Repeat Viewing
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsA compare and contrast podcast of films from present to past. Showcasing movies connected by genre, creators, personal themes & social relevance, we discover the elements that make movies rewatchable (or not). Hosted by artist-filmmakers and longtime friends, Kraig Rasmussen & Seamus Smith.
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The Mask - w/ Alex Schumacher
September 28, 2021 04:13 - 1 hour - 100 MBFor our 3rd "Super Anti-hero" film, friend of the show, cartoonist Alex Schumacher joins us to chat about the 1994 Jim Carrey Blockbuster. Where did we stand on it then, how has it aged, and how have we aged, considering this movie is 30 years old?! WE chat about the then cutting edge CGI, the extreme 90s-ness, and ask a few vital questions about the storytelling. *Apologies, due to an ongoing & mysterious computer issue, the sound on this episode is a little rough. Please rate, review, ...
The Suicide Squad - w/ "3-peater " Neil McLean (SPOILERS)
August 30, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 135 MBOne of our first guests ever returns to discuss James Gunn's new DCEU film, and get mercilessly teased by us... because we have a reputation to uphold. We talk about the many creative angles and depths of this murderous antihero romp, as well as the gallows humor and many Easter eggs common to all of Gunn's movies. Plus we actually get deep on the history of the 'Squad, with some surprise influences, and as always, we laugh our way through some games! Please rate, review, share & subscribe...
Black Widow - w Stevie Rae Brown (SPOILERS)
August 18, 2021 08:05 - 1 hour - 108 MBComedian Stevie Rae Brown joins us to kick off our new "Super Anti-Heroes" block, talking about the latest MCU entry in a deeply nerdy and hilarious chat. We dig into characters, Easter Eggs, action direction, and all the MCU context you could possibly want. Plus, lots of games, and maybe a couple things you've never thought about before. Please rate, review, share & subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen to podcasts! Theme music by Samuel Oak.
No Sudden Move - w/ DJ Kozee - aka Marina Francesca (SPOILERS)
July 23, 2021 01:44 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBIn another first take episode, we dive into the new Steven Soderbergh film No Sudden Move, and share a hilarious, fast paced chat with with the talented DJ Kozee, aka Marina Francesca. We talk about this crime film compared to the many others by the same director, the caper, the period style, THAT LENS, the stacked cast of scene stealers, and of course the script by Ed Solomon! Plus, multiple games!! Please rate, review, share & subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen to podcasts! ...
Army of the Dead - with Esoterica Cinema (SPOILERS)
July 13, 2021 11:49 - 1 hour - 105 MBReturning to the Schneider-verse, we share a hilarious and deep chat about Zack Snyder and filmmaking in the modern age with Jason & Ryan, hosts of the excellent "Esoterica Cinema" podcast. We tear into Snyder's first post DC film, and along the way the energized conversation reveals many layers to the undead movie and its artistically talented creator. Plus, what movie does this movie seem to a nod to? And the Esoterica boys absolutely slay the game "What's it all about?" Please rate, rev...
The Paper Tigers - with director Bao Tran
June 26, 2021 00:32 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBIn a surprise extra episode for our Martial Arts block, we celebrate a recently released, American made, bonafide Gung Fu movie, "The Paper Tigers", along with the film's director Bao Tran. We explore the genesis of the project, the charming personal story, the hurdles it jumped for representation, setting a strong example for any independent artist, and why inner meaning is so important in story, as in life. Plus, Bao crushes it in our favorite game "What's it all about?!" in an episode not...
The Raid: Redemption & Berendal
June 12, 2021 03:55 - 2 hours - 119 MBOur martial arts cinema block concludes (for now) with the two films that comprise Gareth Evans' bravura Indonesian crime saga. We dive into the many reasons the Raid movies are a cut above not just other martial arts films, but also many crime films as well. Plus, we look at the genesis of each installment, the unique elements of both, the extremely experimental filmmaking techniques, and of course, all the bone-snapping, eye-popping action of Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruihan, Cecep Arif Rahman, etc...
