The Rewatchables

Wesley Morris, an acclaimed cultural commentator, joins Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey to dissect Brian De Palma’s thriller 'Blow Out.' They dive into the film’s innovative sound design and its themes of conspiracy, revealing how it stands apart in the murder mystery genre. The conversation navigates the evolution of cinema from the 70s to the 80s, and the influence of societal changes on storytelling. They also reflect on John Travolta's career highs and lows, celebrating the impact of iconic performances throughout cinematic history.

Exploring the controversial and provocative themes of 'Cruising' and 'The Warriors' in 70s New York, discussing the intense atmosphere and subtle eroticism portrayed in the movie. Delving into the challenges of filming in gritty New York, unconventional career choices of actors, exploring suspense and character dynamics in cinema. Analyzing themes of law enforcement and religion in films, comical undercover cop situations, and impact of classic movies like 'French Connection'.

It doesn’t matter how much, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin will always pay more after rewatching Paul Schrader’s sleek and sexy 1980’s neo-noir crime drama ‘American Gigolo’ starring Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, and Bill Duke.Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Van Lathan never feel sorry for a man who owns a plane as they rewatch the 1997 survival thriller ‘The Edge’ starring Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin.Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Craig Horlbeck, Danny Kelly, and Danny Heifetz feel like a ... like a slice of butter melting on top of a big ol' pile of flapjacks after rewatching ‘Pineapple Express,’ starring Seth Rogen, James Franco, and Danny McBride.Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey have got brass balls to rewatch the 1992 American drama film adapted by David Mamet, ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’, starring Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Ed Harris, Kevin Spacey, Alan Arkin, and Alec Baldwin.Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aca-scuse me? The Ringer’s Juliet Litman, Jodi Walker, and Kate Halliwell cause treble as they revisit the 2012 musical comedy ‘Pitch Perfect’ starring Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Brittany Snow, and Anna Camp.Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 2, Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey run through the categories for Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Boogie Nights’. This is a high fidelity podcast, you know what that means? That means this is the highest quality fidelity. Hi-Fi. Those are two very important things to have in a podcast.Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey are blessed with one special thing: Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Boogie Nights’, starring Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds, Julianne Moore, and John C Reilly. In Part 1, the guys break down why they love the film, dive deep into the characters, and discuss the history of how the film was made.Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Ryen Russillo, and Brian Koppelman are left holding the biggest bag of odorous excrement ever assembled in the history of capitalism after they rewatch the 2011 financial drama ‘Margin Call’ starring Zachary Quinto, Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, and Jeremy Irons.Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices