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This week, we threw ourselves into the hotel-issued bathrobe that is Maid in Manhattan and found it two sizes too absurd. With Jennifer Lopez playing a maid-turned-mistaken-socialite and Ralph (Ray? Rafe?) Fiennes as the blandest romantic lead money can buy, we tried to find some substance in a movie so fluffy it might actually be Scotchgard-resistant. We also spent a concerning amount of time arguing about how to pronounce “Ralph” and why Bob Hoskins, of all people, was trapped in this cinematic housekeeping assignment. From awkward bathroom run-ins to a Nixon-obsessed child to the tragic misuse of Stanley Tucci, we couldn’t help but pick apart every baffling beat of this film. Why does JLo keep getting asked to run errands like a personal assistant? Why does her son speak like a retired political speechwriter? Why does Ralph Fiennes keep showing up in movies where he clearly doesn’t want to be? These are the kinds of questions that kept us going—well, those and the occasional inappropriate joke about magazi

We finish our long detour from the Official M's with a stop at the guzzoline station once again with Nick, Elise, Anthony, Manny, and Dan.  It's a thunderous ride through Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga — and it’s safe to say, George Miller still knows how to throw a punch (and then chase it down with a monster truck). This time, the Wasteland’s most metal myth gets the prequel treatment, and we’re all aboard for the full operatic fury of it. From Hemsworth’s scene-chewing Dementus to Anya Taylor-Joy’s thousand-yard stare, we debate just how much Furiosa earns its epic runtime and whether it hits the same mythic highs as Fury Road. Is it better as a five-part saga than a traditional three-act film? Does it matter when the action rips this hard? Opinions fly as fast as buzzsaws, and no one escapes unscathed — especially not Dan, who’s doing some serious soul-searching over his Fury Road loyalty. Naturally, the crew takes a few exits off Fury Road to explore long-distance hauls, “Oscar bait for people who like explosio

This week, we crash through skylights, tumble off scaffolding, and land (mostly) on our feet as we celebrate Elise’s birthday with The Fall Guy — a stunt-heavy, meta-rom-com-action-comedy that somehow makes all those genres work together… barely. Join us as we lovingly suplex this chaotic gem of a movie and ask the big questions: Is this a rom-com or a John Wick riff in a trucker hat? Why is Ryan Gosling always crying perfectly? And what exactly is Hannah Waddingham doing in this movie? As usual, we veer wildly off-script and into delightful disaster. Elise reveals her deep thirst for hot messes and broken men. Nick and Manny debate whether this is cinema or just a very expensive flex by David Leitch. Anthony keeps asking, “But is it fun?” and we all try to answer — while dodging flaming barrels and narrative whiplash. Somewhere between an earnest homage and a stitched-together meme of a movie, The Fall Guy gives us plenty to cheer and jeer. There’s full-throated appreciation for the art of stunt work, gleefu

Chrome and chaos at full throttle, his week we hit the dusty, diesel-soaked highway to rewatch Mad Max: Fury Road, and it's war-boy wild. Nick, Anthony, Elise, and our special guest Adele rev their engines for an unrelenting breakdown of George Miller’s masterwork, from Furiosa’s defiance to Immortan Joe’s drippingly gross dental situation. Along the way, we celebrate cinematic mayhem, overanalyze flame-throwing guitars, and somehow wind up debating the mechanics of milk harvesting. (Sorry in advance.) We talk trauma, share Adele’s hype for feminist vengeance, and Anthony… well, Anthony has a helicopter situation. Whether you ride eternal, shiny and chrome, or you’re still trying to figure out what a half-life war pup even is, this one’s a furious good time. Witness us. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392190

We swing into the chaos feet first, maybe strapped to a bungee cord.  Nick, Anthony, and Elise tangle with Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. It’s the wildest entry in the franchise, where apocalyptic grit meets cartoon logic, and Tina Turner rules it all in chainmail and sheer force of will. Between pig-powered politics and rubber-band cage matches, this is Max like we’ve never seen him before, and possibly never wanted to. Go full Thunderdome: feral children with religion-grade fanfic, post-nuclear sax solos, and more camel jokes than anyone asked for. Elise tries to untangle the feral baby lore, Anthony ponders the economics of brothels in the wasteland, and Nick keeps a running tally of how many times the phrase “two men enter, one man leaves” gets shouted into the void. Is it satire? Is it slapstick? Is it secretly a rejected Hook sequel with more pigs? Maybe. But we’re here for every glorious, confusing minute of it. So grab your viewfinder prophecy, put your monkey in charge, and meet us under the dome.  The

We suit up with Nick, Elise, and Anthony for a screaming-death-metal joyride through Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior — a film that finally lets the Mad Max franchise become its full, feral self. This week’s episode is a dirt-caked love letter to flamethrowers, mohawks, and one of the best truck chases ever put to film. With more grease, grunts, and guzzolene than you can shake a trident at, the gang is running on all cylinders. Elise marvels at the commitment to practical stunts, Nick channels his inner Humungus apologist, and Anthony quietly starts a one-man HR investigation into post-apocalyptic warlord ethics. We dig deep into George Miller’s world-building genius, from snake-based anti-theft devices to the emotional fallout of boomerang fatalities. And while Max may only speak 16 lines in the whole movie, the hosts more than make up for it with their breathless, flame-fueled commentary. We get into the politics of wasteland sex appeal, the dietary mysteries of jacked desert warlords, and why George Miller sho

We fire up the Interceptor and go full throttle into George Miller’s apocalyptic fever dream with Mad Max — the gritty, low-budget Aussie flick that started it all. This week, we ride shotgun with Nick, Elise, Anthony, and Manny as they barrel down Anarchy Road in a whirlwind of chaotic impressions, leather daddies, and saxophone seduction.   It’s the birth of a cinematic legend, but that doesn’t stop us from marveling at the bizarre world-building choices, thirsting over plant-filled apartments, or spiraling into heated debates about fan belts, face loss, and what exactly that biker gang was doing with a mannequin. One minute we’re discussing guerrilla filmmaking, the next we’re debating if Mel Gibson was too hot to be taken seriously as a man on the edge.   We also pay tribute to Goose — the MVP of the movie and the true spiritual ancestor of every doomed best friend in action cinema. His wipeouts are legendary, his charm unmatched, and his demise the moment Max finally puts the “mad” in his name.   Come fo

In this week’s episode, we dive headlong into the gaunt, gaslit nightmare that is The Machinist, a movie where the only thing thinner than Christian Bale is the barrier between reality and total psychological collapse. We kick things off with some grim chuckles about the film’s aesthetic—equal parts industrial horror and post-breakup insomnia—and then tumble straight into the spiraling paranoia that defines Bale’s haunting performance. This one’s less about plot and more about vibes, and the vibes are deeply unsettling. But don’t worry, the chaos crew is still here to shine a very weird, very bright flashlight on every dark corner. There’s toe-thumbs, workplace OSHA violations, and a subplot about a possibly demonic airport pie waitress who may or may not exist. We also take a detour into the spiritual power of morning farts, the economics of early 2000s egg prices, and whether Michael Ironside could crush a man with a single look (spoiler: he absolutely could). So what happens when guilt goes unspoken, and w

This week, we unsheath our sarcasm and slice into Machete—Robert Rodriguez’s blood-slick love letter to grindhouse excess. Elise, Anthony, and Nick hack through the plot with all the subtlety of a weed whacker to the face, marveling at the gloriously over-the-top kills, meat thermometer gags, and the sheer machismo that is Danny Trejo. From CGI-removed underwear to incestuous pool parties, nothing is off limits—least of all Steven Seagal’s wig or Jessica Alba’s career choices. Elise drops in with fresh eyes (and a little shell shock), while Nick and Anthony gleefully recount their favorite absurdities, including the unstoppable growth of Machete’s actual machete. There are dick kicks, dick jokes, and a pretty impressive discussion about motorcycle makeouts and OSHA violations. There's something for everyone, even Fairweather Fan Geoff: callback riffs, conspiracy-level deep dives into Rodriguez’s stunt casting, and even a peek at what "Machete Kills… in Space" could’ve been. Plus, if you like your fan engageme