The Last Dragon - with Taylor Graves
May 31, 2021 09:10 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBOur story of Martial Arts Movies reaches the next level with a bonafide 80s cult classic and the most ideal possible expert guest, the dynamically talented musician Taylor Graves. We discuss the film's unique fusion of music and martial arts, the music production itself, 80s fashions, and the many, many crazy characters populating the charming world of Barry Gordy's singular creation. Plus, we talk Taimak & the martial art behind the movie, Chinese Goju Ryu, and Taylor fills us in on his man...
The Bruce Lee Kung Fu Extravaganza with Ric Meyers!
May 21, 2021 02:23 - 2 hours - 104 MBaka the Cruel Tutelage of Ric Mei, aka the Legend of Fong Sai Ric. Prolific writer, film critic, Kung Fu consultant, and constant contributor to the world discussion of martial arts cinema, Ric Meyers schools us on the misunderstanding of Bruce Lee the man, and tells the bittersweet tale of the Kung Fu movie genre. We cover Dragon: the Bruce Lee Story, Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey, and Be Water. Plus, Ric shares behind the scenes stories from some very unexpected movies! You can literall...
Mortal Kombat w/ Dylan Godfry aka Dylan Drake
May 07, 2021 04:19 - 1 hour - 62 MBFor our final "first take" episode in the coming months, we cover the latest incarnation of Mortal Kombat, with returning guest and video game/MK expert Dylan Godfry. This is exactly the Mortal Kombat episode you're looking for, with absolute hilarity, detailed criticism and all manor of surprises. (Make sure to listen all the way to the end for the absolute perfect MK Easter Egg.) Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, review & share! Theme music by Samuel Oak.
Repeat Viewing 101- Willy's Wonderland
April 30, 2021 07:27 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBFor our 101st episode, we share a brief chat about where this podcast has taken us, where it's headed, how it's changed us personally, and evolved our thoughts on film. Then we jump into probably the most appropriate follow up to GvK, with another "monster fight" movie. We discuss the trope-tastic not for kids playground that is this film, and muse about the career of Nic Cage, plus other Coppola related tangents. #CageReport Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, re...
Godzilla vs Kong - Episode 100 - w/ Kaijumax creator Zander Cannon
April 08, 2021 11:51 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBWe ring in our 100th episode with a rollicking big movie and the absolute ideal guest for it, Kaijumax comic book creator Zander Cannon. We get the lowdown on the big guys and probably look too deeply at this movie. Or "Two guys explain to Kraig how to watch this kind of movie." Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, review & share! Theme music by Samuel Oak.
Zack Snyder's Justice League - or "The Schneider Cut" (SPOILERS)
April 01, 2021 10:24 - 2 hours - 72 MBIn our most epic episode we welcome mega-nerd superhero expert & homeboy, Dylan Godfry (aka Dylan Drake), and tackle the biggest film in years: the Snyder Cut. It's a hilarious and detailed spoiler chat revealing hidden elements, dissecting the deeper character arcs/performances, speculating on subtext, plot twists, and possible new directions. Plus, Zack Snyder the filmmaker, Titans, and Falcon & the winter Soldier. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, review & sh...
Coming 2 America (SPOILER FREE)
March 24, 2021 00:23 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBIn our 3rd Eddie Murphy episode, we tackle another extremely long-awaited sequel to a beloved film, and all the baggage that entails. For those sadists out there who love it when we fight, this episode is just for you, as we are intensely split on this film, with the shadowy menace of nostalgia looming over this production and our conversation! It's another battle of podcasters. Will anyone survive? Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, review & share! Theme music...
Coming 2 America
March 24, 2021 00:23 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBIn our 3rd Eddie Murphy episode, we tackle another extremely long-awaited sequel to a beloved film, and all the baggage that entails. For those sadists out there who love it when we fight, this episode is just for you, as we are intensely split on this film, with the shadowy menace of nostalgia looming over this production and our conversation! It's another battle of podcasters. Will anyone survive? Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, review & share! Theme music...
Judas and the Black Messiah (SPOILER FREE)
March 14, 2021 08:43 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBAs cinema changes shape to become a strange hybrid of streaming and theatrical releases, films continue to carry buzz and build reputations like always, and this film is among the many examples. After weeks of hearing about Judas and the Black Messiah, we decided it was too important not to cover it, and the densely layered work of Shaka King, Daniel Kaluuya & Lakieth Stanfield offered quite a lot to discuss, especially in light of our current social tensions. We cover all the filmmaking, ac...
