Vintage Cinema Rewind

Rev your engines and check your oil because Vintage Cinema Rewind is back with a Deep Dive on Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior! Blake and Mike count each and every grain of sand in this desert-sized film, including the genre-blending twists, death-defying stunts, and the head-pounding themes. All this and more on this week's Vintage Cinema Rewind! Where to watch: Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior - stream online (justwatch.com)

Witness me! Arm your wrist-mounted crossbows and put on a suspicious amount of black leather, because Blake and Mike are roaring into George Miller's Mad Max 2! Join us on this week's Vintage Cinema Rewind as we talk about simpler times when the world was powered by black fuel and the desert sprouted great cities of pipe and steel. Where to watch: Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior - stream online (justwatch.com)

Grip your mysterious family heirlooms tight, because this week we're touching down on Laputa -- Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the Sky! Blake, Jason, and Michael climb every vine and explore every hidden passageway in Studio Ghibli's airborne masterpiece. Tune in for all this and more on Vintage Cinema Rewind. Where to watch: Castle in the Sky - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

It's a bird, it's a plane, no wait! It's Castle in the Sky, Studio Ghibli's charming 1986 adventure film. Join Blake, Jason, and Michael as they evade sky pirates, government officials, and killer robots as they attempt to uncover Laputa's secret treasure (Spoilers: it might just be the friends they met along the way). Where to watch: Castle in the Sky - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Welcome back to Vintage Cinema Rewind, where we take a deep dive into forgotten classic movies. Today, we'll be discussing "Deathtrap", the 1982 thriller directed by Sidney Lumet and based on the Broadway play by Ira Levin. We'll explore the themes of ambition, envy, and betrayal that permeate the movie and discuss how they contribute to the suspenseful and thrilling atmosphere. We'll also delve into the outstanding performances by Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve, and how their characters' motivations and actions drive the story forward. Additionally, we'll analyze the clever writing and structure of the plot that keeps the audience engaged. Join us as we examine the nuances of "Deathtrap" and how it has become a forgotten classic of the thriller genre. Where to watch: Deathtrap - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Hey there Vintage Cinema Rewind fans! Join us for a new episode where we'll be discussing the classic and underrated 1982 black comedy/thriller film, Deathtrap! If you're a fan of suspense, Michael Caine, or seeing an actor brilliantly break away from their typecast, this one is not to be missed! We'll be sharing their thoughts on the movie's plot, characters, and all the reasons that make it an unforgettable viewing experience. Whether you're new to the movie or a longtime fan, we've got you covered with all the details you need to know before hitting play. So, grab a snack, sit back, and get ready to learn more about Deathtrap on our latest episode, available now on all major podcast platforms. Where to watch: Deathtrap - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Leave your troubles outside! Vintage Cinema Rewind returns with another episode on Bob Fosse's Cabaret. Blake and Mike discuss the film's deeper themes while the Weimar Republic crumbles around them. We hope this Deep Dive drives you wild with desire. Where to watch: Cabaret - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Leave your troubles outside! Join Blake and Mike as they continue their look back at the 1973 Oscar season with Bob Fosse's Cabaret! On this week's primer episode, they discuss this musical's unlikely origins and the divinely decadent cast. (Blake and Mike will be back next week with the spoiler episode... that is, if the booze and sex don't get them first. Where to watch: Cabaret - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Every mob war needs four things: a boatload of mattresses, a hot-headed eldest son, a German-Irish consigliere, and two thirty-year-old film nerds that don't know what they're talking about. Join us on this week's Vintage Cinema Rewind as Blake and Mike dive deep into Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 Academy Award-winning masterpiece. Leave the gun, take the episode. Where to watch: The Godfather - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Vintage Cinema Rewind is about to make you an offer you can't refuse. Join Blake and Mike as they introduce Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 masterpiece, The Godfather. They discuss everything, from how this magnum opus got greenlit at all, to the actors who had no idea their careers were about to change, to who this movie is for (spoiler: it's you). Where to watch: The Godfather - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

