The Rough Cut Retrospective

I need you to trust me...one last time. 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' is here, and the boys feel the need to create the Tom Cruise Hall of Fame. Together, they dissect Cruise's body of work to add 10 movies into the Hall of Fame, and discuss how Cruise became the quintessential movie star.

Rebellions are built on hope. In this bonus episode, Carter and Jeff are joined by local Star Wars expert, Davy Willian, to discuss the seminal work of Star Wars television that is 'Andor'. The guys unpack the second season of one of the best television series to grace the screen, discuss the current state of Star Wars, and unpack how this show really set the standard and elevated the scope of a galaxy far, far away.

'Sinners' has continued to take the world by storm, reclaiming IMAX screens around the country this weekend. The boys are joined by Abbi Mahuron to talk about the significance of the success of Ryan Coogler's latest film, and all of the many great things 'Sinners' has accomplished, both on and off screen.

The MCU wraps up Phase 5 with 'Thunderbolts*' after a very tumultuous 2 years. The boys gather to review Marvel's latest, which turns out to be a much needed breath of fresh air. They discuss the obvious uptick in quality across the board of the latest feature, and discuss whether Marvel is back (again).

Happy early May the 4th! In honor of Star Wars Day, the boys try out their first ever audio commentary for 'The Last Jedi'. Listen and watch the movie along with Jackson, Jeff, and Carter in real time and partake in their commentary, or choose to listen to the gang's ramblings as its own piece!

It's Jackson's birthday, and he has the boys compete in a new kind of draft. The boys are joined by Kody Webb and Korbin Zvokel ('Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast') to each draft their own Justice League lineup. Who has the best fancast? Vote now on Spotify, X, and Instagram!Follow 'Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast' wherever you get your podcasts!

Vampires are back, and so are the WAGs! In honor of 'Sinners', the girls join the guys to look back on the original vampire craze that was 'Twilight'. The crew discusses all 5 movies in the franchise, and look back at the fandom that was Team Edward and Team Jacob. Additionally, they unpack all of the lore, characters, performances, story beats, and all of the wackiness in between. Then, Jeff quizzes the ladies on their Twilight knowledge.

Happy Passover! In honor of the holiday, and in remembrance of Val Kilmer, the boys are joined by Abbi Mahuron to tackle 'The Prince of Egypt'. The crew discusses what works, what doesn't work, and why this movie stands apart as one of the greatest animated movies.

'A Minecraft Movie' is here, and in honor of Jack Black's return to the big screen, the boys dive into two Jack Black comedies of the 2000's: 'Nacho Libre' and 'Shallow Hal'. The boys look back on what works and what doesn't work, what has aged horribly, and where they rank amongst the Seeing Double S2 Rankings. Then, Carter challenges Jackson and Jeff in a little game of movie blackjack.

It's March, and RCR is back in on the madness! This year, the boys have concocted a bracket full of 64 of the best direct sequels of all time. Together, using certain criteria, they determine which is the best sequel of all time. Tune in to all of the shocks, snubs, upsets, and really ridiculous debates throughout.

A few weeks ago, we lost one of the great American actors in Gene Hackman. In honor of his legendary career, the boys visit Hackman's impressive body of work, talk about his movie persona and large aura, and discuss their respective Top 5 Hackman films.

Bong Joon Ho is back with 'Mickey 17', so the boys decide to revisit the movie that launched him into the stratosphere. The boys breakdown 'Parasite', its themes, its unprecedented Oscar night and legacy, and why it might be one of the greatest movies of the 21st century.

Another awards season has come and gone, and 'Anora' is the big winner! The boys recap the 97th Academy Awards, and talk about the winners, the losers, the surprises, and everything in between. Then, they look at what's to come and what this ceremony means for movies at the Oscars in the coming years.

Cowabunga! With Marvel's new 'Daredevil' show on the horizon, the boys are joined by Alex Frey to tackle 2 of the OG comic book adaptations: 'Daredevil' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'. The boys discuss what works, what doesn't work, and unpack this early age of campy comic book movies. Then, Frey quizzes the boys on comic book villains.

The MCU train keeps trudging along, and the boys are here to review the 35th entry into the cinematic universe: 'Captain America: Brave New World'. The boys discuss the lows, any bright spots, and look forward to what any of it meant and how we get to such a low point in this grand cinematic experiment.

Happy Valentine's Day from the RCR! This week, in honor of love and the Super Bowl, the boys pour salt in Taylor Swift's wounds by covering 2 of her biggest L's: 'Valentine's Day' and 'Cats' in a new edition of 'Seeing Double'.

The boys are back in a post-Super Bowl 'Snake Pit'. This week, Jeff, Jackson, Carter and Korbin are drafting food and drink mascots to a football team.Vote for your favorite roster!

Greta Gerwig convinced Netflix to distribute her Narnia remakes in theaters, so we are celebrating the only way we know how. The boys dive into another edition of 'Seeing Double' to tackle the biblical and fantastical worlds of 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' and 'The Golden Compass'.

