Vintage Cinema Rewind

Our Top 5 Movies of 2023

Congratulations! You made it to the end of the long, dark tunnel that is 2023! And now, as the golden light of 2024 washes over our blinking faces, we gather to celebrate Vintage Cinema Rewind's Best of 2023 episode. Blake, Jason, and Michael come together to ask the difficult questions. Which films made an impression on them? Which moved them? Which lingered in their memories? And which, like the ghosts of haircuts past, are better forgotten?
 
 
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Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Pt. 2 Deep Dive

Ring in the holiday season with us as we get into our deep dive on Miracle on 34th Street. Around this time of year, some people need a good ole bonk on the head to get them in the right mood for festivities, and this movie will definitely help. A great cast, a monumental court case, and the only Santa for the job to make this year a jovial one. Throw on your nostalgia glasses and join us!
 
Where to watch: Miracle on 34th Street - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Pt. 1 Primer

VCR has done it! We’ve found the OG Santa! Our search took us back to the 1947 film Miracle on 34th Street, with such a convincing portrayal of the jolly ole man, one of the stars was 100% convinced it was him. Join us this week in our spoiler free primer episode as we discuss why this Oscar winner deserves to be somewhere in your holiday movie rotation this year. You even have the choice of watching in color or in it’s original nostalgic black and white for extra charm.
 
Where to watch: Miracle on 34th Street - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)
 
One scene to sell the movie: Santa Won't Lie to Susan Miracle on 34th Street (2/5) Movie CLIP - Santa Won't Lie to Susan (1947) HD - YouTube

The Princess Bride (1987) Pt. 2 Deep Dive

There’s a shortage of perfect podcasts in this world. It would be a pity not to listen to ours. Vintage Cinema Rewind is still inconceivable! The hunt for Princess Buttercup continues as Blake and Mike continue their trek through the Fire Swamp. Along the way, they'll discuss everything from the characters to the misadventures behind the scenes to the Rodents of Unusual Size (I don't believe they exist). Can they escape the Pit of Despair in time? Or will the Brute Squad finally catch up with them?
 
Where to watch: The Princess Bride - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

The Princess Bride (1987) Pt. 1 Primer

Inconceivable! On this week's Vintage Cinema Rewind, Blake and Mike tackle Rob Reiner's 1987 classic, The Princess Bride! Can they save Princess Buttercup in time? Or will they end up tumbling down the Cliffs of Insanity? Be sure to check out our scenes we selected below that we think best sell this movie to those who haven't seen it!
 
Where to watch: The Princess Bride - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)
 
One scene to sell the movie:
Blake - The Princess Bride (9/12) Movie CLIP - If We Only Had a Wheelbarrow (1987) HD - YouTube
Mike - The Princess Bride (3/12) Movie CLIP - I Am Not Left-Handed (1987) HD - YouTube

Gallipoli (1981) Pt. 2 Deep Dive

G'day, Mates! We're back with another VCR deep dive on the Anti-war spectacle that is 1981's Gallipoli. With great direction from Peter Weir, and a young super Aussie Mel Gibson, you'll get drawn into Australia's outback life, what happens when you take a couple "Larrikins" across the sea, and the true consequences of being a good friend and countryman. Our major talking points include the impacts of this film on history, our personal reviews and favorite scenes, and the character development that made the protagonists so enjoyable.
 
Where to watch: Gallipoli - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Gallipoli (1981) Pt. 1 Primer

This week the guys outrun the comforts of home in the Australian outback to join a young Mel Gibson on a journey to the front lines of the first world war in the 1981 Australian classic Gallipoli. As a spoiler free intro to the film, the guys cover the how this film pays respect to those who served, discuss whether the film’s structure holds up, and whether you should check it out this November!
 
Where to watch: Gallipoli - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Dog Day Afternoon (1975) Pt. 2 Deep Dive

The stalemate continues on Vintage Cinema Rewind. The hostages are getting restless and the air conditioning has been cut. But Blake and Mike are still holding their ground, refusing to surrender their Deep Dive on Sidney Lumet's Dog Day Afternoon. They're covering everything, from the characters to the score (or lack thereof) to the timely social messaging. Can they negotiate their escape? Or will they get buried?
 
