LOOKING BACK AT THE BEST AND WORST OF MOVIES, TV, COMICS, CARTOONS, AND MORE FROM THE 80S & 90S UP TO TODAY
Episodes
Thursday Dec 10, 2015
Thursday Dec 10, 2015
In this installment of our "Weekly Rewind", we cover the current season of Walking Dead up until the "mid season finale". We talk about zombie herds, Rick's crafty plan, Carol being a badass, creepy kids, Morgan's value of life, Coral not being so bad anymore, and the meaning of the word "irony". Before all that, we open up with a quick review of the second Batman v Superman trailer, or as we like to call it, the abridged version of the movie. Enjoy!
Thursday Dec 03, 2015
Thursday Dec 03, 2015
On our 39th episode (in a row?), Travis & Xavier do a spotlight on the View Askewniverse! What is the View Askewniverse you might ask? It’s the brilliant collection of films from Kevin Smith that became well known for the witty, sharp humor, controversial moments, and the interconnectivity between all of them that made this cinematic shared universe a cult classic. They discuss what impact these films had on them growing up, some of the stars that appeared in them, the soundtracks, the topics, the language, and of course…Jay and Silent Bob! Hit the download button, check it out, and tell us your favorite View Askew moment! Snoogins!
Monday Nov 30, 2015
Monday Nov 30, 2015
In this "Weekly Rewind" episode, Travis & Xavier talk about the new Netflix hit series, Jessica Jones. We apologize about the audio quality for this episode. It's been cleaned up the best it could be, so hopefully you're able to understand everything during the conversation. Enjoy!
Wednesday Nov 11, 2015
Wednesday Nov 11, 2015
Hello kiddies! On this episode, Travis & X go to the darkside as they take on horror movie anthologies! They talk about the more recent movies that are keeping the genre going like Trick'r Treat, ABC's of Death, and the VHS series, but really focus on the greats from the 80s & 90s as they review the tales from the movies like Creepshow 1 and 2, Tales From the Crypt, Tales from the Darkside, Cat's Eye, and more! There were quite a few tv shows as well. Do you remember when Freddy Krueger got into the anthology game? How long did the Hitchhiker run for? Of course they talk about the godfather of anthologies, the Twilight Zone! They wrap it up with a quick mention of the Outer Limits which leads into a wonderful discussion about Alyssa Milano! But before they get to all that, they give some quick shout outs and then give their in-depth review of the series premiere of Ash vs Evil Dead!
Plus, find out what really scares X!
Wednesday Oct 21, 2015
Wednesday Oct 21, 2015
Hey buttheads! In this episode we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic film, Back to the Future! In 1985, Robert Zemeckis brought us a film that changed the way we look at time travel. Things get heavy as we discuss the impact the franchise has had on pop culture over the years, as well as the cast, crew, characters, the fashion, and of course all the wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff (that's right I said it). So grab your Pepsi Perfect, put up your hover board, undo those power laces on your NeeKays and load up your copy of the movie as we do our own running commentary while we watch it!
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
In this episode, the X-Man takes up the hosting duties as Xavier & Travis talk about teen movies from the 90s! Back in the 90s, Hollywood started releasing a bunch of teen movies that involved several up-and-coming actors, written and directed by some great talents as well. It just so happened that Travis & X were both in the exact age demographic as when these movies came out, so they are counting down the top 10 films from that era, discussing the actors, characters, the clothing, the attitudes, and how the world was so different just a short time ago. What's an atlas anyways? Also, what's their personal favorites out of the list? What characters are the most unlikable? Which movie had the best soundtrack? What are the '10 things that Xavier hates about a certain movie'? Hit the download button to find out!
Tuesday Sep 15, 2015
Tuesday Sep 15, 2015
We go on an impossible mission in this episode because we have a need....a need for Tom Cruise! In this new spotlight episode, we take a look back at his career from the early 80s with his hits like Top Gun, Risky Business, Color of Money, & Outsiders. We also discuss his films from the 90s like A Few Good Men, Interview With a Vampire, Jerry Maguire, & Magnolia which really helped shape his career, along with a little indie flick called Mission Impossible. Of course you can't have an episode on Tom Cruise and NOT mention his antics over the years, so we get into couch hopping and a thing called Scientology. We also take a look at films such as Last Samurai, Collateral, Vanilla Sky, and Edge of Tomorrow. You don't have to look far & away for anything else, so sit back with a nice cocktail with your eyes wide shut, and enjoy the show!
Tuesday Sep 01, 2015
Tuesday Sep 01, 2015
The conclusion to our huge 2-part review of the X-Men cinematic universe! Travis & Professor X pick up right where they left and start with the first Wolverine solo film. They go back & forth with the pros and cons of that film, as well as discussing if that one is better or worse than X-Men The Last Stand. They then move right along to the next stage of the franchise, First Class, which introduced a whole new cast & characters to the series. They wrap up by covering the next Wolverine film & what went wrong with that one, then with the most recently released film which set to totally reboot the whole franchise, Days of Future Past. Stay tuned to the end, we've included thoughts on what's been released so far for X-Men: Apocalypse and the Deadpool movies. This is another fun one, so if you're a fan of the X-Men movies or not, check it out and leave a comment to tell us how we did!
Tuesday Aug 18, 2015
Tuesday Aug 18, 2015
Travis and the Professor X himself are back with another huge breakdown of a movie franchise, this time it's the X-Men cinematic universe! In this first part (of two), they go into the cast, characters, costumes, plots, deaths, and directors of X-Men, X2: X-Men United, and X-Men: Last Stand. They may even mention Wolverine once or twice. Find out what they liked the most, what they liked least, and what they would have liked to have seen in the films but didn't. So hit the download button, check it out, and come back here for the next episode where they wrap everything up!
Tuesday Aug 04, 2015
Tuesday Aug 04, 2015
In this episode, we conclude our in-depth discussion of the cinematic history of Batman. This time we pick up with Christopher Nolan's take on the franchise, bringing the Dark Knight to a newer "realistic" grounded world. We give our thoughts on how Batman Begins changed up the mythos of the characters and how being in a grounded universe isn't necessarily a good thing. Then we get into the fan favorite of the trilogy, The Dark Knight. We get into some obvious flaws that may upset some people, but also talk about how & why it was so successful. We then rip into Dark Knight Rises and pull no punches with what we think about that, with the horrible script and a reckless director. We wrap up with a quick talk about Suicide Squad, Batman v Superman, and the solo Batman flick. Oh and be sure to stay til the end for some hilarious outtakes!
Tuesday Jul 21, 2015
Tuesday Jul 21, 2015
Question: Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moon light? We ask that of our listeners...we just like the sound of it. In this episode, we take a look back at the history of Batman on the big screen. So that means we take a look at the classic 1989 Tim Burton film that revolutionized the comic book movie genre, and his follow-up sequel Batman Returns. After our in-depth discussion about those films, we can only go up from there as we talk about Bat-nipples, one-liners, and ice puns as we tear into the Joel Schumacher 'classics' Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. Before all that though, we get a bit campy as we talk about the very first Batman movie that shaped the way a whole generation viewed the Caped Crusader. It's a doozy of an episode, so get ready to 'pop your culture'!
Monday Jul 06, 2015
Monday Jul 06, 2015
We've had enough talk about all this Terminator: Genisys stuff, so in this episode Travis & X decide to rewind back to the real genesis of the Terminator franchise and review the 1984 classic film. They go in depth about the cast, James Cameron, plot, special effects, and of course the timeline and effects of time travel as they watch the movie at the same time. They also talk a little about T2, Rise of the Machines, Salvation, and Genisys. So bust out your copy of the film or go stream it on Netflix, and follow along as we do audio commentary for The Terminator!!
