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Repeat Viewing
by Kraig Rasmussen, Monkeygong Productions
A compare and contrast podcast of films from present to past. Showcasing movies connected by genre, creators, personal themes & social relevance, we discover the elements that make movies rewatchable (or not). Hosted by artist-filmmakers and longtime friends, Kraig Rasmussen & Seamus Smith.
Episodes
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The Suicide Squad - w/ "3-peater " Neil McLean (SPOILERS)
One of our first guests ever returns to discuss James Gunn's new DCEU film, and get mercilessly teased by us... because we have a reputation to uphold. We talk about the many creative angles and depths of this murderous antihero romp, as well as the gallows humor and many Easter eggs common to…
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Black Widow - w Stevie Rae Brown (SPOILERS)
Comedian Stevie Rae Brown joins us to kick off our new "Super Anti-Heroes" block, talking about the latest MCU entry in a deeply nerdy and hilarious chat. We dig into characters, Easter Eggs, action direction, and all the MCU context you could possibly want. Plus, lots of games, and maybe a…
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No Sudden Move - w/ DJ Kozee - aka Marina Francesca (SPOILERS)
In another first take episode, we dive into the new Steven Soderbergh film No Sudden Move, and share a hilarious, fast paced chat with with the talented DJ Kozee, aka Marina Francesca. We talk about this crime film compared to the many others by the same director, the caper, the period style…
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Army of the Dead - with Esoterica Cinema (SPOILERS)
Returning to the Schneider-verse, we share a hilarious and deep chat about Zack Snyder and filmmaking in the modern age with Jason & Ryan, hosts of the excellent "Esoterica Cinema" podcast. We tear into Snyder's first post DC film, and along the way the energized conversation reveals many layers…
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The Paper Tigers - with director Bao Tran
In a surprise extra episode for our Martial Arts block, we celebrate a recently released, American made, bonafide Gung Fu movie, "The Paper Tigers", along with the film's director Bao Tran. We explore the genesis of the project, the charming personal story, the hurdles it jumped for…
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The Raid: Redemption & Berendal
Our martial arts cinema block concludes (for now) with the two films that comprise Gareth Evans' bravura Indonesian crime saga. We dive into the many reasons the Raid movies are a cut above not just other martial arts films, but also many crime films as well. Plus, we look at the genesis of each...
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The Last Dragon - with Taylor Graves
Our story of Martial Arts Movies reaches the next level with a bonafide 80s cult classic and the most ideal possible expert guest, the dynamically talented musician Taylor Graves. We discuss the film's unique fusion of music and martial arts, the music production itself, 80s fashions, and the…
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The Bruce Lee Kung Fu Extravaganza with Ric Meyers!
aka the Cruel Tutelage of Ric Mei, aka the Legend of Fong Sai Ric. Prolific writer, film critic, Kung Fu consultant, and constant contributor to the world discussion of martial arts cinema, Ric Meyers schools us on the misunderstanding of Bruce Lee the man, and tells the bittersweet tale of the...
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Mortal Kombat w/ Dylan Godfry aka Dylan Drake
For our final "first take" episode in the coming months, we cover the latest incarnation of Mortal Kombat, with returning guest and video game/MK expert Dylan Godfry. This is exactly the Mortal Kombat episode you're looking for, with absolute hilarity, detailed criticism and all manor of…
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Repeat Viewing 101- Willy's Wonderland
For our 101st episode, we share a brief chat about where this podcast has taken us, where it's headed, how it's changed us personally, and evolved our thoughts on film. Then we jump into probably the most appropriate follow up to GvK, with another "monster fight" movie. We discuss the…
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Godzilla vs Kong - Episode 100 - w/ Kaijumax creator Zander Cannon
We ring in our 100th episode with a rollicking big movie and the absolute ideal guest for it, Kaijumax comic book creator Zander Cannon. We get the lowdown on the big guys and probably look too deeply at this movie. Or "Two guys explain to Kraig how to watch this kind of movie." Subscribe to…
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Zack Snyder's Justice League - or "The Schneider Cut" (SPOILERS)
In our most epic episode we welcome mega-nerd superhero expert & homeboy, Dylan Godfry (aka Dylan Drake), and tackle the biggest film in years: the Snyder Cut. It's a hilarious and detailed spoiler chat revealing hidden elements, dissecting the deeper character arcs/performances, speculating on...