Join us and dive headfirst into the chaotic, brain-melting acid trip that is Lucy (2014), Luc Besson’s cinematic fever dream starring Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman. Right from the start, we knew we were in for it: bad science, a “sketch services” level plot, and the kind of dialogue that feels like it was written by a dolphin with a grudge. We got the whole gang together to dissect this mess with our usual irreverent flair, roasting everything from the film’s lazy international logic to its “USB stick of universal knowledge” ending. Honestly, it was like watching 2001: A Space Odyssey if Kubrick had been blackout drunk and obsessed with PowerPoint transitions.   As always, the chaos around the table was half the fun. We went full throttle into the ridiculousness of ScarJo turning into a floating Fred Astaire balloon, controlling time and matter with 20% of her brain (because science), and ultimately becoming “Wi-Fi with titties.” The callbacks and inside jokes were flying faster than Lucy’s totally-no

a passionate defense of Ben Affleck’s chin, and more nipple-based humor than should legally be allowed on a podcast. We also pitch Nicole Kidman as Harley Quinn, speculate on Batman’s secret stash of Pearl necklaces, and marvel at the sheer audacity of that universal remote Batcave shutdown. This one is a glorious mess — the movie and the episode.   So is Batman Forever actually worth revisiting? Depends who you ask. There is charm in its chaos, but it's hard not not feel punished by a glow-in-the-dark god. But either way, it made for one hell of a good time. Join us as we light the fires, summon the Nipples of Gondor, and ask the real questions — like what exactly is your Batmobile made of?   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112462/

This week, we’re paying tribute to the late, great Gene Hackman the only way we know how — by diving headfirst into Superman (1978), a movie that somehow manages to be majestic, weird as hell, and pure magic all at once. From the second those flying blue credits hit the screen, we were five years old again (but with stronger opinions and more alcohol). We talk Brando’s space-lawyering, Gene’s glorious villain energy, and how Christopher Reeve is so handsome it physically hurts.   Nick, Anthony, and Elise get into the good, the goofy, and the gloriously impractical — including Superman’s extremely casual approach to time travel, the questionable ethics of letting Pa Kent die, and the sheer number of times this movie just shouts “SCIENCE!” and hopes for the best. We also pour one out for literally everyone else in this movie who has passed on (RIP to half the cast), while somehow ending up in a very detailed discussion of trains, tights, and what counts as a sneaky kiss.   It’s messy, it’s reverent, it’s unhing

Today on The ReWatch Party, Nick, Anthony, Elise, and Loren take on 1970’s Kelly’s Heroes, a World War II heist movie that somehow blends Clint Eastwood’s squinting, Telly Savalas’s endless grenades, Donald Sutherland’s hippie tank commander, and Don Rickles trying really hard not to roast everybody. Between the practical explosions, real tanks, and a suspicious amount of leisure time during wartime, the crew digs into what made this oddball classic tick — and why it barely made any money at the box office. We break down the movie’s strange mix of gritty action and bizarre counterculture vibes, plus some very questionable German accents. Along the way, we dive into behind-the-scenes chaos like Donald Sutherland’s near-death experience, roast the aggressively cheerful soundtrack, and ask the real questions — like how exactly one plans to steal a sailboat home from a war zone. It’s equal parts appreciation and roast session. Nick also shares the personal reason behind choosing Kelly’s Heroes as his birthday pic

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, and Elise dive into the stylishly twisty world of Lucky Number Slevin, a 2006 crime thriller that blends mistaken identity, organized crime, and razor-sharp dialogue. With its neo-noir vibes and a star-studded cast including Josh Hartnett, Morgan Freeman, Ben Kingsley, and Bruce Willis, the hosts debate whether the film’s complex narrative still holds up on a rewatch—or if it relies too heavily on its signature plot twist. Nick takes the lead in unpacking the film’s layered storytelling, appreciating the clever screenplay and unique direction by Paul McGuigan. Anthony, ever the crime film connoisseur, praises the film’s stylish approach and the way it balances tension with wit. Elise, on the other hand, questions whether the film’s heavy reliance on plot reveals makes it less rewatchable once you know the outcome, raising a solid point about how much surprise contributes to enjoyment. The group discusses the performances across the board, especially Josh Ha

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, and Dan dive into Love & Mercy, the 2014 biopic about Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson. Unlike traditional musician biopics, this film takes a unique approach, following Wilson during two pivotal periods of his life—played by Paul Dano in the 1960s and John Cusack in the 1980s. The hosts discuss how this split timeline storytelling affects the film’s emotional impact and whether it enhances or distracts from the narrative. Anthony, a fan of music history, praises the film’s deep dive into Wilson’s genius and struggles, while Nick and Dan debate whether the dual performances truly capture the essence of the troubled artist. The conversation naturally shifts to the film’s depiction of the creative process behind Pet Sounds, one of the most influential albums of all time. The hosts analyze how Love & Mercy showcases Wilson’s innovative techniques and obsessive perfectionism in the studio, bringing to life the making of iconic songs. Nick argues that thes

