The Rewind

Josh is joined by recurring guest Daniel Lima to talk about the newest film from the DCEU, “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).” They discuss how the action is unique from other comic book movies, Margot Robbie’s continued portrayal of the title character, how the movie differentiates itself visually from other DCEU films, the supporting performances and more!

Josh is joined by recurring guest Sydney Weiss to discuss Netflix's new documentary about Taylor Swift, "Miss Americana." They talk about how Taylor Swift's shifting approval rating with the general public affected her music, the thought process she had in deciding to become more outspoken on political issues, the glimpses the documentary gives the audience of her songwriting process and much more...

Josh is joined by first-time guest Paige White to talk about Destin Daniel Cretton's "Just Mercy." They discuss how the movie does in telling the story of famed criminal defense attorney Bryan Stevenson, its message with respect to the death penalty, Michael B. Jordan's performance as Bryan Stevenson and much more!

Josh is joined by The Rewind’s most frequent guests of 2019 as they each give their Top 10 movies of the year. Their segments appear in the following order: • Josh Brown- Beginning- 52:14 • Elijah Howard- 52:16-1:18:11 • Fred Kolb- 1:18:13- 1:46:23 • Joe Morgan- 1:46:25-2:19:07 • Daniel Lima– 2:19:09-2:46:51 • Lissa Khoshbakhti- 2:46:53-3:23:43 • Hannah Couture- 3:23:45- End If you combine the Top...

Josh is joined by recurring guests Elijah Howard and Fred Kolb to do The Rewind's last two reviews of 2019 Best Picture nominees. First, they discuss Sam Mendes' "1917" and whether the movie was enhanced by its many long takes, the unique way it conveyed the futility of WWI, the various performances and much more! (Beginning-52:54, with spoilers starting at 23:56). Then, they break down "Ford v. F...

Josh is joined by recurring guest Daniel Lima and Animation Correspondent Joe Morgan to talk about Spies in Disguise. They discuss how Josh was more surprised than anyone in the audience by the plot twist, the unique action that ensues because of that plot twist, whether the movie is too ambitious in its messaging given that it is a kids movie and much more!

Josh is joined by recurring guest Billy McCormick to talk all things “Uncut Gems.” They discuss how it compares to the Safdie Brothers’ 2017 thriller “Good Time,” how it treats addiction, an iconic Adam Sandler performance, the decision to cast Kevin Garnett as himself and much more! Spoilers start at 42:10!

Josh is joined by recurring guests Hannah Couture and Kayla Stetzel to break down Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women.” They discuss how Gerwig made her film stand apart from prior adaptations including its unique editing and story choices, the score and the visual flourishes. They also talk about the performances from Saoirse Ronan, Timothee Chalamet, Florence Pugh and the rest of the cast. Listen here...

Recurring guests Adam Lichtenstein and Kayla Mead joined Josh for a drunken trip to the theater to see Cats and then recorded a podcast immediately afterward. Listen as they try and make sense of the plot, discuss which actors came out the most unscathed and whether the movie even had any redeeming qualities! This movie is pretty unspoilable because it is unclear what even happens it, so do not wo...

Josh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown for a double feature on Richard Jewell and Dark Waters. First (Beginning-31:14), they discuss Richard Jewell and whether Clint Eastwood’s politics had too much of an influence on the re-telling of the story of the aftermath of the 1996 Olympics bombing, its problematic depiction of Atlanta Journal Constitution writer Kathy Scruggs, Paul Walter Hauser’s...

In the 100th episode of The Rewind, Josh is joined by recurring guest Elijah Howard for a double feature of The Two Popes and Honey Boy. First, they discuss The Two Popes (Beginning-30:04) and how a movie primarily featuring two Catholic leaders talking could be more entertaining than it would seem on the surface, whether it is critical enough of Pope Benedict's record, its unique structure and mu...

Josh is joined by The Rewind’s One-Woman Geek Squad of the Pod, Maya, and first-time guest Josh Verlin to talk all things Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. They discuss whether J.J. Abrams succeeded in bringing the Skywalker story to the end, the choice to bring back Emperor Palpatine as a Villain, Kylo Ren’s redemption, their favorite action scenes and much more! Spoilers throughout!

