Let's Watch It Again : Film Reviews & Retrospectives

Back by Bodacious Demand. Let's Watch It Again is back! Rob Lee and Isaiah Winters revisit the 1991 childhood classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze for its 35th anniversary. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) drops the turtles back into a messy, fun, 90s adventure: reconnecting with April and Splinter, fighting Tokka and Rahzar, and chasing the...

Chill or Be Chilled. Let's Watch It Again is back! Rob Lee is joined by Lea Anderson to discuss the 1995 cult classic Tales from the Hood! Tales from the Hood (1995) is a Black horror anthology directed by Rusty Cundieff, framed by a late-night visit to a funeral home where a mortician guides three men through four supernatural morality tales addressing police brutality, domestic abuse, racism, an...

In this review, Rob Lee welcomes Dom Griffin on to the podcast to discuss 2003's Kill Bill Vol. 1. Let’s Watch It Again here: Instagram Website Kill Bill:Vol. 1 Trailer IMDb: 8.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes:  81% Google: 91% Summary After awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin wreaks vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her. A former assassin, known simply as The Bride (Uma Thurman),...

In this review, Rob Lee welcomes podcaster Greg Hunter on to the podcast to discuss 1993's CB4. Let’s Watch It Again here: Instagram Website CB4 Trailer 6.2/10 IMDb 52% Rotten Tomatoes 4.1/5 Vudu 76% Google Summary After many failed attempts to establish themselves as rappers, Albert (Chris Rock), Euripedes (Allen Payne) and Otis (Deezer D) get their big break when nightclub owner Gusto (Charlie M...

Join host Rob Lee as he invites writer Kumari Adams to delve into the captivating world of 1992's Batman Returns. In this podcast episode, they explore the dark and thrilling sequel directed by Tim Burton, discussing its memorable characters, captivating storyline, and the chemistry between the cast members. Get ready to relive the excitement and uncover hidden gems as they share their insights an...

In this Moonlight - Movie Review, Rob Lee welcomes designer Christopher J Chester on to the podcast to discuss 2016's Academy Award Winner for Best Picture Moonlight. Let’s Watch It Again here: Instagram Website Moonlight Trailer 7.4/10 IMDb 98% Rotten Tomatoes 99% Metacritic 81% liked this movie Google users Summary A look at three defining chapters in the life of Chiron, a young black man growin...

Join host Rob Lee as he invites veteran entertainment writer and Director of Events & Community Engagement for WTMD and WYPR, Sam Sessa, to embark on an exciting discussion about the sci-fi masterpiece, 1997's The Fifth Element. In this captivating movie review podcast episode, they delve into the visionary world created by director Luc Besson, exploring its unique blend of action, adventure,...

Rob Lee welcomes Dom Griffin on to the podcast to discuss the 1987's classic meat movie Predator . Let’s Watch It Again here: Instagram Website Predator Trailer 7.8/10 IMDb 80% Rotten Tomatoes 46% Metacritic Summary Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a soldier of fortune, is hired by the U.S. government to secretly rescue a group of politicians trapped in Guatemala. But when Dutch and his team, which...

Join host Rob Lee as he welcomes Kumari to the podcast to embark on an exhilarating discussion about the timeless classic, 1993's Jurassic Park. In this captivating episode, they dive into the mesmerizing world crafted by director Steven Spielberg, unraveling the magic behind the groundbreaking special effects, gripping storyline, and unforgettable characters. From the brilliant performances by Sa...

Rob Lee welcomes Dominic Griffin on to the podcast to discuss the 1987's classic Robocop. Let’s Watch It Again here: Instagram Website Robocop Trailer 7.6/10 IMDb 90% Rotten Tomatoes 67% Metacritic 92% Google Users Summary In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradi...

Rob Lee welcomes Isaiah Winters back on to the podcast to discuss the 2002 superhero film, Spider-Man. Let’s Watch It Again here: Instagram Website Spider-Man Trailer 7.4/10 IMDb 90% Rotten Tomatoes 73% Metacritic 82% Google Users Summary "Spider-Man" centers on student Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) who, after being bitten by a genetically-altered spider, gains superhuman strength and the spider-li...

Join host Rob Lee as he welcomes Greg back to the podcast for an electrifying discussion about the 1980s cult-classic, Miami Connection. In this thrilling episode, they delve into the wild world of motorcycle ninjas, martial arts rock bands, and roundhouse wreck-waves of justice. Together, they explore the audacious storyline, the unforgettable characters, and the infectious charm that have made M...

