The Rewatchables

‘Searching for Bobby Fischer’ With Bill Simmons, Van Lathan, and Charles Holmes

Jan 2, 2024

Bill Simmons, Van Lathan, and Charles Holmes discuss the rewatchable qualities of 'Searching for Bobby Fischer'. They explore the 'mamba mentality' in sports, analyze the characters in the movie, and discuss basketball movies. The emotional strains of a chess prodigy, affordability of living in Washington Square, and potential recasting are also covered. Additionally, they explore the apex of 90s live-action movies, chess strategy, and the Morpheus problem.

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Searching for Bobby Fischer: A Rewatchable Sports Movie

The Mamba Mentality and the Price of Greatness

Analyzing Characters in 'Searching for Bobby Fischer'

16:55 • 17min

Discussion on Basketball Movies and Review of 'Searching for Bobby Fischer'

The Emotional Strain of a Chess Prodigy

38:44 • 19min

Affordability of Living in Washington Square

57:25 • 17min

Bruce's Behavior and the Little Sister

01:14:16 • 16min

Cast discussion and potential recasting

01:30:24 • 3min

Analyzing the Apex of 90s Live-Action Movies

01:33:37 • 2min

Chess Strategy and Career Peaks

01:35:27 • 2min

Discussion on the Morpheus problem, 'The Matrix', Lawrence Fishburne, chess movies, Washington Square Park, and the Bruce and his wife's relationship

01:37:04 • 2min

Searching for Bobby Fischer: Josh's Heartbreak and Emotional Clapping

01:38:38 • 14min

Memorabilia and Life Lessons

01:52:35 • 8min