Retro Reviews | Nostalgic Movie Rewatch
189 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsDo the films you grew-up with still hold up? Well, Peter and Ray are here to answer that question in Retro Reviews. We revisit movies that are 10 years or older but we don’t go any further back than the year 1980. Listen, enjoy, repeat.
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The Wizard (1989)
September 11, 2018 06:02 - 56 minutes - 89.1 MBIn this episode, Peter and Ray revisit the 1989 classic, The Wizard. Does this movie about promoting the NES and Super Mario Bros. 3 still hold-up or does it need to stay in the 1989? Listen to find out! Listen to next week's podcast when Peter and Ray jump back a few years to revisit, Pee-wee's Big Adventure. Links: Fred Savage's style Contact Us: Twitter | Facebook | Email- RetroReviewsCast[AT]gmail[DOT]com | Donate Credits: Album art created by friend of the pod Lis. If you are inter...
The Blues Brothers (1980)
September 04, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBIn this episode, Peter and Ray travel all the way back to the year 1980 to revisit, The Blues Brothers. Does this SNL skit turned into a movie still hold-up? You will certainly be surprised. Listen to next week's podcast when Peter and Ray jump ahead to the year 1989 to rewatch the classic film, The Wizard. You will not want to miss it! Shout outs: Peter- 2001: Space Odyssey (IMAX re-release) | Ray- Nicksplat (VOD service) Contact Us: Twitter | Facebook | Email- RetroReviewsCast[A...
Kids (1995)
August 28, 2018 06:00 - 56 minutes - 92.4 MBIn this episode, Peter and Ray jump to the year 1995 to revisit the film, Kids. Does this shocking film of the 90's still hold-up or is it as out of date as the clothes the kids are wearing? Listen to find out! Please be aware that we do discuss some disturbing issues in this pod that the films contains. Listen to next week's podcast when Peter and Ray travel all the way back to the year 1980 to talk about, The Blues Brothers. Shout outs: Peter- Death Cab for Cutie's Thank You for Today (M...
Wedding Crashers (2005)
August 21, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn this episode, Peter and Ray jump to the year 2005 to revisit Wedding Crashers. There is so much to talk about that they don't even have shout outs for this week! Listen as both hold nothing back as they give their thoughts on this movie and if it holds-up in 2018. Listen to next week's podcast when they revisit the 1995 film, Kids. Contact Us: Twitter | Facebook | Email- RetroReviewsCast[AT]gmail[DOT]com | Donate Credits Album art created by friend of the pod Lis. If you a...
Robocop (1987)
August 14, 2018 06:00 - 55 minutes - 91.8 MBIn this episode, Peter and Ray jump back to the year 1987 to revisit one of the most violent films with deep messages for the time, Robocop. Does the the film's ultra-violent tone and messages still hold-up in the year 2018? Listen to find out! Listen to next week's podcast because we will be revisiting a smash hit comedy (?) from the year 2000's, Wedding Crashers (2005). This one is going to be interesting and fun to talk about. Shout Outs: Peter- Eighth Grade (Movie) | Ray- Chappaquidd...
The Dark Knight (2008)
August 07, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn this episode, Peter and Ray jump to the year 2008 to revisit one of the mostly highed rated films on IMDB, The Dark Knight. Does this film still hold-up in a time where Marvel comic book flims own the box office? Listen to find out! Listen to next week's podcast because we will be traveling to the year 1987 to revisit a scifi classic, Robocop. There is more to this film than just violence and robots folks. Shout Outs: Peter- Three Identical Strangers (Movie) | Ray- AMC Stubs A-List (S...
Robin Williams Rundown
July 31, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBThe month of July is Robin Williams month here on Retro Reviews! Hosts, Peter & Ray, will only be revisiting films that star the late/great Robin Williams. For our last Robin Williams episode for the month of July, we will be going through Mr. Williams' entire filmography and giving our quick thoughts on each of his films we've seen. This is a long & special episode that I hope you all enjoy. For our next week's episode, we will be traveling back to the year 2008 to revisit ‘The Dark Knight...
