The Rough Cut Retrospective

Welcome to Jurassic Park...again! 'JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH' is here, so the boys decide to revisit all 6 films in the Jurassic Franchise, as well as review the newest addition to the saga. The boys discuss the themes, the reboots and rehashing of old ideas, and whether or not its time for this franchise to go extinct.

We've got a panic on our hands on the 4th of July! On the 50th anniversary of the movie that created the summer blockbuster, the boys take a ferry to Amity Island to discuss 'JAWS'. The boys look at the legacy of the movie, how a troubled production became an instant classic that has stood the test of time, and where it ranks amongst the RCR Top 100.

We are officially halfway through 2025, which means we are also halfway through the decade. At the midpoint, the boys decide to look back at what 2025 has had to offer at the movies, and compare it to this point last year. Then, the boys look at the 2020's as a whole and pick their respective Top 10 of the decade so far. Finally, Carter quizzes the boys on the top films of the decade.

This week's seeing double is all about the undead as '28 YEARS LATER' charges into theaters. This week, the boys unpack two movies from the height of the zombie wave in media: 'WARM BODIES' and 'WORLD WAR Z'.

At long last, the boys are back in the pit for the grand finale of season 2. This week, in honor of the live action remake of 'HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON' and 'LILO & STITCH', the boys are drafting brands/tv shows/movies/IP to turn into live action remakes. Who is the most soulless studio head? Vote on Spotify, Instagram, and X!

Ya, I'm thinking I'm back! 'BALLERINA' is here to continue the legacy of 'JOHN WICK'. So, the boys look back at the previous four films that led to such an unlikely series and why it stands apart as one of the greatest action franchises of the century.

Get your hands off my lobby boy! A new Wes Anderson film will soon be upon us, so the boys dive into the RCR Top 100 to tackle 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'. The boys discuss this feels like the most accessible Anderson film, his sense of style and filmmaking, the strong ensemble performances, and where it ranks amongst the Top 100.

I need you to trust me...one last time. 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' is here, and the boys feel the need to create the Tom Cruise Hall of Fame. Together, they dissect Cruise's body of work to add 10 movies into the Hall of Fame, and discuss how Cruise became the quintessential movie star.

Rebellions are built on hope. In this bonus episode, Carter and Jeff are joined by local Star Wars expert, Davy Willian, to discuss the seminal work of Star Wars television that is 'Andor'. The guys unpack the second season of one of the best television series to grace the screen, discuss the current state of Star Wars, and unpack how this show really set the standard and elevated the scop...

'Sinners' has continued to take the world by storm, reclaiming IMAX screens around the country this weekend. The boys are joined by Abbi Mahuron to talk about the significance of the success of Ryan Coogler's latest film, and all of the many great things 'Sinners' has accomplished, both on and off screen.

The MCU wraps up Phase 5 with 'Thunderbolts*' after a very tumultuous 2 years. The boys gather to review Marvel's latest, which turns out to be a much needed breath of fresh air. They discuss the obvious uptick in quality across the board of the latest feature, and discuss whether Marvel is back (again).

Happy early May the 4th! In honor of Star Wars Day, the boys try out their first ever audio commentary for 'The Last Jedi'. Listen and watch the movie along with Jackson, Jeff, and Carter in real time and partake in their commentary, or choose to listen to the gang's ramblings as its own piece!

It's Jackson's birthday, and he has the boys compete in a new kind of draft. The boys are joined by Kody Webb and Korbin Zvokel ('Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast') to each draft their own Justice League lineup. Who has the best fancast? Vote now on Spotify, X, and Instagram! Follow 'Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast' wherever you get your podcasts!

Vampires are back, and so are the WAGs! In honor of 'Sinners', the girls join the guys to look back on the original vampire craze that was 'Twilight'. The crew discusses all 5 movies in the franchise, and look back at the fandom that was Team Edward and Team Jacob. Additionally, they unpack all of the lore, characters, performances, story beats, and all of the wackiness in between. Then, Jeff quiz...

Happy Passover! In honor of the holiday, and in remembrance of Val Kilmer, the boys are joined by Abbi Mahuron to tackle 'The Prince of Egypt'. The crew discusses what works, what doesn't work, and why this movie stands apart as one of the greatest animated movies.

'A Minecraft Movie' is here, and in honor of Jack Black's return to the big screen, the boys dive into two Jack Black comedies of the 2000's: 'Nacho Libre' and 'Shallow Hal'. The boys look back on what works and what doesn't work, what has aged horribly, and where they rank amongst the Seeing Double S2 Rankings. Then, Carter challenges Jackson and Jeff in a litt...

It's March, and RCR is back in on the madness! This year, the boys have concocted a bracket full of 64 of the best direct sequels of all time. Together, using certain criteria, they determine which is the best sequel of all time. Tune in to all of the shocks, snubs, upsets, and really ridiculous debates throughout.

A few weeks ago, we lost one of the great American actors in Gene Hackman. In honor of his legendary career, the boys visit Hackman's impressive body of work, talk about his movie persona and large aura, and discuss their respective Top 5 Hackman films.

Bong Joon Ho is back with 'Mickey 17', so the boys decide to revisit the movie that launched him into the stratosphere. The boys breakdown 'Parasite', its themes, its unprecedented Oscar night and legacy, and why it might be one of the greatest movies of the 21st century.

Another awards season has come and gone, and 'Anora' is the big winner! The boys recap the 97th Academy Awards, and talk about the winners, the losers, the surprises, and everything in between. Then, they look at what's to come and what this ceremony means for movies at the Oscars in the coming years.

Cowabunga! With Marvel's new 'Daredevil' show on the horizon, the boys are joined by Alex Frey to tackle 2 of the OG comic book adaptations: 'Daredevil' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'. The boys discuss what works, what doesn't work, and unpack this early age of campy comic book movies. Then, Frey quizzes the boys on comic book villains.

The MCU train keeps trudging along, and the boys are here to review the 35th entry into the cinematic universe: 'Captain America: Brave New World'. The boys discuss the lows, any bright spots, and look forward to what any of it meant and how we get to such a low point in this grand cinematic experiment.

Happy Valentine's Day from the RCR! This week, in honor of love and the Super Bowl, the boys pour salt in Taylor Swift's wounds by covering 2 of her biggest L's: 'Valentine's Day' and 'Cats' in a new edition of 'Seeing Double'.

The boys are back in a post-Super Bowl 'Snake Pit'. This week, Jeff, Jackson, Carter and Korbin are drafting food and drink mascots to a football team. Vote for your favorite roster!

Greta Gerwig convinced Netflix to distribute her Narnia remakes in theaters, so we are celebrating the only way we know how. The boys dive into another edition of 'Seeing Double' to tackle the biblical and fantastical worlds of 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' and 'The Golden Compass'.