It's time to celebrate another RCR birthday! This week is Steph's birthday, so in honor of her love for Mr. Bean, the boys decided to pair it in a 'Seeing Double' with another bumbling, accident prone European. The boys cover 'The Pink Panther' and 'Mr. Bean's Holiday' with special guest Stephanie Brown!

Oscar season is officially here! The boys are joined by their comPODres, Korbin Zvokel and Kody Webb (Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast), to take a look at all 23 categories and their nominees for the 97th Academy Awards. The boys give their takes on the snubs, surprises, winners, losers, and how this year's crop of movies stack up against each other.

The first 'Snake Pit' of the new year is here! This week, Jackson, Jeff, Carter, and Korbin jump into the third episode of season 2 by drafting zoo animals into a circus troupe. It's a wild one, tune in and vote for who had the better roster!

Welcome to a world of gods and monsters. In honor of the release of 'Wolf Man', the boys dive into their first 'Seeing Double' of 2025 with 'Dracula Untold' and 2017's 'The Mummy'. They look back at the attempt to launch the Dark Universe of classic Universal monsters, why the grand experiment didn't work out, and what, if anything, works in these movies. Then, Carter quizzes the boys on their franchise knowledge.

2024 has come and gone, and there were a lot of great (and not so great) movies to celebrate! In their annual year end recap, the boys hand out awards to the best and worst that 2024 had to offer at the movies. They also look back at their personal movie watching experience in 2024, and set some resolutions for 2025

It's that time again! It's 2025, and the RCR boys have rounded up their friends for Season 4 of Fantasy Movies! Who will come out on top this year? Who has the best roster? Listen in as 10 cinephiles draft their most anticipated movies of this year. Visit gafferapp.com to create and participate in your own fantasy movie leagues with your friends!

I'll have what she's having! It's the last episode of 2024, and the boys wanted to ring in the new year with one of the best rom coms ever: 'When Harry Met Sally...". The boys discuss why this rom com sticks out amongst the many imitators, some of their favorite scenes and moments, and where it ranks amongst the RCR Top 100. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

The holidays have arrived at RCR, and it's time to get in the Christmas spirit with a good old fashioned draft. Joined by Quinton Mayo, the boys draft Christmas movies to fill a roster of classics, blockbusters, unconventional, and many more! Vote in our polls on our socials to crown the best roster of Christmas movies! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

It's Morbin time once again! In honor of the release of 'Kraven the Hunter', the boys are joined by Davy Willian to relive the dumpster fires that are 'Morbius' and 'Madame Web'. The boys discuss the good and mostly bad about both movies and lament the end of the Sony Spider-Verse. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

It's time to get into the holiday spirit with two wannabe Holiday classics. The boys dive into the lore of Frosty the Snowman with two very different iterations: "Hot Frosty" and "Jack Frost". The boys reexamine the two movies, what works and doesn't work, and finally compete in a game of guess the movie! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

The boys are back in the second episode of the second season of 'The Snake Pit'. Joined by Korbin Zvokel once again (Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast), the gang are drafting Harry Potter characters to fill out a band. Vote for your favorite roster on Spotify, Instagram, and X! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

No one mourns the wicked. The #1 movie in the world is 'Wicked', so the boys enlisted some help to unpack the musical sensation. The boys are joined by their significant others (Stephanie Brown, Abbi Mahuron, and Lauren Kaplinsky) to discuss all things Wicked, including the stage musical, the overwhelming press tour, and the movie itself. Finally, the couples compete in a movie themed version of 'The Newlywed Game'. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

Are you not entertained? In honor of the release of 'Gladiator II', the boys dive into the filmography of Ridley Scott. The boys visit the highs and lows of his career, and choose 10 movies to represent his Hall of Fame. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

America's a hustle. 'The Penguin' is here, and the boys are ready to dive back into Matt Reeves' world of crime and corruption in Gotham. The boys look back on 2022's 'The Batman', and share their thoughts on this shared universe. Then, they discuss the highs and lows of this miniseries and where this universe goes from here. Then, Carter quizzes Jackson and Jeff in a bird themed round of Jeopardy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

Welcome back to the second season of "The Snake Pit". This season, the boys welcome Korbin Zvokel (Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast) into the pit. This week, the boys are drafting key members on a film set from a pool of figures from Greek mythology. Who has the best roster? Who is producing a better film? Vote for your favorite roster! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

You'll float too! In celebration of the end of October, the boys dive into the work of Stephen King. They discuss the characteristics of King's adaptations to the screen, what their top 5 King films are, and discuss some of the author's most well known works. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

What's your favorite scary movie? This week, the boys discuss on of their favorites: 'Scream'. The boys look back at the meta classic, how it has stood the test of time, what works, what doesn't work, and where it stands amongst the RCR Top 100 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

Like, zoinks! In this edition of 'Seeing Double', the boys revisit 2 Warner Bros sequels that let the monsters loose: Scooby Doo 2 and Gremlins 2. The boys look back on what works, what doesn't work, and how these movies fair among the rest of the Seeing Double roster. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