Good Will Hunting (1997)
July 24, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe month of July is Robin Williams month here on Retro Reviews! Hosts, Peter & Ray, will only be revisiting films that star the late/great Robin Williams. For our 4th episode of July, they will be going to the year 1997 to revisit Good Will Hunting. Does this Oscar acclaim film, at the time, still hold-up? Listen to find out! Our next week's epsiode is the last epsiode for our month of Robin Williams so we will going through his IMDB page to do a quick rundown of all his movies. It will be...
The Birdcage (1996)
July 17, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBThe month of July is Robin Williams month here on Retro Reviews! Hosts, Peter & Ray, will only be revisiting films that star the late/great Robin Williams. For their 3rd episode of July, they jump to the year 1996 to revisit The Birdcage. Does comdey still hold-up in the year 2018? Listen to find out! Next week's episode, Peter & Ray jump ahead one year to review Good Will Hunting (1997). Shout Outs: Ray- Desus & Mero (YouTube) | Peter- Hannah Gadsby: Nanette (Netflix) Contact Us: Twit...
Hook (1991)
July 10, 2018 06:00 - 54 minutes - 90.1 MBThe month of July is Robin Williams month here on Retro Reviews! Hosts, Peter & Ray, will only be revisiting films that star the late/great Robin Williams. For their 2nd episode of July, they will be traveling back to the year 1991 to watch, Hook. Does this sequel to the Peter Pan mythos hold-up? Listen to find out! Next week's episode, Peter & Ray will travel to the year 1996 to revisit, The Birdcage. Shout Outs: Ray- In the Mood for Love (movie) | Peter- Won't You be my Neighbor? (mov...
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
July 03, 2018 06:00 - 52 minutes - 87.4 MBThe month of July is Robin Williams month here on Retro Reviews! Hosts, Peter & Ray, will only be revisiting films that star the late/great Robin Williams. For 1st episode of July, they will be traveling back to the year 1987 to expereince, Good Morning, Vietnam. Some say that this is the film that launched Mr.Williams into stardom. Do you agree? Listen to find out! Next week's episode, Peter & Ray will travel to the year 1991 to revisit, Hook. Shout Outs: Peter- Robin (book) Contact Us: ...
Akira (1988)
June 26, 2018 06:00 - 58 minutes - 96.3 MBIn this episode, Peter and Ray jump to the year 1988 to revisit their first anime film, Akira. Does this tale of neo-Tokyo still hold-up in the year 2018? Well, you're going to have to listen to find out! Listen to next week's podcast because we have something speical planned for the month of July which is Robin Williams month! We will only be revisiting films starring the late and great Robin Williams, and the first movie of his we will be revisiting is the 1987 classic, Good Morning, Viet...
Parenthood (1989)
June 19, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this pod, Peter and Ray jump back again to the year 1989 to revist, Parenthood. This is Peter's pick this week and we see if this Ron Howard film still holds-up in the year 2018. Listen to next week's pod when Peter and Ray jump only one year back (1988) to visit an anime classic, Akria. Crackpot Question: What is your worst movie theater experience you've ever had? Shout Outs: Ray- Tiffany Beers (Youtube) | Peter- Bob Newhart Contact Us: Twitter | Facebook | Email- RetroRe...
Bowling for Columbine (2002)
June 12, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this episode, Peter and Ray jump to the year 2002 to review the Oscar winning documentary, Bowling for Columbine. Does this film about American's obession with violence and guns still hold-up? Well, you're going to have to listen to discover for yourself. Listen to next week's podcast when Peter and Ray travel back to the year 1989 (which they have done a few times already) to review Peter's pick, Parenthood. Ray's Crackpot Question: What is your best/favorite movie theater expereince y...
My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
June 05, 2018 06:00 - 59 minutes - 96.2 MBIn this episode, Peter and Ray travel to the year 1997 to revisit Peter's pick, My Best Friend's Wedding. Does this romcom still hold-up in the year 2018? Does Juila Roberts' acting charm you to you death? Well, you're going to have to listen to find out! Listen to next week's podcast when Peter and Ray jump ahead to the year 2002 to revist the Oscar winning documentary, Bowling for Columbine. Ray's Crackpot Question: What are the most underrated and overrated fruits? Shout Outs: Ray- Cob...
Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
May 29, 2018 06:00 - 59 minutes - 97.6 MBIn this episode, Peter and Ray jump to the year 1989 to review the Oscar winning movie, Driving Miss Daisy. This week was Ray's pick has an interesting story on why he has a relationship with this film from his childhood. Listen to next week's podcast when Peter and Ray travel to the year 1997 to review, My Best Friend's Wedding. Ray's Crackpot Question: Asking for more than 2 ice cream samples at an ice parlor: a sin or a saint? Shout Outs: Ray- Arrested Development (Netflix) | Peter-...
Spider-Man (2002)
May 22, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBWelcome to Retro Reviews! A podcast where hosts Peter and Ray review films from their childhood's past. However, the movies that they review have to be 10 years or older but aren't older than the year 1980. This week is Peter's pick and he choose to travel back to the year 2002 to review Sam Raimi's Spider-Man. Does this comic-book film, that started the comic-book movie boom, still hold-up in the year 2018? Listen to find out! Listen to next week's podcast when it's Ray's pick and he picke...
The Goonies (1985)
May 15, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBWelcome to Retro Reviews! A podcast where hosts Peter and Ray review films from their childhood's past. However, the movies that they review have to be 10 years or older but aren't older than the year 1980. In this episode, Peter and Ray travel back to the good year of 1985 to revisit Ray's pick, The Goonies. Does this childhood classic still hold-up in the year 2018? Well, you're going to have to listen to find out! Listen to next week's podcast when Peter and Ray travel to the year 2002 ...
U2:Rattle & Hum (1988)
May 08, 2018 06:00 - 58 minutes - 95.8 MBWelcome to Retro Reviews! A podcast where hosts Peter and Ray review films from their childhood's past. However, the movies that they review have to be 10 years or older but aren't older than the year 1980. In this episode, Peter and Ray travel back to the year 1988 and review U2: Rattle & Hum. Does this musical documentary hold-up or is it fill trying to find what it's looking for [see what I did there]? Well, you're going to have to listen to the pod to find out. Listen to next week's po...
White Men Can't Jump (1992)
May 01, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBWelcome to Retro Reviews! A podcast where hosts Peter and Ray review films from their childhood's past. However, the movies that they review have to be 10 years or older but aren't older than the year 1980. In this episode, Peter and Ray travel back to the good year of 1992 to revisit Ray's pick, White Men Can't Jump. Does this sports comdey still hold-up in the year 2018? Well, you won't believe how more relevant this film is now more then ever. Give a listen to find out why and how. List...
Ghostbusters II (1989)
April 24, 2018 06:00 - 53 minutes - 53.8 MBWelcome to Retro Reviews! A podcast where hosts Peter and Ray review films from their childhood's past. However, the movies that they review have to be 10 years or older but aren't older than the year 1980. In this episode, Peter and Ray travel back to the year 1989 and review Ghostbusters II. Does this sequal from one of the most popular films of the 80's hold-up? Well, you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out! Listen to next week's podcast when Peter and Ray jump ahead to the yea...
Short Circuit (1986)
April 17, 2018 06:00 - 52 minutes - 51.7 MBWelcome to Retro Reviews! A podcast where hosts Peter and Ray review films from their childhood's past. However, the movies that they review have to be 10 years or older but aren't older than the year 1980. In this episode, Peter and Ray travel back to the year 1986 to review Short Circuit. Does Ray's childhood movie still hold-up or should it stay back in the year 1986? Listen to find out! Listen to next week's podcast when Peter and Ray travel to the year 1989 to review Ghostbusters II. ...
Face/Off (1997)
April 10, 2018 06:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBWelcome to Retro Reviews! A podcast where hosts Peter and Ray review films from their childhood's past. However, the movies that they review have to be 10 years or older but aren't older than the year 1980. In this episode, Peter and Ray travel back to the year 1997 to review John Woo's, Face/Off. Does this action packed film from the past still hold-up? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. Shout Outs Peter- Love (Netflix) Ray- Good Girls (NBC/Hulu) Follow us on Twitter @Retro_Revi...
