kill a Mockingbird (3/10) Movie CLIP - The Children Save Atticus (1962) HD - YouTube

Oscar Month continues at Vintage Cinema Rewind. In this week's Deep Dive into David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia, Blake and Michael continue their guerrilla campaign against the Ottoman Turks. But with all the quicksand and floggings and stray bullets, can these two defeat the invaders and say something smart? Or are they ultimately just the two most shameless exhibitionists since Barnum and Bailey? Where to watch: Lawrence of Arabia - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Vintage Cinema Rewind would like to thank the Academy. That's right, it's Oscar Month! This year, Blake and Michael are taking a look back at the 1963 awards season, starting with David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia! This epic film has everything. Swords. Matches. Match cuts. Can Blake and Michael make contact with Prince Fesial in time? Or is this week's episode already off the tracks? Where to watch: Lawrence of Arabia - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One Scene to Sell the Movie: Blake: Lawrence of Arabia: Sherif Ali gives Lawrence Arab robes for saving Gasim (youtube.com) Michael: Lawrence of Arabia (1/8) Movie CLIP - A Funny Sense of Fun (1962) HD (youtube.com)

Christian Slater. Patricia Arquette. Gary Oldman. Blake. Jason. Vintage Cinema Rewind is back with a Deep Dive on Tony Scott's (and sort of Quentin Tarantino's) True Romance. Can Blake and Jason get away with the score in time? Or is romance well and truly dead? Where to watch: True Romance - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

This weeks primer episode had us shocked that we hadn’t seen it sooner. It’s the 1993 movie True Romance, perfect for Valentine’s Day (at least for the guys) with a star studded cast, that goes against most romance tropes. It’s a hell of a ride from coast to coast with a briefcase full of freedom, starring Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette, with a bunch of appearances from some of our favorite actors and some of Quentin Tarantino’s best written scenes. Come check it out! Where to watch: True Romance - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today! Ignore the crushing sense of deja vu, because Vintage Cinema Rewind is still trapped in a time loop. Everyday is February 2nd. Everyday we get hassled for life insurance. Everyday the groundhog sees his shadow. Blake and Michael make the most of their temporal predicament by analyzing everything about this movie, from the later homages to Bill Murray's character arc. Can our hosts amuse themselves for eternity? Or will they both finally grow up and break free? Where to watch: Groundhog Day - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today! Vintage Cinema Rewind is back with Harold Ramis's 1993 time bender, Groundhog Day! Join Blake and Michael for a trip to scenic Punxsutawney to see if this adorable little critter spots his shadow. Enjoy your stay at a lovely bed and breakfast. Reconnect with some friends from high school. Flick some cards into a hat. Don't worry if you can't fit everything into a day--you'll have another chance. And another. And another. And another. Where to watch: Groundhog Day - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One Scene to sell the movie: Blake: Groundhog Day (1993) - Phil's a God Scene (5/8) | Movieclips (youtube.com) Mike: Groundhog Day (1993) - What Rita Wants Scene (3/8) | Movieclips - YouTube

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the desert. Blake and Michael continue with their Deep Dive on 1990's horror-comedy Tremors. As they search for higher ground and a way out of Perfection, they cover everything from the tone, the performances, and the legacy. (Not to mention the six sequels Blake binged in under a week and reported back to us.) Where to watch: Tremors - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Welcome to Perfection, Nevada. The climate? Arid. The population? Negligible. The horrors lurking under the sand? Hungry. On this week's Vintage Cinema Rewind, Blake and Michael tackle the 1990 comedy-horror cult classic, Tremors! (Watch this episode with headphones so the Graboids don't hear you.) Where to watch: Tremors - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One scene to sell the movie: Blake: Tremors (5/10) Movie CLIP - Pole Vault to Safety (1990) HD (youtube.com) Mike: Tremors (8/10) Movie CLIP - The Wrong Rec Room (1990) HD (youtube.com)

Ahhh 2023. Another year of Vintage Cinema Rewind. Another year of Godfathers, Silence of the Lambs, and Dog Day Afternoons. Another year of Blake mispronouncing words, Michael trying and failing to watch his language, and Jason losing his train of thought. Join these three as they reflect on the other forms of entertainment they consumed this year, including TV shows and their favorite performances. Where to stream the movies and shows talked about: https://www.justwatch.com/

Congratulations! You made it to the end of the long, dark tunnel that is 2023! And now, as the golden light of 2024 washes over our blinking faces, we gather to celebrate Vintage Cinema Rewind's Best of 2023 episode. Blake, Jason, and Michael come together to ask the difficult questions. Which films made an impression on them? Which moved them? Which lingered in their memories? And which, like the ghosts of haircuts past, are better forgotten? Where to stream the movies: https://www.justwatch.com/

Ring in the holiday season with us as we get into our deep dive on Miracle on 34th Street. Around this time of year, some people need a good ole bonk on the head to get them in the right mood for festivities, and this movie will definitely help. A great cast, a monumental court case, and the only Santa for the job to make this year a jovial one. Throw on your nostalgia glasses and join us! Where to watch: Miracle on 34th Street - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

VCR has done it! We’ve found the OG Santa! Our search took us back to the 1947 film Miracle on 34th Street, with such a convincing portrayal of the jolly ole man, one of the stars was 100% convinced it was him. Join us this week in our spoiler free primer episode as we discuss why this Oscar winner deserves to be somewhere in your holiday movie rotation this year. You even have the choice of watching in color or in it’s original nostalgic black and white for extra charm. Where to watch: Miracle on 34th Street - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One scene to sell the movie: Santa Won't Lie to Susan Miracle on 34th Street (2/5) Movie CLIP - Santa Won't Lie to Susan (1947) HD - YouTube