Rob Lee welcomes Isaiah Winters back on to the podcast to discuss the 1992 classic, Candyman. Let’s Watch It Again here: Instagram Website Candyman (1992) Trailer 6.7 /10 IMDb 77 % Rotten Tomatoes 61 % Metacritic 83 % Google Users Summary Skeptical graduate student Helen Lyle  befriends Anne-Marie McCoy while researching superstitions in a housing project on Chicago's Near North Side. From Anne-Ma...

Rob Lee welcomes Liv Eutsler on to the podcast to discuss the 1996 classic, Scream.  Wes Craven re-invented and revitalised the slasher-horror genre with this modern horror classic, which manages to be funny, clever and scary, as a fright-masked knife maniac stalks high-school students in middle-class suburbia. Craven is happy to provide both tension and self-parody as the body count mounts - but...

Rob Lee & Ku review The Transformers: The Movie. The heroic Autobots defend their homeworld Cybertron from the evil Decepticons. Both factions are seething with anger, and that hatred has blinded them to a hideous menace headed their way. Be sure to check out other great episodes here . 

Rob Lee welcomes Torin on to the Let's Watch It Again podcast to discuss 2011's Drive. Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job...

Rob Lee welcomes podcaster Just Greg on to the Let's Watch It Again podcast to discuss the the 1991's Spike Lee Joint Jungle Fever. A married black lawyer named Flipper (Wesley Snipes) begins an affair with Angie (Annabella Sciorra), his white secretary. When the news is leaked through an acquaintance, Flipper's wife (Lonette McKee) kicks him out of the house. Flipper decides to begin courting his...

Join host Rob Lee as he welcomes radio personality Sam Sessa to the Let's Watch It Again podcast for a riveting discussion about the 1991 classic, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. In this exhilarating episode, they revisit the iconic sequel that defined a generation. From the relentless pursuit of the shape-shifting T-1000 to the reimagined T-800, they explore the heart-pounding action, groundbreaking...

Rob Lee welcomes Brooklyn based photographer Isaiah Winters on to the Let's Watch It Again podcast to discuss the 1991 classic, Boyz n the Hood. Tre (Cuba Gooding Jr.) is sent to live with his father, Furious Styles (Larry Fishburne), in tough South Central Los Angeles. Although his hard-nosed father instills proper values and respect in him, and his devout girlfriend Brandi (Nia Long) teaches him...

Rob Lee welcomes Brooklyn based photographer Isaiah Winters on to the Let's Watch It Again podcast to discuss the 1986 classic, The Fly.  When scientist Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) completes his teleportation device, he decides to test its abilities on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a housefly slips in during the process, leading to a merger of man and insect. Initially, Brundle appears to have und...

Rob Lee welcomes his brother, Rudy , on to the Let's Watch It Again podcast to discuss the 1996's classic, Space Jam. Swackhammer (Danny DeVito), an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the Nerdlucks, heads to Earth to kidnap Bugs Bunny (Billy West) and the Looney Tunes, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game to determine their fate. The aliens a...

Join host Rob Lee as he welcomes Baltimore-based photographer Schaun Champion to the podcast for an enthralling discussion about the 1986 classic, Aliens. In this captivating episode, they venture into the depths of space and revisit the pulse-pounding sequel that continues the thrilling journey of Lt. Ripley. Together, they unravel the intense action, spine-chilling suspense, and the masterful st...

Join host Rob Lee and guest Aaron Brown as they dive into the thrilling world of the 1991 Keanu Reeves flick, Point Break. In this exhilarating podcast episode, they explore the action-packed story of a gang of bank robbers who don masks of ex-Presidents while committing crimes. With the F.B.I. suspecting that the robbers are surfers, young Agent Johnny Utah is sent undercover to infiltrate the su...

Rob Lee & Greg discuss the 1990 Denzel Washington starring Spike Lee Joint, Mo' Better Blues. Financially irresponsible Giant (Spike Lee) manages a jazz group, but his sax player, Shadow (Wesley Snipes), wants to replace him with a better businessman. Bleak (Denzel Washington), the band's trumpeter, then tries to defend his close pal Giant, leading to a power struggle between the two musicians...

Rob Lee, Rudy & Torin discuss the 1986 John Hughes classic film starring Matthew Broderick, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. A high school wise guy is determined to have a day off from school, despite what the Principal thinks of that. Be sure to check out other great episodes here .