March Madness 90's Disney Edition THE FINAL
April 03, 2018 06:00 - 49 minutes - 50.5 MBThis is it folks, the final two 90's Disney movies from our March Madness style tournment. This epsiode Peter and Ray will be talking about #1 The Lion King and #3 Beauty & the Beast. Which film will be crowned the king of 90's Disney films? Well, you will have to listen to find out. If you would like, you can take a look back at all the 90's Disney movies we talked about here. Shout Outs Ray: Collateral (Netflix) Peter: Barry (HBO) Join us next week when the podcast goes back to normal ...
March Madness 90's Disney Edition #4
March 27, 2018 06:00 - 41 minutes - 42.7 MBQuestion: which 90's Disney animated movie is the best? Well, Retro Reviews is here to figure that out! Throughout the month of March, Peter and Ray will determine which 90's Disney animated movie is the best using a tournament bracket style. Movies are ranked using their IMDB scores and Peter and Ray will discuss which movies will make it to the next round. In this episode, Peter and Ray go through the final four 90's Disney movies and banter on which two films make it to next week's final...
March Madness 90's Disney Edition #3
March 20, 2018 05:50 - 42 minutes - 43.1 MBQuestion: which 90's Disney animated movie is the best? Well, Retro Reviews is here to figure that out! Throughout the month of March, Peter and Ray will determine which 90's Disney animated movie is the best using a tournament bracket style. Movies are ranked using their IMDB scores and Peter and Ray will discuss which film will move onto the second round. Listeners also get to vote on which Disney movie will get to move on as well! Check out the link HERE to vote. In this episode, Peter a...
March Madness 90's Disney Edition #2
March 13, 2018 06:00 - 59 minutes - 57.5 MBQuestion: which 90's Disney animated movie is the best? Well, Retro Reviews is here to figure that out! Throughout the month of March, Peter and Ray will determine which 90's Disney animated movie is the best using a tournament bracket style. Movies are ranked using their IMDB scores and Peter and Ray will discuss which film will move onto the second round. Listeners also get to vote on which Disney movie will get to move on as well! Check out the link HERE to vote. In this episode, Peter a...
March Madness: 90's Disney Edition #1
March 06, 2018 06:00 - 40 minutes - 41.7 MBQuestion: which 90's Disney animated movie is the best? Well, Retro Reviews is here to figure that out! Throughout the month of March, Peter and Ray will determine which 90's Disney animated movie is the best using a tournament bracket style. Movies are ranked using their IMDB scores and Peter and Ray will discuss which film will move onto the next round. Listeners also get to vote on which Disney movie will get to move on as well! Check out the link HERE to vote. In this episode, Peter and...
Bonus EP-Oscars Reaction Show!
March 05, 2018 15:38 - 44 minutes - 12 MBIn this special bonus episode, Peter and Ray give their reactions to last night's Oscars. They give their thoughts on the winners, losers, and the overall show. If you would like to hit us up on your thoughts on the Oscars, you can at @Retro_Reviews_ or you can email us at [email protected]. If you live in the San Franisco area, and enjoy plays, come see Peter in 'Dead Man's Cell Phone'. You can buy tickets HERE! P.S. Audio for this episode is not very great (record over the phone...
Vanilla Sky (2001)
February 27, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIn this episode, Peter and Ray travel back to the year 2001 to revisit Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky. Starring Tom Cruise, Penelepe Cruz, and Cameron Diaz. Does this mindbending tale still hold-up? Listen as Peter and Ray discuss and debate. Shout Outs for this episode: Ray- Sexy in the City & ER (HBO & Hulu) Peter- Paddington 2 Follow us on Twitter @Retro_Reviews_ and/or email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you. You can also visit our website to listen to any...
Titanic (1997)
February 20, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBIn this episode, Peter and Ray travel back to the year 1997 to revisit a film that comes along once in a generation and that movie is James Cameron's Titanic. Since this film is three hours long, there is no shout outs this week but we do honor the late and great Jóhann Jóhannsson who passed away recently. He was only 48 years old. Follow us on Twitter @Retro_Reviews_ and/or email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you. You can also visit our website to listen to a...
