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First Watch Rewatch
by Public Forum Productions
The podcast that has one person introduce a piece of pop culture to someone who has never seen it before. They then discuss.
Episodes
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Creepshow (1982)
Join Ty and RD as they discuss the 1982 horror anthology "Creepshow" Listen to the episode for free.
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Street Fighter (1994)
As we get ready for an all new Street Fighter movie join Ty and RD as they discuss the original 1994 version. Is it worthy of a legendary actor's final role? Listen and find out.
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"True Stories: A Film About a Bunch of People in Virgil Texas" (1986)
David Byrne had seen a lot of success with the Talking Heads by 1986. He was even a movie star after the commercial and critical success of the concert film "Stop Making Sense". David Byrne had not made his own movie, and in 1986 he corrected that with "True Stories". Join Ty and RD as they go…
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Cobra (1986)
Sylvester Stallone was going to be Axel Foley in "Beverly Hills Cop". The problem is Stallone thought the humor need to be removed and the violence needed to be turned up. Stallone was let go from "Beverly Hills Cop", but he got to keep his humorless and violent ideas. Those ideas became the 1986...
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Masters of the Universe (1987)
In 1987 Cannon was making big swings. In 1987 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe was still a big deal. A marriage made in heaven brought us the 1987 live action film of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. It was not good. Join Ty and RD as they go over the production, the movie, and the...
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In The Company of Men (1997)
In the late 1990s director Neil Labute made his film debut, and launched the career of Aaron Eckhart, with his balck comedy "In the Company of Men" The movie was critically loved, and debated by many people on the themes and possible misogyny of the story. Join Tina and RD as they discuss the...
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Dredd (2012)
Since his first appearance in "2000AD" Judge Dredd was destined for the movies. Films like "RoboCop" were inspired by Judge Dredd, but it was not until the mid 1990's did the iconic character get his own film. And that movie sucked. In 2012, writer Alex Garland had a vision to bring Judge Dredd...
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Palm Springs (2020)
In 2020, at the start of the pandemic, everyone stayed inside and started to watch tv shows. Many seemed to be watched by all of us, some were not watched by as many. The dark sci-fi rom com "Palm Springs" was one that seemed to be not as well watched. Tina and RD decided to watch "Palm Springs"...
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Wild Style (1983)
In the 1970s and early 1980s hip culture was growing in the south Bronx. The music phenomenon was ready to break out. filmmaker Charlie Ahearn captured the rap music, graffiti art, and breakdancing of the scene before it hit the rest of the world with his low budget drama "Wild Style" Join Ty and...
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American Ninja (1985)
In the early 1980s Cannon Films had few hits with movies about ninjas. In 1985 it was decided to start a new franchise about an American soldier who is also a ninja. With model actor Michael Dudikoff on board "American Ninja" was released in theaters. Join Ty and RD as they discuss the Cannon…
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In Bruges (2008)
In 2008 a small film from a first time feature director staring an established Brendon Gleeson and a recently sober Colin Farrell came to a few theaters. "In Bruges" was a modest hit and a critical darling. After "In Bruges" Colin Farrell started to be recognized as one of our finest actors. Join...
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Oceans 8 (2018)
In the early 2000s George Clooney revived the heist comedy with "Oceans 11" Two successful sequels followed and the crowd was looking for what was next. In 2018 the next film in the series "Oceans 8" dropped with an all female crew of theives led by Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett. the film was…
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Dark City (1998)
In the 1990s Australian Director Alex Proyas made a splash with critically and financially successful movie "The Crow". For his follow up film Proyas decided to go with bold vision and made the sci-fi noir film "Dark City" While the movie was a critical success, it bombed at the box office and…
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Spacecamp (1986)
In 1982 Space Camp opened in Huntsville Alabama. It was a place that promoted science, math, and the U.S. Space program to young students. The 1980's also saw the launch of the Space Shuttle program. Space exploration was cool to the kids in America. In 1986 Hollywood wanted to capitalize on this...
