The Rough Cut Retrospective

It's time to celebrate another RCR birthday! This week is Steph's birthday, so in honor of her love for Mr. Bean, the boys decided to pair it in a 'Seeing Double' with another bumbling, accident prone European. The boys cover 'The Pink Panther' and 'Mr. Bean's Holiday' with special guest Stephanie Brown!

Oscar season is officially here! The boys are joined by their comPODres, Korbin Zvokel and Kody Webb (Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast), to take a look at all 23 categories and their nominees for the 97th Academy Awards. The boys give their takes on the snubs, surprises, winners, losers, and how this year's crop of movies stack up against each other.

The first 'Snake Pit' of the new year is here! This week, Jackson, Jeff, Carter, and Korbin jump into the third episode of season 2 by drafting zoo animals into a circus troupe. It's a wild one, tune in and vote for who had the better roster!

Welcome to a world of gods and monsters. In honor of the release of 'Wolf Man', the boys dive into their first 'Seeing Double' of 2025 with 'Dracula Untold' and 2017's 'The Mummy'. They look back at the attempt to launch the Dark Universe of classic Universal monsters, why the grand experiment didn't work out, and what, if anything, works in these movies. Then, Carter quizzes the boys on their fra...

2024 has come and gone, and there were a lot of great (and not so great) movies to celebrate! In their annual year end recap, the boys hand out awards to the best and worst that 2024 had to offer at the movies. They also look back at their personal movie watching experience in 2024, and set some resolutions for 2025

It's that time again! It's 2025, and the RCR boys have rounded up their friends for Season 4 of Fantasy Movies! Who will come out on top this year? Who has the best roster? Listen in as 10 cinephiles draft their most anticipated movies of this year. Visit gafferapp.com to create and participate in your own fantasy movie leagues with your friends!

I'll have what she's having! It's the last episode of 2024, and the boys wanted to ring in the new year with one of the best rom coms ever: 'When Harry Met Sally...". The boys discuss why this rom com sticks out amongst the many imitators, some of their favorite scenes and moments, and where it ranks amongst the RCR Top 100.

The holidays have arrived at RCR, and it's time to get in the Christmas spirit with a good old fashioned draft. Joined by Quinton Mayo, the boys draft Christmas movies to fill a roster of classics, blockbusters, unconventional, and many more! Vote in our polls on our socials to crown the best roster of Christmas movies!

It's Morbin time once again! In honor of the release of 'Kraven the Hunter', the boys are joined by Davy Willian to relive the dumpster fires that are 'Morbius' and 'Madame Web'. The boys discuss the good and mostly bad about both movies and lament the end of the Sony Spider-Verse.

It's time to get into the holiday spirit with two wannabe Holiday classics. The boys dive into the lore of Frosty the Snowman with two very different iterations: "Hot Frosty" and "Jack Frost". The boys reexamine the two movies, what works and doesn't work, and finally compete in a game of guess the movie!

The boys are back in the second episode of the second season of 'The Snake Pit'. Joined by Korbin Zvokel once again (Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast), the gang are drafting Harry Potter characters to fill out a band. Vote for your favorite roster on Spotify, Instagram, and X!

No one mourns the wicked. The #1 movie in the world is 'Wicked', so the boys enlisted some help to unpack the musical sensation. The boys are joined by their significant others (Stephanie Brown, Abbi Mahuron, and Lauren Kaplinsky) to discuss all things Wicked, including the stage musical, the overwhelming press tour, and the movie itself. Finally, the couples compete in a movie themed version of '...

Are you not entertained? In honor of the release of 'Gladiator II', the boys dive into the filmography of Ridley Scott. The boys visit the highs and lows of his career, and choose 10 movies to represent his Hall of Fame.

America's a hustle. 'The Penguin' is here, and the boys are ready to dive back into Matt Reeves' world of crime and corruption in Gotham. The boys look back on 2022's 'The Batman', and share their thoughts on this shared universe. Then, they discuss the highs and lows of this miniseries and where this universe goes from here. Then, Carter quizzes Jackson and Jeff in a bird themed round of Jeopardy...

Welcome back to the second season of "The Snake Pit". This season, the boys welcome Korbin Zvokel (Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast) into the pit. This week, the boys are drafting key members on a film set from a pool of figures from Greek mythology. Who has the best roster? Who is producing a better film? Vote for your favorite roster!

You'll float too! In celebration of the end of October, the boys dive into the work of Stephen King. They discuss the characteristics of King's adaptations to the screen, what their top 5 King films are, and discuss some of the author's most well known works.

What's your favorite scary movie? This week, the boys discuss on of their favorites: 'Scream'. The boys look back at the meta classic, how it has stood the test of time, what works, what doesn't work, and where it stands amongst the RCR Top 100

Like, zoinks! In this edition of 'Seeing Double', the boys revisit 2 Warner Bros sequels that let the monsters loose: Scooby Doo 2 and Gremlins 2. The boys look back on what works, what doesn't work, and how these movies fair among the rest of the Seeing Double roster.

Send in the clowns! 'Joker: Folie à Deux' is here, and there is a lot to unpack. The boys are joined by Daniel Aiken to revisit 2019's 'Joker' and its controversial and fascinating baggage. Then, the boys dive into it's sequel and attempt to unpack the choices and swings it takes.

Try ice skating uphill, I dare you! The boys are back with 'Seeing Double' to tackle pre MCU Marvel flicks with horror undertones: 'Blade' and 'Ghost Rider'. The boys discuss how these two have aged in the culture, what works and doesn't work, and where the MCU might take these properties in the future.

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in! In honor of the divisive release of 'Megalopolis', the boys take a look at the long career of Francis Ford Coppola. Known as one of the great American directors, the boys revisit his filmography to select 10 movies to go into his Hall of Fame. Then, Carter quizzes Jackson and Jeff with a game of Movie Movie.

You think we need one more? In honor of the onscreen reunion of Clooney and Pitt in 'Wolfs', and with 'Ocean's 14' rumors swirling, the boys dive into the RCR Top 100 to discuss 'Ocean's Eleven'. The boys discuss why it is so effortlessly watchable, a great hang movie, and where it stands amongst the current Top 100 list. Then, Jeff challenges Jackson and Carter to...

It's showtime! In honor of the release of 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', the boys dive into the wacky world of Tim Burton. They review his filmography, discuss his best and his worst, and come to a consensus of his 10 best films to enter the Hall of Fame. Then, Jackson puts Carter and Jeff on the debate stage.

It's the Bicentennial Celebration of the Rough Cut Retrospective! In honor of the occasion, Jackson, Carter, and Jeff answer mailbag questions from friends of the pod over the years, and partake in libations along the way! Thanks to everyone who has listened and been a part of the RCR family over the past several years. Here's to many more! Coming soon (9-9-24), introducing Gaffer! A labor of love...

It's another birthday celebration on the pod, and this week Carter conjured up a draft to celebrate the occasion. The boys are drafting movies from every letter of the alphabet to curate a year's worth of movies at an imaginary RCR movie theater. With a few constraints along the way, they will compete to have the most well rounded and entertaining roster amongst themselves.