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Manny, Anthony, and Elise sink their teeth into The Lost Boys, the 1987 cult classic that blended teen rebellion, vampire horror, and ‘80s rock into one unforgettable ride. As the hosts revisit the sun-soaked town of Santa Carla, they debate whether this stylish and campy horror-comedy still holds up today. Manny, a longtime fan of the film’s edgy aesthetic and killer soundtrack, is eager to defend its legacy, while Nick and Anthony take a more analytical approach, questioning if nostalgia is doing some of the heavy lifting. The discussion quickly turns to the film’s all-star cast, including Kiefer Sutherland’s menacing turn as David, Jason Patric’s conflicted Michael, and the unforgettable duo of the Frog Brothers, played by Corey Feldman and Jamison Newlander. Elise argues that The Lost Boys perfectly captures the essence of ‘80s cool, from the over-the-top fashion to the brooding, synth-heavy score. Meanwhile, Anthony dives into the film’s themes of belonging, fa

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick and Anthony take a hilarious trip back to 1998 with Dirty Work, the cult comedy starring Norm Macdonald and Artie Lange. Known for its offbeat humor and relentless one-liners, this film has developed a strong following despite its initial lukewarm reception. Anthony, a longtime fan of Norm Macdonald’s deadpan delivery, is eager to defend the movie’s comedic brilliance, while Nick, always ready with a critical eye, questions whether Dirty Work still holds up after all these years. As they dive into the film’s absurd plot—where two down-on-their-luck friends start a revenge-for-hire business—Nick and Anthony break down some of the most outrageous and memorable gags. From the running jokes about Chris Farley’s unfortunate nose situation to the ridiculous pranks Norm’s character pulls on his enemies, the hosts debate whether the humor is timeless or simply a product of the late ‘90s. Nick isn’t convinced that all the jokes land, but Anthony argues that Norm’s signature s

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick and Anthony take on the grand finale of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Return of the King. With epic battles, emotional farewells, and enough endings to fill an entire movie on their own, this film delivers the conclusion to one of the most celebrated trilogies of all time. Anthony, ever the Lord of the Rings enthusiast, is excited to dive deep into what makes this film such a cinematic masterpiece, while Nick—always skeptical of long runtimes and excessive walking—grudgingly admits that there’s a lot to admire in this final chapter. As they break down the film, Anthony passionately praises the Battle of Pelennor Fields, the charge of the Rohirrim, and Aragorn’s journey to claiming his rightful throne. He argues that Return of the King is the emotional payoff that justifies the long journey of the trilogy. Meanwhile, Nick has plenty to say about the multiple endings, questioning whether the film actually needed to wrap up every storyline in such detail. He may not ha

In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, Elise, and Manny take on the middle chapter of Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. As the bridge between The Fellowship of the Ring and Return of the King, this film has the challenge of furthering the story while standing on its own. The hosts dive into its darker tone, breathtaking battle sequences, and the way it develops both old and new characters. Of course, they also debate whether it holds up as a rewatchable classic or simply a long trek through Middle-earth. Anthony, the group's resident Lord of the Rings superfan, eagerly breaks down the film’s strengths, from the introduction of Gollum as a fully realized CGI character to the legendary Battle of Helm’s Deep, which he argues is one of the greatest cinematic battles ever filmed. Elise appreciates the film’s storytelling but questions whether it drags in parts, particularly with the Ents and their slow-moving deliberations. Meanwhile, Manny finds himself entertained

In this special episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, and Manny embark on an epic journey to discuss the rewatchability of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This marks a historic moment for the podcast, as Nick has granted Anthony’s long-standing wish to add the beloved fantasy series to The Rewatch Party collection. With swords, sorcery, and some of the most iconic moments in cinematic history on the table, the hosts dive deep into what makes these films so enduring. Anthony, the clear champion of Middle-earth in this discussion, passionately argues why The Lord of the Rings is a must-have in The Rewatch Party lineup. He breaks down the trilogy’s breathtaking storytelling, unparalleled world-building, and legendary performances, especially from the likes of Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen. Manny, ever the wildcard, brings his own perspective, focusing on the sheer spectacle of the battles, the gripping character arcs, and, of course, his thoughts on the sheer length of the extended editions. Nick, while