Repeat Viewing

A compare and contrast podcast of films from present to past. Showcasing movies connected by genre, creators, personal themes & social relevance, we discover the elements that make movies rewatchable (or not). Hosted by artist-filmmakers and longtime friends, Kraig Rasmussen & Seamus Smith.

The Mask - w/ Alex Schumacher 09/28/2021

The Mask - w/ Alex Schumacher For our 3rd "Super Anti-hero" film, friend of the show, cartoonist Alex Schumacher joins us to chat about the 1994 Jim Carrey Blockbuster. Where did we stand on it then, how has it aged, and how have we aged, considering this movie is 30 years old?! WE chat about the then cutting edge CGI, the extreme 90s-ness, and ask a few vital questions about the storytelling. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/20625674

The Suicide Squad - w/ "3-peater " Neil McLean (SPOILERS) 08/30/2021

The Suicide Squad - w/ "3-peater " Neil McLean (SPOILERS) One of our first guests ever returns to discuss James Gunn's new DCEU film, and get mercilessly teased by us... because we have a reputation to uphold. We talk about the many creative angles and depths of this murderous antihero romp, as well as the gallows humor and many Easter eggs common to all of Gunn's movies. Plus we actually get deep on the history of the 'Squad, with some surprise influences, and as always, we laugh our way through some games! /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/20305031

Black Widow - w Stevie Rae Brown (SPOILERS) 08/18/2021

Black Widow - w Stevie Rae Brown (SPOILERS) Comedian Stevie Rae Brown joins us to kick off our new "Super Anti-Heroes" block, talking about the latest MCU entry in a deeply nerdy and hilarious chat. We dig into characters, Easter Eggs, action direction, and all the MCU context you could possibly want. Plus, lots of games, and maybe a couple things you've never thought about before. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/20180177

No Sudden Move - w/ DJ Kozee - aka Marina Francesca (SPOILERS) 07/23/2021

No Sudden Move - w/ DJ Kozee - aka Marina Francesca (SPOILERS) In another first take episode, we dive into the new Steven Soderbergh film No Sudden Move and share a hilarious, fast paced chat with with the talented DJ Kozee, aka Marina Francesca. We talk about this crime film compared to the many others by the same director, the caper, the period style, THAT LENS, the stacked cast of greats, and of course the script by Ed Solomon! Plus, games!! /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/19903250

Army of the Dead - with Esoterica Cinema (SPOILERS) 07/13/2021

Army of the Dead - with Esoterica Cinema (SPOILERS) We return to the Schneider-verse with a hilarious and deep chat about Zack Snyder & modern filmmaking, with Jason & Ryan, hosts of the "Esoterica Cinema" podcast! We tear into Snyder's first post DC film, and along the way, reveal many layers to the movie and its talented creator. Plus, the Esoterica boys absolutely slay the game "What's it all about?" /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/19793792

The Paper Tigers - with director Bao Tran 06/26/2021

The Paper Tigers - with director Bao Tran In a surprise extra episode for our Martial Arts block, we celebrate a recently released, American made, bonafide Gung Fu movie, "The Paper Tigers", along with the film's director Bao Tran. We explore the genesis of the project, the charming personal story, the hurdles it jumped for representation, setting a strong example for any independent artist, and why inner meaning is so important in story, as in life. Plus, Bao crushes it in our favorite game "What's it all about?!" in an episode not to be missed! /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/19611578

The Raid: Redemption & Berendal 06/12/2021

The Raid: Redemption & Berendal Our martial arts cinema block concludes (for now) with the two films that comprise Gareth Evans' bravura Indonesian crime saga. We dive into the many reasons the Raid movies are a cut above not just other martial arts films, but also many crime films as well. Plus, we look at the genesis of each installment, the unique elements of both, the extremely experimental filmmaking techniques, and of course, all the bone-snapping, eye-popping action of Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruihan, etc. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/19449377

The Last Dragon - with Taylor Graves 05/31/2021

The Last Dragon - with Taylor Graves Our story of Martial Arts Movies reaches the next level with a bonafide 80s cult classic and the most ideal expert guest, the dynamically talented musician Taylor Graves. We discuss the unique fusion of music and martial arts, the music itself, 80s fashions, and the many crazy characters populating the charming world of Barry Gordy's singular creation. Plus, Taimak & the martial art behind the movie, Chinese Goju Ryu, and Taylor fills us in on his many exciting projects! /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/19298159

The Bruce Lee Kung Fu Extravaganza with Ric Meyers! 05/21/2021

The Bruce Lee Kung Fu Extravaganza with Ric Meyers! aka the Cruel Tutelage of Ric Mei, aka the Legend of Fong Sai Ric. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/19186367

