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Rewatchables episodes featuring Dick Miller’s films
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Approx. transcript time · 01:19:17Read transcript
- Dunne and Patton are ruled too recognizable; Dick Miller, Victor Argo and taxi driver Larry Block are the choices. — Sean Fennessey
The Joey Pants “That Guy” Award
The unnamed-to-the-panel psychiatrist who later returns in Terminator 2
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Approx. transcript time · 01:11:35Read transcript
- Rick Rossovich is rejected as too firmly known by name and better suited to Heat Check; Paul Winfield and Lance Henriksen are also too established. — Bill Simmons
- Dick Miller is considered, but the returning psychiatrist wins even though the speakers do not supply his actor’s name.
What’s Aged the Best?
The title, Arnold’s casting and dialogue, the gun-shop scene, supporting actors, synth score, romance, practical effects, and the unkillable-villain structure
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Approx. transcript time · 00:50:27Read transcript
- The two-word title is praised as perfect, direct, sequel-friendly 1980s naming.
- Arnold as a robot is called A-plus casting, and the gun-shop inventory scene turns his delivery, scale, and Dick Miller’s salesmanship into repeat-viewing pleasure.
- Bill Paxton’s brief punk appearance, including his distinction as a Terminator/Alien/Predator victim, is a treasured cameo. — Bill Simmons
- Arnold’s pronunciation of Sarah Connor, Lance Henriksen and Paul Winfield’s overqualified cops, and Cameron’s dark Los Angeles atmosphere remain distinctive. — Bill Simmons
- “Fuck you, asshole,” the address demand, and especially Cameron refusing Arnold’s requested “I will be back” rewrite preserve his signature vocal comedy.
- Brad Fiedel’s synth pulse is picked as an enduring musical trigger despite its inexpensive-sounding era-specific tools.
- Kyle’s claim that he crossed time for Sarah gives the romance enormous stakes, while the explicit hotel scene remains narratively essential because it conceives John Connor.
- Stan Winston’s practical effects and Arnold’s effortless disposal of a visibly strong Rick Rossovich sustain the machine’s threat.
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