The Rough Cut Retrospective

Well, nobody's perfect! Jackson and Carter revisit one of the greatest comedies of all time; Billy Wilder's 'Some Like it Hot'. Together, the boys discuss what holds up from this 60 year old movie, the aura of Marilyn Monroe, and the many laugh lines of the story. Then, the boys rank it amongst the RCR Top 100 Movies.

James Gunn has cast some key roles in the new DCU, including Hawkgirl, Guy Gardner, and Superman himself. However, there are so many more characters waiting to be cast. Carter and Jackson play casting directors once again and cast 25 actors and actresses in the roles of heroes of the DC Universe.

The week is finally upon us. Barbenheimer is in full effect, and Jackson and Carter are joined by Abbi Feiner to discuss the overpowering weekend at the movies with ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’. Together, the crew discusses the historical implications of this past weekend at the box office, how this crazy double feature managed to become such a pop culture moment, and finally, their thoughts on both...

This podcast will self destruct in 5 seconds. Carter and Jackson are joined by a fellow member of the IMF, Brian Dickinson, to discuss the 7th installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise: ‘Dead Reckoning - Part 1’. The boys discuss their impressions of this decade spanning franchise, what they thought of the latest Ethan Hunt adventure, and rank all 7 films, respectively. The Rough Cut Retros...

Hello again, friend of a friend. Jackson makes his triumphant return to the podcast as he and Carter revisit Edgar Wright's graphic novel adaptation: 'Scott Pilgrim vs the World'. The boys discuss the unique precision and filmmaking of Edgar Wright, the stacked cast, as well as the video game/comic inspired visualization of this story. Then, Carter and Jackson rank it amongst the RCR T...

This podcast belongs in a museum! Carter is joined, once again, by Davy Willian in Jackson's absence to discuss the newest installment in the Indiana Jones franchise: 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'. Then, the boys discuss the franchise as a whole, and rank each of the 5 films respectively.

Sex comedies have long been ridiculed, but perhaps a new wave is upon us. Carter is joined by friend of the pod, Davy Willian, in Jackson's absence to talk about Jennifer Lawrence's new raunchy comedy, 'No Hard Feelings'. Then, the boys discuss the past, present, and future of the sex comedy genre before naming their respective top 5 sex comedies.

You wanna get nuts? Come on, let’s get nuts. Jackson and Carter travel once again to a different multiverse to discuss the newest addition to the limbo state of the DCEU, ‘The Flash’. The boys look back on the long gestating and troubled production of the movie, the highs and lows of the movie itself, and the shaky implications of what is to come with this character and the DC universe at large.

The Writer's Strike is entering its second month, so Jackson and Carter decide to play execs for a day to get some projects going! The boys bring pitches for a handful of projects to be green lit by their imaginary studios. Pitches include a short film adaptation, book adaptation, true story adaptation, adaptation based on already established IP, and a reality competition show.

Nah, Imma do my own thing. Carter and Jackson are joined by one of many spider-people, Derek O'Dell, to discuss the long awaited sequel of a beloved animated movie: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'. The boys discuss the revolutionary art that is the animation style of this movie, the story and character choices that really stood out, why this movie is instantly beloved, and what t...

On this bonus episode, Carter and Jackson look back at a trio of their favorite tv shows that wrapped up last month: 'Ted Lasso', 'Barry', and 'Succession'. Together, they unpack how these series ended, what they will remember fondly from these series, where did they trip up, if at all, and where does TV go from here.

A dream is a wish your heart makes! In honor of the live action release of 'The Little Mermaid', Carter and Jackson talk about this new addition to the Disney princess canon before ranking all animated and live action renditions of the Disney royalty. The boys consider their character traits, character arcs, respective movies, songs, and overall qualities to decide who is the best of the r...

It's all about family. In this bonus episode, Carter is joined by his familia, Matt Holt and Jacob Cooley, to do a deep deep dive of all things 'Fast and Furious'. Together, they three discuss their overall thoughts of this franchise, review 'Fast X', then carefully rank all 11 films in this unorthodox series of films. Let's ride.

Rome. By all means, Rome! Carter and Jackson take a holiday across the pond to discuss the 1953 classic romantic comedy, 'Roman Holiday'. The boys discuss the remarkable charm of Audrey Hepburn, the simple and uncomplicated story choices and favorite scenes, and finally where the stands in the RCR Top 100 Movies.

The world of film and TV has hit a speed bump this month, as the Writer's Guild of America has gone on strike for the 7th time in its history. Carter and Jackson discuss what this strike entails, what the writers are looking to accomplish, what this means for the shifting landscape of film and television, and the potentially frightening implications of the future of mass entertainment.

We'll all fly away together, one last time, into the forever and beautiful sky. Jackson and Carter are joined by Kody Webb of 'Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast' to talk about James Gunn's conclusion of his trilogy and his swan song in the MCU: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3". The boys discuss why this newest addition to the MCU feels different and refreshing, what really m...

It's round 2 of Battle of the Podcasts! Jackson and Carter are joined once again by the boys from 'Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast', Kody Webb and Korbin Zvokel, to battle it out in a trivia bonanza. On this episode, the boys tackle questions revolving around 2022 movies, animated movies, and blockbuster movies. To see the exciting finale, tune into 'Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast&#...

It’s Jackson’s birthday episode! So, Jackson and Carter take a trip to Metropolis and discuss one of Jackson’s favorite TV shows, ‘Superman: The Animated Series’. The boys discuss the many interpretations of Superman we’ve seen over the years and how this animated series is one of the better representations of the world and characters. Then, they discuss the future of Superman in James Gunn’s DCU...

This past week, Warner Bros. Discovery announced its rebrand of it's new hybrid streaming service of HBO Max and Discovery content: MAX. Carter and Jackson discuss the bizarre decision of the name change, what this new business model means for the future of the HBO brand and other competing streaming services, and some of the announced projects that we can plan to see on the service in the coming...

Mankind was born on Earth, it was never meant to die here. Jackson and Carter suit up and travel through a wormhole to discuss Christopher Nolan's sci fi epic, 'Interstellar'. The boys discuss the remarkable behind the scenes production of this movie, the breathtaking visuals, and why this story stands alone as maybe the best modern day sci fi classic. Finally, they rank it in the RCR...

What, like it's hard? On this edition of the Retro Spectors, Carter is joined by Hanna Coppens to discuss Reese Witherspoon's star making rom com, 'Legally Blonde'. With the prospect of 'Legally Blonde 3' looming this year, Carter and Hanna look back on the performances, best scenes, things that don't sit well with the two of them, and why it has stood the test of time...

We all go a little mad sometimes. Jackson and Carter pull off the main road and check into a motel to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's thriller classic, 'Psycho'. The boys discuss the legacy of the film, how it came to be, the revolutionary storytelling choices, and of course, that shower scene.

Are we the dining dead? Jackson and Carter meet in each other's memories before they are erased to discuss 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'. The boys dive into the unorthodox blend of sci fi and romance, the all star cast, the powerful messages of destiny and love, and place it in the RCR Top 100 Movies.

Jackson and Carter cross the country in a post apocalypse with special guest, Davy Willian, to discuss the television adaptation of 'The Last of Us'. The boys discuss the parallels between the hit video game and the tv show, how the show differs from it's source material for the better, and how the video game adaptation genre is on the rise.

The Oscars are back (ratings-wise)! Jackson and Carter are back from the Dolby Theater to give their takes on the 95th Academy Awards. The boys react to the show itself, the winners and losers, the historic night for 'Everything Everywhere All At Once', and the paradigm shift of the Oscars voters.