We're back with our deep dive into the beloved 1990 classic Ghost! Going further this time, we'll get into our favorite moments and why they continue to resonate with audiences today. We'll get right into spoilers with our personal reviews of the film, discussing what we loved, what we may have questioned, and why this movie has become a cultural touchstone for so many. So, whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer to the world of Ghost, join us as we revisit this timeless classic and explore the technical and emotional aspects that make it a nostalgic masterpiece of filmmaking that started off the 90's with a fun and surprising kick. Where to watch: Ghost - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Get ready for a nostalgia kick because we're about to dive into this weeks primer on the 1990 hit, Ghost. This movie has it all - steamy pottery, ghostly love, and Whoopi Goldberg channeling her inner medium. It's the perfect blend of drama, laughter, and ethereal mechanics. It's a story about a man trying to solve the mystery of his own not pottery related at all death. We'll explore why 'Ghost' still haunts our hearts and tickles our funny bones, even 30 years later. Where to watch: Ghost - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

And they're back with more Trainspotting! This week, Blake and Michael provide a deep dive into Danny Boyle's seminal nineties masterpiece. They discuss several important topics, such as all the different ways this movie charmed and hurt them. Calm your withdrawal symptoms with more Vintage Cinema Rewind. Where to watch: Trainspotting - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Prepare to inject the latest Vintage Cinema Rewind straight into your veins! On this week's Primer episode, Blake and Michael tackle Danny Boyle's critically acclaimed cult classic, Trainspotting! They'll laugh, they'll cry, and they'll squirm with discomfort as they try to peel back the layers of this grimy onion of a movie. Being Scottish might be sh*te, but being our listener doesn't have to be. Where to watch: Trainspotting - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

In part two of our Gattaca discussion, Blake and Jason do a deep dive into the film, discussing our favorite scenes, effects and filming, and our review of this cult classic dystopian sci-fi thriller. Should this be considered one of the greatest Sci-Fi films of all time? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and whether you like the new episode format. If you want a spoiler free discussion of the movie, check out our previous Primer episode of Gattaca! Where to watch: Gattaca - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

New Year, new structure, same great hosts! This week Blake and Jason are covering the Cult classic Gattaca (1997). In part one of our Gattaca series, the guys discuss this Dystopian Thriller with a spoiler free approach, diving into the film with a brief plot summary, discussing the performances of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, and talk about who should check this movie out in 2023 and when the optimal time to watch it is. Let us know what you think about the new structure, and stay tuned for next week when we talk full spoilers and behind the scenes! Where to watch: Gattaca - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Another year has come and gone. But now, as we prepare to abandon 2022 at the proverbial gas station, Blake, Jason, and Mike will come together to discuss the Top Five movies of the year! The rules? Simple. The films? Influential. Our correspondents? Questionable. Will their bonds be forever frayed? Or will the three of them finally agree on something?

Blake and Mike do a Die Hard! This Christmas, Vintage Cinema Rewind tackles all thirty-five floors of Bruce Willis's 1988 star-making role. So crawl on through the vents with these two knuckleheads as they try to survive this (holiday?) classic. Where to watch: Die Hard - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Steve Martin. Carl Reiner. Blake. Michael. Join us on this week's Vintage Cinema Rewind for our much-anticipated Viewer's Choice Episode! And what an episode it is! We're tackling Steve Martin's hilarious star-making role: The Jerk. Listen in as we two jerks laugh our way through our thoughts on this astonishing classic. Feel free to drop a recommendation that you'd be interested in us covering anytime! Where to watch: The Jerk - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Prepared to get Vietnam'd! On this week's episode of VCR, Blake and Mike get drafted into the murky underworld of Oliver Stone's Platoon, staring Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, and Tom Berenger. Join these two as they contend with bugs, friendly fire, and heavy-handed Christian allegories. And don't forget to cast your votes for our Viewer's Choice Episode! Have a pre turn of the millennium movie you'd like us to tackle? Then sound off in the comments below! Where to watch: Platoon - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

