Vintage Cinema Rewind
A podcast bringing old movies to new viewers. For the most part watching films from pre-2000, reviewing and discussing a variety of genres, years, directors, actors/actresses, and shedding light on some lost gems, as well as our personal favourites. Vote now for our upcoming Viewers Choice episode!
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Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
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
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
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)
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
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)
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
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)
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
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)
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
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)
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
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)
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
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)
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
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)
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
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)
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
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)
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
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)
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
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)
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
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.
Where to watch: The Silence of the Lambs - watch streaming online (justwatch.com)
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
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)
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
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!
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Intestinal fortitude, Grogan! You know what that means? Yes, Vintage Cinema Rewind is back with a Deep Dive (pun very much intended) on Joe Dante's Piranha! Mad scientists. Flimsy rafts. Heroic sacrifices. Military coverups. That's right, this movie is a real kettle of fish (sorry)!
Where to watch: Piranha - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water! This week on Vintage Cinema Rewind, Blake and Mike take a trip downriver to visit Joe Dante's cult classic Jaws parody Piranha! So inflate your floaties and keep your appendages where you can see them, because this camp horror classic is taking no prisoners.
Where to watch: Piranha - movie: where to watch streaming online (justwatch.com)
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
That is no ship. That is no forest. This is no podcast. This week on Vintage Cinema Rewind, two inexperienced conquistadors journey deeper into the heart of darkness. Blake and Michael continue their search for El Dorado in Werner Herzog's Aguirre, the Wrath of God. They don't exactly find gold, but they do manage to go half as insane as this legendary film's production.
Where to watch: Aguirre, the Wrath of God - watch streaming online (justwatch.com)
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Prepare to embark on a doomed expedition into the jungle. This week on Vintage Cinema Rewind, Blake and Mike seek gold in the Peruvian rainforest in Werner Herzog's Aguirre, the Wrath of God. But will they find any solid ground to support their weight? Or will this just turn out to be more monkey business?
Where to watch: Aguirre, the Wrath of God - watch streaming online (justwatch.com)