The Rewatchables

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey have got too much balls and not enough brains to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Color of Money,’ starring Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio.Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt are the disease, and this podcast is the cure. We rewatch the 1986 action-horror film ‘Cobra’ starring Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, and Reni Santoni.Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey rewatch "The Departed" and discuss its unique storytelling style, top-notch performances, and themes of identity and fathers and sons. They delve into Al Pacino's acting approach, Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar controversy, and the shocking death of a character. They also explore the inaccurate portrayal of Whitey Bulger in movies and TV series, compare scenes from "Infernal Affairs" and "The Departed," and analyze the absurdity and maximalism of the film. The hosts debate the opening montage, discuss what has aged poorly, and examine Boston's misrepresentation in films. They consider alternate casting choices, recognize memorable supporting performances, and explore the impact of the song "Shipping Up to Boston." Lastly, they speculate about a future episode with Michael Mann.

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald choose life after rewatching the 1996 British black comedy-drama ‘Trainspotting’ starring Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, and Robert Carlyle. Directed by Danny Boyle.Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey celebrate the late Norm Macdonald by rewatching a comedy favorite, ‘Dirty Work,’ starring Norm Macdonald, Artie Lange, and Jack Warden.Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo left Mick and Polly at home to rewatch the 2011 sports drama ‘Warrior’ starring Nick Nolte, Tom Hardy, and Joel Edgerton.Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan put on their white linen suits and head to South Beach to rewatch the two-part episode “Calderone’s Return" from Season 1 of ‘Miami Vice,’ starring Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas.Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Simmons and Van Lathan rewatch 'Hardball' and discuss emotional impact of character deaths, Keanu Reeves' versatility, themes in post-9/11 films, memorable movie scenes, character dynamics, and potential award-worthy performances. They explore iconic movie moments, NBA footage in films, and debate fictional basketball teams, music impact, and accurately remaking films as TV shows.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey got the rose bushes, they definitely got the rose bushes. They rewatch ‘Rain Man,’ the 1989 Academy Award winner for Best Picture starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise.Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guests Ben Affleck, John Goodman, and Alan Arkin discuss the movie 'Argo' and its significance. They talk about Affleck's directing career, tension during the Iran hostage crisis, analyzing scenes and characters, critiques of the film, and the "Joey Pants Award" for the best supporting actor.