The Rough Cut Retrospective

Better out than in, I always say! In honor of the recent releases of "Orion and the Dark" and "Kung Fu Panda 4", Jackson, Carter and Jeff look back on nearly 50 Dreamworks animated movies and fight to rank them all. Tempers flare, childhoods are destroyed, and some movies reign higher than others. Which ones are the cream of the crop and which ones fall to the bottom of the tot...

In the wake of Hollywood's biggest night, Jackson, Carter, and Jeff give their knee jerk reactions from the 96th Academy Awards. The boys discuss the telecast, the presenters, the bits, the speeches, and the winners and losers of the night. Finally, the boys redeem themselves in a brand new game: Movie Golf.

As written, the boys have returned to Arrakis to discuss the movie event of the year thus far: "Dune: Part II". Jackson, Carter, and Jeff discuss where they stand with "Dune" upon rewatch, what they thought of the sequel, and discuss the lofty public claims of it being one of the best movies ever made. Finally, Carter puts Jackson and Jeff to the test on the other acting credit...

Forget it Jake, it's a podcast. Jackson and Carter officially welcome Jeff Brown as their new cohost and tackle another RCR Top 100 film: Chinatown. The boys discuss what is considered one of the greatest scripts ever put to screen, how the movie holds up 50 years later, then rank it amongst the RCR Top 100 movies. Then, Jeff gets his feet wet hosting a new game.

You can shine no matter what you're made of! On this final installment of "Seeing Double" February, Jackson and Carter are joined once again by Jeff Brown to tackle 2 childhood animated favorites: "Robots" and "Flushed Away". The boys discuss the shocking adult themes and fun humor of both movies, discuss what held up and what didn't, and finish out with a fun...

We’re back with our penultimate episode of our February miniseries: “Seeing Double”. This week, Jackson and Carter are joined once again by Jeff Brown to tackle the worst pairing they have tackled to date: “Kangaroo Jack” and “Aloha”. They talk about the massive missteps and legacies of both of these stinkers.

It's time for another edition of "Seeing Double". Recurring guest, Jeff Brown, takes a brief week hiatus, so Jackson and Carter tackle some action comedies from their childhoods: "Get Smart" and "The Green Hornet". The boys discuss if these two movies have held up over the years, what redeeming qualities they may have, and what has not aged the best.

In this edition of Seeing Double, Carter and Jackson are once again joined by Jeff Brown to tackle long awaited sequels that didn't quite live up to expectations: "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" and Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace". The boys discuss the universal hate these 2 movies have received, are they deserving of that hate, and what is redeemable about these cr...

It’s officially Oscar season! Oscar nominations are out for the best of 2023, and Jackson and Carter are here to break it down. The boys are joined by Kody Webb and Korbin Zvokel (Kody & Korbin Have a Podcast) to break down the nominations, pick their way-too-early winners, and talk about the major snubs and surprises of the batch of nominees.

It's everyone's least favorite time at the movies: Dumpuary. January and February are always pretty weak months at the theater, so Jackson and Carter are joined by Jeff Brown to spice up the beginning of the year. Introducing a mini series that will run through February: Seeing Double. Each week, Jackson, Carter and Jeff will bring 2 movies that they either look back fondly on to see if they still...

We are well into the new year, and our 2024 movie draft is complete. Now, Carter and Jackson look at every competitor's roster, and give their thoughts on the competition and the year of movie competition ahead. Then, the boys discuss 10 of their most anticipated movies of this year, and make a few bold predictions on the state of the draft and of new releases in 2024.

2023 is officially in the books, and it's time to look to the movies of 2024. This year, Carter and Jackson are joined once again by Brian Dickinson, Matt Holt, Korbin Zvokel, Kody Webb and Jeff Brown to officially commence the 3rd season of the Fantasy Movie Draft. Also joined by newcomers, Abbi Feiner, Mine Nacke, and Stephanie Brown, the field has expanded to 10 competitors and a total of 1...