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Bliss - (SPOILERS)
We think we picked a perfect Valentine's Day movie for 2021/ post-2020 vibes everyone is feeling, and we think you'll agree. Watch Bliss on Amazon before you listen because we have no choice but to spoil this one as we peel apart the layers, interpret the many signs & symbols that make up it's...
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Soul
The season of new films dropping left and right to streaming platforms continues, and we have more hot first take action, as we dive into Pixar's latest, Soul. As creatives, we found quite a lot to cover in this first look at the film, and not doubt we missed a lot too! We dig into the very...
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Wonder Woman 1984 (+ I'm Your Woman)
Happy 2021 everyone! Like many of you, we opened our Christmas Present of Wonder Woman '84 on the day it was released. So how did it add to our holiday? How does it add up to the first WW and other recent DC films? Plus, we talk briefly about other strong female characters with Stargirl, and the...
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Sound of Metal
Our final episode of 2020 brings another original film from a major streaming platform, with the Amazon original drama, Sound of Metal. We breakdown the phenomenal use of sound, the intensely focused and connected acting, and the painfully relatable plight of an independent creative person who...
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Cobra Kai & The Karate Kid Saga (BONUS)
With the 3rd season of Cobra Kai dropping on Netflix as our first treat of 2021, this episode from our Patreon feed was poised and ready for the All Valley Tournament. We chat about the different themes playing out between different characters across the overall show, what it borrows from the...
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Klaus - Christmas Special - w/ a Turkey & other guests
'Tis the season for holiday themed episodes, and we wanted to rise to the challenge with an actual Christmas movie (with minimal explosions), and Netflix's Klaus did not disappoint. We have a blast talking about the 2D rendering and design styles, the incredibly timely, socially conscious story,...
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Mank
Our first stop on the journey through the many new films releasing to streaming platforms this month, is "Mank", the newest film by David Fincher & his latest collaboration with Netflix. In a deep talk about this film's theme, "letting artists make art", we find our way through details about the...
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Knives Out
In a bizarrely congruent follow up to our previous episode Addams Family Values, we talk about the strangely similar Knives Out, without intending the parallel. We lean into that topic, plus the vast array of details & levels to discuss, much like all Rian Johnson films, and break down as much as...
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Addams Family Values - Thanksgiving Special
In the spirit of the still spooky season, we have the perfect "Thanksgiving" episode, and a blast, discussing Barry Sonnenfeld's wicked Addams Family Values from 1993. We spend a good chunk of our talk covering (& quoting) the knockout, brilliant script by Paul Rudnick, and Sonnenfeld's exquisite...
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League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - In Memoriam Sean Connery
Continuing our tribute to the late Sean Connery, we tackle what is one of his most puzzling, crazy entries, and it also happens to be his final on screen performance. Why was this movie such a mess? How did it become instantly notorious? How is has it aged? Also, we discuss our favorite Connery...
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The Rock - In Memoriam Sean Connery
In our fist of two tributes to the first Scotsman of cinema, we tackle the Rock as a companion to our previous episode on Michael Bay's Armageddon. We discuss what the then-71-year-old Connery definitely added to the film, how he and Cage play off each other, the many different screenwriters who...
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The Manchurian Candidate - Make & Remake / Election Eve Special Edition (BONUS)
For a special PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION EVE show, we pulled a very appropriate unreleased episode from the vault. Although recorded over 3 years ago before we launched the podcast, this episode on the original and remake of the Manchurian Candidate could not be more timely. We tackle the differing...
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Watched on a Van Damme whim - Black Eagle, In Hell & Rifftrax No Retreat, No Surrender
In a rowdy and random, hilariously drunken Vodkast, we dig into the career of the muscles from Brussels, and run down a few odd entries from his career, "Black Eagle", "No Retreat, No Surrender" & "In Hell", all strangely involving Russia in one way or another. We talk about whether or not Jean...
