The Rewatchables
The Ringer
The Rewatchables, a film podcast from the Ringer Podcast Network, 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, on our special Rewatchables page on The Ringer. You can also watch these episodes on our Ringer Movies YouTube Channel!
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May 12, 2026 • 2h 13min
‘Tropic Thunder’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Joel Anderson, Ringer contributor and sports/film commentator, joins the roundtable. They revisit Tropic Thunder’s 2008 context and discuss its satire of Hollywood and star risks. Conversation covers Kirk Lazarus, Downey’s commitment and controversy, Les Grossman’s impact, casting choices, improv moments, and whether a film like this could be made today.
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May 5, 2026 • 1h 49min
‘There’s Something About Mary’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
They dig into the film's biggest set pieces, from the zipper gag to the hitchhiker scene. They debate how the movie shaped Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz's careers. They trace the film's role in late 90s R-rated comedy and discuss casting choices and behind-the-scenes prosthetic tricks. They also argue about what has not aged well and pick the most rewatchable moments.
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Apr 28, 2026 • 2h 3min
‘Ghostbusters’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
They revisit Ghostbusters' 1984 cultural explosion and why it clicked with audiences then. Conversation covers improvisation, performer-driven comedy, and casting what-ifs. They celebrate practical effects, iconic imagery like the logo and proton packs, and how New York becomes a character. They debate sequels, franchise missteps, and which scenes remain most rewatchable.
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Apr 21, 2026 • 1h 41min
‘Kindergarten Cop’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt
They dissect the film's wild tonal swings between kid comedy and darker adult themes. Arnold's comic timing and why he wanted to do kids movies get airtime. They debate standout rewatchable scenes and which moments have not aged well. The conversation covers the implausible climax, period details that timestamp the movie to 1990, and imaginative casting and remake ideas.
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Apr 14, 2026 • 1h 56min
‘Basic Instinct’ Live From SF With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Van Lathan
A live San Francisco conversation revisiting Basic Instinct’s cultural impact and its role in kickstarting the 90s erotic-thriller boom. They trade first-viewing memories and dissect Sharon Stone’s star-making turn and Michael Douglas’s casting. Detailed takes cover the film’s notorious sex scenes, the famous leg-cross interrogation, plot holes, and period-specific filmmaking touches.
Apr 7, 2026 • 1h 43min
‘Eddie and the Cruisers’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
They dig into how a soundtrack and HBO airings turned a flop into a cult favorite. The rooftop creation of the film’s signature song and onstage performances get big praise. Conversation covers casting choices, supporting players, pacing, mysterious plot holes, and alternate theories about the band’s rise and fall.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 2h 31min
‘L.A. Confidential’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Andy Greenwald
A lively deep dive into Curtis Hanson’s L.A. Confidential, focusing on casting surprises, breakout performances, and the film’s polished noir craft. The panel debates adaptation choices from James Ellroy’s novels and which plotlines were trimmed. They pick standout, rewatchable scenes and unpack the movie’s themes of corruption, tabloid culture, and Hollywood career-launching moments.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 30min
‘The Nice Guys’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Rob Mahoney
They break down why Shane Black’s 1970s LA setting and tone make the movie endlessly rewatchable. Conversation centers on standout set pieces, physical comedy, and Gosling’s surprising comic risk. They highlight the supporting cast, soundtrack needle drops, and the film’s box-office oddities. Ideas about sequels and casting mismatches spark playful debate.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 37min
A CR Month Mailbag!
They dig through listener mail to pick worst-on-screen athletic performances, bizarre fictional jobs, and terrible first-date movies. The trio invents awards like the Pantheon Pyramid, Anti-Apex and worst-actor athleticism prizes. They riff on casting what-ifs, secret-handshake collector items, narration dos and don'ts, and darkly funny ‘whose organs would you accept’ hypotheticals.
Mar 17, 2026 • 2h 13min
‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
A rambunctious rewind through William Friedkin’s gritty 1985 crime thriller, from its daring car chase craft to Robbie Müller’s sunlit-but-grimy L.A. cinematography. They chew over Willem Dafoe and William Petersen’s casting chemistry, the film’s iconic Wang Chung soundtrack, and the bold, risky set pieces that make the movie linger.