Scary Movie (2000)
February 13, 2018 06:00 - 53 minutes - 82.9 MBPeter and Ray get to unfortunately travel back to the year 2000 to revisit Scary Movie directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans and written by the Wayans' brothers. Is this film still rewatchable in the year 2018? Listen to find out. Shout Outs for this episode: Peter-Crashing (HBO) Ray-Queer Eye (Netflix) Follow us on Twitter @Retro_Reviews_ and/or email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you. You can also visit our website to listen to any episodes you may have missed....
Little Giants (1994)
February 06, 2018 08:00 - 50 minutes - 78.9 MBIn this episode, Peter and Ray travel back to the year 1994 to revisit a childhood classic Little Giants starring Rick Moranis and Ed O’Neill. Let’s see this football children’s classic still holds-up. Shout Outs for this episode: Peter-70mm films Ray-Bane’s World (Music) Follow us on Twitter @Retro_Reviews_ and/or email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you. You can also visit our website to listen to any episodes you may have missed. If you like what you hea...
Bonus EP- Oscar Noms Chat
February 02, 2018 06:00 - 33 minutes - 51.3 MBIn this speical bonus episode of Retro Reviews, Peter and Ray chat about the Oscar Nominations that were announced a little more than a week ago. They give their thoughts on who they want to win, who they think will win, and who got snubbed. If you would like to give us your thoughts on this year's Oscar noms, please hit us up at Twitter @Retro_Reviews_ and/or email us at [email protected]. Also, if you enjoy what you hear and would like to donate to our podcast, you can do so at P...
Groundhog Day (1993)
January 30, 2018 06:00 - 50 minutes - 80.5 MBPeter and Ray travel back to the year 1993 to review a cult classic, Groundhog Day. Directed by Harold Ramis and staring Bill Murray, Andie Macdowell, and a ton of other amazing character actors. Let's find out if this film still holds up in the 21st century. Shout Outs for this episode: Peter-The Florida Project Ray-Dark (Netflix) Link: "Just How Many Days Does Bill Murray REALLY Spend Stuck Reliving Groundhog Day?"- WhatCulture.com Follow us on Twitter @Retro_Reviews_ and/or email us...
Batman (1989)
January 23, 2018 06:00 - 50 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this epsiode, Peter and I (Ray) travel back to the year 1989 to review Tim Burton's Batman. Hear our thoughts on if this comicbook film still holds up in today's world of huge blockbuster Marvel and DC films. Follow us on Twitter @Retro_Reviews_ and/or email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you. You can also visit our website to listen to any epsiodes you may have missed. If you like what you hear and would like support our podcast, you are welcome to do so a...
Knocked Up (2007)
January 16, 2018 06:00 - 49 minutes - 44.7 MBIn this epsiode of Retro Reviews, Peter and I (Ray) travel back to the year 2007 to review Judd Apatow's Knocked Up . Hear our thoughts on how this film changed the landscape of year 2000's comedies and if it still holds up. Follow us on Twitter @Retro_Reviews_ and/or email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you. You can also visit our website to listen to any epsiodes you may have missed. If you like what you hear and would like support our podcast, you are welco...
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
January 09, 2018 04:05 - 40 minutes - 39.2 MBIn our very first Retro Reviews podcast, Peter and I (Ray) travel back to the year 1980 to review Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Hear our thoughts on how the movie holds up to today's Star Wars films and if this is the best film in the series. Follow us on Twitter @Retro_Reviews_ and/or email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you. You can also visit our website to listen to any epsiodes you may have missed. If you like what you hear and would like support o...
The Pilot
January 01, 2018 21:24 - 41 minutes - 39.7 MBWelcome to Retro Reviews podcast! Peter and myself (Ray) will review movies that are ten years or older but we don't go any further than 1980 (Millennials, right?). In this episode, Peter and I discuss what this podcast is about, who we are, where we see this podcast going, and we dicuss a little about The Last Jedi (at the very end). Thank you for listening and please feel free to give us feedback, suggestions, and/or say "Hi" at our Twitter account (@Retro_Reviews_) or hit us up at our em...