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Lifeforce (1985)
"Lifeforce" was supposed to be a hit movie. Cannon Films got "Poltergeist" director Tobe Hooper to helm the project and "Alien" screeenwriter Dan O'Bannon to adapt the sci-fi novel "The Space Vampires". The movie premiered in the summer of 1985, and bombed. How could that be? "Lifeforce has a…
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Rad (1986)
the 1980s saw the rise of many cool new sports. Karate tournaments were all the rage, wrestling was hot and sexy, and skateboarding was becoming mainstream. To capitalize on these new suburban sports, BMX biking got it's moment to shine with the movie "Rad". Unfortunately "Rad" was not a very…
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Documentary Now! Final Transmission (2016)
In 1984 The Talking Heads released their concert film "Stop Making Sense". The movie would go on to be regarded as one of the greatest concert films ever. In 2016, comedic actors Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, and Maya Rudolph would use the legendary strife between members of The Talking Heads to…
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Superman IV: The Quest For Peace (1987)
Christopher Reeve brought Superman to the big screen, and it was a huge success. At least the first two movies were huge successes. After a disappointing Superman III, Cannon Films graabed the rights and tried to bring success back to the Big Blu Boy Scout with Superman IV: The Quest for Peace....
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The Fantastic Four (1994)
In the 1990's super hero movies were not that big of a deal. Superman had fallen out opf favor and Batman was getting away from it's Tim Burton influences. To fill the void, Roger Corman put into production a film that would highlight Marvel Comics iconic team The Fantastic Four. The movie was...
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The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
By the mid 1980's The Transformers were a cultural powerhouse. The toys were flying off the shelves, kids were rushing home from school to watch the cartoon, and the promise of a feature length movie was on the horizon. Once the kids settled in to watch their hero Optimus Prime battle Megatron…
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Metropolis (1927, 1984, 2010)
In 1927 director Fritz Lang his sci-fi classic "Metropolis". In 1984 music producer Giorgio Morodor released a recut version of the movie with a contemporary 1980s music score and soundtrack. In 2010 the most complete version of "Metropolis" was put out to the world after a decades long…
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Howard the Duck (1986)
Having just completed his very popular Star Wars trilogy, George Lucas wanted to bring his favorite comic book character, Howard the Duck, to the big screen. He hired top actors, had cutting edge special effects , and was will to put his money and reputation behind his passion project. The movie...
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1982 - Greatest Movie Year Ever
Recently RD watched the documentary series "1982: Greatest Geek year Ever" and he remembered a conversation he had few years ago about the movies of 1982. Now he wants you all to her about what he believes is the greatest year in movie making history. Download the episode for free.
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UHF (1989)
By the late 1980s Weird Al Yankovic had been the king of parody music for over a decade. Hits like "My Bologna", "Eat It", and "dare to Be Stupid" caught the attention of Hollywood. In 1989 Weird Al took his love of movies, and parodies, and made the soon to be cult classic "UHF" Join Ty and RD…
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Hot Frosty (2024)
Happy Holidays from First Watch, Rewatch. This year our gift to you is that Tina and RD are going to watch the new Netflix holiday film "Hot Frosty", and they will comment on the movie as the action unfolds. Join them you will. Download the episode for free.
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Paddington 2 (2017)
What if I told you one of the best reviewed movies of all time is about a bear being kind to people? That is what 'Paddington 2" is and it's place in film history is already legendary. Join RD as he shows Ty the miracle that is "Paddington 2". Download the episode for free.
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First Watch Rewatch Revisit - The Apple (1980)
RD shows Tina the 1980's film "The Apple"
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The Death of Stalin (2017)
Is the death of a tyrant a good place for comedy? The 2017 dark comedy "The Death of Stalin" tries to bring the funny to an absurd and horrific time in history. Join Tina RD as they look at this gem of a film and discuss what it means to us today. Downloads the episode for free.
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Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
The original "Halloween" movie introduced the world to the genius of John Carpenter and invented the slasher film genre. After a successful sequel John Carpenter had a different idea for the third film. Carpenter wanted to turn the franchise into an anthology, and he was going to start that with...
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Shock Treatment (1981)
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" was a box office failure, and then it became the first big midnight movie. The creators thought they could catch lightning again with the "sequel" film musical "Shock Treatment". Lightning did not strike twice. RD found the forgotten film and showed it to Tina.…
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Liquid Sky (1982)
The late 1970s and early 1980s was a golden age of iconic science fiction films. Films like "Blade Runner", "E.T.", and "Star Wars" were making lasting cultural imprints. In 1982 the low budget "Liquid Sky" would try to join those films in cultural significance. What is "Liquid Sky"? RD brings Ty...
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
Many people have been trying to make a movie out of the Captain Jack Aubry series of books for many decades. In 2003 Director Peter Weir and star Russell Crowe finally brought the books to screen with "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World." The critics loved, the box office was just...
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The Last American Virgin (1982)
The early 1980s saw the rise of the teen sex comedy. "Porky's" and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" were critical and commercial success. Cannon films thought, hey we should get into the genre, and in 1982 released "The Last American Virgin". It was quickly forgotten. Join RD as he shows Tine this...
