The Rewatch Party

This week, we threw ourselves into the hotel-issued bathrobe that is Maid in Manhattan and found it two sizes too absurd. With Jennifer Lopez playing a maid-turned-mistaken-socialite and Ralph (Ray? Rafe?) Fiennes as the blandest romantic lead money can buy, we tried to find some substance in a movie so fluffy it might actually be Scotchgard-resistant. We also spent a concerning amount of time arg...

We finish our long detour from the Official M's with a stop at the guzzoline station once again with Nick, Elise, Anthony, Manny, and Dan.  It's a thunderous ride through Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga — and it’s safe to say, George Miller still knows how to throw a punch (and then chase it down with a monster truck). This time, the Wasteland’s most metal myth gets the prequel treatment, and we’re all ab...

This week, we crash through skylights, tumble off scaffolding, and land (mostly) on our feet as we celebrate Elise’s birthday with The Fall Guy — a stunt-heavy, meta-rom-com-action-comedy that somehow makes all those genres work together… barely. Join us as we lovingly suplex this chaotic gem of a movie and ask the big questions: Is this a rom-com or a John Wick riff in a trucker hat? Why is Ryan...

Chrome and chaos at full throttle, his week we hit the dusty, diesel-soaked highway to rewatch Mad Max: Fury Road, and it's war-boy wild. Nick, Anthony, Elise, and our special guest Adele rev their engines for an unrelenting breakdown of George Miller’s masterwork, from Furiosa’s defiance to Immortan Joe’s drippingly gross dental situation. Along the way, we celebrate cinematic mayhem, overanalyze...

We swing into the chaos feet first, maybe strapped to a bungee cord.  Nick, Anthony, and Elise tangle with Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. It’s the wildest entry in the franchise, where apocalyptic grit meets cartoon logic, and Tina Turner rules it all in chainmail and sheer force of will. Between pig-powered politics and rubber-band cage matches, this is Max like we’ve never seen him before, and poss...

We suit up with Nick, Elise, and Anthony for a screaming-death-metal joyride through Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior — a film that finally lets the Mad Max franchise become its full, feral self. This week’s episode is a dirt-caked love letter to flamethrowers, mohawks, and one of the best truck chases ever put to film. With more grease, grunts, and guzzolene than you can shake a trident at, the gang i...

We fire up the Interceptor and go full throttle into George Miller’s apocalyptic fever dream with Mad Max — the gritty, low-budget Aussie flick that started it all. This week, we ride shotgun with Nick, Elise, Anthony, and Manny as they barrel down Anarchy Road in a whirlwind of chaotic impressions, leather daddies, and saxophone seduction.   It’s the birth of a cinematic legend, but that doesn’t...

In this week’s episode, we dive headlong into the gaunt, gaslit nightmare that is The Machinist, a movie where the only thing thinner than Christian Bale is the barrier between reality and total psychological collapse. We kick things off with some grim chuckles about the film’s aesthetic—equal parts industrial horror and post-breakup insomnia—and then tumble straight into the spiraling paranoia th...

This week, we unsheath our sarcasm and slice into Machete—Robert Rodriguez’s blood-slick love letter to grindhouse excess. Elise, Anthony, and Nick hack through the plot with all the subtlety of a weed whacker to the face, marveling at the gloriously over-the-top kills, meat thermometer gags, and the sheer machismo that is Danny Trejo. From CGI-removed underwear to incestuous pool parties, nothing...

Join us and dive headfirst into the chaotic, brain-melting acid trip that is Lucy (2014), Luc Besson’s cinematic fever dream starring Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman. Right from the start, we knew we were in for it: bad science, a “sketch services” level plot, and the kind of dialogue that feels like it was written by a dolphin with a grudge. We got the whole gang together to dissect this me...

a passionate defense of Ben Affleck’s chin, and more nipple-based humor than should legally be allowed on a podcast. We also pitch Nicole Kidman as Harley Quinn, speculate on Batman’s secret stash of Pearl necklaces, and marvel at the sheer audacity of that universal remote Batcave shutdown. This one is a glorious mess — the movie and the episode.   So is Batman Forever actually worth revisiting?...

This week, we’re paying tribute to the late, great Gene Hackman the only way we know how — by diving headfirst into Superman (1978), a movie that somehow manages to be majestic, weird as hell, and pure magic all at once. From the second those flying blue credits hit the screen, we were five years old again (but with stronger opinions and more alcohol). We talk Brando’s space-lawyering, Gene’s glor...

Today on The ReWatch Party, Nick, Anthony, Elise, and Loren take on 1970’s Kelly’s Heroes, a World War II heist movie that somehow blends Clint Eastwood’s squinting, Telly Savalas’s endless grenades, Donald Sutherland’s hippie tank commander, and Don Rickles trying really hard not to roast everybody. Between the practical explosions, real tanks, and a suspicious amount of leisure time during warti...

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, and Elise dive into the stylishly twisty world of Lucky Number Slevin, a 2006 crime thriller that blends mistaken identity, organized crime, and razor-sharp dialogue. With its neo-noir vibes and a star-studded cast including Josh Hartnett, Morgan Freeman, Ben Kingsley, and Bruce Willis, the hosts debate whether the film’s complex narrative still...

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, and Dan dive into Love & Mercy, the 2014 biopic about Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson. Unlike traditional musician biopics, this film takes a unique approach, following Wilson during two pivotal periods of his life—played by Paul Dano in the 1960s and John Cusack in the 1980s. The hosts discuss how this split timeline storytelling affects the...

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Manny, Anthony, and Elise sink their teeth into The Lost Boys, the 1987 cult classic that blended teen rebellion, vampire horror, and ‘80s rock into one unforgettable ride. As the hosts revisit the sun-soaked town of Santa Carla, they debate whether this stylish and campy horror-comedy still holds up today. Manny, a longtime fan of the film’s edgy aesthe...

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick and Anthony take a hilarious trip back to 1998 with Dirty Work, the cult comedy starring Norm Macdonald and Artie Lange. Known for its offbeat humor and relentless one-liners, this film has developed a strong following despite its initial lukewarm reception. Anthony, a longtime fan of Norm Macdonald’s deadpan delivery, is eager to defend the movie’s comed...

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick and Anthony take on the grand finale of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Return of the King. With epic battles, emotional farewells, and enough endings to fill an entire movie on their own, this film delivers the conclusion to one of the most celebrated trilogies of all time. Anthony, ever the Lord of the Rings enthusiast, is excited to dive deep into what...

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, Elise, and Manny take on the middle chapter of Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. As the bridge between The Fellowship of the Ring and Return of the King, this film has the challenge of furthering the story while standing on its own. The hosts dive into its darker tone, breathtaking battle sequences, and the way...

In this special episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, and Manny embark on an epic journey to discuss the rewatchability of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This marks a historic moment for the podcast, as Nick has granted Anthony’s long-standing wish to add the beloved fantasy series to The Rewatch Party collection. With swords, sorcery, and some of the most iconic moments in cinematic histor...

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, Part-Time Dan, and Elise take a nostalgic journey through the rock-and-roll drama Almost Famous. Directed by Cameron Crowe, this semi-autobiographical film follows a young journalist who lands the gig of a lifetime touring with a fictional band in the 1970s. The hosts explore the movie’s themes of self-discovery, the allure of fame, and the bitt...

In this exciting episode of The Tournament of Champions, Nick, Anthony, Elise, and Dan take the reins as hosts, diving headfirst into another round of epic one-on-one battles featuring listener-selected characters from The Rewatch Party movies. The stakes are high as the crew debates who would come out on top in these fictional matchups, with the ultimate winners decided by listener votes via Twit...

In this festive episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, Part-Time Dan, and Elise come together to discuss the rewatchability of the action-packed holiday thriller The Long Kiss Goodnight. This year’s annual Christmas movie pick brings some unconventional yuletide cheer, blending Gina Davis’s fierce performance and Samuel L. Jackson’s snarky wit into a perfect mix of action, intrigue, and holi...

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, and Nick’s brother Loren reunite to explore the rewatchability of the 1976 sci-fi classic Logan’s Run. Loren, returning for his first appearance since the Gladiator episode—fondly remembered for its unexpected deep dive into hats—brings his trademark wit and unique perspective to the discussion. Together, the trio navigates the dystopian world o...

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, and Elise delve into the powerful and emotionally charged world of Logan, James Mangold's gritty farewell to Hugh Jackman’s portrayal of Wolverine. The trio explores the film’s striking departure from the traditional superhero formula, emphasizing its grounded, character-driven story and R-rated intensity. With its dark tone and raw performances...