The Town · The Rewatchables ·August 2, 2019 The Town Sequel, Prequel, Limited Series, or All-Black Remake A ten-episode series could use the four-hour material and deepen Hamm, Jim, Chris, and Doug’s hockey story. In the discussion (5) Approx. transcript time · 01:41:04Read transcript The director’s cut already approaches limited-series length. A series could expand Jim’s backstory. A series could expand Hamm’s character and interest in Claire. A Krista Coughlin-focused episode is proposed. A minor-league hockey episode for Doug is proposed.
The Town · The Rewatchables ·August 2, 2019 The Town Probably Unanswerable Questions Uniforms, the rink, Shine’s future, Fenway cash, role swaps, and Doug’s hockey ability drive the questions. In the discussion (8) Approx. transcript time · 01:42:43Read transcript Where did the gang get all the official uniforms? How did Claire establish the rink with stolen money? What happens to Shine Coughlin as a teenager? Why would Red Sox ownership show Fenway as easy to rob? Would swapping Blake Lively and Rebecca Hall improve the film? Would swapping Affleck and Renner improve the film? How good at hockey was Doug? Would a local Bruins draft pick be too recognizable to become a bank robber?
The Town · The Rewatchables ·August 2, 2019 The Town Who Won the Movie? The panel splits among Jeremy Renner, Ben Affleck, and Boston. In the discussion (4) Approx. transcript time · 01:46:30Read transcript Jeremy Renner is selected by one host without hesitation. Ben Affleck is selected for directing and launching his next career phase. Boston is selected as the third answer. A long Revolutionary-era anecdote argues that the city’s combative identity spans centuries.
Top Gun · The Rewatchables ·July 23, 2019 Top Gun Roger Ebert's review ☆★☆★☆★☆★ Roger Ebert’s review is discussed: 2.5 stars In the discussion (3) Approx. transcript time · 00:21:58Read transcript Ebert is reported to give Top Gun 2.5 out of four stars The panel discusses his praise for aerial scenes and criticism of dialogue The hosts find additional pleasure in the unintentional comedy
Top Gun · The Rewatchables ·July 23, 2019 Top Gun Most Rewatchable Scene Beach volleyball, the final dogfight and the landing celebration lead a long list of favorites In the discussion (12) Approx. transcript time · 00:23:22Read transcript The bar rendition of You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ is both appealing and absurd Mallory finds the public seduction simultaneously attractive and uncomfortable The Great Balls of Fire double date establishes Goose’s family and friendship before his death Beach volleyball receives an extended discussion of clothes, watch-checking, competitive stakes and implausible logistics Goose’s death remains emotionally effective on repeat viewing Iceman’s condolence scene and exaggerated breathing are favorites The graduation’s immediate deployment raises questions about all the other graduates The blue-lit love scene is discussed as both erotic and bizarre The elevator scene is nominated as the strongest chemistry between Cruise and McGillis The final landing, celebration and Iceman’s acceptance of Maverick are favorites The Viper training sequence and communal shower scene receive nominations Final choices include the dogfight, volleyball and post-battle celebration; no single unanimous scene is established
Top Gun · The Rewatchables ·July 23, 2019 Top Gun Unintentional Comedy Award Beach volleyball wins, with Iceman’s bite also singled out In the discussion (11) Approx. transcript time · 00:49:36Read transcript Cruise’s crying face is nominated Carol’s consolation that Goose would have flown anyway is discussed Maverick’s outburst at Sundown is nominated Iceman and Slider’s rivalry and the second-seat role are questioned The Cruise–McGillis chemistry is nominated Maverick’s claims about flight safety conflict with his behavior The Indian Ocean time/location card is a nominee Iceman and Maverick’s dangerous exchange is a favorite The panel reads Tony Scott’s account of staging the volleyball scene Chris explicitly chooses beach volleyball and the room agrees Iceman’s bite remains a close favorite
