The Rewind

Josh finally becomes a Pixar completist after watching all three Cars movies and is joined by Pixar/Animation Correspondent Joe Morgan to talk about the company's arguably most maligned films. First (Beginning- 28:16), they revisit 2006's "Cars" and how it did in creating a new world inhabited by talking vehicles as well as John Lasseter's ode to the heartland. Then(28:17-43:12), they discuss "Cars 2" and its attempts to be a heist movie, its anti-fossil fuel message and whether it was wise to make Larry the Cable Guy's Mater a featured role. Finally (43:13- 1:00:32), they discuss "Cars 3" and the lessons it learned from "Cars 2," if the movie has a pro-women (female car?) empowerment message, if it is anti-advanced analytics and much more! Then, (1:00:33-end) they give their most recent streaming recommendations!

Josh is joined by Bond correspondent Fred Kolb and recurring guest Elijah Howard to revisit the Pierce Brosnan era of James Bond films. First (Beginning-47:33), they discuss why they unanimously think Goldeneye is the best of the bunch despite revisiting the Soviets as villains well after the conclusion of the Cold War and how the film was aided by Sean Bean’s turn as a villain. Then (47:13-1:14:16), they talk about "Tomorrow Never Dies" and its message about the dangers of media conglomerates as well as its unique combination of Bond girls. Lastly (1:14:16-1:40:00), they discuss the much derided “Die Another Day” and whether any redeeming qualities stood out despite the movie’s much discussed gaudy CGI and controversial plot choices. Finally (1:40:01-End), they give their most recent streaming recommendations!

In the 150th(!) episode of The Rewind, Josh is joined by recurring guest Graham Hall to dive in and talk all things Borat (Beginning-53:20). They discuss how the country has changed since the original movie such that Sacha Baron Cohen had good reason to revisit his iconic character and make "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," how impressive the movie was as a logistical filmmaking achievement, the impressive work of newcomer Maria Bakalova as Borat's daughter, the now infamous Rudy Giuliani and much more! Then, (53:21-End) they give their most recent streaming recommendations!

Josh is joined by recurring guests Daniel Lima and Josh Brown to talk all about Netflix's "The Trial of the Chicago 7." They discuss whether writer/director Aaron Sorkin's personal politics muddied the message of the movie, whether Sorkin's direction undermined the tone, the large cast of supporting performances and much more!

Josh is joined by recurring guests Lissa Khoshbakhti and Daniel Lima to talk about a couple of Adam Sandler movies. First(Beginning-23:10), they discuss the newest Adam Sander Netflix Original, "Hubie Halloween," including whether it holds up against classic Adam Sandler comedies, the wealth of cameos, Academy Award Nominee June Squibb wearing t-shirts with explicit content and much more! Then (23:11-End), they revisit 1995's Billy Madison and discuss how the humor works on adult viewers, how the movie smartly handles its villain played by Bradley Whitford, whether peeing in your pants is cool and much more!

Spoilers for Hubie Halloween start at 11:42!

Josh is joined by recurring guest Ben Luben for a double feature everyone made time for this year. First (Beginning-49:01), they discuss the newest film from writer/director Kelly Reichardt, "First Cow." They begin by making the case for why Kelly Reichardt deserves all of the Oscars before discussing how "First Cow" is impressive in simultaneously being a movie about friendship, capitalism and the baking of French pastries as well as a great showcase for Orion Lee, John Magaro and Toby Jones. Then (49:02-1:25:44), they talk about the newest movie in the Bill & Ted franchise, "Bill & Ted Face the Music," as they discuss whether the movie was successful in capturing the spirit of its predecessors, its decision to follow the title characters' daughters into the past, whether it was smart in its depiction of the future and much more! Then (1:26:45-End), they give other recommendations for what they have been watching or plan to watch soon!

Josh is joined by recurring guest Fred Kolb to talk about the new Netflix film from writer/direct Antonio Campos, "The Devil All the Time." They discuss how a film with such dark material is carried by a deep cast that includes Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson, its message about religion's importance in small towns, how it handles generational trauma, whether the plot tries to do a few too many things and much more! Then(44:14-End), they give their most recent streaming recommendations!

Josh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown and first-time guest Holden Martinson for a wide-ranging discussion about the acclaimed films of writer/director/actor Albert Brooks. They touch on "Real Life," "Modern Romance," "Lost in America," "Defending Your Life" and "Mother" (though in no particular order, so no time stamps this week) and in doing so discuss how Brooks' work feels timeless, his fascination with human behavior, his decision to constantly cast himself as unlikable characters, how he held up as a romantic lead opposite Meryl Streep and much more! Then (56:56-End), they give their most recent streaming recommendations!

All of the aforementioned movies are now streaming on the Criterion Channel so check them out!

Josh is joined by recurring guest Denise Akerman to revisit Joe Wright’s 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride & Prejudice.” They discuss specifically why movies set in mostly rural 18th century England still resonate with us today, how the movie was a bit ahead of its time with respect to gender roles, the impressive cinematography, Keira Knightley’s take on Elizabeth Bennett and much more! Then, they give their most recent streaming recommendations! (56:50-End)

Josh is joined by Christopher Nolan correspondent Nick Menta to talk all things “Tenet.” They kind of discuss the movie, or as much of it as they could understand as well as what a version of the movie they do not understand that they still enjoy looks like. Also, they get into what they think of the morality of Christopher Nolan’s efforts to get it into theaters in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, their respective experiences seeing “Tenet” in drive-ins, the various performances and much more! Then, they give their most recent streaming recommendations. (1:03:51-End)