<p>This week we revisit the comedy that made awkward chest-waxing, action-figure collecting, and painfully honest dating a pop culture moment. Does Judd Apatow’s breakout still hold its charm, or is it stuck in the mid-2000s? We dive into <em>The 40-Year-Old Virgin</em> to see what still lands, what aged poorly, and why Steve Carell became a star.</p>

This week we revisit the comedy that made awkward chest-waxing, action-figure collecting, and painfully honest dating a pop culture moment. Does Judd Apatow’s breakout still hold its charm, or is it stuck in the mid-2000s? We dive into The 40-Year-Old Virgin to see what still lands, what aged poorly, and why Steve Carell became a star.

The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)

Rewind, Rethink is the podcast where two movie nerds Alice and Saj revisit old movies and ask: do they still hold up? Each week, they break down a film through a modern lens, unpacking its themes, cast, and storylines—seeing what stands the test of time and what really badly. Expect sharp takes, plenty of debate, and a close watch on that Bechdel Test as they rewind, rethink, and sometimes regret pressing play.

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The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)

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