Let's Watch It Again: Film Reviews & Retrospectives – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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Rob Lee is joined by Lea Anderson to discuss the 1995 cult classic Tales from the Hood!

Tales from the Hood (1995) is a Black horror anthology directed by Rusty Cundieff, framed by a late-night visit to a funeral home where a mortician guides three men through four supernatural morality tales addressing police brutality, domestic abuse, racism, and gang violence.

In this retrospective, host Rob Lee and horror scholar Lea Anderson (Truth in This Art alum; FANGORIA columnist, SHUDDER contributor) examine the film’s construction, cultural context, and legacy in Black horror.

Topics include:

• The anthology’s frame narrative and how it threads the segments together
• Segment-by-segment themes and social commentary
• Key performances, including Clarence Williams III and David Alan Grier
• Practical effects, puppetry, and memorable set pieces
• Production and release context: 1995 box office, competition (Casper, Braveheart, Johnny Mnemonic), and reception
• The film’s enduring relevance and place in the horror canon

In this review, Rob Lee welcomes Dom Griffin on to the podcast to discuss 2003's Kill Bill Vol. 1.

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Kill Bill:Vol. 1 Trailer

IMDb: 8.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes:  81%

Google: 91%

Summary

After awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin wreaks vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her.
A former assassin, known simply as The Bride (Uma Thurman), wakes from a coma four years after her jealous ex-lover Bill (David Carradine) attempts to murder her on her wedding day. Fueled by an insatiable desire for revenge, she vows to get even with every person who contributed to the loss of her unborn child, her entire wedding party, and four years of her life. After devising a hit list, The Bride sets off on her quest, enduring unspeakable injuries and unscrupulous enemies.

Release date: October 10, 2003 (USA)

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Genre: Wire-Fu Japan Heroine Revenge Assassin

Music composed by: RZA, Lars Ulrich, and Ennio Morricone

Distributed by: Miramax, Miramax Home Entertainment

Adapted from: Lady Snowblood

Box office: $180.9 million

Cast
Uma Thurman
Lucy Liu
David Carradine
Vivica A. Fox
Michael Madsen
Daryl Hannah
Julie Dreyfus
Sonny Chiba
Chiaki Kuriyama
Gordon Liu
Michael Parks
Jun Kunimura
Kenji Ohba
Kazuki Kitamura
James Parks
Jonathan Loughran
Yuki Kazamatsuri
Sakichi Sato
Ambrosia Kelley
The 5.6.7.8's
Yōji Tanaka
Issey Takahashi
Juri Manase
Akaji Maro
Ai Maeda
Naomi Kusumi
Hikaru Midorikawa

Additional Show notes

Dom’s Definitive Tarantino Power Rankings
Rob's Quentin Tarantino List

Join host Rob Lee as he welcomes Greg back to the podcast for an electrifying discussion about the 1980s cult-classic, Miami Connection. In this thrilling episode, they delve into the wild world of motorcycle ninjas, martial arts rock bands, and roundhouse wreck-waves of justice. Together, they explore the audacious storyline, the unforgettable characters, and the infectious charm that have made Miami Connection a beloved cult phenomenon. From the passionate performances by Y.K. Kim, Vincent Hirsch, and Joseph Diamand to the unique blend of action, comedy, and music, they unravel the secrets behind this hidden gem. Get ready to immerse yourself in the glorious chaos and nostalgic brilliance of Miami Connection.

Rob Lee welcomes Isaiah Winters back on to the podcast to discuss the 1992 classic, Candyman.

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Candyman (1992) Trailer

6.7/10 IMDb

77 % Rotten Tomatoes

61 % Metacritic

83 % Google Users

Summary

Skeptical graduate student Helen Lyle  befriends Anne-Marie McCoy while researching superstitions in a housing project on Chicago's Near North Side. From Anne-Marie, Helen learns about the Candyman, a knife-wielding figure of urban legend that some of her neighbors believe to be responsible for a recent murder. After a mysterious man matching the Candyman's description begins stalking her, Helen comes to fear that the legend may be all too real.

Release date:  October 16, 1992

Director:

Bernard Rose

Starring
 
Virginia Madsen
Tony Todd
Xander Berkeley
Kasi Lemmons

Box office:

$25.8 million

Screenplay
Bernard Rose

Based on "The Forbidden"
by Clive Barker

Cinematography
Anthony B. Richmond

Music by
Philip Glass

Rob Lee welcomes Liv Eutsler on to the podcast to discuss the 1996 classic, Scream. 

Wes Craven re-invented and revitalised the slasher-horror genre with this modern horror classic, which manages to be funny, clever and scary, as a fright-masked knife maniac stalks high-school students in middle-class suburbia. Craven is happy to provide both tension and self-parody as the body count mounts - but the victims aren't always the ones you'd expect.

Rob Lee & Ku review The Transformers: The Movie. The heroic Autobots defend their homeworld Cybertron from the evil Decepticons. Both factions are seething with anger, and that hatred has blinded them to a hideous menace headed their way.

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Rob Lee welcomes Torin on to the Let's Watch It Again podcast to discuss 2011's Drive.

Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.

Rob Lee welcomes podcaster Just Greg on to the Let's Watch It Again podcast to discuss the the 1991's Spike Lee Joint Jungle Fever.

A married black lawyer named Flipper (Wesley Snipes) begins an affair with Angie (Annabella Sciorra), his white secretary. When the news is leaked through an acquaintance, Flipper's wife (Lonette McKee) kicks him out of the house. Flipper decides to begin courting his mistress, only to be greeted by disapproval from friends, family and even strangers. The relationship continues to be strained in a society not ready to accept it, and people are hurt during its inception.

Join host Rob Lee as he welcomes radio personality Sam Sessa to the Let's Watch It Again podcast for a riveting discussion about the 1991 classic, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. In this exhilarating episode, they revisit the iconic sequel that defined a generation. From the relentless pursuit of the shape-shifting T-1000 to the reimagined T-800, they explore the heart-pounding action, groundbreaking visual effects, and the unexpected emotional depth of this sci-fi masterpiece. Delve into the fascinating bond between young John Connor, his resilient mother, and the formidable Terminator, portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Prepare to immerse yourself in the timeless battle between man and machine, as they dissect the legacy and enduring impact of Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

Rob Lee welcomes Brooklyn based photographer Isaiah Winters on to the Let's Watch It Again podcast to discuss the 1991 classic, Boyz n the Hood.

Tre (Cuba Gooding Jr.) is sent to live with his father, Furious Styles (Larry Fishburne), in tough South Central Los Angeles. Although his hard-nosed father instills proper values and respect in him, and his devout girlfriend Brandi (Nia Long) teaches him about faith, Tre's friends Doughboy (Ice Cube) and Ricky (Morris Chestnut) don't have the same kind of support and are drawn into the neighborhood's booming drug and gang culture, with increasingly tragic results.