Top Gun · The Rewatchables ·July 23, 2019 Top Gun What’s Aged the Best? The soundtrack, rivalry, style and Tony Scott’s filmmaking In the discussion (14) Approx. transcript time · 00:55:24Read transcript Buzzing the tower became part of everyday vocabulary Charlie’s Porsche is admired The soundtrack and electric-guitar anthem retain their appeal Kenny Loggins’s run of movie-theme songs is discussed Meg Ryan and Anthony Edwards have convincing chemistry Maverick and Iceman’s rivalry is compared to Bird and Magic Tom Skerritt balances authority, warmth and intimidation The character-by-character end credits are praised The panel credits the low-priced Top Gun VHS release and Pepsi marketing with expanding home-video ownership Aviators, bomber jackets, jeans and mustaches remain iconic Cruise’s sex-symbol image and the forbidden romance are discussed Call signs and practical aerial effects hold up Tony Scott’s glossy blockbuster direction is praised Tim Robbins’s tiny role is a source of continuing surprise
Top Gun · The Rewatchables ·July 23, 2019 Top Gun What’s Aged the Worst? Maverick following Charlie into the women’s restroom In the discussion (10) Approx. transcript time · 01:02:44Read transcript The restroom pursuit is criticized as invasive and unacceptable Aerial scenes lose some impact on a small screen, though modern home viewing helps The later careers of Skerritt and Rossovich are debated, with counterexamples The vague enemy and global-war implications of the final fight are questioned Sending a traumatized Maverick into combat is criticized Maverick’s first-date shower request and departure lead to a long disagreement about his intentions McGillis’s performance and the romantic chemistry are criticized Charlie’s harsh consolation dialogue is singled out The wine and salad scene is treated as awkward The discussion returns to the restroom pursuit as the leading choice
Top Gun · The Rewatchables ·July 23, 2019 Top Gun How Well Do You Know This Movie? A quiz matching Top Gun call signs to character names In the discussion (4) Approx. transcript time · 01:11:25Read transcript The quiz gives Goose as Nick Bradshaw and Iceman as Tom Kazansky Charlie is Charlotte Blackwood; Jester is Rick Heatherly Viper is Mike Metcalf and Slider is Ron Kerner Cougar and Merlin are given as Bill Cortell and Sam Wells; transcript spelling remains a secondary source
Top Gun · The Rewatchables ·July 23, 2019 Top Gun Best Soundtrack Song Danger Zone, Take My Breath Away and Top Gun Anthem split the choices In the discussion (8) Approx. transcript time · 01:12:51Read transcript Danger Zone receives multiple choices Take My Breath Away is defended for its buildup and romantic placement Top Gun Anthem is chosen for its soaring melody Playing with the Boys, Heaven in Your Eyes and You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ are also offered Danger Zone’s repetition is criticized Toto’s intended involvement and legal conflict are reported Bryan Adams, REO Speedwagon and Corey Hart are said to have declined Danger Zone The Motels and Berlin are said to have recorded competing versions of Take My Breath Away
Top Gun · The Rewatchables ·July 23, 2019 Top Gun Casting What-Ifs Matthew Modine, Linda Fiorentino and other reported alternatives In the discussion (8) Approx. transcript time · 01:15:09Read transcript Modine is said to have declined Maverick because of the military politics Travolta’s asking price is reported as a barrier, with uncertainty around the wider internet list Fiorentino is reported to have declined Charlie because of the glorification of war Ally Sheedy is reported to have doubted demand for a fighter-pilot movie Julianne Phillips is mentioned for Charlie and Jon Voight for Viper Modine is considered a plausible alternative Maverick Robert Downey Jr. as Maverick, or as Iceman opposite Kilmer, is imagined Judd Nelson and Charlie Sheen are discussed as very different possibilities
Top Gun · The Rewatchables ·July 23, 2019 Top Gun The Dion Waiters Award for Best Heat Check Performance Meg Ryan, with Michael Ironside as an alternative In the discussion (4) Approx. transcript time · 01:17:37Read transcript Kilmer and Edwards are ruled too prominent for the award Meg Ryan’s Carol is the leading choice Michael Ironside’s Jester receives an alternative nomination The room returns to Meg Ryan
