Rewind Classic Movies

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In this episode of Rewind Classic Movies, GB and AJ revisit Rob Reiner’s fantasy adventure starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, and André the Giant.
They explore how William Goldman wrote the story for his daughters, why Hollywood struggled to bring it to the screen, and how its unique blend of romance, comedy, action, and satire confused audiences at the time - but ultimately made it timeless.
They also discuss André the Giant’s unforgettable performance, Cary Elwes’ unlikely path to leading man status, and why the film’s charm only grows stronger with age.
From sword fights and revenge to true love and rodents of unusual size, The Princess Bride is a film that refuses to be forgotten.
As you wish.
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After Stargate exploded onto screens in 1994, Roland Emmerich had much bigger plans than a one-off sci-fi adventure.
What was meant to be a full cinematic trilogy became a long-running TV phenomenon, a stalled sequel revival, multiple reboot attempts - and one very unfinished master plan.
In this Fast Forward episode, we dig into Emmerich’s original Stargate follow-up ideas, why Stargate 2 and 3 never happened, and how the franchise splintered into TV, straight-to-DVD movies, animation, and reboot limbo.
From Independence Day to The Day After Tomorrow, we track how Emmerich pivoted from ancient aliens to global destruction, while quietly leaving several massive projects behind. We also explore lawsuits, recasting oddities, abandoned trilogies, and the question that won’t go away: does Stargate still deserve another shot?
Space pyramids, blown-up landmarks, and unrealised ambitions - this is Roland Emmerich, fast-forwarded.

🗓️ Don't miss the REWIND episode next week when the guys go back over The Princess Bride (1987).

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This week on Rewind Classic Movies, GB and AJ revisit Stargate (1994) - a film that launched one of the biggest TV sci-fi franchises of all time, despite mixed reviews and a surprisingly grim leading man.
We dig into:
Why Kurt Russell is not having fun
James Spader’s Jon Bon Jovi vibes
Jay Davidson’s emotional reaction to his villainous turn as Ra
Practical effects that still impress and visual choices that really don’t
How a planned movie trilogy quietly became a TV phenomenon
Is Stargate an underrated classic, or a fascinating misfire held together by ambition and production design?
Dial the gate. Let’s find out.
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Inspired by The Last Starfighter last week, this episode is all about our favourite movie aliens from the 1980s and 1990s.
Not the films, but the creatures themselves: the designs, the performances, the personalities, and why some of them stuck with us for decades.
From lovable companions like Max from Flight of the Navigator, to nightmare fuel like The Thing, we each bring five picks to the table and count them down to a shared Top 10.
Along the way we cover:
Why some aliens work because they aren’t monsters
The brilliance of performers inside suits and behind puppets
How design, sound, and movement sell an alien more than CGI ever could
And why a few of these choices still hit harder today than they did back then
Funny, nostalgic, occasionally horrifying - this is a love letter to the aliens that shaped a generation of sci-fi, with some terrible impressions and questionable accents.
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