2024 is approaching, so in their last episode of 2023, Jackson and Carter revisit all that 2023 had to offer us at the movies. The boys compare last year to this year in terms of movie quality, the moments that defined this year at the movies, and what they are looking forward to in 2024. Finally, the boys hand out their annual awards (Golden Odies and Squeakers) to some of their favorite performa...

Merry Christmas, Rough Cut Retrospective! Jackson and Carter revisit what some call the all time greatest Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”. The boys discuss the optimistic and deeper themes of this timeless classic, debate whether it actually is a Christmas movie to begin with, and rank it amongst the RCR Top 100 Movies. Finally, Jackson and Carter list their Mount Rushmore of Christmas mo...

It's the podcast that just feels like a warm hug. After discussing Golden Globe nominations, Jackson and Carter dive into the whimsical fantasyland that is Studio Ghibli. Together, the boys discuss what sets this animation studio apart, review Ghibli and Miyazaki's latest feature, "The Boy and the Heron", and finally select their top 5 Ghibli films.

Ah, geez! In honor of the new season of ‘Fargo’ releasing, Jackson and Carter revisit the Coen Brothers collaboration that started it all: ‘Fargo”. The boys discuss their favorite moments and aspects of this comedic crime thriller, and rank it amongst the RCR Top 100 Movies.

Jackson and Carter are back to do more fan casting for James Gunn's DCU. After several more castings were announced this month, the boys decide to dig into the world of Batman. Together, they cast a total of 25 roles, ranging from Batman's allies, some lesser known villains, and of course, the heavy hitter antagonists.

May the odds be ever in your favor! Jackson and Carter are joined by die hard Hunger Games fan, Abbi Feiner, to discuss the newest installment in the franchise: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The crew give their thoughts on the young adult boom of the 2010's that led to the franchise's popularity, the legacy of the four previous installments, and finally review the prequel.

A couple weeks ago, Variety released a pretty damning article about the current state of Marvel Studios and the MCU. With 2 new projects arriving this past week, Carter and Jackson reexamine where the MCU stands with the finale of Loki and the release of The Marvels. Finally, once again, with all of the insight they now possess, they decide if the lightning has officially left the bottle, or if th...

The Actors Strike is over! The actors got their deal, and they can get back to work. Jackson and Carter decide to select their 15 respective top working actors right now in three categories consisting of up and comers, established, and classics. In doing so, they look at their past recent work, and what projects they are attached to in the near future that they are excited for.

Bing Bong Bing Bong! Jackson and Carter delve into the world of Pixar to discuss maybe the most profound and intelligent of Pixar's filmography: 'Inside Out'. The boys discuss it's lasting impact on both kids and adults, its deeper themes, and their favorite scenes. Then, they rank it amongst the RCR Top 100 Movies, and cast new emotions for the upcoming sequel next summer.

You talking to me? This week, Carter and Jackson revisit the illustrious filmography of Martin Scorsese. The boys discuss his lasting legacy in the world of cinema, every film of his career, and determine 10 of his films to induct into his Hall of Fame. Finally, they briefly discuss if 'Killers of the Flower Moon' deserves a spot, and end with a game revolving around frequent Scorsese acto...

He's the king of the world! In honor of the release of 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and what some are calling DiCaprio's best performance to date, Jackson and Carter dive into the Leo lore. They are joined by Korbin Zvokel (Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast) to look back on Leo's career to date. They discuss why he has remained the consummate movie star for decades, why there aren...

Here’s Johnny! Carter and Jackson book room 237 at the Overlook Hotel and revisit Stanley Kubrick’s horror classic: ‘The Shining’. The boys discuss the legacy of this movie, the fascinating behind the scenes stories from the movie, and discuss what moments are their favorite. Finally, they rank it amongst the RCR Top 100 Movies and discuss the current state of horror movies in the 21st century.

On this bonus episode, Carter is joined by local Star Wars connoisseur, Davy Willian, to review the latest Star Wars television show, 'Ahsoka'. Together, they discuss the pros and cons of the show, the state of Star Wars, where it's going, and concept of where fandom is heading for properties like Star Wars and Marvel.