The Little Things - (SPOILERS)
February 20, 2021 10:56 - 51 minutes - 24.5 MBBringing an end to our extended block of first take reviews on streaming film releases, we tackle the moody Denzel Washington detective drama, The Little Things, and share a detailed conversation about, you guessed it, lots of little things that make this movie tick. We look at the triple Oscar winning ensemble cast, the auteur work of writer director John Lee Hancock, and hold this up to other notable serial killer tales for comparison. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, ple...
Bliss - (SPOILERS)
February 13, 2021 02:56 - 1 hour - 35 MBWe think we picked a perfect Valentine's Day movie for 2021/ post-2020 vibes everyone is feeling, and we think you'll agree. Watch Bliss on Amazon before you listen because we have no choice but to spoil this one as we peel apart the layers, interpret the many signs & symbols that make up it's story, using a specific visual language. Plus we talk in-depth about the lead performances, how this movie applies to life, and what genre it's in, all throughout a breezy and playful episode. Subscr...
The Midnight Sky - (SPOILERS)
February 06, 2021 01:58 - 55 minutes - 26.3 MBIn an appropriate follow up to last episode, we talk another actor turned solid director, with George Clooney's latest. We talk about the meta elements of the film, the science & world building, and the intimate personal story buried within what is presented as a race against time survival tale. Plus we ponder where this stands among the modern science fiction landscape. The conversation, much like the film, is more complex than it sounds. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, p...
TENET - (Spoiler Free)
January 27, 2021 11:29 - 58 minutes - 27.5 MBThis episode is a battle of podcasters, because one of us loved Christopher Nolan's latest mindbender, and one of us did not! Brace yourself for cannon fire and opinion blasts, as we dive into a film that is equal parts James Bond adventure and applied physics graduate thesis, and yet another entry in the bizarre and high concept Nolan-verse. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, review & share! Please support us patreon.com/repeatviewpod & follow us @repeatviewpo...
One Night in Miami
January 23, 2021 05:32 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBIn a timely first take review, we look at the sure-handed directorial debut of actress Regina King, One Night in Miami. Our talk ranges from the inner struggles of each man and the outer forces shaping them, King as a director, Kemp Powers as a writer, and the various filmmaking elements that make this movie tick. Plus we peel back the layers of why it is incredibly timely and on the pulse of our country today, despite being set in 1964. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, ple...
Soul
January 13, 2021 23:13 - 53 minutes - 25.4 MBThe season of new films dropping left and right to streaming platforms continues, and we have more hot first take action, as we dive into Pixar's latest, Soul. As creatives, we found quite a lot to cover in this first look at the film, and not doubt we missed a lot too! We dig into the very nuanced, personal themes, the boundaries it breaks for Pixar animation, and the important, powerful cultural elements that help make this film not just relatable, but ultimately universal. Subscribe to ...
Wonder Woman 1984 (+ I'm Your Woman)
January 07, 2021 07:48 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBHappy 2021 everyone! Like many of you, we opened our Christmas Present of Wonder Woman '84 on the day it was released. So how did it add to our holiday? How does it add up to the first WW and other recent DC films? Plus, we talk briefly about other strong female characters with Stargirl, and the Amazon original film I'm Your Woman. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, review & share! Please support us patreon.com/repeatviewpod & follow us @repeatviewpod! Theme ...
Sound of Metal
December 31, 2020 12:16 - 45 minutes - 21.9 MBOur final episode of 2020 brings another original film from a major streaming platform, with the Amazon original drama, Sound of Metal. We breakdown the phenomenal use of sound, the intensely focused and connected acting, and the painfully relatable plight of an independent creative person who encounters serious life challenges. Happy New Year Repeat Viewers! Thank you for making our year memorable and encouraging. Wishing you a great 2021!! Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you liste...
Cobra Kai & The Karate Kid Saga (BONUS)
December 30, 2020 22:29 - 34 minutes - 16.8 MBWith the 3rd season of Cobra Kai dropping on Netflix as our first treat of 2021, this episode from our Patreon feed was poised and ready for the All Valley Tournament. We chat about the different themes playing out between different characters across the overall show, what it borrows from the formula in the original 3 films, then we take a hard look at the fights. Everybody say your best Ki-Ya, because this episode kicks ass! Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, re...
