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The Be Kind Rewind

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Joey Maxey looks back on some of the most hated and underappreciated movies in an effort to discover what makes these films great and worth watching.

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  1. 57- Heavyweights

    Rewind to 1995 for a trip to Camp Hope with Heavyweights. Eric Lyons and Brett Badostain join Joey to discuss this 90s gem of a cult classic that is endlessly quoatable. The Be Kind Rewind has a merch store! The Be Kind Rewind is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Follow the show on Facebook…

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  2. 56- Waterworld

    Rewind to 1995 for the wettest movie of all time, Waterworld. Joey is once again joined by fellow Treasure Valley Avenger, Matthew Button, to talk about everything that works and doesn't work about what, at the time, was the biggest flop in history. The Be Kind Rewind has a merch store! The Be…

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  3. 55- Vacation

    Rewind to 2015 and revisit all the joys of your favorite road trip comedy film, Vacation. Except it's actually not the one you love, it's just got the same name, and pretty much the same plot. We try to be as kind as possible to the movies we watch on this show, but Joey and today's guests, Brett...

  4. 54- Freddy vs Jason

    Rewind to 2003 for a slash-up of two of your favorite horror icons, Freddy vs. Jason. This week Joey is joined by two of his fellow Treasure Valley Avengers, Jen Potcher and Brayden Goodman, to talk about this under appreciated entry in the slasher legacy. The Be Kind Rewind has a merch store!…

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  5. 53- Tucker's Picks V

    Joey is once again joined by his favorite guest, his son, Tucker Maxey! Tucker brought in a few of his recent favorite flicks, Velma and Daphne, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, and Three Amigos. The Be Kind Rewind has a merch store! The Be Kind Rewind is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Follow...

  6. 52- X-Men Origins: Wolverine

    Rewind to 2009 for a discussion on 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine, one of the most hated entries in the entirety of the X-Men film franchise. To revel in the gloriousness of this unfairly maligned film, Joey is joined by fellow Treasure Valley Avenger, Matthew Button, to discuss everything that...

  7. 51- Saving Christmas

    Happy holidays everyone! To celebrate the season, Joey endures what he describes as the movie that has finally broke him, Saving Christmas. Joey struggles to find something nice to say about Kirk Cameron's clear propaganda film about the war on Christmas. The Be Kind Rewind has a merch store! The...

  8. 50- Blues Brothers 2000

    This week Joey is joined by his friend Jeremiah Campbell one last time before Jeremiah leaves for greener pastures. Today they're sitting down to discuss a childhood favorite of theirs, Blues Brothers 2000 (yeah, I know) to talk about all the things they loved about it back in the day and...

  9. 49- Sahara

    Rewind to 2005, back to a time before Matthew McConaughey was pontificating about the nature of time, and was still a rom-com gold mine. This week, Joey and guest, Jeremiah Campbell, are talking about Sahara, and guess what, the movie isn't nearly as bad as most people made it out to be at the...

  10. 48- Unkind Rewind- Back to The Future

    This week Joey is looking back on the Back to The Future Trilogy for a new episode of the Unkind Rewind. Joey diving deep into one trilogy that most people like exactly one part of and talking about everything to love and hate about them all. The Be Kind Rewind has a merch store! The Be Kind…

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  11. 47- Real Steel

    Rewind to 2011 for Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots: The Movie! Joey is joined by friend and returning guest, Jeremiah Campbell, to talk about Hugh Jackman and the big ol' robot smashing family film, Real Steel. The Be Kind Rewind has a merch store! The Be Kind Rewind is part of the EaseDrop Podcast...

  12. 46- Ghostbusters: Answer The Call

    Rewind to 2016 for the target of a bunch of male-dominated internet hate, Ghostbusters: Answer The Call. Joey is joined by guests Jeremiah Campbell, Jen Potcher, and Shannon Peterson to talk about everything that makes this movie great, even though a bunch of dude-bro angry nerds tried to…

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  13. 45- Suicide Squad

    Harley Quinn Megan's Tabytha Howell and Lena join Daddy's Lil Monster, Joey Maxey, as they discuss the subtle brilliance of DCs version of Deadpool in the amazing 2016 Suicide Squad.

