Rewind Classic Movies

Harrison Ford has spent decades playing some of cinema's most recognisable characters. Han Solo. Indiana Jones. Jack Ryan. And that's just three. So when we decided to pick our Top 10 favourite Harrison Ford movies, you might think this would be an easy list. It wasn't. For this Fast Forward episode, GB and AJ each brought five Harrison Ford favourites to the table - with one important...

We're back in a galaxy far, far away! In Part 2 of our look at Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), GB and AJ pick up where we left off and dive into everything from the Death Star escape and the final trench run to some of the film's most memorable scenes, lines and characters (and a terrible ending?!?). Why has Star Wars remained so beloved nearly 50 years later? We discuss the magic behind the...

We've finally done it. After two seasons of Rewind Classic Movies, GB and AJ sit down to talk about one of the most important films in cinema history: Star Wars. But there's a slight problem. GB has seen it hundreds of times. AJ … hasn't. So what happens when a lifelong Star Wars fan sits down with someone who knows the cultural references but is still getting C-3PO mixed up with R2-D2? Quite a lo...

Hello there! What is it about Star Wars that makes people keep coming back to it decades later? For some people, it's as simple as Luke Skywalker being a childhood hero. For others, it's the music, the spaceships, the worlds, the battles or simply the memories of discovering those films as a kid. And then there are the things that are much harder to explain. In this special episode of Rewind Class...

In this episode of Fast Forward, GB and AJ tackle one of cinema's most dangerous subjects: movie remakes. Following on from our recent discussion about  Clash of the Titans , we're looking at ten examples of remakes, reboots and reimaginings that, for one reason or another, failed to live up to what came before. But there's an important distinction to make. Calling something one of the&n...

This week, GB and AJ head back to 1981 for  Clash of the Titans , the final feature film from legendary stop-motion pioneer Ray Harryhausen. With Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Burgess Meredith and Ursula Andress (sort of) delivering grand, Shakespearean dialogue about gods, destiny, honour and death, while giant scorpions, Medusa, a mechanical owl and a bloody great sea monster wander aroun...

1991 was one hell of a year for movies. In this episode of Fast Forward, GB and AJ count down its ten highest-grossing films - from huge blockbusters and Disney favourites to comedies, thrillers and some films that might surprise you by making the list. But this isn't just a box-office countdown. Along the way, we get into childhood memories of discovering spoof movies, debate whether one of...

We’re heading back to Neverland for Steven Spielberg’s Hook (1991) - a film we both loved as kids, but which hits very differently when you watch it as an adult. Dustin Hoffman gives us one of the great pantomime villains as Captain Hook. But beneath the flying, pirates and imaginary food fights, Hook is surprisingly packed with darker ideas about growing up, parenthood, work, ageing and...

What makes a movie underrated? Does it have to be obscure, forgotten, critically dismissed or a box-office failure? Or can a hugely successful film simply deserve a little more love? In this special episode of Rewind Classic Movies (due to AJ being trapped on a shipping container. The scheduled Rewind of Hook should hopefully arrive next week), GB digs into films recommended by the Rewind Pat...

From unforgettable masterminds to terrifying monsters, cinema has given us no shortage of villains who have stayed with audiences long after the credits rolled. But what separates a truly great movie villain from simply a bad person? Is it intelligence, charisma, menace, or something much harder to define? In this episode of  Fast Forward , we follow up our discussion of  Batman (1989) &...

In Part 2 of our deep dive into Tim Burton's Batman (1989), we're talking about the iconic music, standout scenes and favorite quotes. We explore Danny Elfman's legendary score, Prince's surprisingly perfect soundtrack and how Michael Jackson was originally planned to be involved. We also discuss the film's lasting influence on superhero movies and deliver our final rankings. Next week on Fast For...

Batman wasn't just another comic book movie—it completely changed Hollywood. In Part 1 of our deep dive into Batman (1989), GB and AJ revisit the film that transformed the Caped Crusader from a camp TV icon into the Dark Knight. Directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson and Kim Basinger, this was the superhero blockbuster that proved comic book movies could be stylish...

In this week's Fast Forward, GB and AJ follow up on last week's Legend (1985) episode by counting down their favourite movie make-up and prosthetic creations of all time. Inspired by Rob Bottin's incredible work bringing Darkness to life, the pair each bring five picks to create a combined top 10, running from five down to two, with honourable mentions along the way before revealing...