Where to watch: Dog Day Afternoon - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Dog Day Afternoon (1975) Pt. 1 Primer

ATTICA! ATTICA! This week, Vintage Cinema Rewind covers Sidney Lumet's 1975 classic, Dog Day Afternoon. Join Blake and Mike as they fumble their way through the bank, taking hostages and spray painting security cameras. If all else fails, there's always Algeria.
 
 
Where to watch: Dog Day Afternoon - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Pt. 2 Deep Dive

Lights, camera, spoilers! In this VCR episode, we're diving deep into "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." No more spoilers dodging; we're exploring every twist and turn, from alien infiltration to spine-tingling paranoia. Buckle up for a pod-tastic adventure!
 
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Pt. 1 Primer

Welcome to spooky season with VCR, where we're about to dissect why you should check out the classic 1978 sci-fi horror film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Get ready for an out-of-this-world cinematic journey as we explore pod people, suspense, and our love of a great concept that is masterfully brought to life. This is the remake to remember, even if you lose your humanity in the process!
 
Where to watch: Invasion of the Body Snatchers - stream online (justwatch.com)

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) Pt. 2 Deep Dive

The hunt for Confederate gold contines in Vintage Cinema Rewind. Blake and Mike form an uneasy alliance as they trek across the war-torn landscape of Sergio Leone's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Will they find out where the treasure is buried? Or will one of them end up with a noose around their necks?
 
Where to watch: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - stream online (justwatch.com)

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) Pt. 1 Primer

Polish off your six-shooters and walk into the saloon with Vintage Cinema Rewind! As Mike's birthday comes up, they take a look at his all-time favourite movie: Sergio Leone's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! Join Blake and Mike as they wade through the canon fire on this epic western classic.
 
 
Where to watch: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - stream online (justwatch.com)

The Blues Brothers (1980) Pt. 2 Deep Dive

This week we've got a very exciting VCR deep dive, with an all time favorite, Blues Brothers. There are too many reasons to watch this, from the huge amount of legendary cameo's, the tunes that'll stick in your head, the most over the top car chases, and the hilarity that always ensues when John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd wear their sunglasses at night. Listen in to get caught up on the technical details, impacts on culture, and behind the scenes shenanigans.
 
Where to watch: The Blues Brothers - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

The Blues Brothers (1980) Pt. 1 Primer

We're back and on a mission from God! Join us in our discussion of the 80's odyssey that is packed with music, $300 beer tabs, and hundreds of wrecked cars all in the name of getting the band back together. It's Blues Brothers with John Belushi and Dan Akroyd and we're excited to give you a primer on why you should bump it up on your list of must watch movies.
 
Where to watch: The Blues Brothers - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Contact (1997) Pt. 2 Deep Dive

Check your satellites because Vintage Cinema Rewind is back with a Deep Dive on 1997's Contact! Blake and Michael board an experimental alien vessel and boldly go where no one has gone before. They'll tackle the science, the characters, and the way this movie defies the laws of the universe.
 
Where to watch: Contact - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Contact (1997) Pt. Primer

Jodie Foster Month continues at Vintage Cinema Rewind! This week, Blake and Mike are tackling Robert Zemeckis's 1997 space odyssey, Contact! Can our two hosts as they attempt to unravel a mysterious broadcast from beyond the stars? Or will they burn up on impact?
 
Where to watch: Contact - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Pt.2 Deep Dive

Prepare some fava beans and a nice Chianti, because Vintage Cinema Rewind is back! This week, Blake and Michael continue their Deep Dive on Jonathan Demme's Silence of the Lambs! They prod at the severed heads and try on the skin-suits, hoping they can help Clarice Starling unravel this spellbinding mystery.
 
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The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Pt. 1 Primer

Vintage Cinema Rewind is back with this year's Actor/Actress Month! This time, we're celebrating one of our favourite actresses, Jodi Foster! Join us this week as we break down one of her most iconic roles, Clarice Starling in Jonathan Demme's Silence of the Lambs! Can Blake and Mike unravel the mystery in time? Or will they end up putting the lotion back in the basket?
 
Where to watch: The Silence of the Lambs - watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Movie Draft 2

It's that time of year again, folks! Blake, Jason, and Michael are back with another Draft Episode! The categories are Franchise/Series, Actor/Actress, and Six Seasons and a Movie. Join them as they pitch their topics. Can you guess what these film nerds might have up their sleeves? Will these three broken clocks be right about something for once? Find out on Vintage Cinema Rewind!