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Kyle Brandt
Kyle Brandt is billed as a participant in the official Rewatchables episode feed. Further biography has not been verified for this prototype.
Stats
- Episodes credited in this archive
- 32
- Movies in this archive
- 32
- Attributed podcast choices
- 7
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Appearing on these Rewatchables episodes
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
1988 film
Bill Simmons · Kyle Brandt
Aired July 2, 2024
Displaying episodes 13 - 24 of 32 in total
Mentioned in discussions
What’s Aged the Best?
Trautman and his one-liners; recognizable Russian villains; Rambo’s résumé scene; the psychiatric-hospital script idea; Rambo parodies
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 00:50:38Read transcript
- Aged Best selections include Trautman’s hell/home line and the instantly recognizable Russian villains, whose arrival escalates the stakes. — Bill Simmons
- Trautman is an Aged Best selection, likened to a wrestling manager who promotes his fighter through polished one-liners and calls him Johnny. — Kyle Brandt
- A provocative joking reading casts Trautman as in love with Rambo; the hosts recount hostile reactions to their earlier Karate Kid II relationship jokes. — Kyle Brandt
- Cameron’s psychiatric-hospital opening is discussed as a precursor to Sarah Connor’s Terminator 2 setting. the Hot Shots sequel and especially UHF are praised for parodying the film. — Kyle Brandt
- The résumé-reading scene is the leading Aged Best pick: Murdock lists Rambo’s background, qualifications, kills and medals. A mock résumé for Kyle Brandt and a joke about the surprisingly low kill count extend the discussion. — Bill Simmons
The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
The Dick Jones puppet fall nearly ruins the technical achievement; Kyle Brandt as RoboCop
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:12:36Read transcript
- The Dick Jones puppet fall is called a terrible last-second special effect. — Kyle Brandt
- The fall is compared unfavorably with Hans Gruber’s fall one year later. — Kyle Brandt
- Kyle Brandt is proposed as an especially plausible alternate RoboCop. — Kyle Brandt
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Flex picks
Flex pick · Kyle Brandt
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 00:58:23Read transcript
- The flex choice is the Inventing Cold Fusion award for Co: her model-like appearance is considered implausibly conspicuous for covert jungle work. A Romeo Doubs renaming of the Judd Nelson category is mentioned as an unused alternative. — Kyle Brandt
Todd Parker Award for Best Character Entrance
Sato’s warehouse entrance is the selected flex category.
Flex pick · Kyle Brandt
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 00:59:25Read transcript
- The ominous warehouse, suit, aviators, hair and angry greeting establish Sato’s menace; Darth Vader and Hans Gruber are comparisons. — Bill Simmons
I Used to Fuck Guys Like You in Prison Award for Craziest Quote
Several extreme narration and dialogue lines are compared
Flex pick · Kyle Brandt
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 00:55:04Read transcript
- The flex prompt asks for the movie’s craziest line — Kyle Brandt
- Three narration or dialogue candidates are offered — Kyle Brandt
- The discussion turns from the lines to the hygiene risks of the naked fight — Kyle Brandt
Most Memorable Death by a Security Guard or Other Bystander
The toy-store customer (death uncertain)
Flex pick · Kyle Brandt
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:13:48Read transcript
- The customer trying to make up a missed Christmas with a toy set is nominated after Crisp’s assault; the attack is described as knocking him unconscious. — Kyle Brandt
- Serious injury or possible death is speculated about rather than confirmed; his politeness and wish to buy a gift make him the sympathetic winner. — Bill Simmons
The Billy Batts / Jack Woltz Award for Biting, Scalable Insult
Carl’s parking-attendant tirade
Flex pick · Kyle Brandt
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:17:45Read transcript
- Kyle’s actual Billy Batts insult flex selects Carl’s parking-attendant tirade about the clip-on tie, gate and four-dollar fee. — Kyle Brandt
Is There a Porn Parody of This Movie?
Thrust One of the Guys; Just All of the Guys; Thrust All the Guys
Flex pick · Kyle Brandt
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:08:44Read transcript
- The invited flex picker abandons a bigger-star discussion already covered and improvises Thrust One of the Guys; Just All of the Guys and Thrust All the Guys are alternatives. — Bill Simmons
Mallory Rubin Award: Did This Movie Need a Better Sex Scene?
Carl and Mary should have had a sex scene.
Flex pick · Kyle Brandt
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:19:09Read transcript
- Chooses the better-sex-scene flex category for Carl and Mary, rather than Bish and Liz. — Kyle Brandt
- Carl is inducted into a joking horny-character hall of fame alongside other film characters. — Kyle Brandt
- The panel jokes that promising a River Phoenix sex scene could have improved the marketing. — Joanna Robinson
The Vincent Chase Award: Are We Sure This Character Is Actually Good at Their Job?
The police and mob pursuers
Flex pick · Kyle Brandt
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:12:44Read transcript
- Kyle selects the mobsters for failing to find Richie in their own neighborhood. — Kyle Brandt
- The mob is also criticized for tolerating Gino's defiance and failing to control Richie or its streets. — Kyle Brandt
The Dan Campbell Scale for “Holy Shit, Are They Really Going for It Right Now?”
Emma warming Simon in her underwear is the flex choice.
Flex pick · Kyle Brandt
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:15:18Read transcript
- The body-warming scene is selected for an unexpectedly bold, sexy shift from the shy scientist characterization. — Bill Simmons
The Big Kahuna Burger Award for Best Use of Food and Drink
Garth drinking a jelly donut through a straw
Flex pick · Kyle Brandt
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:29:46Read transcript
- Garth drinking a jelly donut through a straw wins for its inventiveness and sound effect.
Flex pick · Kyle Brandt
In the discussion (6)
Approx. transcript time · 01:05:29Read transcript
- Dana Carvey’s talent suggested a Steve Martin ceiling and at least Tim Allen or Kevin James-level success. — Kyle Brandt
- Staying on SNL, the sequel and failing to find an Ace Ventura or Old School-like breakout are possible explanations. — Bill Simmons
- A stronger character performer than romantic leading man is another theory; his ability to do serious acting is questioned. — Bill Simmons
- The failed television show and notorious Master of Disguise damaged his commercial prospects; family life offered an alternative. — Kyle Brandt
- His musical versatility might have supported a Derek Stevens movie; Sandler’s self-created vehicles provide a contrast. — Bill Simmons
- Playing Dr. Evil opposite Myers could have put Carvey on the Austin Powers success path. — Kyle Brandt
Best Movie-Related Fantasy Football Team Name From This Movie
Pralines and Dick
Flex pick · Kyle Brandt
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 00:56:24Read transcript
- Pralines and Dick is the emphatic winner for a horse or band. — Kyle Brandt
- Dutch Door Action, The Shitty Beatles and Psycho Hose Beast are alternatives; a friend used The Shitty Beatles for fantasy sports. — Kyle Brandt
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