Unnecessary Edits
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSometimes a movie plot doesn't play out the way you wanted. Unnecessary Edits is a movie podcast where the hosts dive into different films and make totally unnecessary rewrites. Do these rewrites really enhance the plot? Tune in to find out!
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31: Batman & Batman Returns
September 08, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBUE kicks off a Batman mini-series starting with the first two Batman and Batman Returns. See what they think about Michael Keaton as Batman in Tim Burton's first foray into a darker Batman universe. The editors make some unnecessary tweaks with Garrett looking towards the comic origins for the Penguin character, and Kristin adjusting the love interests in both movies.
30: JCVD Double Feature: Kickboxer vs. Bloodsport
July 30, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBUE is back with a Jean-Claude Van Damme double feature featuring Kickboxer vs. Bloodsport. The editors take you through both martial arts film starring JCDV comparing their likes and dislikes, rewrites and comparison of which film is better. Shocker, Kristin can't stop talking about JCVD's physique in either film. For Kickboxer, Kristin refuses to believe the separation of two brothers as the explanation of why they have different accents. For Bloodsport, Kristin doesn't need the love st...
29: Dirty Dancing
July 05, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn this week's episode, the Unnecessary Editors head to the Catskills in a combination of a "You've Never Seen"/"Kristin's pick" for the 1987 romantic dance drama film, Dirty Dancing. Starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in their famous roles as Johnny and Baby. Kristin is absolutely obsessed with this film, so she just needs a little bit of a longer time period for this story to be believable. And Garrett wants some more backstory for Johnny and his fellow resort colleagues. You k...
Howl's Moving Castle
June 13, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBAfter a short hiatus, the Unnecessary Editors are back! Check out the latest episode as UE heads into the animated atmosphere of Studio Ghibli's "Howl's Moving Castle," as they try to rewrite this fantasy film. Garrett is in need of a more satisfying conclusion and Kristin just cannot get over some of the animated characters. The episode is live now, wherever you get your podcasts!
28: Howl's Moving Castle
June 13, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBAfter a short hiatus, the Unnecessary Editors are back! Check out the latest episode as UE heads into the animated atmosphere of Studio Ghibli's "Howl's Moving Castle," as they try to rewrite this fantasy film. Garrett is in need of a more satisfying conclusion and Kristin just cannot get over some of the animated characters. The episode is live now, wherever you get your podcasts!
Romeo + Juliet
May 16, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBThe Unnecessary Editors are back to continue the next degree of separation with Baz Luhrmann's 1996 modernization of WIlliam Shakespeare's "Romeo + Juliet," starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. UE does their best to rewrite one of the most famous tragedies in literary history and Kristin cannot stop talking about Moulin Rouge. Garrett needs the fight scenes to be more serious and Kristin throws out a role reversal for the infamous death scene. Check out the latest episode now!
27: Romeo + Juliet
May 16, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBThe Unnecessary Editors are back to continue the next degree of separation with Baz Luhrmann's 1996 modernization of WIlliam Shakespeare's "Romeo + Juliet," starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. UE does their best to rewrite one of the most famous tragedies in literary history and Kristin cannot stop talking about Moulin Rouge. Garrett needs the fight scenes to be more serious and Kristin throws out a role reversal for the infamous death scene. Check out the latest episode now!
26: Titanic
May 02, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBThe Unnecessary Editors are keeping the chain alive and heading back to 1912 in the epic James Cameron film Titanic to witness love story between Jack Dawson and Rose Dewitt-Bukater, and also the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic. Tune into Kristin and Garrett's reviews and rewrites of the film that swept the nation in 1997. Garrett recalls the absurdity of his classmates crying over "My Heart Will Go On," and Kristin admits to crying while watching this film just last week, and also also ...
Titanic
May 02, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBThe Unnecessary Editors are keeping the chain alive and heading back to 1912 in the epic James Cameron film Titanic to witness love story between Jack Dawson and Rose Dewitt-Bukater, and also the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic. Tune into Kristin and Garrett's reviews and rewrites of the film that swept the nation in 1997. Garrett recalls the absurdity of his classmates crying over "My Heart Will Go On," and Kristin admits to crying while watching this film just last week, and also also ...