  14. 44- Mazes and Monsters

    Rewind to 1982 for the Tom Hanks made-for-tv movies that no one remembers about a group of friends who get way too into a role-playing game. For anyone in the 80s who thought D&D was for Satan worshipping psychos, then this is the movie for you! The Be Kind Rewind has a merch store! The Be Kind...

  15. 43- Pan

    Rewind to 2015, (which at this point literally might as well have been the 80s) for a magical trip to Neverland. It answers all those burning Peter Pan questions that you have always had like, what's up between Hook and Pan? This week Joey is joined by his friend Jeremiah to talk about why Pan...

  16. 42- Country Bears

    If there was ever any doubt about the absolute goodness of Joey Maxey, listen to him talk about the things he liked about Country Bears. He's the only person who has ever liked this movie, so it's a very unique experience. The Be Kind Rewind has a merch store! The Be Kind Rewind is part of the...

  17. 41- Unkind Rewind

    This week the show is taking on a different format: The Unkind Rewind. Joey and guests, Jen and Jeremiah, are talking about all the movies that everybody seems to love, but these three can't stand. Targets include The Nightmare Before Christmas, Frozen, and Forest Gump. The Be Kind Rewind has a...

  18. 40- Virus

    Rewind to 1999 for a the alien sea-faring thriller that probably should not have been called, Virus. Jamie Lee Curtis rules though. To talk about this flick, Joey is joined once again by friend of the show Jeremiah Campbell. The Be Kind Rewind is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Follow The Be...

  19. 39- 13th Warrior

    This week Joey is joined by guest host Reese Samuels and LJ Sullivan to talk about the weird, viking adventure 13th Warrior. Did this movie deserve to flop as hard as it did when it came out in 1999? Or is there some hidden viking goodness? Listen and find out! The Be Kind Rewind is part of the...

  20. 38- The Real Forest Gump

    Joey is back in the studio for a different kind of episode to unravel the tangled web of the real life Forest Gump, Dave Coulier. That's right, Uncle Joey from Full House has somehow shaped the modern landscape of entertainment and Joey unpacks it all. The Be Kind Rewind is part of the EaseDrop...

  21. 37- Tucker's Picks Pt. III

    Joey is once again joined by his son, Tucker, to talk about some of his recent favorite movies, including Scooby Do WWE, Small Foot, and Captain America: The First Avenger. The Be Kind Rewind is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Follow The Be Kind Rewind on Facebook Support The Be Kind Rewind…

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  22. 36- Get Smart

    Rewind to 2008 for the Get Smart remake starring Steve Carrell, Anne Hathaway and The Rock. To talk about the film, Joey is joined by Jen and Kat to talk about what they love about the movie, what didn't work, and how they feel about remakes in general. The Be Kind Rewind is part of the EaseDrop...

  23. 35- Josie and The Pussycats

    Rewind to 2001 for the musical-comedy, Josie and The Pussycats. Joey is joined by friends Karissa and Jeremiah to discuss everything that makes this movie awesome. The Be Kind Rewind is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Follow The Be Kind Rewind on Facebook Support The Be Kind Rewind by…

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  24. 34- Home On The Range

    Rewind to 2004 for the animated Home On The Range. Joey is joined by Karissa, Jeremiah and Jen Potcher to discuss this strange, forgotten, funny animated feature that proves that a mixture of Roseanne Barr and Jennifer Tilly is a magical combo. The Be Kind Rewind is part of the EaseDrop Podcast...

  25. 33- Furry Vengeance

    Rewind to 2010 for the Brendan Frasier animal comedy, Furry Vengeance. If you really want to hear Joey and his guests talk about this movie, then you might want to skip this one, because it's mostly a discussion about Brendan Frasier and his career with a little bit of politics talk thrown in for...

