The Rough Cut Retrospective

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.

After 148 days on the picket line, the WGA and the AMPTP have reached a deal! Jackson and Carter look at the details of the deal the writers got, discuss the compromises made on staffing, residual payments, and AI, and finally look to the near future what this means for the SAG-AFTRA strike and the industry as a whole.

It is the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney company, and Carter and Jackson decide to take a trip down memory lane. The boys are joined by Sohile Ali (The Sohile Ali Podcast, SAY What?) and surprise guest, Abbi Feiner, to craft the Disney Animation Hall of Fame. Together, they look back at the 61 theatrically released Disney Animated movies and determine which lucky 10 deserve a place among the...

Ah, what’s in the pod?! David Fincher is back this year with his new film ‘The Killer’. In honor of the release later this fall, Jackson and Carter revisit Fincher’s first true theatrical hit, ‘Se7en’. The boys discuss the grizzly detective story, how it has held up 30 years late, and rank it amongst the RCR Top 100 Movies. Then, Carter tests Jackson’s knowledge of other movies with numbers in the...

It's Episode 150! To celebrate, Jackson and Carter are joined by two regulars of the pod, Brian Dickinson and Kody Webb, to compete in an MCU Draft. Each person will draft 11 projects from the world of MCU movies and television. Who will come out with the best picks? Who will get stuck with the bottom of the barrel? Vote on Spotify, Instagram, and Twitter on who has the better slate of MCU project...

It's Carter's (belated) birthday, and he wanted to have an Oscar themed party with his movie loving pals. Carter and Jackson are joined by the boys over at Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast, Kody Webb and Korbin Zvokel, to take place in a Oscar winner themed draft. Each competitor gets the opportunity to draft an Oscar winner from the former decade of the 2010's in several different categ...

Superman! Carter and Jackson visit 1957 Rockwell, Maine and revisit a childhood classic: 'The Iron Giant'. The boys dive into what makes the movie a nostalgic classic, the takeaways as both a child and adult, and finally rank it amongst the RCR Top 100. Then, the boys play a game of Guess the Movie Robot.

DC is back in the dog days of the summer with their latest release, 'Blue Beetle'. Jackson and Carter discuss the history of this character, whether they thought the movie was successful, and finally, what is next for the character of Blue Beetle. Then, the boys introduce some new segments to the regular RCR show format!

In honor of the release of his latest films, 'Barbie' and 'Strays', Jackson and Carter look back at the career of one of America's most successful comedic actors: Will Ferrell. The boys discuss Ferrell's origins, his rise through Saturday Night Live, his small secondary roles, and finally, his comedic leading roles in film. Then, Jackson and Carter respectively rank their t...

Entering ludicrous speed! On this edition of The Retro Spectors, Carter is joined by recurring guest, Alex Frey, and his dad, Drew Frey, to discuss Mel Brooks' timeless sci fi parody: 'Spaceballs'. Drew talks about seeing 'Spaceballs' in theaters and showing his kids years later. Then, the three of them talk about what they love about the movie, including their favorite scenes,...