Double Feature: The Terminator & Terminator 2
April 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBFollowing suit of last week's episode related to time travel, in the latest episode the Unnecessary Editors travel back in time to meet Sarah and John Conner in this double feature of The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgement Day. Tune into the latest episode to hear their reviews and rewrites of these James Cameron classics. Kristin does not tolerate the rules of time travel in this film and Garrett needs a little more connection between the future and present. Also, the quarantine is...
25: Double Feature: The Terminator & Terminator 2
April 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBFollowing suit of last week's episode related to time travel, in the latest episode the Unnecessary Editors travel back in time to meet Sarah and John Conner in this double feature of The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgement Day. Tune into the latest episode to hear their reviews and rewrites of these James Cameron classics. Kristin does not tolerate the rules of time travel in this film and Garrett needs a little more connection between the future and present. Also, the quarantine is...
24: The Jumanji Trilogy
April 12, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBIn this week's episode, the Unnecessary Editors journey into everyone's favorite game to review and rewrite the Jumanji trilogy. Three films for the price of one as UE goes on an adventure through Jumanji (1995), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). While we are all continuing to practice safe social distancing, take that trip into the wild world of Jumanji. Kristin can't stress enough how much she loves Dwayne Johnson and Garrett's rewrite will take ...
The Jumanji Trilogy
April 12, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBIn this week's episode, the Unnecessary Editors journey into everyone's favorite game to review and rewrite the Jumanji trilogy. Three films for the price of one as UE goes on an adventure through Jumanji (1995), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). While we are all continuing to practice safe social distancing, take that trip into the wild world of Jumanji. Kristin can't stress enough how much she loves Dwayne Johnson and Garrett's rewrite will take ...
The Short List: Quarantine movies, Leonardo DiCaprio roles, Cats & Dogs, Grossest scenes
April 07, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBWelcome to the first bonus episode of Unnecessary Edits, our first Short List! Welcoming back Dave from Films with Dave, we look at the following top 5: 1. Quarantine appropriate films 2. Leonardo DiCaprio roles 3. Cats & Dogs in films 4. Grossest scenes How do our picks stack up against yours? Check us out social media and let us know your short lists!
23: The Host
March 30, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThe Unnecessary Editors are joined by Dave(@filmswithdave) for the 2006 monster film The Host directed by Bong Joon Ho. Hear about the surprising parallels between this movie and the COVID-19 outbreak, Dave distills the essence of what makes a Bong Joon Ho movie, and Kristin wants a scarier monster!? Wash those hands and listen in while you are responsibly social distancing now!
The Host
March 30, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThe Unnecessary Editors are joined by Dave(@filmswithdave) for the 2006 monster film The Host directed by Bong Joon Ho. Hear about the surprising parallels between this movie and the COVID-19 outbreak, Dave distills the essence of what makes a Bong Joon Ho movie, and Kristin wants a scarier monster!? Wash those hands and listen in while you are responsibly social distancing now!
Jojo Rabbit
March 22, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBWhile you are spending more time at home and practicing safe social distancing, why not dive into the latest episode of Unnecessary Edits? That's right, as we embark on this new normal, UE is committed to bringing you new content! On this week's episode, UE goes back to WWII Nazi Germany to review and rewrite the 2019 Oscar winning film, "Jojo Rabbit," directed by Taika Waititi. Can a film featuring a fictionalized Adolf Hitler actually be funny? Also, Garrett drops a bombshell news bit...
22: Jojo Rabbit
March 22, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBWhile you are spending more time at home and practicing safe social distancing, why not dive into the latest episode of Unnecessary Edits? That's right, as we embark on this new normal, UE is committed to bringing you new content! On this week's episode, UE goes back to WWII Nazi Germany to review and rewrite the 2019 Oscar winning film, "Jojo Rabbit," directed by Taika Waititi. Can a film featuring a fictionalized Adolf Hitler actually be funny? Also, Garrett drops a bombshell news bit...
Knives Out
March 08, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBOn this week's episode, the Unnecessary Editors try to solve 'whodunit' in the 2019 mystery film 'Knives Out.' With an all-star cast, 'Knives Out' brings a unique twist on the classic murder mystery and the UE try their best to rewrite this gem of a film. There are some character rewrites, too much discussion about butts and possibly another one of the highest rated films we've watched to date. Check out the latest episode now!
