The Rewatchables

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Van Lathan are joined by the New York Times’ Wesley Morris to give you their mack-daddy vibe in all its splendor after rewatching the 1992 comedy ‘Boomerang’ starring Eddie Murphy, Robin Givens, Halle Berry, and David Alan Grier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Shea Serrano, and Jason Concepcion discuss the rewatchability of 'Armageddon' and its impact on the action genre. They analyze memorable scenes, questionable casting choices, and the portrayal of American patriotism. The hosts also delve into Bruce Willis' career, debate the quality of other movies, and discuss Billy Bob Thornton's acting abilities and Oscar win.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan fire up the flux capacitor and hop in Doc Brown’s DeLorean to revisit Robert Zemeckis’s 1985 classic ‘Back to the Future,’ starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin enter the war room of the Cleveland Browns to try to rebuild the franchise as they rewatch 'Draft Day,’ starring Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner, and Denis Leary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, and Viggo Mortensen discuss the rewatchability of the thrilling movie 'Crimson Tide'. They delve into the intense dynamic between the iconic actors, the racial tension in the film, and Denzel Washington's transition to mainstream action thrillers. The hosts also analyze the career trajectory of Gene Hackman, the Oscars in 1995, and compare 'Crimson Tide' to other movies released that year. They highlight the powerful scenes of mutiny and intense confrontations, as well as the opening and closing title cards' lasting relevance. The chapter concludes with a discussion of casting choices and the urgency of a rewrite request for a key scene in the film.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and actress and writer Issa Rae tell us if we can expect six more weeks of winter or an early spring by rewatching the 1993 classic ‘Groundhog Day’ starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?! The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Shea Serrano, and Jason Concepcion defy the Roman Emperor by rewatching ‘Gladiator,’ starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins were asked when they fell in love with this movie and they said ‘While You Were Sleeping’ starring Sandra Bullock, Peter Gallagher, and Bill Pullman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Simmons, Shea Serrano, and Chris Ryan discuss the revolutionary action movie 'Escape From New York'. They highlight its impact on the genre, sarcastic tone, and memorable scenes. They also talk about earrings as a symbol of villainy and the coincidence of a plane landing on the Twin Towers. The hosts analyze action movie rules, unexpected fights, rewatchable scenes, and trivia about the film. They touch on the surrounding area and Duke's influence, and compare the original movie to its sequel 'Escape from LA'.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan never walk into a place they don’t know how to walk out of after they rewatch the 1998 action thriller ‘Ronin,’ starring Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, and Natascha McElhone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices