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THE REWATCHABLES FIELD GUIDE · VOL. 02
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- Apr 19, 2019
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- Jan 21, 2026
THE TRANSCRIPT REGISTER
20 winners on file
- Left openJan 21, 2026 · ~1:44:00Another 48 Hrs. · 1990No clear winner recordedEpisode
They share a few research notes about the original screenplay and character names, but no award winner is selected.
- Apparent consensusSep 15, 2025 · ~1:28:00Tin Cup · 1996the story about the pro wives meeting Costner and Don JohnsonEpisode
The research segment surfaces multiple behind-the-scenes stories, with the PGA wives banquet anecdote standing out most.
Runner-up · the Tin Cup nickname origin - DeclaredJul 28, 2025 · ~1:36:00Brokeback Mountain · 2005Michelle Williams asking the men to kiss in front of herEpisode
The most unbelievable production story was Michelle Williams asking Ledger and Gyllenhaal to kiss in front of her to help her performance.
Runner-up · the 13 takes used for the tent sex scene - DeclaredJun 30, 2025 · ~1:20:00After Hours · 1985Scorsese’s Kafka-inspired dialogue and the Cafe Central / John Heard / Griffin Dunne backstoryEpisode
They move into research and discuss Scorsese’s Kafka influence, the real-life Cafe Central scene, and the production background around the cast.
- DeclaredMay 19, 2025 · ~1:28:00Close Encounters of the Third Kind · 1977Spielberg's detailed development and casting historyEpisode
They move through the script history, casting misses, effects work, and Spielberg's behind-the-scenes notes.
Runner-up · the production and visual-effects backstory - Left openMar 3, 2025 · ~1:04:00Rocky · 1976No clear winner recordedEpisode
The segment turns into a trivia dump about production facts rather than a single clear winner.
- DeclaredOct 15, 2024 · ~1:12:00The Silence of the Lambs (Live from New York) · 1991the Lecter mask by Ed CubberlyEpisode
The research segment covered prop creation, filming locations, real-life inspiration, and production trivia without a single single winner.
Runner-up · Buffalo Bill's house and the Ed Gein/Gary Heidnik inspirations - Apparent consensusSep 17, 2024 · ~1:20:00John Wick · 2014Keanu Reeves's extensive stunt and combat trainingEpisode
The research segment highlighted Reeves's training regimen and a few production details about the movie's action design.
Runner-up · the film's 84 total John Wick kills - Apparent consensusJun 11, 2024 · ~1:52:00Breaking Away · 1979the Little 500 remains real and the quarry is now heavily restrictedEpisode
They use production and real-world background to confirm the Little 500, quarry access, and extras details behind the movie.
Runner-up · the extras and race details were pared down from the original plan - Apparent consensusMay 28, 2024 · ~1:36:00Fast Times at Ridgemont High · 1982Sherman Oaks Galleria and Van Nuys High School locationsEpisode
They run through production facts, including the mall and high school filming locations and several casting notes.
Runner-up · Andy Rathbone as the Ratner inspiration - DeclaredApr 2, 2024 · ~1:04:00Shot Caller · 2017A mix of prison-hierarchy, real-life gang, and production factsEpisode
They run through prison-gang hierarchy notes, the real-life inspiration for the Beast, and a few production details about the film.
- Apparent consensusSep 26, 2023 · ~1:20:00The Big Chill · 1983the Santini house / Beaufort, South Carolina triviaEpisode
They share behind-the-scenes trivia about the Santini house, the Michigan football footage, and the film's difficult financing.
- Left openAug 29, 2023 · ~1:04:00The Equalizer · 2014No clear winner recordedEpisode
They share production and location research, including the fake diner, the East Boston apartment, and the Teddy tattoo meaning.
- DeclaredJul 25, 2023 · ~1:12:00The Devil's Advocate · 1997The rooftop patio / 57th Street shoot detailsEpisode
They shared production research about the sculpture lawsuit, the rooftop shoot, and the street-clearing setup.
- Apparent consensusJul 18, 2023 · ~1:12:00My Cousin Vinny · 1992The lawyer who passed the bar on his 13th try as the seed of the scriptEpisode
They credit the real-life bar-exam story as the script’s origin and note a couple of happy production accidents.
Runner-up · the chessboard accident kept in the movie - DeclaredApr 25, 2023 · ~56:00Sudden Death · 1995Karen Baldwin and the Penguins owner-driven production setupEpisode
They use the research segment to explain how Karen Baldwin and the Penguins' ownership helped originate and shape the movie.
- Apparent consensusApr 18, 2023 · ~1:20:00Alien · 1979the production/storyboard research on Ridley Scott and the film’s designEpisode
They emphasize the behind-the-scenes production research, especially Ridley’s storyboards and the practical-effects details.
Runner-up · the cat trivia and creature-effects details - Left openApr 4, 2023 · ~2:08:00He Got Game · 1998No clear winner recordedEpisode
They only trade trivia about a possible sequel and Rosario Dawson, without choosing a winner.
- DeclaredJan 10, 2023 · ~1:20:00Sideways · 2004Paul Giamatti did not really know wine, and Thomas Haden Church had basically left acting before this roleEpisode
They note that the movie's leads were not experts in wine or fully active in film work before filming.
- Apparent consensusJun 7, 2022 · ~1:04:00Knocked Up · 2007Jay Baruchel’s roller-coaster fear was realEpisode
They share a few production tidbits, including that Baruchel’s reactions on the coaster were genuine.
- Apparent consensusMay 25, 2022 · ~1:04:00Rocky III · 1982the Mickey Goldmill backstory and Eye of the Tiger rights detailsEpisode
They moved through several researched tidbits, including Mickey's last name, Stallone's draft ideas, and the song's release history.
- Apparent consensusDec 7, 2021 · ~1:04:00Saturday Night Fever · 1977John Travolta's sister and mother as background cast membersEpisode
They highlight a string of production facts, especially the family cameos and the behind-the-scenes music swaps.
- Left openOct 12, 2021 · ~1:04:00Cobra · 1986No clear winner recordedEpisode
They used the research segment to discuss the source novel, the alternate ending, the car, the knife, and the film's body count rather than naming a single winner.
- DeclaredAug 3, 2021 · ~1:20:00Victory · 1981the film’s loose basis on wartime soccer history and the casting/training detailsEpisode
They run through the film’s source-story background, Pele and Ardiles’ real-life casting details, and Stallone’s training and weight loss.
- DeclaredApr 19, 2019 · ~1:04:00Field of Dreams · 1989Don LansingEpisode
The research segment ends with Don Lansing as the named winner for benefiting from the film's tourist draw.