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Craig Horlbeck
Producer who contributes to the discussion. In the Chicago live episode, he chooses Harrison Ford.
Also referred to as Craig, Bangkok Craig, Craig Grobeck, Craig Gahau
Stats
- Episodes credited in this archive
- 220
- Movies in this archive
- 217
- Producer credits
- 217
- Attributed podcast choices
- 13
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Appearing on these Rewatchables episodes
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977 film
Bill Simmons · Chris Ryan · Sean Fennessey
Aired May 20, 2025
Star Wars: A New Hope
1977 film
Bill Simmons · Chris Ryan · Sean Fennessey · Van Lathan
Aired May 6, 2025
Star Wars: A New Hope
1977 film
Bill Simmons · Chris Ryan · Sean Fennessey · Van Lathan
Aired May 6, 2025
Good Will Hunting
1997 film
Bill Simmons · Ryen Russillo · Chris Ryan · Sean Fennessey
Aired April 1, 2025
Displaying episodes 49 - 60 of 220 in total
Mentioned in discussions
The Bam Out of Bayo 83 Point
Jon Voight as Howard Cosell
The panel proposes a new category here.
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:26:17Read transcript
- One speaker explains his millennial reference points for Voight and says the credits revealed the Cosell role. — Craig Horlbeck
- He praises Voight’s unrecognizable performance.
The Joey Pants “That Guy” Award
Wendy Crewson (disputed); the therapist; Daniel Hugh Kelly (debated)
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:20:41Read transcript
- Daniel Hugh Kelly is rejected or debated as too obscure outside Craig’s generation.
- The unnamed therapist is the leading That Guy because the panel recognizes her but cannot name her. — Bill Simmons
- Wendy Crewson is considered via The Good Son and The Santa Clause.
- Daniel Hugh Kelly’s television résumé fuels a tangent about forgotten shows. — Bill Simmons
The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
Platoon parody effect; two qualified reactions to the portrayal; two proposed role swaps and Craig's response
In the discussion (7)
Approx. transcript time · 01:37:49Read transcript
- Tropic Thunder is said to affect later viewing of Platoon in the way Walk Hard affects music biographies because many shots closely parody Platoon. — Chris Ryan
- One answer says the blackface performance has never personally offended him, while emphasizing that blackface outside this satirical context is objectionable. — Van Lathan
- A separate qualification agrees that it had to be as good as it was to meet that bar.
- A second answer says he is not offended by the blackface at all, understands the joke, and can laugh at material like it. — Joel Anderson
- Matthew McConaughey is proposed for Tug because Ben Stiller's version feels too similar to his Zoolander mode, with Stiller moving to Rick Peck. — Bill Simmons
- Bill Hader is proposed for Jeff Portnoy because he would have brought fresher improvisation than the already-established Jack Black. — Bill Simmons
- McConaughey as Tug is explicitly endorsed when Craig is asked, but the Jack Black replacement is challenged because Black's physicality and Chris Farley-like energy enliven the jungle passages. — Craig Horlbeck
Mallory Rubin Award: Did This Movie Need a Better Sex Scene?
A more explicit encounter between possessed Dana and Louis Tully
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 00:52:26Read transcript
- The selected answer pairs the possessed gatekeeper with the actual Keymaster rather than Venkman. — Craig Horlbeck
- The film is understood to imply that Dana and Louis had sex, but the flex asks to see more of their physical mismatch without requiring nudity. — Craig Horlbeck
- The panel then reiterates that Venkman cannot ethically sleep with Dana while she is possessed. — Bill Simmons
What Piece of Memorabilia Would You Want From This Movie?
VHS snow globe; Lou’s jacket; Gustafson Motors sign; Carl’s gloves
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 00:43:21Read transcript
- The collectible VHS snow globe with a dead body prompts a video-store memory and a memorabilia suggestion. — Kyle Brandt
- Memorabilia choices include Lou’s fur-hooded police jacket and the Gustafson Motors sign.
- Carl’s driving gloves are another memorabilia choice, with discussion of their purpose and a spoken Craig Horlbeck mention. — Bill Simmons
Producer review
Underwhelming laptop viewing; excellent television rewatch
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:57:51Read transcript
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Alternate ending; soccer aftermath; Halloween costume; Kate’s future
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:25:34Read transcript
- The interrogation’s unseen actions are debated, including a Reddit sexual-assault interpretation raised by Craig; the hosts remain uncertain and do not establish what occurred.
- Kate killing Alejandro is rejected as an improvement. The Mexico soccer ending is defended for showing nothing has changed and ordinary people bear the cost, despite a joking objection to the children’s play. — Chris Ryan
- An unanswerable question imagines the concealed bodies as an awful Halloween costume, with horror-film alternatives. — Bill Simmons
- The Watney next-day question considers Kate’s future relationships and work, with police, desk job, post office and crafts suggested; no outcome is established. — Sean Fennessey
Franchise Tag: Should This Movie Have Sequels?
Protect Sicario from sequels; continuation disputed
The panel proposes a new category here.
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:27:20Read transcript
- Craig introduces a Movie Franchise Tag flex proposing that a small annual group of films, including Sicario and The Devil Wears Prada, be protected from sequels.
- Chris counters that once Sicario’s sequel exists the series should continue, while a prestige television version is discussed and Del Toro’s participation doubted.
- The franchise-tag proposal expands to Sinners, Barbie and Oppenheimer with disagreement; Limitless is explicitly exempted and its television series recalled.