  26. 32- Starship Troopers

    Rewind to 1997 citizen! Would you like to know more? Joey, Karissa, and special guest, Jeremiah are talking about the satirical sci-fi action movie flop, Starship Troopers. Why did this movie tank so hard when it came out? Is the acting bad, or deliberate? Are the humans the villains of the...

  27. 31- Earth Girls Are Easy

    Rewind to 1988 for the fun of Earth Girl's Are Easy. Joey is joined by Tilly and Immodest Molly to talk about a seminal comedy that just doesn't get the love it deserves. Listen in as the crew goes over all the ways this movie holds up 31 years later. The Be Kind Rewind is part of the EaseDrop...

  28. 30- Tucker's Pick Pt. II

    The Be Kind Rewind's favorite 5 year, Tucker Maxey AKA Joey's son, is back to talk about some of his favorite movies, like Street Fighter, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Detective Pikachu, and Teen Titans GO! vs Teen Titans. Tucker talks about how these movies fit into a toxic fan culture, why they...

  29. 29- Closer (2004)

    WARNING: The Be Kind Rewind generally has some salty language, but the content of this movie leads to some extra spicy, sexy talk, so if you're at work, wear headphone you sexy freak. Rewind to 2004 for the romantic drama, Closer. Joey and Karissa were supposed to talk to a guest about this…

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  30. 28- Cutthroat Island

    The Be Kind Rewind is back and rewinding to 1995 for the movie that pretty much put the nail in the coffin of pirate movies for a decade, Cutthroat Island. Listen as Joey, Karissa, and guest Jason Ward try to think of nice things to say about the movie, talk about pirate movies as a genre, and a...

  31. 27- Santa Claus 3

    Rewind to 2006 as Joey and guests, Jeremiah Campbell, Eric Cole, and Jen Potcher discuss what makes The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause a holiday classic. Spoiler Alert: It's mostly Martin Short. The Be Kind Rewind is going on holiday hiatus, so we'll see you in 2020 with all new episodes!…

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  32. 26- The Star Wars Holiday Special

    Rewind to 1978 as Joey and last minute fill in guest, Brett Badostain talk about The Star Wars Holiday special live from KramusCon in Boise, ID. They talk about some of the weird little things in the movie that make the Star Wars universe seem a little bigger, Boba Fett, life under the Empire…

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  33. 25- Star Trek: The Motion Picture

    Rewind to 1979 for Star Trek: The Motion Picture! Joey is joined by podcast padawan, Karissa Sutton, and comedian, Chris Sundberg to talk about what makes this much maligned, forgotten classic a movie worth revisiting. They discuss what makes this particular film better than what people remember...

  34. 24- Jackie Brown

    Rewind to 1997 for a movie that doesn't really fit the format of this show, Jackie Brown. Jackie Brown is not a hated movie by any means, and it wasn't a box office bomb, but in regards to Tarantino's filmography, it's definitely the least talked about, so Joey and his guest Emily Ball try to...

  35. 23- Missing Link, Clue, and Toy Story 4

    We're breaking format a little this week in honor of a very special guest, Tucker Maxey! That's right, Joey's 5 year old son is in the studio this week to talk about his very favorite movies, Missing Link, Clue, and Toy Story 4. In what may be the cutest podcast ever, Tucker explains to his dad…

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  36. 22- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

    Rewind to 2012 as Joey sits down with the incomparable Lilian Stardust to discuss the first part of a wholly unnecessary but nonetheless amazing trilogy- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Joey and Lillian talk dwarves, Dame Edna, and Lillian gave us some amazing fan art! The Be Kind Rewind is a...

  37. 21- Little Monsters

    Rewind to 1989 for the Fred Savage/Howie Mandel buddy movie you didn't know you needed, Little Monsters. This week, Joey is joined once again by podcast padawan, Karissa Sutton, as well as film makers and comedians, Jared and Nichole Stull, to talk about a movie with amazing visuals, great acting...

  38. 20- Big Business

    Rewind to 1988 for the Bette Midler/Lily Tomlin mistaken identity movie for the ages, Big Business. Host Joey Maxey is joined by Jennifer Page Stockwell, Katie Preston, and Pat Mac from the amazing and hilarious series Vagina Town to discuss, dissect, and praise the amazing performances, the...

