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Apollo 13 The Rewatchables
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Apollo 13

Probably Unanswerable Questions

Would Mattingly’s presence change the accident, and would Cameron make a better film?

In the discussion (6)
Approx. transcript time · 01:40:50Read transcript
  • Does this have an unusually high number of white speaking roles?
  • Would the malfunction still happen with Mattingly instead of Swigert?
  • Would Mattingly have noticed a warning before stirring the tanks?
  • Which astronaut is best at the job?
  • James Cameron directing would change the spacecraft emphasis, exposition and mission-control balance
  • The panel concludes Howard was well suited to the historical and ensemble requirements
Apollo 13 The Rewatchables
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Apollo 13

What Piece of Memorabilia Would You Want From This Movie?

The white vest, gold flight jacket, flight suits and Hanks’s astronaut suit

In the discussion (4)
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  • The white vest returns as a favorite
  • The gold jacket and rescued astronauts’ suits are alternatives
  • Hanks’s screen-worn astronaut suit is considered the most valuable object
  • Sinise’s sleeveless shirt and beer bottle are smaller-scale ideas
Apollo 13 The Rewatchables
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Apollo 13

Producer review

Craig finds Apollo 13 warmer and more effective than on previous watches

In the discussion (5)
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  • Craig reports not having seen it in ten to fifteen years
  • He praises the practical Los Angeles production and the warmth of Hanks and Howard
  • The last hour had him standing and pacing despite knowing the ending
  • Family scenes and the child’s door question land more strongly now
  • He comes away with renewed appreciation for Hanks
Speed The Rewatchables
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Speed

Most Rewatchable Scene

Four different favorites: the elevator, bus boarding, passenger transfer and Jack under the bus

In the discussion (18)
Approx. transcript time · 00:43:46Read transcript
  • The opening is separated into passenger rescue, freight elevator and hostage showdown
  • Sean recalls interviewing Patrick Fischler about his first film role
  • The first bus explosion and payphone introduce Howard’s threat
  • Jack’s forgotten muffin becomes a comic everyday-life aside
  • Annie catching the bus establishes her personality
  • The Jaguar chase, door removal and leap onto the bus are praised
  • The passenger with a gun shoots Sam after misunderstanding Jack’s arrival
  • Sam’s rescue and Helen’s fatal attempt to escape are favorites
  • The highway jump remains euphoric despite impossible physics
  • The sharp turn and passengers changing sides are praised
  • Jack on the sled under the bus is a favorite
  • Harry’s discovery of the house trap is discussed
  • Jack and Annie’s escape and the airplane explosion could have supplied an ending
  • Howard’s decapitation and the subway crash conclude the action
  • The elevator is one final choice
  • Sean explicitly chooses the passenger transfer and Helen’s death after recalling the theatrical thrill of the jump
  • Another choice is Jack boarding the bus
  • The fourth choice is Jack under the bus; individual attribution beyond explicit naming stays unknown
Speed The Rewatchables
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Speed

The most "year the movie came out" thing

Opening credits, young stars, pre-surveillance life and pre-OJ Los Angeles

In the discussion (7)
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  • Long opening credits and graphics are nominated
  • The absence of smartphones and social media is nominated
  • Young Reeves and Bullock embody the era
  • The absence of visible homelessness at familiar LA locations is noted as a depiction choice
  • The panel jokes that a later release would have included OJ references
  • Arizona’s Desert Swarm football era explains the Wildcats reference
  • Jack does not initially suspect a camera because constant surveillance is not assumed
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Gandolfini Butter on My Ass So It Pops in My Mouth Award

The ticking clock, Reeves’s movement, Mancina’s score and annoying people to rescue

In the discussion (6)
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  • High-concept ticking-clock films are enjoyed
  • Reeves’s two-handed pistol posture and pivot are admired as precursors to Wick
  • Mancina’s score makes ordinary activities feel epic
  • Repeated speedometer cutaways sustain tension
  • The irritating people awaiting rescue are an enjoyable disaster-movie convention
  • Daylight, Air Force One and Independence Day provide comparisons
Speed The Rewatchables
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Speed

What’s Aged the Best?

The leads, practical action and an enduring premise

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Approx. transcript time · 01:06:43Read transcript
  • Young Bullock and Reeves’s crew cut are admired
  • Mancina’s score and Reeves’s gum-chewing are praised
  • Bullock is reported to have learned to drive the bus and passed her test
  • Howard’s rich-versus-poor distinction is quoted
  • Jack’s Bronco is admired
  • A former cop with a grudge remains an effective villain premise
  • The passenger who shoots Sam gradually becomes part of the team
  • Stay on or get off and Pop Quiz Hotshot became lasting phrases
  • Reeves’s stunt involvement is praised with explicit uncertainty about exaggerated accounts
  • Reeves’s action-film longevity prompts comparisons with Eastwood, Ford and Cruise
  • The actual skyscraper and pre-CGI work supply convincing scale
  • The clothes and socks feel current again
  • The bending crane and sound design build tension
  • Alan Ruck gains a new layer through his later Connor Roy role
  • Reeves’s distinctive line deliveries are enjoyed even when awkward
  • The bus-bomb premise is thought to work today, with traffic caveats
  • The no-exit rule is debated as an unnecessary complication
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