There’s a shortage of perfect podcasts in this world. It would be a pity not to listen to ours. Vintage Cinema Rewind is still inconceivable! The hunt for Princess Buttercup continues as Blake and Mike continue their trek through the Fire Swamp. Along the way, they'll discuss everything from the characters to the misadventures behind the scenes to the Rodents of Unusual Size (I don't believe they exist). Can they escape the Pit of Despair in time? Or will the Brute Squad finally catch up with them? Where to watch: The Princess Bride - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Inconceivable! On this week's Vintage Cinema Rewind, Blake and Mike tackle Rob Reiner's 1987 classic, The Princess Bride! Can they save Princess Buttercup in time? Or will they end up tumbling down the Cliffs of Insanity? Be sure to check out our scenes we selected below that we think best sell this movie to those who haven't seen it! Where to watch: The Princess Bride - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com) One scene to sell the movie: Blake - The Princess Bride (9/12) Movie CLIP - If We Only Had a Wheelbarrow (1987) HD - YouTube Mike - The Princess Bride (3/12) Movie CLIP - I Am Not Left-Handed (1987) HD - YouTube

G'day, Mates! We're back with another VCR deep dive on the Anti-war spectacle that is 1981's Gallipoli. With great direction from Peter Weir, and a young super Aussie Mel Gibson, you'll get drawn into Australia's outback life, what happens when you take a couple "Larrikins" across the sea, and the true consequences of being a good friend and countryman. Our major talking points include the impacts of this film on history, our personal reviews and favorite scenes, and the character development that made the protagonists so enjoyable. Where to watch: Gallipoli - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

This week the guys outrun the comforts of home in the Australian outback to join a young Mel Gibson on a journey to the front lines of the first world war in the 1981 Australian classic Gallipoli. As a spoiler free intro to the film, the guys cover the how this film pays respect to those who served, discuss whether the film’s structure holds up, and whether you should check it out this November! Where to watch: Gallipoli - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

The stalemate continues on Vintage Cinema Rewind. The hostages are getting restless and the air conditioning has been cut. But Blake and Mike are still holding their ground, refusing to surrender their Deep Dive on Sidney Lumet's Dog Day Afternoon. They're covering everything, from the characters to the score (or lack thereof) to the timely social messaging. Can they negotiate their escape? Or will they get buried? Where to watch: Dog Day Afternoon - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

ATTICA! ATTICA! This week, Vintage Cinema Rewind covers Sidney Lumet's 1975 classic, Dog Day Afternoon. Join Blake and Mike as they fumble their way through the bank, taking hostages and spray painting security cameras. If all else fails, there's always Algeria. Where to watch: Dog Day Afternoon - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Lights, camera, spoilers! In this VCR episode, we're diving deep into "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." No more spoilers dodging; we're exploring every twist and turn, from alien infiltration to spine-tingling paranoia. Buckle up for a pod-tastic adventure! Where to watch: Invasion of the Body Snatchers - stream online (justwatch.com)

Welcome to spooky season with VCR, where we're about to dissect why you should check out the classic 1978 sci-fi horror film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Get ready for an out-of-this-world cinematic journey as we explore pod people, suspense, and our love of a great concept that is masterfully brought to life. This is the remake to remember, even if you lose your humanity in the process! Where to watch: Invasion of the Body Snatchers - stream online (justwatch.com)

The hunt for Confederate gold contines in Vintage Cinema Rewind. Blake and Mike form an uneasy alliance as they trek across the war-torn landscape of Sergio Leone's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Will they find out where the treasure is buried? Or will one of them end up with a noose around their necks? Where to watch: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - stream online (justwatch.com)

Polish off your six-shooters and walk into the saloon with Vintage Cinema Rewind! As Mike's birthday comes up, they take a look at his all-time favourite movie: Sergio Leone's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! Join Blake and Mike as they wade through the canon fire on this epic western classic. Where to watch: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - stream online (justwatch.com)

This week we've got a very exciting VCR deep dive, with an all time favorite, Blues Brothers. There are too many reasons to watch this, from the huge amount of legendary cameo's, the tunes that'll stick in your head, the most over the top car chases, and the hilarity that always ensues when John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd wear their sunglasses at night. Listen in to get caught up on the technical details, impacts on culture, and behind the scenes shenanigans. Where to watch: The Blues Brothers - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

We're back and on a mission from God! Join us in our discussion of the 80's odyssey that is packed with music, $300 beer tabs, and hundreds of wrecked cars all in the name of getting the band back together. It's Blues Brothers with John Belushi and Dan Akroyd and we're excited to give you a primer on why you should bump it up on your list of must watch movies. Where to watch: The Blues Brothers - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Check your satellites because Vintage Cinema Rewind is back with a Deep Dive on 1997's Contact! Blake and Michael board an experimental alien vessel and boldly go where no one has gone before. They'll tackle the science, the characters, and the way this movie defies the laws of the universe. Where to watch: Contact - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Jodie Foster Month continues at Vintage Cinema Rewind! This week, Blake and Mike are tackling Robert Zemeckis's 1997 space odyssey, Contact! Can our two hosts as they attempt to unravel a mysterious broadcast from beyond the stars? Or will they burn up on impact? Where to watch: Contact - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Prepare some fava beans and a nice Chianti, because Vintage Cinema Rewind is back! This week, Blake and Michael continue their Deep Dive on Jonathan Demme's Silence of the Lambs! They prod at the severed heads and try on the skin-suits, hoping they can help Clarice Starling unravel this spellbinding mystery. Where to watch: The Silence of the Lambs - watch streaming online (justwatch.com)