Send in the clowns! 'Joker: Folie à Deux' is here, and there is a lot to unpack. The boys are joined by Daniel Aiken to revisit 2019's 'Joker' and its controversial and fascinating baggage. Then, the boys dive into it's sequel and attempt to unpack the choices and swings it takes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

Try ice skating uphill, I dare you! The boys are back with 'Seeing Double' to tackle pre MCU Marvel flicks with horror undertones: 'Blade' and 'Ghost Rider'. The boys discuss how these two have aged in the culture, what works and doesn't work, and where the MCU might take these properties in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in! In honor of the divisive release of 'Megalopolis', the boys take a look at the long career of Francis Ford Coppola. Known as one of the great American directors, the boys revisit his filmography to select 10 movies to go into his Hall of Fame. Then, Carter quizzes Jackson and Jeff with a game of Movie Movie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

You think we need one more? In honor of the onscreen reunion of Clooney and Pitt in 'Wolfs', and with 'Ocean's 14' rumors swirling, the boys dive into the RCR Top 100 to discuss 'Ocean's Eleven'. The boys discuss why it is so effortlessly watchable, a great hang movie, and where it stands amongst the current Top 100 list. Then, Jeff challenges Jackson and Carter to pull off a series of heists. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

It's showtime! In honor of the release of 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', the boys dive into the wacky world of Tim Burton. They review his filmography, discuss his best and his worst, and come to a consensus of his 10 best films to enter the Hall of Fame. Then, Jackson puts Carter and Jeff on the debate stage. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

It's the Bicentennial Celebration of the Rough Cut Retrospective! In honor of the occasion, Jackson, Carter, and Jeff answer mailbag questions from friends of the pod over the years, and partake in libations along the way!Thanks to everyone who has listened and been a part of the RCR family over the past several years. Here's to many more!Coming soon (9-9-24), introducing Gaffer! A labor of love, Gaffer combines the love of fantasy sports with movies! Create your own fantasy movie leagues for 2025 upcoming movies, compete against your friends to draft the top performing movies based on box office, critic reviews, fan reception, awards and accolades, and much more! Visit gafferapp.com to register, start adding movies to your watchlist, and prepping for the 2025 season! See you at the movies! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

It's another birthday celebration on the pod, and this week Carter conjured up a draft to celebrate the occasion. The boys are drafting movies from every letter of the alphabet to curate a year's worth of movies at an imaginary RCR movie theater. With a few constraints along the way, they will compete to have the most well rounded and entertaining roster amongst themselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

In space, no one can hear you scream! In honor of the release of 'Alien: Romulus', the boys are joined by Brian Dickinson to look back at the entire 'Alien' franchise. They revisit the high highs and low lows of this series, discuss why it continues to stand the test of time, and rank all 9 films. Then, Carter quizzes the boys in a family feud Alien inspired game! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

Hi ho Silver! The boys are back with a new edition of 'Seeing Double'. This time, they are tackling two of the biggest bombs Disney has ever released: the critically panned 'John Carter' and 'The Lone Ranger'. The boys look back on what went wrong, what might have worked, and play a game in honor of box office failures. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

The Movie Olympics are in full effect, and after Round 2 over at ‘Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast', the athletes are back on their home turf to play some more games. This week, the competitors face off in Degrees of Kevin Bacon, Movie Scattergories, and Tomato Tomato. Check out ‘Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast' next week for the grand finale of these Olympic Games! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

The next blockbuster from Marvel is here, and it doesn't just come in the form of a movie release. This week, the boys review the highly anticipated 'Deadpool & Wolverine' as well as unpack all of the Comic Con news announced last week from the MCU. Like clockwork, the boys reckon with the current state of the MCU and look ahead at what's to come. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

The Olympics are here, and the ComPODres are getting in on the competition. The boys at RCR are joined by Kody Webb, Korbin Zvokel, and Mine Nacke from 'Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast' for the opening ceremonies of the Movie Olympics! Over the course of the next few weeks, the 6 competitors will battle it out in movie themed games and challenges to earn medals. The crew kicks off the competition with a little auction style movie draft of Oscar winners from the 2000's Vote for the best roster of winners on Spotify/Instagram/X, and check us out on 'Kody and Korbin Have a Podcast' next week for part 2! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

Gentlemen, you can't fight in here, this is the war room! The boys are diving back into the RCR Top 100 and discussing a Stanley Kubrick classic on its 60th anniversary: "Dr. Strangelove". The boys discuss its dark satirical nature, what they love about its themes and scenes, and rank it amongst the RCR Top 100. Then, Carter quizzes the boys on movies featuring actors playing multiple roles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

The boys are back from their hiatus in Davy Jones' locker to dive into a swashbuckling conversation on the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise. The mateys discuss the highs and lows of this franchise, it's cultural impact on Hollywood, and finally compete in a game to find some buried treasure. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support

We have officially made it 6 months into the 2024 movie landscape, and its time to look back on all the year has given us so far. The boys compare the first half of the year to that of 2023, identify the highs and lows, and look into what is to come in the last half of the year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-mahuron/support