Klaus - Christmas Special - w/ a Turkey & other guests
December 25, 2020 22:01 - 46 minutes - 22.1 MB'Tis the season for holiday themed episodes, and we wanted to rise to the challenge with an actual Christmas movie (with minimal explosions), and Netflix's Klaus did not disappoint. We have a blast talking about the 2D rendering and design styles, the incredibly timely, socially conscious story, and the unique take on the Santa Klaus mythos. Also, we recorded this in my car in our home town of Folsom, CA, while visiting our families for the holidays, (yes, don't worry, after both getting neg...
Mank
December 19, 2020 12:58 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBOur first stop on the journey through the many new films releasing to streaming platforms this month, is "Mank", the newest film by David Fincher & his latest collaboration with Netflix. In a deep talk about this film's theme, "letting artists make art", we find our way through details about the modern film industry, while simultaneously exploring the many hidden levels of Hollywood history within it, and the different subtexts implanted underneath that. Plus, some very interesting hidden t...
Knives Out
December 07, 2020 12:31 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBIn a bizarrely congruent follow up to our previous episode Addams Family Values, we talk about the strangely similar Knives Out, without intending the parallel. We lean into that topic, plus the vast array of details & levels to discuss, much like all Rian Johnson films, and break down as much as we can, all while not spoiling the mystery at the heart of the film. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, review & share! Get extra episodes each month at patreon.com/re...
Addams Family Values - Thanksgiving Special
November 27, 2020 11:45 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBIn the spirit of the still spooky season, we have the perfect "Thanksgiving" episode, and a blast, discussing Barry Sonnenfeld's wicked Addams Family Values from 1993. We spend a good chunk of our talk covering (& quoting) the knockout, brilliant script by Paul Rudnick, and Sonnenfeld's exquisite storytelling, but we also lavish attention on the top notch cast, and will probably go to our graves doing our best impressions of Raul Julia's fantastic swagger. Plus, the Sonnenfeld Get Shorty con...
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - In Memoriam Sean Connery
November 22, 2020 08:12 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBContinuing our tribute to the late Sean Connery, we tackle what is one of his most puzzling, crazy entries, and it also happens to be his final on screen performance. Why was this movie such a mess? How did it become instantly notorious? How is has it aged? Also, we discuss our favorite Connery movies, his overall career, and of course, James Bond. Plus, a game! Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, review & share! Please support us patreon.com/repeatviewpod for e...
The Rock - In Memoriam Sean Connery
November 17, 2020 22:45 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBIn our fist of two tributes to the first Scotsman of cinema, we tackle the Rock as a companion to our previous episode on Michael Bay's Armageddon. We discuss what the then-71-year-old Connery definitely added to the film, how he and Cage play off each other, the many different screenwriters who doctored this film, and then answer the most important question of all: how did Michael Bay get on our show, not once, but twice?! Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, revi...
The Manchurian Candidate - Make & Remake / Election Eve Special Edition (BONUS)
November 07, 2020 22:46 - 1 hour - 47 MBFor a special PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION EVE show, we pulled a very appropriate unreleased episode from the vault. Although recorded over 3 years ago before we launched the podcast, this episode on the original and remake of the Manchurian Candidate could not be more timely. We tackle the differing takes each director, John Frankenheimer & Jonathan Demme, had on the adaptation of the novel by George Axelrod, and we talk about the different implications each version has for its time, and for ours....
Watched on a Van Damme whim - Black Eagle, In Hell & Rifftrax No Retreat, No Surrender
November 07, 2020 22:31 - 50 minutes - 24.2 MBIn a rowdy and random, hilariously drunken Vodkast, we dig into the career of the muscles from Brussels, and run down a few odd entries from his career, "Black Eagle", "No Retreat, No Surrender" & "In Hell", all strangely involving Russia in one way or another. We talk about whether or not Jean Claude Van Damme is a truly good fighter, citing evidence from several indie and early projects, where he can always be seen bringing a lot more to the table, such as Black Eagle in which he fights th...