21: Knives Out
March 08, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBOn this week's episode, the Unnecessary Editors try to solve 'whodunit' in the 2019 mystery film 'Knives Out.' With an all-star cast, 'Knives Out' brings a unique twist on the classic murder mystery and the UE try their best to rewrite this gem of a film. There are some character rewrites, too much discussion about butts and possibly another one of the highest rated films we've watched to date. Check out the latest episode now!
20: Ghost
March 03, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBThe Unnecessary Editors are back! After a brief hiatus due to sickness and a quick trip to Boston, UE is back with their 20th episode! While still a little sick on this episode, UE came through to bring you their latest rewrites. On this week's episode, we travel back to 90s New York, as we watch and rewrite the 1990 romantic thriller, "Ghost." The film stars Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore, and brought us the classic song "Unchained Melody." Tune into the latest episode to see what Garrett...
Ghost
March 03, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBThe Unnecessary Editors are back! After a brief hiatus due to sickness and a quick trip to Boston, UE is back with their 20th episode! While still a little sick on this episode, UE came through to bring you their latest rewrites. On this week's episode, we travel back to 90s New York, as we watch and rewrite the 1990 romantic thriller, "Ghost." The film stars Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore, and brought us the classic song "Unchained Melody." Tune into the latest episode to see what Garrett...
19: 2020 Oscars Review
February 14, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn a special episode this week, Unnecessary Edits reviews, but doesn't rewrite the 92nd Academy Awards! We go through all the major categories and discuss our agreements, or disagreements on the winners, as well as take a look at the show overall! Did your picks win? Any upsets? Tune in to the latest episode to hear our thoughts! We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week!
2020 Oscars Review
February 14, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn a special episode this week, Unnecessary Edits reviews, but doesn't rewrite the 92nd Academy Awards! We go through all the major categories and discuss our agreements, or disagreements on the winners, as well as take a look at the show overall! Did your picks win? Any upsets? Tune in to the latest episode to hear our thoughts! We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week!
18: Marriage Story
February 07, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week's episode explores another Oscar nominated film, a Netflix original, 2019 drama film, "Marriage Story" written, directed and produced by Noah Baumbach. The Unnecessary Editors try their hand at rewriting this love story written through the lens of divorce. Does Adam Driver have a shot at the Oscars? Does the film accurately depict divorce law in the US? Tune into the latest episode to find out!
Marriage Story
February 07, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week's episode explores another Oscar nominated film, a Netflix original, 2019 drama film, "Marriage Story" written, directed and produced by Noah Baumbach. The Unnecessary Editors try their hand at rewriting this love story written through the lens of divorce. Does Adam Driver have a shot at the Oscars? Does the film accurately depict divorce law in the US? Tune into the latest episode to find out!
17: You've Never Seen?!...The Godfather
February 02, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn the latest episode, the Unnecessary Edits tackle their second "You've Never Seen?!" film. This week, UE joins the Corleone family in the cult classic, 'The Godfather.' As a "never seen" for both Kristin and Garrett, they'll take a shot at reviewing and rewriting one of the highest rated movies of all time. Find out their thoughts by checking out the latest episode! Why wasn't Michael more involved with Sonny's death? Did Garrett tell Kristin an incorrect fact about a character that s...
You've Never Seen?!...The Godfather
February 02, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn the latest episode, the Unnecessary Edits tackle their second "You've Never Seen?!" film. This week, UE joins the Corleone family in the cult classic, 'The Godfather.' As a "never seen" for both Kristin and Garrett, they'll take a shot at reviewing and rewriting one of the highest rated movies of all time. Find out their thoughts by checking out the latest episode! Why wasn't Michael more involved with Sonny's death? Did Garrett tell Kristin an incorrect fact about a character that s...
16: Parasite
January 24, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week, Unnecessary Edits takes on their first foreign language film with the 2019 South Korean dark comedy thriller, 'Parasite.' This film is getting a ton of buzz this awards season and has already scored some wins at the Golden Globes and SAG awards (and rightly deserved!) Tune in to hear about what might be our highest rated movie to date. Have we found a movie we couldn't rewrite?