Josh is joined once again by recurring guests Lissa Khoshbakhti and Josh Brown to break down the newest film from writer/director Noah Baumbach, "Marriage Story." They discuss the movie's detailed portrayal of the process of divorce, the powerful lead performances from Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, how it compares to the rest of Baumbach's filmography and much more! Spoilers throughout!

Josh is joined by recurring guest Graham Hall to talk about Marielle Heller's "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." They discuss Tom Hanks' portrayal of Mister Rogers, the unique choice to make a biopic in which the famous subject is a supporting player, the movie's message about kindness and how it builds on what last year's hit documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" taught us about Mister Roge...

Josh is joined by recurring guest Daniel Lima to talk about both “Waves” and “Queen & Slim.” First, they discuss Trey Edward Shults’ “Waves” and whether it is successful in utilizing a bifurcated structure, the performances from Sterling K. Brown, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and the rest of the cast, how it shoots South Florida, if it looks too much like other A24 movies and much more! (Beginning-38:45, s...

Josh is joined by Joey Magidson of The Hollywood News and Awards Circuit to break down Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman.” They discuss whether the movie utilized its vast story in a manner in which it earned its long run-time, its use of de-aging technology for its elderly cast, the performances from the various on-screen legends, its awards season outlook and much more! Spoilers throughout! You ca...

Josh is joined by The Rewind's Animation Correspondent, Joe Morgan, to talk about Frozen II. They discuss how it compares to its 2013 predecessor, whether the plot is one that can connect with both adults and children, if the music is sufficiently catchy and much more!

Josh is joined by recurring guest Nick Menta to talk about the newest movie from filmmaker Rian Johnson, “Knives Out.” They discuss how it stands part from and pays homage to the normal whodunit movie formula, the movie’s socioeconomic message, the many performances from the loaded cast and much more! Spoilers start at 22:58.

Josh is joined by recurring guests Fred Kolb and Adam Lichtenstein to talk about Taika Waititi’s “Jojo Rabbit.” They discuss whether the movie successfully walked the line necessary to get the tone right to satirize Nazi Germany, the various performances, whether it should be given Oscar consideration, and much more! Spoilers start at 36:00!

Josh is joined by recurring guest Ben Luben to break down the newest movie from South Korean filmmaker, Bong Joon-ho "Parasite." They discuss the movie's message about class, its set design, the performances, whether the movie will break through as South Korea's first ever Oscar nomination in the foreign film category (as well as its other awards possibilities)and much more! Spoilers throughout! W...

Josh is joined by recurring guest Elijah Howard to talk about both "The Lighthouse" and "The Laundromat." First, they discuss Robert Eggers' "The Lighthouse," and how a weird movie about two men working a lighthouse even got made, Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson's performances, the movie's unique look due to its aspect ratio, the various sound effects and much more! (Beginning-40:22). Then, they...

Josh is joined by recurring guests Daniel Lima and Josh Brown to talk about the newest Eddie Murphy movie, “Dolemite is My Name.” They discuss how effective the movie is in providing insight into Rudy Ray Moore as a person, how Eddie Murphy does in portraying the famous entertainer and Blaxploitation filmmaker, the movie’s depiction of low-budget filmmaking, the various supporting performances and...

Josh is joined by recurring guests Adam Lichtenstein and Kayla Mead to talk about Zombieland: Double Tap. They discuss their relationships with Zombie entertainment, how Double Tap did in expanding its cast from the original movie, the evolution of zombies within the franchise, the action scenes and much more! Spoilers throughout!

Josh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown to talk all about the latter Josh's most anticipated movie of the year, "Gemini Man." They discuss Josh Brown's experience seeing the film in one of Ang Lee's preferred formats, 2k 3D 120 FPS, Will Smith's double performance, the quality of the movie's CGI in creating a younger Will Smith, the various action sequences and much more! Spoilers throughout!

Josh is joined by recurring guests Nick Menta and Lissa Khoshbakhti to talk all things “Joker.” They discuss whether the movie was successful in standing apart from the rest of the DCEU while still telling an origin story about one of its key characters, whether it failed in conveying messages about mental illness and economic inequality, Joaquin Phoenix’s performance and much more!