If math = horror in your mind, you'll love this week's movie Cube (1997). This original Canadian micro-budget horror film with "Astronomical" scares follows 6 people trapped inside a labyrinth of connected and highly dangerous cubes. This beloved cult film which spawned a franchise is broken down and discussed at equal lengths, widths, and heights. Be sure to leave a comment regarding your vote for the viewers choice episode airing later in November! Where to watch: Cube - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

What do two film nerds and a chunk of jagged ice have in common? Both are about to climb inside the Titanic, and both are rapidly melting. Join us as we unpack James Cameron's groundbreaking, decade-defining success (the first one, anyway), and the ways it has impacted the last quarter century of cinema. Where to watch: Titanic - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Three podcasters. Nine movies. It’s our first ever movie draft on VCR! Each of us selected 3 movies based on the preselected categories of Genre, Director, or Wild Card and presented our selections to each other and you. Who drafted the best three movies? What are you most excited to watch? Let us know in the comments below! Where to find each of the movies: https://www.justwatch.com/

On this week's episode we welcome a special guest on the podcast, Mike! For his first episode, he decided to go big with the critically and historically significant Italian film 8½. Federico Fellini's classic surreal dramedy about a director struggling with director's block which mirrors his own experience making the film became an influential piece of filmmaking history and has inspired many of the most important directors over the past 50 years. We discuss who this movie may be for in today's cinematic viewing, break down some of the more surreal scenes, and shed light on the background of the director to provide context for this conceptually difficult movie. Stay tuned for the next episode where we do our first movie draft! Where to watch: 8½ - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

For part two of Marilyn Monroe Month on the podcast, we covered the 1959 hit comedy, Some Like It Hot. Starring alongside Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, this is the Monroe movie you won't want to miss! We discuss whether the comedy still holds up in 2022 and some of our favourite scenes, while reflecting on Monroe's career and some of the personal struggles she was dealing with at the time of production. Where to watch: Some Like It Hot - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

This month on the podcast we're celebrating the filmography of Marilyn Monroe, one of the most iconic and culturally significant actresses of all time. For part one of our two part series we looked at Monroe's most commercially successful films, The Seven Year Itch. Also starring Tom Ewell and directed by the great Billy Wilder, this film includes one of the most iconic images of Marilyn Monroe's life (and it isn't what you imagine)! Stay tuned for part two where we explore the classic film Some Like it Hot. In addition, we have a special announcement regarding a movie draft which we're really excited to be doing in September. Feel free to drop some ideas regarding the categories we've selected in the comments below! Where to watch: The Seven Year Itch - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Shark Weeeeeek! For our first shark week on the podcast, we decided to watch the 1975 summer blockbuster Jaws directed by Steven Spielberg. Both our first time viewing, we discuss how well the movie has held up nearly 50 years later, an iconic score, memorable quotes and some of the most tense scenes ever filmed. Where to watch: Jaws - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

In the most recent episode of VCR we went on an adventure into the Sword and Sorcery genre with the 1982 film that put Arnold Schwarzenegger on the acting map, Conan the Barbarian! It was a very fun, nostalgic trip into the peak of gutter Arnold sounds, funny haircuts, snake arrows, and of course sorcery. Check it out below. (One more apology for the audio, we've done some tuning between episodes and finally have things cleaned up) Where to watch: Conan the Barbarian - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

