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The Rewatchables features The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and a roundtable of movie lovers from the Ringer universe discussing movies they can’t seem to stop watching. Listen to the complete archives of over 300 movies, including Pulp Fiction, Silence of the Lambs, John Wick, Alien, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and many more classics. You can also watch these episodes on our Ringer Movies YouTube Channel!
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- 5 days agoconversational2h 8m6-min read
‘13 Going on 30’ With Bill Simmons and Juliet Litman
Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo star in 13 Going on 30, a 2004 body-swap rom-com that’s enjoyed a cultural renaissance thanks to TikTok, intergenerational family viewing, and its iconic soundtrack. Hosts Bill and Juliet celebrate the film’s enduring charm, dissecting its fashion, music, and Jennifer Garner’s radiant performance as a 13-year-old trapped in a 30-year-old’s life.
- 1 weeks agoconversational1h 38m5-min read
‘Law Abiding Citizen’ With Bill Simmons, Van Lathan, and Craig Horlbeck
Law Abiding Citizen is a 2009 vigilante thriller that delivers brutal, absurdly satisfying revenge but ultimately fumbles its final act with a Hollywood cop-out. Hosts Van Lathan, Craig, and Bill dissect the film’s moral ambiguity, iconic scenes, and missed opportunities, debating whether Gerard Butler should’ve been James Bond instead of Daniel Craig.
- 2 weeks ago1h 43m
'Rambo: First Blood Part II' With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt
Bill and Kyle are tasked with a secret mission to rewatch Sylvester Stallone in 'Rambo: First Blood Part II,' also featuring Richard Crenna, Charles Napier, and Julia Nickson. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, Jessie Lopez and Matt Pevic 2026 Mazda CX-50. Designed for Safety. MazdaUSA.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks agoconversational2h 8m5-min read
'Talladega Nights' With Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly
Two decades after its release, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby remains a comedy touchstone, celebrated for its relentless pace, quotable absurdity, and Will Ferrell’s peak performance as a narcissistic NASCAR driver whose life spirals after a crash. Hosts Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly rewatch the film with reverence, dissecting its legacy, cultural impact, and why it still resonates more than other Ferrell classics like Anchorman.
- Aug 31, 2026conversational2h 21m5-min read
‘Aliens’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
It's the 40th anniversary of Aliens, and the Rewatchables crew dives into James Cameron's sci-fi action masterpiece with humor, reverence, and a deep dive into its legacy, production, and cultural impact — comparing it to Alien, Vietnam films, and Cameron’s own mythos.
- Aug 25, 2026conversational1h 58m6-min read
‘Apollo 13’ With Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins, and Rob Mahoney
The Rewatchables dives into Apollo 13, celebrating it as a peak 90s Hollywood achievement — a true-story space thriller that blends technical precision, emotional restraint, and Tom Hanks at his most iconic. The hosts reflect on its enduring legacy, the myth-making around 'failure is not an option,' and how it captures a lost era of American idealism.
- Aug 18, 2026conversational2h 17m5-min read
‘Speed’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
Speed is hailed as the perfect action movie — a masterclass in pacing, practical effects, and adrenaline-fueled storytelling that redefined the genre in 1994. The hosts dissect its legacy, chemistry between Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, and why it remains a rewatchable classic despite its absurd premise.
- Aug 13, 2026conversational1h 54m6-min read
‘About Last Night’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Mallory Rubin
On the latest Rewatchables episode, hosts Bill, Chris, and Mal dive into the 40th anniversary of About Last Night, a defining 1986 romantic drama that shaped modern rom-coms. They unpack its raw portrayal of young love, Chicago’s role as a character, and the film’s enduring influence, all while reveling in Jim Belushi’s iconic performance and the movie’s unapologetically R-rated energy.
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The Rewatchables features The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and a roundtable of movie lovers from the Ringer universe discussing movies they can’t seem to stop watching. Listen to the complete archives of over 300 movies, including Pulp Fiction, Silence of the Lambs, John Wick, Alien, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and many more classics. You can also watch these episodes on our Ringer Movies YouTube Channel!
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