This week on Rewind Classic Movies, GB and AJ head into the enchanted forest to revisit Legend (1985), starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and an unforgettable Tim Curry as Darkness. From stunning practical effects and breathtaking sets to unicorns, goblins, fairy tales and one of cinema's greatest villain transformations, there's plenty to admire. But does the story hold...

GB and AJ are back with another Fast Forward - this time following up last week's deep dive into the 1984 Helen Slater Supergirl with a look at the all-new 2026 version starring Milly Alcock. There's a twist, though. Only one of them has actually seen the new film. The other did go to the cinema this week - just not to see Supergirl. Instead, AJ caught the new Spielberg movie, Disclosure Day, with...

To celebrate (?!) the release of the all-new Supergirl (Milly Alcock) in 2026, we decided, perhaps foolishly, to Rewind the 1984 original, starring Helen Slater. GB goes into it full of admiration for the woman who defined his preferences for the female species, while AJ has never seen it before (shocker - lucky git). Will GB see it in an objective light? What will AJ make of the bonkers plot and...

Fresh from the cinema, GB and AJ follow up last week's look at the 1987 original with their reaction to the brand new Masters of the Universe movie! We kick off spoiler-free with first impressions, low expectations that got blown out of the water, and why this might be one of the most cohesive CGI-heavy blockbusters either of us has seen. Then we cross the spoiler line to dig into He-Man, Skeletor...

By the power of Grayskull… they actually made this thing! This week GB and AJ are rewinding one of the most gloriously chaotic productions of the 1980s - a film that cost more than Robocop, made less than it spent, helped sink an entire studio, and somehow still managed to capture the hearts of a generation of kids who grew up watching it on dodgy recorded VHS tapes. Is it the He-Man movie fans de...

In this week's Fast Forward, GB and AJ follow up on the Wayne's World episode with a deep dive into their all-time favourite movie cameos. Inspired by the film's memorable appearances from Alice Cooper, Meatloaf, Ed O'Neill, and Robert Patrick, the pair each bring five picks to build a combined top 10 - running from five down to two, with honourable mentions along the way, before revealing their i...

Wayne's World! Wayne's World! Party time! Excellent! 🤘 It's February 1992, the EU is being born, the Winter Olympics are kicking off in France, and two headbangers from Aurora, Illinois are about to take over the cinema. GB and AJ strap on their baseball caps (well, one of them does) and rewind the SNL sketch that became a $180 million blockbuster. We're talking Penelope Spheeris, the three endin...

GB and AJ follow up on last week's  Planes, Trains and Automobiles  episode with a fun one: which movie characters would you most want as a travel companion? The rules are simple - it's the character, not the actor, and you're travelling in the time and place of their film. From crocodile hunters to karate masters, the boys reveal their top five picks each and make the case for why they'...

John Hughes. Steve Martin. John Candy. A shower curtain ring salesman, a grumpy ad exec, and the most emotionally devastating comedy of 1987. This movie has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes but only 72% on Meteoritic. So where will we end up on it? (The Patreons will NOT be happy with AJ). We dig into what makes this film so beloved - and whether it holds up if you've never seen it before. Also: why Project...

GB and AJ rev up for their Top 10 Cars in Movies, following on from last week's Back to the Future. The lads each bring five picks to the table, and while their tastes couldn't be more different - one loves a battered, characterful classic, the other goes full Hollywood spectacle - they find more common ground than expected. And there are a few moments where they get surprisingly close to picking...

GB and AJ go back to July 1985 - Live Aid, neon fashion and pop, and the highest-grossing film of the year. They break down Back to the Future: the troubled release, the flawless script, Marty & Doc's friendship, and why it's still an all-timer in 2026. Plus listener Patreon rankings, Project Hail Mary chat, and Bond talk.  Next week: Inspired by the incredible DeLorean, we look at our Fa...

The Lost Boys had one of the greatest movie soundtracks ever made - so this week GB and AJ are ranking their all-time personal top tens. From Cavatina to Celine Dion, these are the scores and songs that stuck with them, shaped them, and still end up on in the car. Plus: AJ is a 40-year-old skateboarder and he'd like you to know he can properly skate. Next week:  We Rewind the absolute classic...