Tuesday Jun 30, 2015
Tuesday Jun 30, 2015
FINALLY!! The Rock has come back...to Pop Culture Rewind! In this "spotlight" episode, these 2 jabronies, Travis & Chris, take a look at the career of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. They start out at his early days as a pro wrestler who got some gigs on TV, which led to his first movie role, which led to his first leading role, which led him on to do so much in Hollywood that he successfully transitioned from wrestler to legit movie star. They talk about his films he's starred in, which one's were their favorites, and which ones that nearly "doomed" his career. If you're a fan of the actor Dwayne Johnson, or just the wrestler The Rock, this is a can't miss episode! So check it out...if ya smell what Pop Culture Rewind is cookin'.
Thursday Jun 18, 2015
Thursday Jun 18, 2015
It's the meeting of the minds as Travis, Chris and Xavier finally get together for the first time in this awesome episode! This time, they look back at the beginnings of Pixar and how they got to be where they are now. They breakdown & review of each of their films, in chronological order and discuss what they liked, what they hated, and what made them cr--what made them get something in their eye. They also talk about bloopers, shorts, and box office records, and wrap up by naming their own personal top 5 Pixar films. This is a good one, so check it out & enjoy!
Wednesday Jun 10, 2015
Wednesday Jun 10, 2015
In this episode, Travis & Xavier continue where they left off from the Forgotten childhood gems episode (PCR #16), and now focus on their favorite forgotten films from the 90s! They each break down their list of action, drama, comedy, and sci-fi films and share some of the best bits from each one. If you enjoyed the first "forgotten gems" episode, you'll definitely enjoy this one too! Check it out and tell us some of YOUR favorite forgotten films of the 90s too!
Thursday May 28, 2015
Thursday May 28, 2015
In this episode, Travis & Xavier take a look back at the best cartoons of the '90's! In the spirit of David Letterman himself, they each read off their own top 10 lists of their favorite shows, all culminating to the number one 90s toon of all time! Because it's too hard to narrow it down to just 10, they then throw out some honorable mentions as well. Did they get it right? Did they forget one? What's on your list? Be sure to chime in and let us know!
Tuesday May 19, 2015
Tuesday May 19, 2015
"This is for real!" By the power of Grayskull, Travis & Xavier sit down to discuss the 1987 cult classic movie, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! They have a lot fun with this one as they cover the facts, details and other trivial tidbits about the story, actors, and production as they play the movie in the background. Along the way, they also talk about the successful cartoon and toylines as well. Enjoy the 80s awesomeness of Dolph Lundren as He-Man! Bask in the glory that is Frank Langella! Get creeped out Meg Foster's eyes! It's all here in this action packed episode, so kick back and enjoy. Good journey!
Tuesday May 05, 2015
Tuesday May 05, 2015
In this special "Director's Spotlight" episode, Travis & Xavier cover the career of the one and only Joss Whedon! They talk about how he got into the business, including his early script work in movies and TV shows. They then try to cover as much as they can on the shows that made him a cult icon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly/Serenity. They also cover his other projects & spin-offs such as Angel, Dollhouse, and of course, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog! They follow up with his more recent success as a big time director with Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron! This is a shiny episode for any Joss fan, or if you're not that familiar with his work, maybe this episode will inform as well entertain you. Check it out and enjoy!
Tuesday Apr 28, 2015
Tuesday Apr 28, 2015
In this episode, we try to get you prepared for the summer blockbusters as we take a look at a number of movie trailers that have been released in recent weeks that have sparked some interest and/or controversy among the nerd culture community. We're taking a look and giving our analysis & thoughts on the new trailers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Terminator: Genysis, Superman vs Batman, Jurassic World, Ant-Man, Fantastic Four, and Mad Max: Fury Road. What are we looking forward to? What movies are we dreading? We also go over the overused formula for the majority of trailers that we see nowadays. Also, what's up with Suicide Squad and the Joker? Hit the download button, check it out, and then tell us what movies you're looking forward to seeing!
Tuesday Apr 21, 2015
Tuesday Apr 21, 2015
Avengers, Superman vs Batman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Deadpool....with all these big guys getting all the attention nowadays, Travis & Xavier take a look back at some of the unsung heroes of the comic book movie world. Forget Marvel & DC, we're all about Dark Horse, Image, Caliber Press and more in this episode as we discuss the movies that were based on some of the best independent comic titles out at the time! Any comic book fan should check out this episode!