Vintage Cinema Rewind

True Romance (1993) Pt. 1 Primer

This weeks primer episode had us shocked that we hadn’t seen it sooner. It’s the 1993 movie True Romance, perfect for Valentine’s Day (at least for the guys) with a star studded cast, that goes against most romance tropes. It’s a hell of a ride from coast to coast with a briefcase full of freedom, starring Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette, with a bunch of appearances from some of our favorite actors and some of Quentin Tarantino’s best written scenes. Come check it out!
 
 
Where to watch: True Romance - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Groundhog Day (1993) Pt. 2 Deep Dive

Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today! Ignore the crushing sense of deja vu, because Vintage Cinema Rewind is still trapped in a time loop. Everyday is February 2nd. Everyday we get hassled for life insurance. Everyday the groundhog sees his shadow. Blake and Michael make the most of their temporal predicament by analyzing everything about this movie, from the later homages to Bill Murray's character arc. Can our hosts amuse themselves for eternity? Or will they both finally grow up and break free?
 
Where to watch: Groundhog Day - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Groundhog Day (1993) Pt. 1 Primer

Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today! Vintage Cinema Rewind is back with Harold Ramis's 1993 time bender, Groundhog Day! Join Blake and Michael for a trip to scenic Punxsutawney to see if this adorable little critter spots his shadow. Enjoy your stay at a lovely bed and breakfast. Reconnect with some friends from high school. Flick some cards into a hat. Don't worry if you can't fit everything into a day--you'll have another chance. And another. And another. And another.
 
Where to watch: Groundhog Day - movie: watch streaming online (justwatch.com)
 
One Scene to sell the movie:
Blake: Groundhog Day (1993) - Phil's a God Scene (5/8) | Movieclips (youtube.com)
Mike: Groundhog Day (1993) - What Rita Wants Scene (3/8) | Movieclips - YouTube

Tremors (1990) Pt. 2 Deep Dive & The Ultimate Tremors Movie Sequel Ranking

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the desert. Blake and Michael continue with their Deep Dive on 1990's horror-comedy Tremors. As they search for higher ground and a way out of Perfection, they cover everything from the tone, the performances, and the legacy. (Not to mention the six sequels Blake binged in under a week and reported back to us.)
 
 
Where to watch: Tremors - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)

Tremors (1990) Pt. 1 Primer

Welcome to Perfection, Nevada. The climate? Arid. The population? Negligible. The horrors lurking under the sand? Hungry. On this week's Vintage Cinema Rewind, Blake and Michael tackle the 1990 comedy-horror cult classic, Tremors! (Watch this episode with headphones so the Graboids don't hear you.)
 
Where to watch: Tremors - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)
 
One scene to sell the movie:
Blake: Tremors (5/10) Movie CLIP - Pole Vault to Safety (1990) HD (youtube.com)
Mike: Tremors (8/10) Movie CLIP - The Wrong Rec Room (1990) HD (youtube.com)

Best of the Rest 2023, Movies and TV

Ahhh 2023. Another year of Vintage Cinema Rewind. Another year of Godfathers, Silence of the Lambs, and Dog Day Afternoons. Another year of Blake mispronouncing words, Michael trying and failing to watch his language, and Jason losing his train of thought. Join these three as they reflect on the other forms of entertainment they consumed this year, including TV shows and their favorite performances.
 
Where to stream the movies and shows talked about: https://www.justwatch.com/

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?
 
 
Where to stream the movies: https://www.justwatch.com/

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!
 
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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!
 
Where to watch: Invasion of the Body Snatchers - stream online (justwatch.com)

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)