On VCR’s first foreign vintage movie we went back to 1962 with one of Kobayashi’s best, Harakiri. This gut-wrenching, or rather spilling, film explores what happens when honorable and code bound Samurai lose everything and become Ronin. We had a lot of fun viewing and discussing this one; everything from the filmography and story telling, to the characters and soundtrack is boiled down to the simplest and most powerful levels of contrast. Check out the discussion below! Where to watch: Harakiri - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Part 2 of our Michael Mann director series is finally here, with the 1995 Crime Thriller Heat. Al Pacino and Robert De Niro face off in one of the most epic heist films of all time, inspired heavily by real life people and events. With a notable supporting cast, fast paced branching story, you won't even feel the 3 hour runtime of this movie. We talk who this movie is for, interesting behind the scenes trivia, and revisit and dissect some of our favorite scenes. Check out part 1 of our Michael Mann series, Thief (1981). Where to watch: Heat - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

This month we're diving into the filmography of Michael Mann. Our first film discussion is centered around the Neo-Noir Crime film Thief (1981), Michael Mann's feature film debut. Starring James Caan, Tuesday Weld and Willie Nelson, this film is rich with characters and rooted heavily in the real life exploits of Chicago criminals which were on set consulting during the filming. This film was a blast to discuss and dive into the making of, it's legacy on Hollywood in the 80's and our own personal reviews. Stay tuned for part two of the Michael Mann series, where we discuss what could be Michael Mann's magnum opus film Heat. Where to watch: Thief - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

This week we watched our first animation film, The Iron Giant (1999). A critical darling that nearly faded into obscurity, this film now has a strong cult following and has been referenced countless times since. Staring Vin Diesel, Eli Marienthal and Jennifer Aniston, the film is about a boy with a big imagination in a small town stumbling upon the Iron Giant, a mysterious creature from Outer Space. Full of comedy and heart, we dive into why this film wasn't initially a hit, our favourite moments, and why you should watch it yourself! Where to watch: The Iron Giant - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

This week we're paying tribute to the legend Bruce Willis, with the 1997 cult classic The Fifth Element. This quirky sci fi action comedy boasts an all star cast including Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, and Milla Jovovich. We break down this often misunderstood film and discuss Bruce Willis' career. Where to watch: The Fifth Element - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Revenge! We're back to our main series with the 1988 heist comedy classic, A Fish Called Wanda. This off beat comedy starring Monty Python great John Cleese and Michael Palin, along with Jamie Lee Curtis and Kevin Kline about a rag tag team of thieves may have you laughing yourself to death! Where to watch: A Fish Called Wanda - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Welcome to part two of our 1959 Oscars Series, where we dip into the Master of Suspense's filmography, Alfred Hitchcock's suspense thriller North by Northwest. A classic starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason about a bad case of mistaken identity. We discuss the highest rated film to not win a single award during the 1960's Academy Awards. Where to watch: North by Northwest - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Welcome to part one of our 1959 Oscars Series, where we explore one of the most celebrated films of all time, the 1959 Biblical Epic Ben-Hur. In the second Charlton Heston movie we've covered, Judah Ben-Hur goes on an epic journey of revenge against a childhood friend turned mortal enemy. Dominating the Oscars in 1959, this film stands as one of the most awarded films of all time. Join us for part two where we compare Ben-Hur to another famous movie from the 1959 Oscars season. As a side note, sorry for the poorer audio quality. As new podcasters we're still trying to work out all the kinks! Where to watch: Ben-Hur - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Little Shop, Little Shop of Horrors! For our first Musical or Mystery? episode we chose the 1986 comedy-horror musical Little Shop of Horrors. A remake of sorts featuring the Canadian comedian Rick Moranis alongside Ellen Greene, Steve Martin, and a host of great cameos. Buckle up for this hilarious and surprisingly emotional rollercoaster of a film! Where to watch: Little Shop of Horrors - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

With Valentine's day coming up, the boys decided to talk about the classic Rom-Com When Harry Met Sally... (1989), starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal. One of the greats from the minds of Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron, this movie explores the relationship between men and women in a very heartfelt and authentic fashion. This movie in particular was a blast to discuss and dissect the themes and ideas, and whether they are outdated in 2022. Where to watch: When Harry Met Sally... - watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