Manchurian Candidate - Make & Remake / Election Eve Special Edition (BONUS)
November 03, 2020 04:14 - 1 hour - 47 MBFor a special PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION EVE show, we pulled a very appropriate unreleased episode from the vault. Although recorded over 3 years ago before we launched the podcast, this episode on the original and remake of the Manchurian Candidate could not be more timely. We tackle the differing takes each director, John Frankenheimer & Jonathan Demme, had on the adaptation of the novel by George Axelrod, and we talk about the different implications each version has for its time, and for ours....
The Brood - David Cronenberg Spotlight w/ J Gonzo
October 31, 2020 20:56 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBContinuing our spooky dive for Halloween, special guest J Gonzo joins us to talk more Cronenberg, with his extremely personal work, the Brood. We dive into the very bizarre story, the proto-Cronenbergian body horror, the most interesting Oliver Reed in the world, and what the filmmaker was getting at with this inspired entry in his canon. Support J Gonzo on Kickstarter and follow him @jgonzoart. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, review & share! Please suppor...
Stephen King's The Dead Zone - David Cronenberg Spotlight
October 29, 2020 07:46 - 49 minutes - 23.7 MBWe get spooky just in time for Halloween with a David Cronenberg spotlight double-feature. This time we look at Cronenberg's efforts to adapt Stephen King's the Dead Zone, and compare it to the rest of their respective film libraries, as well as the typical stylistic earmarks of both. Plus we talk acting, both big and small, as we tackle talkin' Walken and Martin Sheen. Stay tuned for a second Cronenberg-Halloween episode with "the Brood", just 48 hours after this one. Subscribe to Repeat ...
Agents of Chaos & Totally Under Control - Alex Gibney Spotlight
October 25, 2020 03:12 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBWith just 10 days until the 2020 Presidential Election, two films have arrived on streaming platforms from master documentarian Alex Gibney, which all America should watch and share. Agents of Chaos (HBOmax) & Totally Under Control (Hulu) encapsulate the two most important factors of the Trump era, honing in on facts and timelines of the Russia hack of the 2016 election, (and American culture), and the botched U.S. government response to Covid-19. Trigger warning: this is a very political ...
True Colors - corruption, ambition and idealism in America
October 17, 2020 20:29 - 55 minutes - 26.3 MBOur march toward the Presidential election continues with the 1990 John Cusack/James Spader political parable, True Colors. We dive into the dueling natures of idealism and ambition, along with some serious filmmaking interrogation, in a detailed, insightful and funny episode. Plus, we play more of our new game! Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, review & share! Please support us on patreon.com/repeatviewpod, and follow us everywhere @repeatviewpod! Theme mus...
"What's it all about?" - Introducing our new movie game! (BONUS episode)
October 15, 2020 02:33 - 38 minutes - 18.6 MBIn a HUGE deviation from our normal episodes, we have come up with a game, and decided to spend an episode introducing it to give you a taste of the premium episodes you can find on our Patreon page (repeatviewpod). It was a breezy and hilarious use of our time, (and now your time,) to say the least. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, review & share! Please follow @repeatviewpod and support us on patreon.com/repeatviewpod. Theme music by Samuel Oak.
Dave - cynicsm vs optimism in America
October 10, 2020 22:31 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBAs a vital Presidential election looms, and our "commander in chief" just spent a weekend in the hospital, coming out somewhat altered by the experience, Ivan Reitman's "Dave" from 1993 seems the only film we could possibly discuss this episode, and it's more relevant than ever! We chat about the endless layers of satire, humor and heart, and how this film has aged, given all the changes in American politics in recent years. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, rev...
RBG & On the Basis of Sex - In Memoriam RBG
October 03, 2020 03:08 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBTo hopefully complete an unintentional theme, we honor the recently passed, highly influential Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by talking about the documentary with her initials, and then some. We weigh her impact in the court against our current national crises and share one of our best, most politically open minded conversations yet. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate, review & share! Please follow us @repeatviewpod! Theme music by Samuel Oak.
