Rewind Classic Movies

GB & AJ

Films we saw as kids even if we didn't understand the adult themes. New episodes every week. The REWIND main show looks at the VHS and DVD movies we grew up with while FAST FORWARD moves past them - to sequels, modern remakes, rankings and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. THE LAST STARFIGHTER (1984): With childhood hero Lance Guest!

    JAN 20

    THE LAST STARFIGHTER (1984): With childhood hero Lance Guest!

    We had such a good time recording this episode - both the interview with Lance (who was lovely) and myself and AJ chatting about a movie he'd never seen before! This didn't go the way I thought it would. In July 1984, arcades were basically cathedrals, Apple had just launched the Mac, and one teen in a trailer park was about to save the entire galaxy… because he was too good at a video game. This week GB and AJ revisit The Last Starfighter (1984), the cult sci-fi adventure that helped pioneer early CGI space battles and delivered one of the most relatable heroes of the decade. And yes, we’re joined by Alex Rogan himself: Lance Guest. Lance takes us behind the scenes of Centauri’s Recruit, how he landed the role, what it was like leading a fast-paced shoot with limited takes, and playing both Alex and Beta Alex (including reshoots, sickness, makeup, and a wig that absolutely did the job). We also dig into what makes the movie feel like a warm nostalgic comfort-watch: the trailer park community, the slow-burn first act, the Star Wars / WarGames vibes, and why this film still hits if you’ve ever dreamed of escaping small-town life for something bigger. In this episode: Why The Last Starfighter was a risky early CGI leapLance Guest on being “bored and terrified” while starring in every sceneThe charm of Alex Rogan as the ultimate “ordinary guy” heroBeta Alex, reshoots, and that creepy under-the-bed version you maybe didn’t see on VHSWhy people either love this film… or they’ve never seen itIf you grew up with arcades, VHS sci-fi, and big dreams of space adventure… this one’s for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 24m
  2. BOND 1997-2021: Bad Brosnan & Cold Craig

    12/30/2025

    BOND 1997-2021: Bad Brosnan & Cold Craig

    This Fast Forward episode takes on the entire modern James Bond run - tackling the movies and the theme songs, starting with Pierce Brosnan’s debut in GoldenEye and following the franchise all the way through Daniel Craig’s final outing in No Time to Die. Recorded together in a hotel room, the conversation moves chronologically through all four Brosnan films and all five Craig films, tracking how Bond shifted from glossy post-Cold War blockbuster to something far heavier, more introspective, and occasionally exhausting. There’s praise for Brosnan’s early promise and screen presence, frustration with the series’ slide into excess and gimmicks, and a lot to say about the franchise losing its grip at the turn of the millennium. The Craig era is unpacked in full, from the shock of Casino Royale through the uneven middle chapters to the emotionally loaded conclusion of No Time to Die. Themes of continuity, character damage, tonal ambition, and whether Bond benefited from taking itself so seriously all come under scrutiny. It’s a fast, opinionated comparison of two eras that couldn’t be more different, and a discussion about what Bond gained, what it lost, and whether there’s a way back to fun without pretending the last 25 years didn’t happen. 🗓️ Don't miss the REWIND episode next week when the guys go back over The Running Man with Arnie! (1987). Find us in other places: Patreon: ► https://patreon.com/RewindClassicMovies YouTube: ► https://www.youtube.com/@rewindclassicmovies Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/rewindclassicmovies Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/rewindclassicmovies TikTok: ► https://www.tiktok.com/@rewindclassicmovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  3. DIE HARD (1988): Christmas, Coke-Heads & Church Bans!

    12/09/2025

    DIE HARD (1988): Christmas, Coke-Heads & Church Bans!

    Season 2 kicks off with ... the greatest Christmas movie ever made? GB and AJ reunite (one in a John Mclane-style vest, one in an old suit with a tie made of wrapping paper (because professionalism) to dive into Die Hard (1988): the morally-objectionable-to-the-Church, career-defining-for-Willis, perfection-delivered-by-Rickman masterpiece. We get into: • Whether Ellis was actually trying to bang Holly Gennero • Why Bruce Willis starts the film clutching a teddy like a stressed toddler • Hans Gruber’s foreign Die Hard titles, including the incredible German “To Die Slowly” • YouGov polls and an unwanted amount of Greek translation • The book, the script disasters, and the moment the movie found its soul Plus: Listener comments (huge thanks continue to our wonderful supports over at Patreon), Bond hangovers, and AJ somehow visiting 43 countries since the last episode but definitely isn't a Universal Exports spy or an assassin. Join us for ridiculous festive joy, top-tier film chat, and the return of the Rewind Classic Movies madness. 🗓️ Don't miss the NEW STYLE FAST FORWARD episode next week when both the guys return to look at their Favorite Christmas Movies! Find us in other places: Patreon: ► https://patreon.com/RewindClassicMovies YouTube: ► https://www.youtube.com/@rewindclassicmovies Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/rewindclassicmovies Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/rewindclassicmovies TikTok: ► https://www.tiktok.com/@rewindclassicmovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 33m

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Films we saw as kids even if we didn't understand the adult themes. New episodes every week. The REWIND main show looks at the VHS and DVD movies we grew up with while FAST FORWARD moves past them - to sequels, modern remakes, rankings and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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