Obsession · The Rewatchables ·July 28, 2026 Obsession Best Double Feature Play Misty for Me; The Craft; Milk & Serial. In the discussion (3) Approx. transcript time · 01:47:24Read transcript Play Misty for Me is proposed for obsessive-relationship parallels. The Craft is proposed for a love spell that produces obsession. Curry Barker’s Milk & Serial is proposed.
Obsession · The Rewatchables ·July 28, 2026 Obsession Who Won the Movie? Curry Barker and Indy Navarrette. In the discussion (4) Approx. transcript time · 01:48:07Read transcript Indy Navarrette is an explicit winner choice. Curry Barker is an explicit winner choice and later receives renewed support. The panel resists its no-ties convention because both careers could emerge from the movie. Barker is predicted to have more room for a weak follow-up, while Navarrette’s next role is framed as higher risk. Podcast choices Speaker not identifiedIndy Navarrette Speaker not identifiedCurry Barker
Hitch · The Rewatchables ·July 21, 2026 Hitch Roger Ebert's review ☆★☆★☆★☆★ In the discussion (3) Approx. transcript time · 00:39:46Read transcript Roger Ebert’s two-and-a-half-star rating is reported. His review calls the movie pleasant and undemanding but questions its necessity and third act. The panel argues the third act does not lag badly and wants him to enjoy the movie more.
Hitch · The Rewatchables ·July 21, 2026 Hitch Most Rewatchable Scene Dance lessons and first date; Albert attacking Hitch; opening principles; bar; jet skis; wedding. In the discussion (26) Approx. transcript time · 00:40:34Read transcript The opening montage of Hitch’s principles is proposed. The broom metaphor is accepted as fine. The claim that communication is 30 percent tone and 60 percent body language is doubted. The rule that a woman’s best friend must approve is endorsed and debated through personal examples. The bar conversation and flashback are proposed. Michael Rapaport’s single-scene role and unclear brother-in-law connection are separate observations about the bar sequence. The Paula Patton bar appearance and her star potential receive extended praise. Albert quitting in the boardroom while Hitch coaches from behind a door is proposed. Hitch rescuing Eva Mendes’s character from Chip is proposed as a classic smooth entrance. The walkie-talkie invitation is proposed. The Sunday timing is praised as a calculated way around Friday and Saturday refusal. Hitch is said to use the walkie-talkie partly because Sara’s coworkers will hear and react. The Hudson River jet-ski portion of the date is proposed. The Ellis Island reveal is proposed for its surprising butcher joke and Hitch’s planning failure. The early dance montage is proposed. The allergy scene is proposed; later, the food-allergy material is said not to work. Albert’s Knicks date and attempted kiss are proposed. The apartment food fight is proposed. The food fight is separately criticized as aggression that would not play the same way now. Speed dating is proposed. A reported post-pandemic speed-dating resurgence undercuts the idea that the activity is purely a 2005 relic. Will Smith and Eva Mendes are compared to two hot aliens placed among the speed-dating losers. Hitch pleading for Albert on Allegra’s boat is proposed. The wedding and end-credit dancing are proposed. Hitch pleading Albert’s case before Albert attacks him is selected as the funniest moment. The dance lesson intercut with Albert’s first date is the consensus selection.
Hitch · The Rewatchables ·July 21, 2026 Hitch The Great Shot Gordo Award for Most Cinematic Shot Jet skis on the Hudson River. In the discussion (1) Approx. transcript time · 01:00:04Read transcript The Hudson River jet-ski sequence is selected for its view of New York.
Hitch · The Rewatchables ·July 21, 2026 Hitch The most "year the movie came out" thing Stephon Marbury at a Knicks game; a thriving gossip tabloid; Michael Rapaport as the rom-com buddy. In the discussion (3) Approx. transcript time · 01:00:31Read transcript Stephon Marbury in a Knicks uniform is selected. Michael Rapaport as the rom-com friend is proposed. Men being coached to pursue women presented as far out of their league is proposed as a mid-2000s dynamic.
Hitch · The Rewatchables ·July 21, 2026 Hitch The most "year the movie came out" thing A thriving gossip tabloid and its luxurious office. In the discussion (1) Approx. transcript time · 01:18:34Read transcript A thriving tabloid gossip operation is proposed as distinctly 2005.
Hitch · The Rewatchables ·July 21, 2026 Hitch Gandolfini Butter on My Ass So It Pops in My Mouth Award Will Smith being smooth; Vance Munson; a rom-com playing inside the rom-com. In the discussion (3) Approx. transcript time · 01:02:04Read transcript Will Smith’s smooth moments, especially rescuing Sara from Chip, are selected. Vance Munson is selected as an enjoyably pure villain. Sara watching Jerry Maguire inside this romantic comedy is selected.
Hitch · The Rewatchables ·July 21, 2026 Hitch Chest Rockwell / Brock Landers Award for Best Character Name Vance Munson. In the discussion (1) Approx. transcript time · 01:03:05Read transcript Vance Munson is selected.
Hitch · The Rewatchables ·July 21, 2026 Hitch What’s Aged the Best? Jeffrey Donovan; Hitch’s respectful advice; teaching people to interact; camera phones. In the discussion (6) Approx. transcript time · 01:03:25Read transcript Jeffrey Donovan appearing in a romantic comedy is praised. The walkie-talkie trick is praised even while acknowledged as implausible now. The lie-steal-cheat-drink aphorism is enjoyed as intentional corniness by one side and rejected by another. Camera phones are praised for becoming vastly more capable. A movie about teaching isolated people to interact is judged more relevant now. Hitch’s advice is praised for respecting women and countering hostile dating ideology.
Hitch · The Rewatchables ·July 21, 2026 Hitch The Slow Ride / Kid Cudi – Pursuit of Happiness Award for Best Needle Drop Usher’s Yeah!; Amerie’s One Thing; Motown opening songs. In the discussion (4) Approx. transcript time · 01:10:27Read transcript Usher’s Yeah! is selected. Amerie’s One Thing is praised as an important soundtrack choice. The opening Motown songs and John Legend cover are proposed. Will Smith personally obtaining Usher’s clearance is reported.
Hitch · The Rewatchables ·July 21, 2026 Hitch Is There a Better Title for This Movie? Hitch. In the discussion (2) Approx. transcript time · 01:12:33Read transcript The Last First Kiss is reported as the working title and rejected. Hitch is affirmed as the perfect title.