Garrett Picks: Parasite
January 24, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week, Unnecessary Edits takes on their first foreign language film with the 2019 South Korean dark comedy thriller, 'Parasite.' This film is getting a ton of buzz this awards season and has already scored some wins at the Golden Globes and SAG awards (and rightly deserved!) Tune in to hear about what might be our highest rated movie to date. Have we found a movie we couldn't rewrite?
Decade in Review
January 18, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBOn this week's episode, Unnecessary Edits is joined again by Dave from Films with Dave to wrap up 10 years of movies. The trio takes you through their top movie of each decade, rounding out with their picks for decade defining film. Tune into the latest episode to see how your choices compare!
15: Decade in Review
January 18, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBOn this week's episode, Unnecessary Edits is joined again by Dave from Films with Dave to wrap up 10 years of movies. The trio takes you through their top movie of each decade, rounding out with their picks for decade defining film. Tune into the latest episode to see how your choices compare!
14: CATS
January 10, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this week's episode, the Unnecessary Editors review and rewrite one of the biggest bombs of 2019, Tom Hooper's adaptation of the Broadway musical, "CATS." Garrett and Kristin go into detail about what made this movie such a disaster and chime in with some not-so-obvious rewrites. What's the deal with only some of the cats wearing clothes? We need more Victoria and Mister Mistoffelees! And yes, the cockroach scene is real. It may already be out of most theaters, but check out the late...
CATS
January 10, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this week's episode, the Unnecessary Editors review and rewrite one of the biggest bombs of 2019, Tom Hooper's adaptation of the Broadway musical, "CATS." Garrett and Kristin go into detail about what made this movie such a disaster and chime in with some not-so-obvious rewrites. What's the deal with only some of the cats wearing clothes? We need more Victoria and Mister Mistoffelees! And yes, the cockroach scene is real. It may already be out of most theaters, but check out the late...
13: New Year's Eve
December 31, 2019 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBUnnecessary Edits is closing out the year/decade and heading to Times Square to review and rewrite the 2011 romantic comedy film, 'New Year's Eve.' Check out the year ending episode which dives into the nearly dozen story lines in this Garry Marshall flick. Can Garrett rewrite every major story line? Why is Jon Bon Jovi in this movie? Take a cup of kindness yet and tune into the latest episode! Happy New Year and UE will catch you in 2020!
New Year's Eve
December 31, 2019 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBUnnecessary Edits is closing out the year/decade and heading to Times Square to review and rewrite the 2011 romantic comedy film, 'New Year's Eve.' Check out the year ending episode which dives into the nearly dozen story lines in this Garry Marshall flick. Can Garrett rewrite every major story line? Why is Jon Bon Jovi in this movie? Take a cup of kindness yet and tune into the latest episode! Happy New Year and UE will catch you in 2020!
2019 Christmas Bracket
December 25, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIn a special Christmas episode, the Unnecessary Editors (along with their friends Chris, Jeanene & Dave) have created a Christmas movie bracket to determine the best Christmas movie. Are Die Hard and The Nightmare Before Christmas actually Christmas movies? Where do your favorites fall in the bracket? Is Home Alone taken down by its own sequel? Take a break from the holiday cheer and tune into the latest episode to see what UE has crowned the best Christmas movie! Happy Holidays everyon...
12: 2019 Christmas Bracket
December 25, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIn a special Christmas episode, the Unnecessary Editors (along with their friends Chris, Jeanene & Dave) have created a Christmas movie bracket to determine the best Christmas movie. Are Die Hard and The Nightmare Before Christmas actually Christmas movies? Where do your favorites fall in the bracket? Is Home Alone taken down by its own sequel? Take a break from the holiday cheer and tune into the latest episode to see what UE has crowned the best Christmas movie! Happy Holidays everyon...
Frozen II
December 13, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBUnnecessary Edits embarks into the unknown and dives into the latest Disney hit, 'Frozen II.' Check out the latest episode where UE heads to Arendelle and reviews and rewrites this nearly billion dollar earning flick. Is the music from Frozen II actually better than the first? Does Garrett stick with his necromancy theory that he threw out in episode 1 of UE? Samantha?
