Repeat Viewing - Why People Rewatch Movies

To close out the 80s Fantasy block, Seamus and Kraig are joined by special guest, producer and director James L. Reid, to dive deep into a couple of unique classics in the genre. We discuss both the theatrical and Director's Cuts of Legend, revealing several huge details about the filmmaking and storytelling, it's Tolkein/Judeo Christian imagery, it's troubled production and more! Then we talk book vs film with the Princess Bride, it's beloved cultural status, the late great screenwriter William Goldman, the impeccable cast, and so much more. We complete our fantasy foray in a perfect, critically charged, and entertaining way. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your film friends! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

The fourth installment of our 80s fantasy block doubles as a final spotlight (for now) on the films of director Richard Donner, who was a force to be reckoned with in the 80s and 90s. Ladyhawke and Goonies are two films he released the same year, just months apart, and both are culturally beloved. We break down why that is, and many other enduring or not so enduring qualities of the two films, and continue to analyze what made Donner such a powerhouse in his prime. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing it! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

We continue our foray into 80s fantasy with a departure from the average canon, with animated classic vs cult classic, Don Bluth vs Ralph Bakshi, in a detailed and lively talk about the Secret of Nimh and Fire & Ice. It's a truly anti-Disney episode, focused on two animators who changed the industry with their respective, and very different approaches to animation. This one is full of behind the scenes history, and being hosted by two artists, is chock full of love for the craft that made these possible, as well as a real dissection of the results. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

The 80s fantasy block continues with a permanent classic facing off against an infamous underdog, that may have been ahead of its time. Hosts Seamus & Kraig examine the hero's journey in both films, the nature of children's/young adult fantasy tales, and the dark fairy tale origins of the genre. We also heavily discuss the special effects, the directors or each, and the issue of tone that we love to harp on. The results of this one might surprise you if you haven't seen these in awhile. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your movie watching community! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

Stop-Motion animator Neil McLean lends his expertise and massive fandom of both films to a nerdy, hilarious, and very deep talk about Jim Henson's biggest films of the 80s. We dissect minutae about puppetry, special effects, story, and the massive behind the camera talents that made these films happen. We also reveal a surprising amount of BTS details, history, and cultural impact of each beloved movie. Follow Neil @remediavideo and on neilmclean.net to see his amazing work. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing widely! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

We cap off our holiday podcasts with a celebration of the Shane Black and his flare for including the holiday in his action-crime stories. We cover as much as possible about Black's career, from his debut as a screenwriter at 19 with Lethal Weapon, to his directorial debut with Kiss Kiss Bang Bang almost 30 years later. We talk about his very particular peculiarities as a writer, and the many special talents that separate him among the ranks of studio scribes. We naturally also discuss why he has the proclivity of placing his stories within the Christmas holiday, while not paying much attention to the actual holiday. It's a Christmas just as Black as we like it, and we hope you do too. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

Join us as we continue our Christmas roast with two surprisingly timely classics, Trading Places and Scrooged. Hosts Kraig & Seamus carve into the socially biting nature of both movies, which exemplify both what we have learned in the last 30 years, but also what we still have yet to grasp, all while feeling holiday cheer... or at least sharing  laughs about some verified classic comedies. We discuss the terrific concepts for each film, and the brilliant executions by all involved. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your elves! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

To kick off our Christmas movie bonanza, hosts Seamus & Kraig ease in with the controversial holiday choice of Die Hard, and combine it with a more recent holiday heist film, of a decidedly more holiday, but disgusting nature, Bad Santa. We share lively observations from a 30 year old classic, revealing that you can still see a movie as new after a long time, and then we share therapy over the epic downhill slide that is Bad Santa. Without going too holiday yet, we manage to ring in the season with what is probably a very appropriate start. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

In a continuation of our holiday themed episode, Seamus and Kraig tackle perhaps the two most popular Thanksgiving films, Plains Trains, and Automobiles & Home for the Holidays. First, it's a talk of Steve Martin then vs Now, Martin vs Candy, the forever magic of John Candy, and the enigma of a filmmaker, John Hughes. Then, we discuss Jodie Foster as a director, the brilliant ensemble, and unique story of Home for the Holidays. We also compare and contrast the two, all while roasting Turkey-day itself. Pun intended. Happy Thanksgiving from Repeat Viewing, and thanks to you all! Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

Seamus and Kraig tackle their second Repeat Viewing Challenge with National Lampoon's European Vacation, after receiving wild claims it is the best of the series. To test that, we watched European and Vegas Vacations back-to-back for a stark, but very lively compare and contrast discussion. The entire franchise is assessed on the criteria of character, comedy and filmmaking, with clear results. This was so fun, you can expect us to complete the Griswold saga around Christmas time. Send us your own Repeat Viewing Challenge on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, or on our Facebook page! Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your community.

