The Rewind

Recurring guests Adam Lichtenstein and Kayla Mead joined Josh for a drunken trip to the theater to see Cats and then recorded a podcast immediately afterward. Listen as they try and make sense of the plot, discuss which actors came out the most unscathed and whether the movie even had any redeeming qualities! This movie is pretty unspoilable because it is unclear what even happens it, so do not worry about spoilers!

Josh is joined by recurring guest Josh Brown for a double feature on Richard Jewell and Dark Waters. First (Beginning-31:14), they discuss Richard Jewell and whether Clint Eastwood’s politics had too much of an influence on the re-telling of the story of the aftermath of the 1996 Olympics bombing, its problematic depiction of Atlanta Journal Constitution writer Kathy Scruggs, Paul Walter Hauser’s performance as the title character and more. Then, they talk about Todd Haynes’ "Dark Waters" (31:15-End) and how it was effective in turning mundane legal work into a compelling story, Mark Ruffalo’s depiction of a corporate lawyer going up against Dupont and much more!

In the 100th episode of The Rewind, Josh is joined by recurring guest Elijah Howard for a double feature of The Two Popes and Honey Boy. First, they discuss The Two Popes (Beginning-30:04) and how a movie primarily featuring two Catholic leaders talking could be more entertaining than it would seem on the surface, whether it is critical enough of Pope Benedict's record, its unique structure and much more! Then, they talk about Honey Boy (30:05-End) and how Shia LaBeouf's autobiographical tale with him playing his father came to life, director Alma Har'el's unique style, its depiction of abuse and child actor stardom and much more!

Josh is joined by The Rewind’s One-Woman Geek Squad of the Pod, Maya, and first-time guest Josh Verlin to talk all things Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. They discuss whether J.J. Abrams succeeded in bringing the Skywalker story to the end, the choice to bring back Emperor Palpatine as a Villain, Kylo Ren’s redemption, their favorite action scenes and much more! Spoilers throughout!

Josh is joined once again by recurring guests Lissa Khoshbakhti and Josh Brown to break down the newest film from writer/director Noah Baumbach, "Marriage Story." They discuss the movie's detailed portrayal of the process of divorce, the powerful lead performances from Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, how it compares to the rest of Baumbach's filmography and much more! Spoilers throughout!

Josh is joined by recurring guest Graham Hall to talk about Marielle Heller's "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." They discuss Tom Hanks' portrayal of Mister Rogers, the unique choice to make a biopic in which the famous subject is a supporting player, the movie's message about kindness and how it builds on what last year's hit documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" taught us about Mister Rogers and much more!

Josh is joined by recurring guest Daniel Lima to talk about both “Waves” and “Queen & Slim.” First, they discuss Trey Edward Shults’ “Waves” and whether it is successful in utilizing a bifurcated structure, the performances from Sterling K. Brown, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and the rest of the cast, how it shoots South Florida, if it looks too much like other A24 movies and much more! (Beginning-38:45, spoilers throughout) Then, they discuss “Queen & Slim” and how it manages to be both a killers-on-the-run movie and a hangout movie, its soundtrack, its unique perspective on the precarious nature of black life in America and its performances from its leads, Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith. (38:46-End, spoilers start at 1:00:39).

Josh is joined by Joey Magidson of The Hollywood News and Awards Circuit to break down Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman.” They discuss whether the movie utilized its vast story in a manner in which it earned its long run-time, its use of de-aging technology for its elderly cast, the performances from the various on-screen legends, its awards season outlook and much more! Spoilers throughout!

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Josh is joined by The Rewind's Animation Correspondent, Joe Morgan, to talk about Frozen II. They discuss how it compares to its 2013 predecessor, whether the plot is one that can connect with both adults and children, if the music is sufficiently catchy and much more!

Josh is joined by recurring guest Nick Menta to talk about the newest movie from filmmaker Rian Johnson, “Knives Out.” They discuss how it stands part from and pays homage to the normal whodunit movie formula, the movie’s socioeconomic message, the many performances from the loaded cast and much more! Spoilers start at 22:58.