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The Brood - David Cronenberg Spotlight w/ J Gonzo
Continuing our spooky dive for Halloween, special guest J Gonzo joins us to talk more Cronenberg, with his extremely personal work, the Brood. We dive into the very bizarre story, the proto-Cronenbergian body horror, the most interesting Oliver Reed in the world, and what the filmmaker was…
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Stephen King's The Dead Zone - David Cronenberg Spotlight
We get spooky just in time for Halloween with a David Cronenberg spotlight double-feature. This time we look at Cronenberg's efforts to adapt Stephen King's the Dead Zone, and compare it to the rest of their respective film libraries, as well as the typical stylistic earmarks of both. Plus we…
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Agents of Chaos & Totally Under Control - Alex Gibney Spotlight
With just 10 days until the 2020 Presidential Election, two films have arrived on streaming platforms from master documentarian Alex Gibney, which all America should watch and share. Agents of Chaos (HBOmax) & Totally Under Control (Hulu) encapsulate the two most important factors of the Trump…
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True Colors - corruption, ambition and idealism in America
Our march toward the Presidential election continues with the 1990 John Cusack/James Spader political parable, True Colors. We dive into the dueling natures of idealism and ambition, along with some serious filmmaking interrogation, in a detailed, insightful and funny episode. Plus, we play more…
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"What's it all about?" - Introducing our new movie game! (BONUS episode)
In a HUGE deviation from our normal episodes, we have come up with a game, and decided to spend an episode introducing it to give you a taste of the premium episodes you can find on our Patreon page (repeatviewpod). It was a breezy and hilarious use of our time, (and now your time,) to say the...
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Dave - cynicsm vs optimism in America
As a vital Presidential election looms, and our "commander in chief" just spent a weekend in the hospital, coming out somewhat altered by the experience, Ivan Reitman's "Dave" from 1993 seems the only film we could possibly discuss this episode, and it's more relevant than ever! We chat about the...
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RBG & On the Basis of Sex - In Memoriam RBG
To hopefully complete an unintentional theme, we honor the recently passed, highly influential Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by talking about the documentary with her initials, and then some. We weigh her impact in the court against our current national crises and share one of our...
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Marshall - In Memoriam Chadwick Boseman
Our biopic trilogy of appreciation in memory of Chadwick Boseman comes to a strong close with Marshall, the 2017 courtroom drama directed by Reginald Hudlin. As we mourn the passing of RBG, this story of the first black Supreme Court Justice was a timely watch and discussion in more ways than…
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Get On Up - In Memoriam Chadwick Boseman
Our celebration of Chadwick Boseman continues, with easily his funkiest biopic, Get On Up, directed by Tate Taylor. We discuss the very unique story structure, immersive make-up & costumes, use of music, and above all, Boseman's bravura chameleon performance. Plus we take a long look at the many...
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42 - In Memoriam Chadwick Boseman
With the recent sudden and shocking passing of Chadwick Boseman, it seems only right to honor his powerful work toward equality and the portrayal of positive, powerful black role models & icons. He left a strong legacy in an incredibly short career, and perhaps no film anchors that legacy better...
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Bill & Ted's Excellent or Bogus Trilogy? w/ Neil McLean
After a three decade wait, the world has finally received Bill & Ted Face the Music, so it's only fitting that we close our sci-fi block with their entire trilogy. Returning guest, animator Neil McLean joins us to parse the many details and dissect the various special effects. Do these movies…
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Brazil
As a companion to our recent episode covering the film 1984, we tackled the unholy progeny of that story, amped up on steroids and bureaucracy-- Brazil. What genre IS this movie? How is it aging with all that's happening in the world? Just what the hell is up with the genius madman Terry…
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Robocop '87 vs Robocop '14
Our wild ride through the prophecy laden science fiction of the 1980s continues, bringing us to the meanest possible streets of old Detroit. With it's avalanche of bravado, social commentary and wit, the undeniable classic Robocop is ripe for another installment, even today. But how does the 2014...
