Let's Watch It Again : Film Reviews & Retrospectives

Rob Lee welcomes Dominic Griffin on to the podcast to discuss the 1987's classic Robocop.

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Robocop Trailer

7.6/10 IMDb

90% Rotten Tomatoes

67% Metacritic

92% Google Users

Summary

In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) into an armed confrontation with crime lord Boddicker (Kurtwood Smith) so they can use his body to support their untested RoboCop prototype. But when RoboCop learns of the company's nefarious plans, he turns on his masters.

Release date:  July 17, 1987

Director:

Paul Verhoeven

Starring
Peter Weller
Nancy Allen
Daniel O'Herlihy
Ronny Cox
Kurtwood Smith
Miguel Ferrer

Writers
Edward Neumeier
Michael Miner

Rob Lee welcomes Isaiah Winters back on to the podcast to discuss the 2002 superhero film, Spider-Man.

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Spider-Man Trailer

7.4/10 IMDb

90% Rotten Tomatoes

73% Metacritic

82% Google Users

Summary

"Spider-Man" centers on student Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) who, after being bitten by a genetically-altered spider, gains superhuman strength and the spider-like ability to cling to any surface. He vows to use his abilities to fight crime, coming to understand the words of his beloved Uncle Ben: "With great power comes great responsibility."

Release date:  May 3, 2002

Director:

Sam Raimi

Starring 
Tobey Maguire
Willem Dafoe
Kirsten Dunst
James Franco
Cliff Robertson
Rosemary Harris

Join host Rob Lee as he welcomes Greg back to the podcast for an electrifying discussion about the 1980s cult-classic, Miami Connection. In this thrilling episode, they delve into the wild world of motorcycle ninjas, martial arts rock bands, and roundhouse wreck-waves of justice. Together, they explore the audacious storyline, the unforgettable characters, and the infectious charm that have made Miami Connection a beloved cult phenomenon. From the passionate performances by Y.K. Kim, Vincent Hirsch, and Joseph Diamand to the unique blend of action, comedy, and music, they unravel the secrets behind this hidden gem. Get ready to immerse yourself in the glorious chaos and nostalgic brilliance of Miami Connection.

Rob Lee welcomes Isaiah Winters back on to the podcast to discuss the 1992 classic, Candyman.

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Candyman (1992) Trailer

6.7/10 IMDb

77 % Rotten Tomatoes

61 % Metacritic

83 % Google Users

Summary

Skeptical graduate student Helen Lyle  befriends Anne-Marie McCoy while researching superstitions in a housing project on Chicago's Near North Side. From Anne-Marie, Helen learns about the Candyman, a knife-wielding figure of urban legend that some of her neighbors believe to be responsible for a recent murder. After a mysterious man matching the Candyman's description begins stalking her, Helen comes to fear that the legend may be all too real.

Release date:  October 16, 1992

Director:

Bernard Rose

Starring
 
Virginia Madsen
Tony Todd
Xander Berkeley
Kasi Lemmons

Box office:

$25.8 million

Screenplay
Bernard Rose

Based on "The Forbidden"
by Clive Barker

Cinematography
Anthony B. Richmond

Music by
Philip Glass

Rob Lee welcomes Liv Eutsler on to the podcast to discuss the 1996 classic, Scream. 

Wes Craven re-invented and revitalised the slasher-horror genre with this modern horror classic, which manages to be funny, clever and scary, as a fright-masked knife maniac stalks high-school students in middle-class suburbia. Craven is happy to provide both tension and self-parody as the body count mounts - but the victims aren't always the ones you'd expect.

Rob Lee & Ku review The Transformers: The Movie. The heroic Autobots defend their homeworld Cybertron from the evil Decepticons. Both factions are seething with anger, and that hatred has blinded them to a hideous menace headed their way.

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Rob Lee welcomes Torin on to the Let's Watch It Again podcast to discuss 2011's Drive.

Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.

Rob Lee welcomes podcaster Just Greg on to the Let's Watch It Again podcast to discuss the the 1991's Spike Lee Joint Jungle Fever.

A married black lawyer named Flipper (Wesley Snipes) begins an affair with Angie (Annabella Sciorra), his white secretary. When the news is leaked through an acquaintance, Flipper's wife (Lonette McKee) kicks him out of the house. Flipper decides to begin courting his mistress, only to be greeted by disapproval from friends, family and even strangers. The relationship continues to be strained in a society not ready to accept it, and people are hurt during its inception.

Join host Rob Lee as he welcomes radio personality Sam Sessa to the Let's Watch It Again podcast for a riveting discussion about the 1991 classic, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. In this exhilarating episode, they revisit the iconic sequel that defined a generation. From the relentless pursuit of the shape-shifting T-1000 to the reimagined T-800, they explore the heart-pounding action, groundbreaking visual effects, and the unexpected emotional depth of this sci-fi masterpiece. Delve into the fascinating bond between young John Connor, his resilient mother, and the formidable Terminator, portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Prepare to immerse yourself in the timeless battle between man and machine, as they dissect the legacy and enduring impact of Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

Rob Lee welcomes Brooklyn based photographer Isaiah Winters on to the Let's Watch It Again podcast to discuss the 1991 classic, Boyz n the Hood.

Tre (Cuba Gooding Jr.) is sent to live with his father, Furious Styles (Larry Fishburne), in tough South Central Los Angeles. Although his hard-nosed father instills proper values and respect in him, and his devout girlfriend Brandi (Nia Long) teaches him about faith, Tre's friends Doughboy (Ice Cube) and Ricky (Morris Chestnut) don't have the same kind of support and are drawn into the neighborhood's booming drug and gang culture, with increasingly tragic results.