11: Frozen II
December 13, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBUnnecessary Edits embarks into the unknown and dives into the latest Disney hit, 'Frozen II.' Check out the latest episode where UE heads to Arendelle and reviews and rewrites this nearly billion dollar earning flick. Is the music from Frozen II actually better than the first? Does Garrett stick with his necromancy theory that he threw out in episode 1 of UE? Samantha?
10: Twin Films: Deep Impact vs. Armageddon
December 07, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBYour Unnecessary Editors prepare for launch into two apocalyptic films from 1998 where nukes are mankind's only method for survival. Check out the first episode in the 'Twin Film' series. See which film we liked better, along with some ridiculous rewrites as well as weirdly deep space discussion. Do we need children in Deep Impact? Does Armageddon end too soon? Are either of these movies any good? All this and more in our 10th episode!
Twin Films: Deep Impact vs. Armageddon
December 07, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBYour Unnecessary Editors prepare for launch into two apocalyptic films from 1998 where nukes are mankind's only method for survival. Check out the first episode in the 'Twin Film' series. See which film we liked better, along with some ridiculous rewrites as well as weirdly deep space discussion. Do we need children in Deep Impact? Does Armageddon end too soon? Are either of these movies any good? All this and more in our 10th episode!
9: Doctor Sleep
November 30, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBOur first follow up episode! We check in with the currently-in-theaters, 'Doctor Sleep'. Listen in to see what we thought about the horror/thriller sequel to 'The Shining'. Did it need to be scarier? Were the bad guys too soft? How did Danny go overlooked all those years? These rewrites and more await!
Doctor Sleep
November 30, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBOur first follow up episode! We check in with the currently-in-theaters, 'Doctor Sleep'. Listen in to see what we thought about the horror/thriller sequel to 'The Shining'. Did it need to be scarier? Were the bad guys too soft? How did Danny go overlooked all those years? These rewrites and more await!
8: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
November 22, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBThe Unnecessary Editors jump into this Thanksgiving-ish comedy movie and ask all the important questions: Should the ending be less sad? Do we need more back story for Del, could there be something nefarious in Del's trunk!? These rewrites and all sorts of travel and comedy discussion await in our 8th episode!
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
November 22, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBThe Unnecessary Editors jump into this Thanksgiving-ish comedy movie and ask all the important questions: Should the ending be less sad? Do we need more back story for Del, could there be something nefarious in Del's trunk!? These rewrites and all sorts of travel and comedy discussion await in our 8th episode!
7: Yesterday
November 15, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThis week, Unnecessary Edits hops the pond to review and rewrite the 2019 rom-com/music film 'Yesterday,' directed by Danny Boyle. The film explores a world where the Fab Four doesn't exist. As always, SPOILER ALERTS! Tune into this week's episode to find out what Kristin and Garrett liked and dislilked, and what they absolutely would want to change (hint hint: we are not in love with the shape of you!) Kristin suggests a change to the way Jack gets discovered, and Garrett thinks a bett...
Yesterday
November 15, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThis week, Unnecessary Edits hops the pond to review and rewrite the 2019 rom-com/music film 'Yesterday,' directed by Danny Boyle. The film explores a world where the Fab Four doesn't exist. As always, SPOILER ALERTS! Tune into this week's episode to find out what Kristin and Garrett liked and dislilked, and what they absolutely would want to change (hint hint: we are not in love with the shape of you!) Kristin suggests a change to the way Jack gets discovered, and Garrett thinks a bett...
Joker
November 08, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBIn Episode 6, Kristin and Garrett review and rewrite a long overdue "in theaters" film. This week, Unnecessary Edits goes deeper into the psychological thriller, 'Joker,' starring Joaquin Phoenix. SPOILER ALERTS! If you haven't seen this film yet and don't want to be spoiled, hold off on this episode. The film is still playing in select theaters, so check your local theaters. Discussions and reactions get deep, so tune into this week's episode to find out what UE would change. How many ...
6: Joker
November 08, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBIn Episode 6, Kristin and Garrett review and rewrite a long overdue "in theaters" film. This week, Unnecessary Edits goes deeper into the psychological thriller, 'Joker,' starring Joaquin Phoenix. SPOILER ALERTS! If you haven't seen this film yet and don't want to be spoiled, hold off on this episode. The film is still playing in select theaters, so check your local theaters. Discussions and reactions get deep, so tune into this week's episode to find out what UE would change. How many ...