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The Rewatchables features The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and a roundtable of movie lovers from the Ringer universe discussing movies they can’t seem to stop watching. Listen to the complete archives of over 300 movies, including Pulp Fiction, Silence of the Lambs, John Wick, Alien, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and many more classics. You can also watch these episodes on our Ringer Movies YouTube Channel!
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- 3 days agoconversational2h 4m6-min read
‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
The Rewatchables dive into A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) live on Netflix, dissecting its dream logic, iconic villain, and lasting cultural impact. Hosts Van Lathan, Craig Horlbeck, and Chia Hao Tat unpack the film’s realism, scares, and legacy, while debating its sequels, casting choices, and why Freddy Krueger remains horror’s most unstoppable boogeyman.
- 1 weeks agoconversational1h 44m6-min read
‘It Follows’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Joanna Robinson
A sexually transmitted demonic entity relentlessly pursues its victims in It Follows, a 2014 horror film that blends primal fear, eerie atmosphere, and meta-horror tropes into one of the most rewatchable and conceptually rich horror movies of the decade.
- 2 weeks agoconversational1h 45m4-min read
‘Friday the 13th’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
The Rewatchables crew dives into Friday the 13th (1980), a slasher film they've never covered before, unpacking its legacy, absurd kills, and the fact that Jason Voorhees isn’t even in it. The conversation is a mix of horror history, 1980s nostalgia, and hilarious tangents about strip Monopoly and Kevin Bacon’s hands.
- 3 weeks agoconversational1h 39m5-min read
‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan
The Ringer's Rewatchables dives into The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), celebrating it as a raw, groundbreaking horror masterpiece that invented the slasher genre. Hosts Chris Ryan and Craig Horlbeck dissect its legacy, production chaos, and cultural impact with humor and reverence.
- Sep 29, 2026conversational2h 8m6-min read
‘13 Going on 30’ With Bill Simmons and Juliet Litman
Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo star in 13 Going on 30, a 2004 body-swap rom-com that’s enjoyed a cultural renaissance thanks to TikTok, intergenerational family viewing, and its iconic soundtrack. Hosts Bill and Juliet celebrate the film’s enduring charm, dissecting its fashion, music, and Jennifer Garner’s radiant performance as a 13-year-old trapped in a 30-year-old’s life.
- Sep 22, 2026conversational1h 38m5-min read
‘Law Abiding Citizen’ With Bill Simmons, Van Lathan, and Craig Horlbeck
Law Abiding Citizen is a 2009 vigilante thriller that delivers brutal, absurdly satisfying revenge but ultimately fumbles its final act with a Hollywood cop-out. Hosts Van Lathan, Craig, and Bill dissect the film’s moral ambiguity, iconic scenes, and missed opportunities, debating whether Gerard Butler should’ve been James Bond instead of Daniel Craig.
- Sep 15, 20261h 43m
'Rambo: First Blood Part II' With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt
Bill and Kyle are tasked with a secret mission to rewatch Sylvester Stallone in 'Rambo: First Blood Part II,' also featuring Richard Crenna, Charles Napier, and Julia Nickson. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, Jessie Lopez and Matt Pevic 2026 Mazda CX-50. Designed for Safety. MazdaUSA.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 8, 2026conversational2h 8m5-min read
'Talladega Nights' With Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly
Two decades after its release, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby remains a comedy touchstone, celebrated for its relentless pace, quotable absurdity, and Will Ferrell’s peak performance as a narcissistic NASCAR driver whose life spirals after a crash. Hosts Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly rewatch the film with reverence, dissecting its legacy, cultural impact, and why it still resonates more than other Ferrell classics like Anchorman.
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The Rewatchables features The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and a roundtable of movie lovers from the Ringer universe discussing movies they can’t seem to stop watching. Listen to the complete archives of over 300 movies, including Pulp Fiction, Silence of the Lambs, John Wick, Alien, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and many more classics. You can also watch these episodes on our Ringer Movies YouTube Channel!
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