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Movie nerd, filmmaker, and anniversary celebrator Mark J. Parker brings a friend on each episode to discuss movies (and sometimes TV shows) that are hitting milestone anniversaries of release that mon... more
FAQs about Release Date Rewind:How many episodes does Release Date Rewind have?The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.
May 23, 2022Sister Act (30th anniversary)For the first time, Mark's husband (and logo designer) Greg Clements joins the podcast! The husbands share a love for the Whoopi Goldberg hit Sister Act, which came out in theaters on May 29, 1992 - 30 years ago this month. Who knew little Greg in the woods of Maine was so obsessed with Sister Act as a kid that he's seen the movie about a hundred times so far?! Sister Mary Clarence superfan over here. They talk about favorite lines, favorite songs, wonder how all those nuns could fit in that helicopter, and come up with ideas for Sister Act 3....more1h 38minPlay
May 11, 2022Costume Designer Mona MayThis episode is a total "businesswoman special" as Mark welcomes special guest Mona May! From the iconic yellow plaid in Clueless, to the Time After Time dresses in Romy and Michele, to the fairy tale gowns in Enchanted - and much more - this super talented costume designer and her teams have created memorable, head-turning fashion on camera for decades, prompting many to copy and honor her looks. Mona talks about her career and inspirations, her frequent collaborations with leading ladies, plus tells some fun behind-the-scenes stories. Does she want a Romy and Michele reunion? Listen!...more39minPlay
April 28, 2022Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (25th anniversary)Let's fold scarves and listen to a podcast! Mark welcomes long-time friend and fellow blonde Sarah Menaquale on a ride in the convertible to Tuscon to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. The cult comedy was released on April 25, 1997, when Lisa Kudrow was starring in Friends and recent Oscar winner Mira Sorvino was dating Quentin Tarantino. Mark and Sarah talk about their high school experience and reunions, praise the scene-stealing goddess Janeane Garofalo, and wonder what really are the lyrics to Footloose?...more1h 20minPlay
April 20, 2022Singin' in the Rain (70th anniversary)Mark welcomes his friend and coworker from Ogunquit Playhouse Michael Stailey to nerd out over a movie musical that stands the test of time: Singin' in the Rain! The iconic Gene Kelly film is now 70 years old after being released on April 11, 1952, but its meta storytelling and commentary on Hollywood and filmmaking, plus its perfect cinematography, editing, and choreography, make it still feel fresh. Michael shares lots of old Hollywood knowledge and Mark wonders if Tom Cruise is/was the modern day Don Lockwood?...more1h 5minPlay
March 31, 2022The Godfather (50th anniversary)One of the most popular and beloved films turned 50 years old this month: The Godfather! And Mark had never seen the full movie until now - shocking, right? He brings back the mafia mistress Melissa Ward to the show so she can choose her favorite Corleone brother, discuss the dynamics between fathers and sons, reflect on violence in entertainment over the years, and decide who is best for Al Pacino's Michael: anxious American Kay Adams or Sicilian sizzler Apollonia. Plus, how do we feel about cannoli?...more1h 13minPlay
March 17, 2022Ladybugs (30th anniversary)Mark is joined by returning guest from the west O'tilia Garcia a.k.a. OT to worship Jonathan Brandis and the comedy Ladybugs for its 30th anniversary. While OT shares her love for the young actor, Mark shares a memory of when he said sassy lines from this movie as a kid on the soccer field to distract his opponents. Sure, some of Rodney Dangerfield's jokes don't land and don't work so well, especially with a 2022 perspective, but it's a movie that deserves some of the "respect" that other 90s drag comedies got. Plus, hidden identities and bad athletes bring us joy!...more1h 9minPlay
March 01, 2022A Clockwork Orange (50th anniversary)Mark brings back friend, screenwriter, and film student for life C.C. Webster on a little droog trip to early 1970s London to discuss Stanley Kubrick's controversial hit A Clockwork Orange for its 50th anniversary this month. They share thoughts on the strange title, to symbolism in the characters' clothing, to differences between the film and the book by Anthony Burgess. And is Euphoria the new Clockwork? They wonder what a remake of this disturbing classic could be like today, and could Patrick Bateman from American Psycho be a "brother" to Alex DeLarge?...more1h 31minPlay
February 19, 2022The Beautician and the Beast (25th anniversary)Mark welcomes friend and rom-com fan Lauren Evangelista back to the podcast to travel to discuss the underrated 1997 movie The Beautician and the Beast for its 25th anniversary this month. They agree that it's better than it gets credit for, the script is full of funny lines even if the plot is predictable (which isn't always a bad thing), and Fran Drescher's physical comedy and timing is so good. An early title was going to be The King and Oy, which sounds like a Curb Your Enthusiam episode....more1hPlay
January 29, 2022The Mothman Prophecies (20th anniversary)Mark welcomes friend, movie lover, and indie film collaborator Tom Ciuba back to the podcast to fly back to 2002 for the 20th anniversary this month of The Mothman Prophecies. The Richard Gere chiller is creepy and spine-tingling (who knew the word "chapstick" could give us nightmares?), and a little slow at times but the guys applaud the scary voices, the score from tomandandy, and Debra Messing's serious performance at a time when she was only known for Will & Grace. And that bridge collapse finale! Mark reads the opening paragraphs of the book that inspired the movie at the start of this episode to get you in the mood....more1h 1minPlay
January 22, 2022The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (30th anniversary)Mark welcomes friend, former coworker, and movie lover Tarik Flannagan to the show to discuss one of the most fun and twisted January thrillers, The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. The film came out 30 years ago this month, but the shocks still feel fresh, as does the "me too" storyline that starts the film. They wonder if this movie is anti-feminist and how it would be made today, plus they applaud Julianne Moore in one of her early roles and ask why her character hates wind chimes so much?...more1hPlay
FAQs about Release Date Rewind:How many episodes does Release Date Rewind have?The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.