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After 20 years of tracking the movies I watch, I'm reflecting on my top 40 most frequent rewatches, partly focusing on the way I view them through an aromantic/asexual lens.
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Cover art by Sophie Lesher
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Some final thoughts about the 40 movies I rewatched most frequently in my first 20 years of keeping track. Transcript on Tumblr Sounds of The Rewatch Rewind Spotify playlist here My blog after 10 years of keeping track here
My attempts to explain why this is the number one movie I will never get tired of rewatching. Transcript on Tumblr
On adaptations, a riveting story with fascinating characters, appreciating a classic romance through an aromantic lens, aptly named dogs, and more. Transcript on Tumblr
On a perfect ensemble cast, updating Old Hollywood, loving things for their flaws, and more. Transcript on Tumblr
On glamorous facades, reflecting truth through layers of deception, possibly too many behind-the-scenes stories, and more. Transcript on Tumblr
On an iconic duo, a delightful supporting cast, dress drama, non-sexual intimacy, and more. Transcript on Tumblr
On lightening the darkness, playing with tropes, independent filmmakers continuing to demonstrate their brilliance, and more. Transcript on Tumblr. Watch the film here.
On why we love this coming-of-age story that feels realistic despite its unrealistic premise. Transcript on Tumblr
On balancing silliness with seriousness, post-divorce friendship, getting engaged to a teddy bear, obscure Oscars trivia, and more. Transcript on Tumblr
On bad press, good jokes, songs that are so bad they're almost good, comedically clueless characters, steering away from romantic storylines, Hollywood sexism, and more. Transcript on Tumblr
On well written, brilliantly portrayed characters that transcend tropes, a beautifully developed relationship journey, alternative messages about sex, and more. Transcript on Tumblr
On why this is my favorite Hitchcock movie, reduced restrictions on sexual content, continued fascination with actors' relative ages, and more. Transcript on Tumblr
On a ridiculous premise with a fabulous script and cast, age gaps, what happens when child stars grow up, confusing admiration with romance, and more. Transcript on Tumblr
There's really no way to adequately express what Poe Party has meant to me and how much I love it, but here is my attempt. Transcript on Tumblr. Watch the show here. Rent or buy the feature cut and/or bonus features (including commentary) here. Support film and TV workers affected by the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.
On psychological and emotional manipulation, incredibly impressive performances, masterful direction, and more. Content warning: mentions of abuse throughout the episode Transcript on Tumblr. Support film and TV workers affected by the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here
On delivering lightning-speed dialogue, messing with gender roles, exposing corruption without violating production codes, and more. Transcript on Tumblr. Support film and TV workers affected by the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.
On hilarious improvisation, loving things both genuinely and ironically, shipping celebrities, and more. Transcript on Tumblr. Support film and TV workers affected by the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here
On fabulous music, fighting toxic masculinity and mob mentality, intimacy that isn't necessarily romantic, sidekicks with their own agenda, confusing timelines, finding you can change, learning you were wrong, and more. Transcript on Tumblr
On fabulous performances, emotional vulnerability, the evils of capitalism, and more Transcript on Tumblr
My friend James joins me to discuss why we love this movie, and how it compares to other Hitchcock films. Transcript on Tumblr
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