  39. 19- Small Soldiers

    Rewind to 1998 for an age old battle between literal toy soldiers and benevolent monster toys, Small Soldiers. Host Joey Maxey is joined by podcast padawan, Karissa Sutton, dancer and performer, Immodest Molly, and comedian Brett Haney to talk about arson, the Commando Elite, Gorgonites, and much...

  40. 18- Coneheads

    Rewind to 1993 to enjoy the oddly timely story of illegal aliens trying to make America and Earth their home, Coneheads. Joey and podcast padawan, Karissa Sutton, are joined by dancer and performer Juniper Rose to discuss all the things that are fun, prophetic, strange, progressive and…

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  41. 17- Thir13en Ghosts

    Rewind to 2001 for the spooky scary Thir13en Ghosts. Joey is joined once again by Karissa Sutton to talk about what makes Thir13en Ghosts a movie worth checking out, including Matthew Lillard, the awesome ghosts and designs, and the distinct feel of a 90s/early 2000s horror movie. The Be Kind...

  42. 16- Pixels

    Today Joey is rewinding to 2015 to discuss the Adam Sandler flick, Pixels, with comedian Eric Cole. They discuss how awesome Peter Dinklage is, "sell out" movies leading to great smaller movies, and Adam Sandler in general. The Be Kind Rewind is a part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support The…

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  43. 15- The Avengers (1998)

    AVENGERS! ASSEM... No, that's not right. Rewind to... 1998? Uma Thurman? Ralph Finnes? Sean Connery? WHAT IS THIS?! This week, Joey is joined by some of the members of the Treasure Valley Avengers to discuss this weird and basically unknown film where Sean Connery tries to control the weather and...

  44. 14- The Chipmunk Adventure

    This week, Joey is joined by Belle Fast and Karissa Sutton to talk about everyone's favorite rodents. No, not Chip'n'Dale, it's Theodore, Simon and ALVIN!!!!! Rewind to 1987 for the diamond smuggling, globe-trotting Chipmunk Adventure. The Be Kind Rewind is a part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network...

  45. 13-Spiderman 3

    Web crawl your way into this weeks episode of the Be Kind Rewind! On today's episode, Joey is joined by Karissa Sutton to discuss the 2007 Sam Raimi failure, Spiderman 3. So, many people hated this movie that it killed this iteration of the franchise and was famously rebooted just five years…

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  46. 12- Ghost Rider and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

    Joey is joined by his friends Patrick Gregory and Thomas Zygaj to talk about the super flops Ghost Rider and it's sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. In what might be the most contentious episode ever, Joey, Patrick and Thomas are all hot about the first one, while producer Brett is fired up...

  47. 11- Weekend At Bernie's

    On today's Be Kind Rewind, we're talking Weekend At Bernie's and Weekend At Bernie's 2. To discuss these weird 80's descents into the macabre, Joey is joined by Ian Taylor and Sheila Ann. If you don't think Terry Kiser should have won an Oscar for his work in these films, then this might not be…

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  48. 10- Joey's Top 10 Favorite Bad Movies

    Joey flies solo on this one and uses the time to give some backstory for why he started the Be Kind Rewind. He also gives his 10 movies that he hopes to eventually get to on the show. Listen to find out what they are!

  49. 9- Bubble Boy

    Joey is joined today by Christine Lopez and Sara Raffaella to discuss the 2001 Jake Gyllenhaal film, Bubble Boy. Bubble Boy is filled with early 2000s stereotypes and problematic jokes about race and people with disabilities, but it also presents a scenario where there's nothing wrong with being…

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  50. 8- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Joey is joined by Kat and Katie of the popular food blog, Fake It Til You Bake It to discuss the 2005's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This movie might be easily forgotten, but is it sweeter than people remember? We think so, listen to see if you agree! Support The Be Kind Rewind by donating…

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Joey Maxey looks back on some of the most hated and underappreciated movies in an effort to discover what makes these films great and worth watching.

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