Female Sex-Killer Mount Rushmore
Xenia; Catherine Tramell; Sil; Amy Dunne
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:20:46Read transcript
- Craig’s female-sex-killer Mount Rushmore names Xenia, Catherine Tramell, Sil and Amy Dunne. Die Hard with a Vengeance, Mia Goth and horror alternatives are additions. — Bill Simmons
Producer review
Skipped because Craig hosted
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:47:13Read transcript
References You Missed as a Child
Love Boat; Crying Game; Star Trek; Binaca; Claude Rains; Poltergeist; Tone Lōc; Miami Vice; Connery
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:23:29Read transcript
- Craig introduces the Millennial Missed Reference Power Ranking flex, beginning with Love Boat, Crying Game, Star Trek and Binaca references; it is not yet a numbered ten-entry list. — Craig Horlbeck
- Craig’s missed-reference flex continues with Binaca, Claude Rains, Poltergeist, Tone Lōc, Miami Vice and Connery. Zach dislikes the exorcised-demons punchline and also missed several references when young. — Craig Horlbeck
- The hosts defend dated cultural references as entertaining later discoveries, contrasting Wayne’s World 2 relying on a whole-film Doors parody. — Bill Simmons
The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
Carrey Oscar nomination; Marino fourth among athlete cameos
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:14:04Read transcript
- Craig’s hottest take calls for an Oscar nomination for Carrey’s irreplaceable performance; the hosts discuss a comedy-performance award or annual multi-film MVP.
- Bill ranks Marino fourth among athletes playing themselves, behind Kareem, Reggie Jackson and Tyson. The choice is disputed with Jeter, Favre and Griffey alternatives; Space Jam is excluded. — Bill Simmons
Displaying discussions 13 - 24 of 110 in total
Flex picks
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:13:07Read transcript
- Chooses the Kevin Costner award for worst American accent and gives it to Gerard Butler, whose Scottish accent falls out with every line. — Craig Horlbeck
- The hosts wonder whether he is even meant to be American, as a CIA operative. — Bill Simmons
- A speaker says actors should just keep their normal accent, citing Chris Hemsworth's Brooklyn accent in Blackhat and Costner in Robin Hood. — Bill Simmons
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:26:35Read transcript
- His drug-running, street-racing, absent-father backstory is imagined as a serious prestige series. — Craig Horlbeck
The Sean Penn “I Brought My Own Pack” Award for Excellence in On-Screen Smoking
Jean Girard’s poor cigarette technique
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:15:35Read transcript
- The panel calls the petite cigarette performance a five out of ten and a bad cigarette.
Sean Fennessey Award for Stealth Homage That Gives Every Movie Nerd a Criterion Orgasm
Possibly Ricky signing a woman’s chest as a Happy Gilmore homage
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:15:35Read transcript
- The participant explicitly says the resemblance may not be an intentional reference. — Craig Horlbeck
Marion Cobretti Pizza Cutting Award: Why Didn’t They Stop This on Set?
Ripley’s unchanged clothing style
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:40:00Read transcript
- Craig questions why Ripley’s clothing style is unchanged after 57 years
- The group offers fashion-cycle and personal-style explanations
Willem Dafoe: This Creepy-Looking Guy Turned Out to Be Nice Award
Bishop — Craig’s proposed award
The panel proposes a new category here.
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:39:34Read transcript
- Craig proposes an award for a suspicious-looking character who turns out to be kind
- Bishop is the example
Todd Parker Award for Best Character Entrance
Buzz and Neil arriving at the Lovell home
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:25:34Read transcript
- Craig chooses the understated arrival of Armstrong and Aldrin — Craig Horlbeck
- Their first names alone establish their stature — Craig Horlbeck
- Their silent presence raises the stakes — Craig Horlbeck
The Tom Cruise Award for Most Valiant Attempt to Emulate a Normal Human
Keanu Reeves discussing the Arizona Wildcats
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:35:11Read transcript
- Reeves’s football-team recognition is chosen as an awkward attempt at ordinary conversation
- The moment also solves Howard’s camera clue
Five-Word Description of the Movie
Bus can’t stop
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:34:48Read transcript
- The flex picker explicitly revives a former five-word-description prompt — Craig Horlbeck
- Bus can’t stop reduces it to three words — Craig Horlbeck
- Bomb on bus is another three-word version — Craig Horlbeck
- Die Hard on a bus is recalled as the pitch — Craig Horlbeck
Best Race Horse Name from This Movie
One Wish Willow.
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:28:01Read transcript
- One Wish Willow is selected as a racehorse name. — Craig Horlbeck
The Bam Out of Bayo 83 Point
Jon Voight as Howard Cosell
The panel proposes a new category here.
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:26:17Read transcript
- One speaker explains his millennial reference points for Voight and says the credits revealed the Cosell role. — Craig Horlbeck
- He praises Voight’s unrecognizable performance.
Mallory Rubin Award: Did This Movie Need a Better Sex Scene?
A more explicit encounter between possessed Dana and Louis Tully
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 00:52:26Read transcript
- The selected answer pairs the possessed gatekeeper with the actual Keymaster rather than Venkman. — Craig Horlbeck
- The film is understood to imply that Dana and Louis had sex, but the flex asks to see more of their physical mismatch without requiring nudity. — Craig Horlbeck
- The panel then reiterates that Venkman cannot ethically sleep with Dana while she is possessed. — Bill Simmons
Displaying flex picks 1 - 12 of 35 in total