Mortal Kombat w/ Dylan Godfry aka Dylan Drake 05/07/2021

Mortal Kombat w/ Dylan Godfry aka Dylan Drake For our final "first take" episode in the coming months, we cover the latest incarnation of Mortal Kombat, with returning guest and video game/MK expert Dylan Godfry. This is exatly the Mortal Kombat episode you're looking for, with hilarity, details and all manor of surprises. Make sure to listen all the way to the end for the absolute perfect MK Easter Egg. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/19016111

Repeat Viewing 101- Willy's Wonderland 04/30/2021

Repeat Viewing 101- Willy's Wonderland For our 101st episode, we share a brief chat about where this podcast has taken us, where it's headed, how it's changed us personally, and evolved our thoughts on film. Then we jump into probably the most appropriate follow up to GvK, with another "monster fight" movie. We discuss the trope-tastic not for kids playground that is this film, and muse about the career of Nic Cage, plus other Coppola related tangents. #CageReport /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/18921317

Godzilla vs Kong - Episode 100 - w/ Kaijumax creator Zander Cannon 04/08/2021

Godzilla vs Kong - Episode 100 - w/ Kaijumax creator Zander Cannon We ring in our 100th episode with a rollicking big movie and the absolute ideal guest for it, Kaijumax comic book creator Zander Cannon. We get the lowdown on the big guys and probably look too deeply at this movie. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/18649682

Zack Snyder's Justice League - or "The Schneider Cut" (SPOILERS) 04/01/2021

Zack Snyder's Justice League - or "The Schneider Cut" (SPOILERS) In our most epic episode we welcome mega-nerd superhero expert & homeboy, Dylan Godfry, and tackle the biggest film in years: the Snyder Cut. It's a hilarious and detailed spoiler chat revealing hidden elements, dissecting the deeper character arcs/performances, speculating on subtext, plot twists, and possible new directions. Plus, Zack Snyder the filmmaker, Titans, and Falcon & the winter Soldier. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/18564968

Coming 2 America (SPOILER FREE) 03/24/2021

Coming 2 America (SPOILER FREE) In our 3rd Eddie Murphy episode, we tackle another extremely long-awaited sequel to a beloved film, and all the baggage that entails. For those sadists out there who love it when we fight, this episode is just for you, as we are intensely split on this film, with the shadowy menace of nostalgia looming over this production and our conversation! It's another battle of podcasters. Will anyone survive? /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/18445109

Judas and the Black Messiah (SPOILER FREE) 03/14/2021

Judas and the Black Messiah (SPOILER FREE) As cinema changes shape to become a strange hybrid of streaming and theatrical releases, films continue to carry buzz and build reputations like always, and this film is among the many examples. After weeks of hearing about Judas and the Black Messiah, we decided it was too important not to cover it, and the densely layered work of Shaka King, Daniel Kaluuya & Lakieth Stanfield offered quite a lot to discuss, especially in light of our current social tensions. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/18313862

The Little Things - (SPOILERS) 02/20/2021

The Little Things - (SPOILERS) Bringing an end to our extended block of first take reviews on streaming film releases, we tackle the moody Denzel Washington detective drama, The Little Things, and share a detailed conversation about, you guessed it, lots of little things that make this movie tick. We look at the triple Oscar winning ensemble cast, the auteur work of writer director John Lee Hancock, and hold this up to other notable serial killer tales for comparison. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/18020468

Bliss - (SPOILERS) 02/13/2021

Bliss - (SPOILERS) We think we picked a perfect Valentine's Day movie for 2021/ post-2020 vibes everyone is feeling, and we think you'll agree. Watch Bliss on Amazon before you listen because we have no choice but to spoil this one as we peel apart the layers, interpret the many signs & symbols that make up it's story, using a specific visual language. Plus we talk in-depth about the lead performances, how this movie applies to life, and what genre it's in, throughout a breezy, funny episode. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/17933588

The Midnight Sky - (SPOILERS) 02/06/2021

The Midnight Sky - (SPOILERS) In an appropriate follow up to last episode, we talk another actor turned solid director, with George Clooney's latest. We talk about the meta elements of the film, the science & world building, and the intimate personal story buried within what is presented as a race against time survival tale. The conversation, much like the film, is more complex than it sounds. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/17842625

TENET - (Spoiler Free) 01/27/2021

TENET - (Spoiler Free) This episode is a battle of podcasters, because one of us loved Christopher Nolan's latest mindbender, and one of us did not! Brace yourself for cannon fire and opinion blasts, as we dive into a film that is equal parts James Bond adventure and applied physics graduate thesis, and yet another entry in the bizarre and high concept Nolan-verse. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/17709197

One Night in Miami 01/23/2021

One Night in Miami In a timely first take review, we look at the sure-handed directorial debut of actress Regina King, One Night in Miami. Our talk ranges from the inner struggles of each man and the outer forces shaping them, King as a director, Kemp Powers as a writer, and the various filmmaking elements that make this movie tick. Plus we peel back the layers of why it is incredibly timely and on the pulse of our country today, despite being set in 1964. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/17656844

Soul 01/13/2021

Soul The season of new films dropping left and right to streaming platforms continues, and we have more hot first take action, as we dive into Pixar's latest, Soul. As creatives, we found quite a lot to cover in this first look at the film, and not doubt we missed a lot too! We dig into the very nuanced, personal themes, the boundaries it breaks for Pixar animation, and the important, powerful cultural elements that help make this film not just relatable, but ultimately universal. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/17539958

Wonder Woman 1984 (+ I'm Your Woman) 01/07/2021

Wonder Woman 1984 (+ I'm Your Woman) Happy 2021 everyone! Like many of you, we opened our Christmas Present of Wonder Woman '84 on the day it was released. So how did it add to our holiday? How does it add up to the first WW and other recent DC films? Plus, we talk briefly about other strong female characters with Stargirl. and the Amazon original film I'm Your Woman. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/17455382

Sound of Metal 12/31/2020

Sound of Metal Our final episode of 2020 brings another original film from a major streaming platform, with the Amazon original drama, Sound of Metal. We breakdown the phenomenal use of sound, the intensely focused and connected acting, and the painfully relatable plight of an independent creative person who encounters serious life challenges. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/17379791

Cobra Kai & The Karate Kid Saga (BONUS) 12/30/2020

Cobra Kai & The Karate Kid Saga (BONUS) With the 3rd season of Cobra Kai dropping on Netflix as our first treat of 2021, this episode from our Patreon feed was poised and ready for the All Valley Tournament! We chat about the different themes playing out between different characters across the overall show, what it borrows from the formula in the original 3 films, then we take a hard look at the fights. Everybody say your best Ki-Ya, because this episode kicks ass! /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/17374514

Klaus - Christmas Special - w/ a Turkey & other guests 12/25/2020

Klaus - Christmas Special - w/ a Turkey & other guests 'Tis the season for holiday themed episodes, and we wanted to rise to the challenge with an actual Christmas movie (with minimal explosions), and Netflix's Klaus did not disappoint. We talk about the 2D style, the timely, socially conscious story, and the unique take on the Santa Klaus mythos. Recorded in my car in our home town of Folsom, CA, while visiting our families, (after getting negative Covid tests)-- the nostalgia is thick and hilarious. Plus, surprise guests! /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/17328683

Mank 12/19/2020

Mank Our first stop on the journey through the many new films releasing to streaming platforms this month, is "Mank", the newest film by David Fincher & his latest collaboration with Netflix. In a deep talk about this film's theme, "letting artists make art", we find our way through details about the modern film industry, while simultaneously exploring the many hidden levels of Hollywood history within it, and the different subtexts implanted underneath that. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/17257409

Knives Out 12/07/2020

Knives Out In a bizarrely congruent follow up to our previous episode Addams Family Values, we talk about the strangely similar Knives Out, without intending the parallel. We lean into that topic, plus the vast array of details & levels to discuss, much like all Rian Johnson films, and break down as much as we can, all while not spoiling the mystery at the heart of the film. /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/17092226

Addams Family Values - Thanksgiving Special 11/27/2020

Addams Family Values - Thanksgiving Special In the spirit of the still spooky season, we have the perfect "Thanksgiving" show, with Barry Sonnenfeld's wicked Addams Family Values. We cover & quote the brilliant script by Paul Rudnick, and Sonnenfeld's exquisite storytelling, but we also lavish attention on the top notch cast. Plus, the Sonnenfeld Get Shorty connection is alive from our episode on that film, as we follow up with a chat about the show. Then Seamus gets defensive about his fake movie. It's a doozie! /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/16973375

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - In Memoriam Sean Connery 11/22/2020

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - In Memoriam Sean Connery Continuing our tribute to the late Sean Connery, we tackle what is one of his most puzzling, crazy entries, and it also happens to be his final on screen performance. Why was this movie such a mess? How did it become instantly notorious? How is has it aged? Also, we discuss our favorite Connery movies, his overall career, and of course, James Bond. Plus, a game! /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/16904258

The Rock - In Memoriam Sean Connery 11/17/2020

The Rock - In Memoriam Sean Connery In our fist of two tributes to the first Scotsman of cinema, we tackle the Rock as a companion to our previous episode on Michael Bay's Armageddon. We discuss what the then-71-year-old Connery definitely added to the film, how he and Cage play off each other, the many different screenwriters who doctored this film, and then answer the most important question of all: how did Michael Bay get on our show, not once, but twice?! /episode/index/show/repeatviewing/id/16850948

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