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The Running Man - the film & the book by Stephen King
Our Science-Fiction-Social-Commentary exploration continues with the inescapable 80's action entry, the Running Man, loosely based on the book by Richard Bachman aka Stephen King. We discuss the world building and execution of both formats, along with the 1980s world that spawned both, and the...
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1984 - the film & Orwell's book
In perhaps our most detailed exploration so far, we dive into the '84 adaptation of 1984 by Michael Radford, weighing the quality of translation, the missing & present underlying themes, the classic story's applications to modern society, and what Orwell was up to with this idea. Plus, a TON of...
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Why We Fight & Da 5 Bloods
We turn our gaze to the American war machine with two films uncannily matched for such a task, sending us into a deep discussion about the heart of America and our penchant for imperialism. It is our second podcaster battle in a row, as we deeply debate one of these films. Buckle up for a crazy...
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Gladiator (1992) vs Gladiator (2000)
Two films, one title. It's a no holds barred, bare knuckle brawl of a film chat, complete with some very unexpected twists, and a bevvy of deep cuts info on both movies. After the results of this match, expect us to do more vs. style episodes, because you're in for an intense and hilarious…
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Basquiat
In an episode that was destined to happen, we tackle one of our mutual favorite films, and share a compelling, dense discussion about it, as well as it's subject, brilliant 1980s painter Jean Michel Basquiat. As artists, we have a unique perspective on this film, as well as the world it portrays,...
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Moonlight
For a last minute tribute to Pride month, we dive into the best picture winner from 2016. While many have discussed it, we felt it worth a fresh look in these times, and dig into it's connections to the issues at the core of Black Lives Matter, but more importantly, we dig even deeper into what…
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Straight Outta Compton & Friday - F. Gary Gray Spotlight
In an upbeat companion to our previous episode on Boyz in the Hood & Clockers, we follow the thread to relevant and connected tales, one an epic music biopic, the other perhaps THE quintessential stoner movie-- both are directed by the uber-talent F. Gary Gray. We tie everything together...
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Boyz in the Hood & Clockers
Continuing our discussion about the core issues at the heart of the Black Lives Matter protests, we turn our eyes on policing and the systemic marginalization of black Americans through two definitive classics. It's another talk laden with hard truths and fascinating observations, but also plenty...
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Just Mercy
In the wake of the #BlackLivesMatter - #GeorgeFloyd protests, it was a trick to find the right film to talk about, but thanks to Warner Bros. making Just Mercy free to rent all month, the choice became easy. In an interwoven discussion of the protests, systematic racism, the death penalty and our...
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Snyder Cut, JL Dark: Apokalips War, the Equalizer, Netflix's best documentary. Plus, remembering Fred Willard & Lynn Shelton
In a packed episode, we cover the news about Zack Snyder's Justice League finally happening, a Justice League animated movie, the Equalizer films, and the rare inclusion of a documentary, Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics. TO close things out, we turn our attention to celebrating two...
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"Quarantine Viewing 4" - Bloodshot and the Gentlemen, plus Star WARS: TROS rebuttal!
In a rare double first take, we look at two very recent films, Bloodshot from the Valiant Cinematic Universe, and the Gentlemen from Guy Ritchie, giving our two cents on whether you should or should not rent them. As usual we stray into some interesting and varied tangents on filmmakers, comics &...
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A compare and contrast podcast of films from present to past. Showcasing movies connected by genre, creators, personal themes & social relevance, we discover the elements that make movies rewatchable (or not). Hosted by artist-filmmakers and longtime friends, Kraig Rasmussen & Seamus Smith.
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Kraig Rasmussen, Monkeygong Productions
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A compare and contrast podcast of films from present to past. Showcasing movies connected by genre, creators, personal themes & social relevance, we discover the elements that make movies rewatchable (or not). Hosted by artist-filmmakers and longtime friends, Kraig Rasmussen & Seamus Smith.
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