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Flash Gordon (1980)
After many tries, in 1980 producer Dino De Laurentiis finally premiered his movie "Flash Gordon". It received mixed reviews. Yet over the years the film has gained beloved cult status. Join RD as he shows Ty "Flash Gordon" and they discuss the film's merits and legacy. Download the episode for free.
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Josie and the Pussycats (2001)
The "Josie and the Pussycats" was supposed to be a big hit. It had stars, hip music, and a funny script. Yet the movie was not a hit, it was a massive flop lost to time. Almost twenty years later "Josie and the Pussycats" has enjoyed a new life as a cult film darling. The movie is praised for…
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Civil War (2024)
"Civil War" is truly a movie for this time. It is tense, violent, unrelenting, and deeply upsetting. Everyone should go see this movie. Join Ty and RD as they discuss Alex Garland's latest thought provoking film. Download the episode for free.
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Heavy Metal (1981)
Not all cartoons are for kids. Animation can be used to draw big beautiful breasts, sexual robots, and extreme gore. Who would want to see that? Join RD as he introduces the very adult animated film "Heavy Metal" to Ty. What did the newbie think of the all the cartoony sex and violence? Come on…
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Marie Antoinette
In 2006 Sofia Coppola, fresh off an Oscar nomination the year before, decided to tell the story of French Queen Marie Antoinette. She assembled an eclectic, and all-star, cast led by Kirsten Dunst and was able to shoot at the palace at Versailles. The movie was quickly forgotten. Join RD as he...
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The Dark Backward
How many movies tell the story of a bad stand up comic? Many you say. How many movies are about garbage men in a trash dystopia? A whole lot. Well, how many movies take the first two concepts and add a third arm to the stand up/garbage man. I can think of only one. Join RD as he introduces Ty to...
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The Last Starfighter
Ty has been recruited by The Star League, and RD, to watch a little movie from 1984 about a trailer park kid who has been recruited to defend the frontier against Xur and the Kodan armada. Join us for the premier episode of season two where Ty and RD discuss their thoughts, and the legacy of the...
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The Star Wars Holiday Special
Star Wars is great, the holiday season is great, what if we combined the two. Great? Right? No Join RD as he introduces Ty to the notoriously terrible The Star Wars Holiday Special. Download the episode for free.
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Rent
When "Rent" hit the Broadway stage, the world was not ready. The show was topical, edgy, and the music rocked. Forget about the thin story, this musical was going to change the world. Over a decade later famed film director Chris Columbus brought "Rent" to the big screen. It did not succeed. Join...
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Legend (1985)
In 1985 Ridley Scott released his dream project "Legend". Starring Tom Cruise in his first action role, and Tim Curry in an iconic performance as the Prince of Darkness, "Legend" had the makings of being a hit. It was not a hit. Join Ty and RD as they discuss the film and discuss it's legacy....
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1980s PSAs
In the 1980s television decided it needed to teach kids a lesson. If you see some open water, you will drown. Drugs, their bad. G.I. Joe knows what half of the battle is. He-Man and She-Ra want you to be aware of the bad touch. Also, E.S.P. may be real. Join RD as he shows Ty the PSAs of his...
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Jason X
Jason X is a movie with a complicated legacy. It was a bomb at the box office, the fans hated it, and it looks like garbage. yet somehow, like Jason himself, the movie endures. Join Ty and RD as they discuss the highs, and the very lows , of Jason X. It is time to let the bodies hit the floor.
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The Room
Ty and RD discuss the terrible, yet great, Tommy Wiseau masterpiece The Room.
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
There really is no film quite like "Buckaroo Banzai", and RD made sure Ty sat down to watch the cult sci fi masterpiece. Join Ty and RD as they go over the history, plot, and legacy of one of the most original and iconic films from 1984. Download the episode for free.
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Grease 2
Grease was definitely the word, and a huge hit. A few years later the studio tried to strike gold once again with Grease 2. It did not work. Join Tina as she shows RD one of her favorite childhood films, and the movie that introduced the world to Michelle Pfeiffer. Download the episode for free.
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The Cleveland Browns Cinematic Universe
On the heels of the Super Bowls Shuffle, the 1986 Cleveland Browns decided to make their pieces of art. In a few short years we were gifted with "Masters of the Gridiron" and "D.T.". Join RD as he shows Ty these two questionable masterpieces from the 1980s almost greatest team. Download for free.
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The Apple
RD shows Tina the 1980's film "The Apple"
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The podcast that has one person introduce a piece of pop culture to someone who has never seen it before. They then discuss.
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