Be Kind, Rewind: The Podcast

The Oscars are tonight, and the guys are back behind the mic. After a brief hiatus since November, Gerard, Ahmer, and Rakesh return to break down the 2026 Academy Awards. Who should win? Who will win? And which nominees did we actually see? The conversation ranges from big theatrical spectacles to smaller films that flew under the radar, along with the usual mix of strong opinions, friendly disagr...

We’re talking The Sting — peak Newman, peak Redford, peak rizz. The guys get into the long con, the (surprisingly) integrated 1930s Chicago vibe, the music, the writing, the twists, and why Paul Newman acts circles around pretty much everybody. Then it’s open season on con movies : Usual Suspects , Catch Me If You Can , A Fish Called Wanda , The Grifters , Inside Man , even Rounders . Who counts?...

This week, the pod gets spooky. Our friend and horror queen Shanti Hubbard joins as our first-ever guest to talk Candyman (1992) — the urban-legend classic that mixed race, class, and supernatural terror in a way few films had before. We dig into childhood fears, the psychology of horror, why mirrors are still terrifying, and what makes a great scary movie. From Tales from the Hood to Hereditary ,...

The crew revisits Friday (1995) — Ice Cube’s porch-hang classic that marked F. Gary Gray’s feature debut and put Chris Tucker’s high-voltage comedy front and center. They break down why “one-day” comedies hit so hard, then dig into what makes a true Hollywood comeback. The episode wraps with a toast to Dianne Keaton and Robert Redford and a selection of which legend’s film they’ll rewatch next. 📩...

In this episode, the hosts delve into Spike Lee's controversial film Bamboozled, exploring its themes of race, representation, and satire in the entertainment industry. They discuss the impact of the film and its overt messages, as well as the complexities surrounding the use of blackface in cinema. The conversation transitions into a fun draft of the best comedies of the 21st century, showcas...

While Ahmer and Rakesh are out traveling, Gerard takes the mic solo for a special edition of Be Kind, Rewind . Every year, he puts together a mid-year and end-of-year favorites email — a rundown of the movies, TV, music, and podcasts that defined his year. This episode is the audio version: Gerard’s favorite movies of 2025 (so far), why they hit him, and who they might be for. The full list covers...

This week, we’re shedding tears, fake toughness, and a little dignity as we dig into the movies that got us right in the feelings . From Moonlight to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind , from Hotel Rwanda to My Girl , we explore the tearjerkers that broke us—and the ones that just made us roll our eyes. Also: our first group rewatch ( Magnolia ) leads to hot takes on Tom Cruise’s “Respect the C...

It’s our very first episode—so naturally, we’re rewinding all the way back to the first movies we ever loved. From Grease in a Middle Eastern movie theater to Blockbuster rentals and early crushes on Olivia Newton-John and Freddy Krueger (don’t ask), we unpack how those first cinematic experiences shaped us—and maybe warped us a little too. Also: John Cena diplomacy, a surprise Priyanka Chopra per...