This week's episode the boys watched Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), one of the greatest Buddy movies of all time, from the end of the Western movie era. Where to watch: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - streaming (justwatch.com)

Happy New Year! What better way to celebrate 2022 than with the dystopian crime thriller Soylent Green, a film released in 1973 taking place in 2022 starring Charlton Heston, Leigh Taylor-Young and Edward G. Robinson. What did the film industry of 1973 predict correctly about a time 50 years in the future? What did they get wrong? Why does Soylent Green taste so good? Have a listen where we dive in and answer all these questions and more! Where to watch: Soylent Green - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

It's here! The Matrix Resurrections is now in theatres and streaming on HBO max. To conclude our mini series on The Matrix Resurrections, we bring you our review coming out of the film premier on December 22nd. We've kept the first half of the review as spoiler free as possible, diving into the characters, themes, effects and filming and direction of the film, as well as our initial reviews. In the second half we dive more into the plot and our favorite/least favorite scenes. Did you agree with our thoughts? Let us know your thoughts on the most divisive film of 2021 in the comments below!

The Matrix Resurrections releases December 22, 2021 and here at Vintage Cinema Rewind we are PUMPED. This week's episode is a two part Primer of everything you need to know about the Matrix before the 4th movie hits Theatres and HBO Max. In this episode we cover the events of The Matrix Revolutions (2003) and The Animatrix (2003), as well as the extended Matrix universe, including comics and games, which may be relevant before the 4th movie is released. And if that wasn't enough, we share our favorite online Matrix theories that may be confirmed in Resurrections, plus some of our own personal theories and review of the franchise. Need a Primer on The Matrix (1999) and The Matrix Reloaded (2003)? Check out our channel for part 1 of this primer! Where to watch: The Matrix Revolutions: The Matrix Revolutions - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com) The Animatrix: The Animatrix - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

The Matrix Resurrections releases December 22, 2021 and here at Vintage Cinema Rewind we are PUMPED. This week's episode is a two part Primer of everything you need to know about the Matrix before the 4th movie hits Theatres and HBO Max. In this episode we cover the events of The Matrix (1999) and The Matrix Reloaded (2003). Stay tuned for the second part releasing tomorrow, where we cover The Matrix Revolutions (2003), The Animatrix (2003) and the extended Matrix universe, including comics and games, which may be relevant before the 4th movie is released. Where to watch: The Matrix: The Matrix - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com) The Matrix Reloaded: The Matrix Reloaded - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Just in time for the release of The Matrix Resurrections, we rewatched the original The Matrix (1999). Revisit a classic from 1999, the peak of human existence! We talk who should watch this (spoilers: everyone), where this film sits in film history, it's legacy, and revisit our favorite lines and scenes. Stay tuned for our next episode where we give you a Matrix primer before you go see the 4th movie! Where to watch: The Matrix - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Tumble down the rabbit hole with us in this week's episode, Eyes Wide Shut, a 1999 film directed, produced and co-written by one of the greatest film directors ever, Stanley Kubrick! Jason and Blake had a blast diving into the crazy meanings behind this erotic thriller. Drop a comment below to tell us your experience with the film and share your own crazy theories. Where to watch Eyes Wide Shut: Eyes Wide Shut - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Following The Thing, Jason & Blake dive into E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial, to compare and contrast two famous movies released during the summer of 1982. Does the movie hold up to our childhood memories of the film? Who is this film for? We'll answer all of those and provide you with even more history and trivia in order to kick start your next watch! Where to watch E.T. : E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Blake and Jason open the first episode of Vintage Cinema Rewind with the horror cult classic, John Carpenter's The Thing. The guys give a brief rundown of the plot before diving into discussions such as whether the film still holds up, who should watch and when (is this a Halloween film? Find out!), interesting facts regarding effects and filming, our favorite scenes, and more! Don't worry the spoilers were (mostly) saved to the end. Where to watch The Thing: The Thing - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)