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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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.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 2h 2min
‘Fargo’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Kyle Brandt
A spirited revisit to the Coen brothers' 1996 crime thriller, unpacking why its tight script and tone feel nearly perfect. They debate Frances McDormand's delayed-but-impactful entrance, Jerry Lundegaard's self-destructive choices, and the film's blend of deadpan humor with brutal violence. Conversation highlights Roger Deakins' snowy cinematography, the infamous woodchipper moment, and Fargo's lasting influence on modern crime storytelling.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 2h 6min
'Sicario' With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
They dissect the film's tense set pieces and Villeneuve's image-first direction. They debate who truly drives the story and the moral ambiguity at its core. They unpack casting choices, career arcs, and standout performances. They trace production trivia, controversial scene readings, and why certain sequences still provoke discussion.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 56min
‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ With Bill Simmons, Van Lathan, and Mina Kimes
Bill Simmons, cultural commentator; Mina Kimes, sharp film and pop-culture critic; David Lindhagen, film and culture writer. They pick apart casting and chemistry, praise Steve Carell’s emotional range, trace Gosling and Stone’s career moments, debate the screenplay’s structure and pacing, celebrate standout scenes like the bar pick-up and makeover montage, and riff on dated details and small, rewatchable moments.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 49min
‘GoldenEye’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
They rewatch and debate GoldenEye’s revival of Bond in the 90s. Discussion covers Brosnan’s casting backstory and Judi Dench’s M. They praise the dam bungee, plane grab, tank rampage, and the Aston Martin vs Ferrari chase. Conversation includes the N64 game’s cultural afterlife, 90s product tie-ins, and which scenes and stunts aged best.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 1h 48min
‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective’ With Bill Simmons, Zach Lowe, and Craig Horlbeck
Zach Lowe, veteran basketball writer and podcaster, discusses Jim Carrey’s breakout in Ace Ventura and its 1994 cultural surge. They cover Carrey’s comic persona and improvisation. Conversation hits the film’s standout scenes, casting chemistry, box-office surprise, and moments that have aged poorly. It’s a fast, nostalgic dive into 90s comedy star vehicles and on-set lore.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 2h 15min
‘Wild Things’ With Bill Simmons, Van Lathan, and Mallory Rubin
A deep dive into the 1998 erotic thriller’s casting, cultural moment, and notorious sex scenes. They unpack late‑90s sexual culture, nudity norms, and on‑set anecdotes about the motel threesome. Conversation covers tonal shifts from unexpected cameos, courtroom sleaze, plot twists, and how wardrobe and South Florida setting shape the film’s style.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 2h 54min
‘Zodiac’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
They dig into Fincher’s meticulous direction, the film’s two-part slow-burn structure, and its obsession-driven narrative. Conversation covers the film’s digital look and 4K restoration, casting choices and memorable performances. They debate suspects, police work, modern sleuthing theories, and the movie’s lasting legacy in crime cinema.