Kraig and Seamus close out their Halloween month with personal favorite (unsung) horror films, Angel Heart & Jacob's Ladder, and reveal the amazing level of similarities and complementary elements that may tie these two together permanently. MAJOR SPOILERS are discussed, but you can jump onto Amazon Prime and watch both films before you listen to us ruin their many secrets. If you've caught up with them, enjoy our foray into the mysterious pairing of what might be the horror double feature most made to fit together. Happy Halloween from Repeat Viewing! Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your ghouls and goblins! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

Seamus and Kraig talk about two recent films with strangely similar DNA, but vastly differing results, in the dueling post apocalyptic survival tales, It Comes at Night and A Quiet Place. We discuss the contrasting world building, palpable tension, interesting performances, respective bearded dads Joel Edgerton and John Krasinski, and the differing appraoches each director took. Plus, we talk about the way being a real life married couple impacts the chemistry between Emily Blunt and Krasinski, and our thoughts on Krasinski's first outing as a director. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen. If you enjoy the show, please rate & review us before sharing with your community. Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

Seamus & Kraig are joined by horror expert Rob Galuzzo from the Shock Waves podcast and Dread Central Presents, to discuss the enduring legacy of Jason Vorhees & Freddy Krueger. We delve into their franchises, focusing mainly on the first films, as well as what makes these particular characters so special and/or scary, their respective origins, and the filmmakers who brought them to life. We also ask some hard questions about what works vs what doesn't, and in some cases, just what the hell?! Join us for a hilarious and knowledge packed episode that is guaranteed to please fans! Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your friends! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

Seamus & Kraig discuss two very subversive and clever horror comedies, Cabin in the Woods and Tucker & Dale vs Evil, both using the genre against itself and making something new out of what remains. Both films are examined in the way they use structure and character to deliver the unexpected, and ultimately remain not only true to their roots, but improve on the genre. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

Seamus & Kraig dissect the unique vampire films of the Blade trilogy, noting the extreme difference between each filmmaker along the way, and getting to the core of why this franchise, besides being immortal, refuses to die. We also talk about the absent-but-not-lost wonder of Wesley Snipes as an action star and actor, as well as the part David S. Goyer played in the short lived dynasty of the franchise. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your homies! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

Seamus & Kraig continue their epic talk about the revenge genre with 3 uniquely connected films. We discuss the cult status of the Crow, if it ages well or not, Brandon Lee, Alex Proyas, and the movie magic used to complete the film after Lee's death on-set. We profess our love on all levels for Kill Bill and Quentin Tarantino, and foray into interesting details that QT hid in the narrative & style. Then we break down why the Coen Brother's True Grit ages better and better, and the excellent work by all involved. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

Kraig & Seamus discuss the first feature film directed by Judd Apatow, as well as several of his other projects. From directing and producing movies, to creating or producing powerful television, Apatow has become a fixture in American entertainment, and we examine why that is rightly so, based on an immense and highly relatable library of work, amassed in a relatively short number of years. We are sure to talk about on of your favorite movies in this one! Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your favorite people! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

We continue our discussion of the Joker with a seminal entry into his lore, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, featuring a bravura performance by Mark Hamill as the Clown Prince of Crime. We break down many reasons it is still one of the best, not just animated, but best Batman films overall. We also run down a list of favorite and not so favorite other Batman animated films that came after Mask of the Phantasm. For fans of the Bat, and newcomers alike. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!

In advance of the new Joker origin film, starring Joaquin Phoenix, directed by Todd Phillips with Martin Scorcese producing, Seamus & Kraig run down the list of actors who have played the iconic role so far, and discuss hopes for the new interpretation. Plus, there is plenty of Batman talk, and overview discussion on the DCEU in general. Plenty of details to keep the Bat-nerds happy, but informative enough for those who few who may be unfamiliar with the Joker canon and character. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please kindly rate, review, and share! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook! Intro theme by Samuel Oak.

Hosts Kraig Rasmussen & Seamus Smith discuss the three seminal woks adapted for film from the writings of Elmore Leonard, as well as Leonard's swan song Justified, which served as a summation of his career in crime world building. We delve into the reasons these 3 films in particular are very unique, and the fascinating ways they are interconnected, both by their root in Leonard's work, but also through the work of their respective filmmakers. Join us as we break down three of our favorite films, and celebrate the amazing era of the late Elmore Leonard. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate & review kindly before sharing with your fiends! Please follow the show on twitter & instagram @repeatviewpod, and follow us on Facebook!