Marshall - In Memoriam Chadwick Boseman
September 26, 2020 01:54 - 45 minutes - 21.9 MBOur biopic trilogy of appreciation in memory of Chadwick Boseman comes to a strong close with Marshall, the 2017 courtroom drama directed by Reginald Hudlin. As we mourn the passing of RBG, this story of the first black Supreme Court Justice was a timely watch and discussion in more ways than one. We peel back the dense layers of nuance, performance and stellar filmmaking! Plus we naturally sing the praises of Chadwick Boseman throughout. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, pl...
Get On Up - In Memoriam Chadwick Boseman
September 18, 2020 23:04 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBOur celebration of Chadwick Boseman continues, with easily his funkiest biopic, Get On Up, directed by Tate Taylor. We discuss the very unique story structure, immersive make-up & costumes, use of music, and above all, Boseman's bravura chameleon performance. Plus we take a long look at the many fascinating and well rounded characters that populate the world of James Brown, and gape at the truly physical transformation Boseman made for this role. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you li...
42 - In Memoriam Chadwick Boseman
September 11, 2020 23:31 - 58 minutes - 27.7 MBWith the recent sudden and shocking passing of Chadwick Boseman, it seems only right to honor his powerful work toward equality and the portrayal of positive, powerful black role models & icons. He left a strong legacy in an incredibly short career, and perhaps no film anchors that legacy better than the story of Jackie Robinson, 42. We discuss the film in light of recent national events, it's craft as a biopic of rare quality, it's heart, humor, and so much more! Subscribe to Repeat Viewi...
Bill & Ted's Excellent or Bogus Trilogy? w/ Neil McLean
September 05, 2020 03:38 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBAfter a three decade wait, the world has finally received Bill & Ted Face the Music, so it's only fitting that we close our sci-fi block with their entire trilogy. Returning guest, animator Neil McLean joins us to parse the many details and dissect the various special effects. Do these movies hold up? What did we notice after all this time? And how does this new installment clock in on the scale of being excellent to us? Follow Neil McLean on instagram @remediavieo & neilmclean.net for his...
Brazil
August 29, 2020 04:36 - 57 minutes - 27.4 MBAs a companion to our recent episode covering the film 1984, we tackled the unholy progeny of that story, amped up on steroids and bureaucracy-- Brazil. What genre IS this movie? How is it aging with all that's happening in the world? Just what the hell is up with the genius madman Terry Gilliam?? All this and more! Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, please rate & review kindly before sharing with your film friends! Please follow the show on Facebook, twitter & instagram @r...
Akira
August 22, 2020 07:45 - 57 minutes - 27.5 MBIn what is surprisingly our first anime film, we cover perhaps the most famous of them all in Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira. Does this 32 year old animated feature measure up to today's standards of pyrotechnic visual marvel? Does it deserve it's rank among anime and cinema in general? What circumstances allowed a movie like this to get made? We dig into it all and more in this deep, fast paced exchange. (Akira is currently streaming on Hulu.) Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, and...
Robocop '87 vs Robocop '14
August 15, 2020 23:07 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBOur wild ride through the prophecy laden science fiction of the 1980s continues, bringing us to the meanest possible streets of old Detroit. With it's avalanche of bravado, social commentary and wit, the undeniable classic Robocop is ripe for another installment, even today. But how does the 2014 remake stack up against the OG Robo, and what does it offer in the dialogue about corporate ethics, gentrification and policing, started by the Verhoven original? We get to all that via a dense talk...
The Running Man - the film & the book by Stephen King
August 08, 2020 02:46 - 1 hour - 36 MBOur Science-Fiction-Social-Commentary exploration continues with the inescapable 80's action entry, the Running Man, loosely based on the book by Richard Bachman aka Stephen King. We discuss the world building and execution of both formats, along with the 1980s world that spawned both, and the super stark, startling reflections of our own world today. You may know this movie, but you may not know the story, or the powerful meaning behind it, and we share a fascinating talk about all the hidd...
1984 - the film & Orwell's book
August 01, 2020 10:37 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIn perhaps our most detailed exploration so far, we dive into the '84 adaptation of 1984 by Michael Radford, weighing the quality of translation, the missing & present underlying themes, the classic story's applications to modern society, and what Orwell was up to with this idea. Plus, a TON of creative pondering on what a modern adaptation might be like. It's a cinephile's delight in this deepest of dives, where little is left untouched. Subscribe to Repeat Viewing wherever you listen, pl...