Let's Watch It Again : Film Reviews & Retrospectives

Rob Lee welcomes Brooklyn based photographer Isaiah Winters on to the Let's Watch It Again podcast to discuss the 1986 classic, The Fly. 

When scientist Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) completes his teleportation device, he decides to test its abilities on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a housefly slips in during the process, leading to a merger of man and insect. Initially, Brundle appears to have undergone a successful teleportation, but the fly's cells begin to take over his body. As he becomes increasingly fly-like, Brundle's girlfriend (Geena Davis) is horrified as the person she once loved deteriorates into a monster.

Rob Lee welcomes his brother, Rudy, on to the Let's Watch It Again podcast to discuss the 1996's classic, Space Jam.

Swackhammer (Danny DeVito), an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the Nerdlucks, heads to Earth to kidnap Bugs Bunny (Billy West) and the Looney Tunes, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game to determine their fate. The aliens agree, but they steal the powers of NBA basketball players, including Larry Bird (Larry Bird) and Charles Barkley (Charles Barkley) -- so Bugs gets some help from superstar Michael Jordan (Michael Jordan).

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Join host Rob Lee as he welcomes Baltimore-based photographer Schaun Champion to the podcast for an enthralling discussion about the 1986 classic, Aliens. In this captivating episode, they venture into the depths of space and revisit the pulse-pounding sequel that continues the thrilling journey of Lt. Ripley. Together, they unravel the intense action, spine-chilling suspense, and the masterful storytelling that have made Aliens an enduring masterpiece. From Sigourney Weaver's iconic performance to the harrowing encounters with the formidable aliens, they explore the film's impact on the sci-fi genre and its lasting influence. Prepare to be immersed in the thrilling world of extraterrestrial terror as they delve into the heart of Aliens.

Join host Rob Lee and guest Aaron Brown as they dive into the thrilling world of the 1991 Keanu Reeves flick, Point Break. In this exhilarating podcast episode, they explore the action-packed story of a gang of bank robbers who don masks of ex-Presidents while committing crimes. With the F.B.I. suspecting that the robbers are surfers, young Agent Johnny Utah is sent undercover to infiltrate the surfing community and gather crucial information. As Utah becomes entangled in the captivating lifestyle of his new friend, Bodhi, they discuss the film's themes of adrenaline, friendship, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. Prepare to catch the wave of excitement as they analyze the thrilling moments and enduring appeal of Point Break.

Rob Lee & Greg discuss the 1990 Denzel Washington starring Spike Lee Joint, Mo' Better Blues.

Financially irresponsible Giant (Spike Lee) manages a jazz group, but his sax player, Shadow (Wesley Snipes), wants to replace him with a better businessman. Bleak (Denzel Washington), the band's trumpeter, then tries to defend his close pal Giant, leading to a power struggle between the two musicians. Meanwhile, as Bleak tries to straighten things out with his band mates and manager, he also must choose to be with either sweet teacher Indigo (Joie Lee) or sultry singer Clarke (Cynda Williams).

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Rob Lee, Rudy & Torin discuss the 1986 John Hughes classic film starring Matthew Broderick, Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

A high school wise guy is determined to have a day off from school, despite what the Principal thinks of that.

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Rob Lee & Rudy discuss the 1995 Robert Rodriguez film starring Antonio Banderas, Desperado.

Mariachi (Antonio Banderas) plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho (Joaquim de Almeida), for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his best friend (Steve Buscemi) and a beautiful bookstore owner (Salma Hayek), the Mariachi tracks Bucho, takes on his army of desperados, and leaves a trail of blood of his own.

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Rob Lee and Torin, review this 1991 crime drama, New Jack City.

Drug tycoon Nino Brown (Wesley Snipes) and his minions, known collectively as the Cash Money Brothers, have rapidly risen to the top of the New York City narcotics trade. Under Nino's heartless leadership, the drug operation has grown into a multimillion-dollar empire. Scotty (Ice-T) and Nick (Judd Nelson), two police officers who know their way around the streets of Harlem, aim to bring Nino and his cohorts down. To do so, though, they'll have to play by Nino's rules and go undercover.

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