The Rough Cut Retrospective

What do we sacrifice? Everything! Jackson and Carter travel to a galaxy far, far away into the early ages of the rebellion to discuss the first season of Disney +'s Andor. The boys discuss the powerful performances at the heart of this show, the brilliant, gritty storytelling, and why they believe this is the best product Star Wars has put out in years.

On this week's edition of the Retro Spectors, Carter is joined by Davy Willian to revisit Disney's successful bid at expanding the Star Wars lore, 'Rogue One'. In the midst of the new Disney + show, 'Andor', Davy and Carter explore the legacy of this movie and why it's such a strong outlier in recent Star Wars cinematic history.

Seize the day, boys! Carter and Jackson crawl into a cave to reconvene the meeting of the Dead Poets Society. The boys discuss the standout performance from Robin Williams, the themes of the coming of age movie, and what stands out from this movie nearly 35 years later. Finally, they boys rank it in the RCR Top 100 Movies.

Have we not given everything? Jackson and Carter return to Wakanda to discuss the latest edition of the MCU: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The boys discuss how the movie handled the passing of Chadwick Boseman, how the story pushed through that tragedy, and the how this movie was received by audiences.

I'm the king of the world! As James Cameron's next big box office hopeful looms closer, Jackson and Carter hop into a lifeboat built to hold 65 people to discuss 'Titanic'. The boys talk about the movie magic that brought this spectacle to life, the performances at the heart of the movie, and where it ranks on the RCR Top 100 Movies.

Did the hierarchy of power in the DCEU change forever? Jackson and Carter unpack the latest entry in the DC Extended Universe, Black Adam. The boys discuss the few things that worked well, the many missteps, and what the future of the often troubled DCEU holds.

On this week's edition of the Retro Spectors, Carter is joined by Ajay Sharma to unpack the musical comedy spectacle on its 10 year anniversary, 'Pitch Perfect'.

I have to return some video tapes. Carter and Jackson revisit the often misunderstood satire that is American Psycho. The boys unpack Christian Bale's breakout performance, analyze the deep themes and takeaways of the film, and decide where it stands on the RCR Top 100 Movies List.

In this week's bonus episode, Jackson and Carter review the MCU's latest Disney + installments. First, the boys sing the praises of the breath of fresh air that is Werewolf by Night. Then, the boys unpack the polarizing nature of She-Hulk.

Excelsior! Jackson and Carter revisit David O'Russell's unconventional romantic comedy, Silver Linings Playbook. The boys discuss what really sticks with them about the performances and scenes and they do a deep dive into the movie a decade later. Then, they boys decide where it stands on the RCR Top 100 Rankings.

On this week's edition of The Retro Spectors, Carter is joined by Marina Dimas to unpack the 2006 Amanda Bynes romantic comedy, 'She's the Man'.

Tell me something, boy. Jackson and Carter revisit Bradley Cooper's directorial debut and Lady Gaga's breakout film performance, A Star is Born. The boys discuss what really works in this movie, what performances and scenes stand out, and where it stands on the RCR Top 100 Rankings.

October 29, 2020, two buddies set out to start a podcast to talk about movies and tv to distract themselves from the hardship the world had to offer. Today, those two buddies have successfully recorded 100 episodes of that podcast. In honor of this milestone, Jackson and Carter unveil the RCR Top 100 Movies: movies that both Carter and Jackson selected as a team that best represent their tastes, p...

This episode has layers! Jackson and Carter get out of the swamp to participate in a battle between two phenomenal movies. The boys debate which film truly is the better of the two: Shrek or Shrek 2? Carter advocates for Shrek while Jackson advocates for Shrek 2. The stakes couldn't be higher as they compare the story, characters, messages, and of course, the music of each of the films to persuade...

It was a week full of news and awards, and Jackson and Carter are here to break it all down. First, the boys react to the big winners and losers of the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards. Then, they dive into every major announcement from D23 expo in the realm of Pixar, Disney Studios, Star Wars, and Marvel.

Nowadays, we are all flooded with content from streaming services and it is extremely difficult to find just one thing to watch and which streaming services are worth your dime. Jackson and Carter are here to assist. This week, the boys sit down to discuss the hierarchy of the top 8 streaming services and recommend which services are worth your precious cash. Additionally, the boys give some recom...

The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the Earth. I smell it in the air. The Rings of Power, Amazon Prime's big budget epic series set in the Lord of the Rings universe, is upon us. In honor of the public's return to Middle Earth, Jackson and Carter return to the phenomenon that was Lord of the Rings. The boys are joined by resident expert, Erin Daly, to unpack what the LotR fi...

B-E-A-Utiful!!!! Jim Carrey has announced he is semi-retiring from acting. So, Carter and Jackson are climbing down from Mount Crumpit to explore the body of work from comedian and actor Jim Carrey. The boys discuss Carrey's unprecedented rocket to stardom in the early 90's, his transition into more serious work, and his mesmerizing philosophy on life. Finally, they talk about their respective 5 f...

20 episodes later, the boys are back to close out their main cast of an MCU adaptation of the X-Men. Jackson and Carter are joined by the merc with a mouth, Alex Frey, to fancast 12 more X-Men characters, including Storm, Deadpool, and Wolverine.

We have officially seen half of the movies that were drafted in the RCR 2022 Fantasy Filmography Draft, and it's time for a check in. Jackson and Carter are joined by fellow drafters (Matt Holt, Brian Dickinson, and David Obert) to discuss their respective picks, their successes, their failures, their free agency, and their hopes for the rest of the year. Then, in honor of Top Gun: Maverick crossi...

RCR would've voted for Obama a third term. In honor of the release of Jordan Peele's third feature film, Nope, Jackson and Carter dive into the filmography of the horror master of a generation. The boys discuss all three of Peele's films (Get Out, Us, and Nope) and unpack their themes, performances, and scenes. Additionally, they analyze why Jordan Peele is such a unique and singular voice in bloc...

It's clobbering time! The MCU's Fantastic 4 is far down the line, but the cast announcement is imminent. Before the official cast is announced, Carter and Jackson want to get in on the action. The boys are joined by Kody Webb and Korbin Zvokel of 'Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast' to cast their ideal Fantastic 4 and villains proper. Along the way, they look back at what went wrong with previous iter...

We've gone from dad pod to god pod. After ruminating on it for nearly 2 weeks, Jackson and Carter finally sit down to discuss the 29th entry into the MCU film canon: Thor: Love and Thunder. The boys sit down and discuss the divisive nature of this new film, the rare redeeming moments it offers, and why Marvel has a significant problem on their hands. 

How does it feel? Cosmic! Jackson and Carter are back to discuss the sixth Disney+ live action MCU show, Ms. Marvel. The boys look at this diamond in the rough in the grand scheme of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and question why Disney had such little faith in it. They also discuss its shortcomings, its strengths, its brave representation, and its implications.

Happy Birthday Tom Hanks! In honor of the birth of one of America's favorite actors and the release of Elvis, Jackson and Carter look back on Tom Hanks illustrious film career. The boys discuss why Tom Hanks is so beloved, what sets him on a pedestal in Hollywood, and which films from the actor are their most beloved.