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THE REWATCHABLES FIELD GUIDE · VOL. 02
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ONE-NIGHT-ONLY FILEworst movie audience you'd want to be withA bespoke category preserved exactly as it appeared in the transcript-derived ledger.1episode100% resolved
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- Apparent consensusJan 20, 2025 · ~1:12:00A 2025 Rewatchables MailbagAnoraEpisode
They shift from broad audience discomfort to specific titles and land on Anora as a particularly bad family viewing choice.
Runner-up · Monster's Ball
ONE-NIGHT-ONLY FILEworst movie husbands ever rankingsA bespoke category preserved exactly as it appeared in the transcript-derived ledger.1episode100% resolved
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- DeclaredJul 28, 2025 · ~1:28:00Brokeback Mountain · 2005Jack Torrance in The ShiningEpisode
After running through a long list, they settled on Jack Torrance as the worst husband on the board.
Runner-up · The Great Santini
ONE-NIGHT-ONLY FILEWould this movie be better with Danny Trejo, Catherine Han, Steve Buscemi, Sam Jackson, JT Walsh, Philip Baker Hall, or John Berthal as Wayne Jenkins?A bespoke category preserved exactly as it appeared in the transcript-derived ledger.1episode100% resolved
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- Apparent consensusJun 2, 2022 · ~1:20:00Cop Land · 1997John BernthalEpisode
John Bernthal is treated as the most natural modern fit, with JT Walsh singled out as another strong option.
Runner-up · JT Walsh
ONE-NIGHT-ONLY FILEWould this movie be better with Wayne Jenkins, Danny Trejo, Catherine Han, Steve Buscemi, Sam Jackson, J.T. Walsh, or Philip Baker Hall?A bespoke category preserved exactly as it appeared in the transcript-derived ledger.1episode100% resolved
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- Apparent consensusJun 7, 2022 · ~1:20:00Knocked Up · 2007Catherine HanEpisode
They most strongly land on Catherine Han as the best fit, especially for the family and supporting roles.
ONE-NIGHT-ONLY FILEWould this movie be better with Wayne Jenkins, Danny Trejo, Catherine Han, Steve Buscemi, Sam Jackson, J.T. Walsh, or Philip Baker Hall?A bespoke category preserved exactly as it appeared in the transcript-derived ledger.1episode100% resolved
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- DeclaredJul 12, 2022 · ~1:36:00Top Gun: Maverick · 2022Wayne Jenkins as CycloneEpisode
They imagined Jon Bernthal’s Wayne Jenkins in Cyclone’s role and immediately decided that version would be better.
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- Apparent consensusJun 28, 2022 · ~1:28:00Project X · 2012Wayne Jenkins as one of the copsEpisode
They think Wayne Jenkins would be especially perfect in the cop role and treat him as the clear favorite.
Runner-up · Sam Jackson
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- Apparent consensusOct 4, 2022 · ~1:52:00Pitch Perfect · 2012Catherine HanEpisode
Catherine Han is singled out as the most natural upgrade, with the hosts imagining several possible roles for her.
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- Apparent consensusMay 31, 2022 · ~32:00The New Categories Selection ShowWayne JenkinsEpisode
The hosts broadly agree that inserting Wayne Jenkins into movies is the funniest version of the idea.
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- Apparent consensusMay 31, 2022 · ~1:04:00The New Categories Selection ShowWayne JenkinsEpisode
They decide to revive the general guest-insertion concept and treat Wayne Jenkins as the default answer.
Runner-up · Danny Trejo; Kathryn Hahn; Steve Buscemi; Sam Jackson; Philip Baker Hall; J.T. Walsh
ONE-NIGHT-ONLY FILEWould this movie be improved by the addition of Gimme Shelter?A bespoke category preserved exactly as it appeared in the transcript-derived ledger.1episode100% resolved
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- Apparent consensusMay 31, 2022 · ~32:00The New Categories Selection ShowGimme ShelterEpisode
They discuss the idea as a simple yes/no music insertion category and treat Gimme Shelter as the obvious example.
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- Apparent consensusMar 18, 2026 · ~1:04:00A CR Month Mailbag!Jared Leto and Dakota JohnsonEpisode
They briefly discuss the reverse recasting concept and joke that Jared Leto and Dakota Johnson would be the obvious answers for the examples raised.
ONE-NIGHT-ONLY FILEWould this movie have been better with Danny Trejo?A bespoke category preserved exactly as it appeared in the transcript-derived ledger.1episode100% resolved
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- DeclaredMay 24, 2018 · ~56:00The Social Network · 2010noEpisode
The hosts vote no overall, while joking that Trejo could have worked as Peter Thiel or in other small roles.
Runner-up · yes, as Peter Thiel
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- Left openJan 20, 2025 · ~1:04:00A 2025 Rewatchables MailbagNo clear winner recordedEpisode
They like recasting films as different genres, but the category never gets a formal winner.
ONE-NIGHT-ONLY FILEWould You Accept This Character's Organ Donation AwardA bespoke category preserved exactly as it appeared in the transcript-derived ledger.1episode100% resolved
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- Apparent consensusMar 18, 2026 · ~40:00A CR Month Mailbag!Chuck NolandEpisode
The hosts joke through the yes/no list and land on Chuck Noland as surprisingly healthy, while Quint emerges as the clearest no.
Runner-up · Richard Chance
ONE-NIGHT-ONLY FILEYou only give one Oscar to anything in the movieA bespoke category preserved exactly as it appeared in the transcript-derived ledger.1episode100% resolved
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- DeclaredDec 8, 2025 · ~1:28:00Shampoo · 1975Lee Grant's performanceEpisode
They default to Lee Grant because she actually won the Oscar for the film and her performance was singled out.
Runner-up · Robert Towne's screenplay
ONE-NIGHT-ONLY FILEYour choice for a flex categoryA bespoke category preserved exactly as it appeared in the transcript-derived ledger.1episode100% resolved
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- Apparent consensusJun 2, 2025 · ~1:44:00Out for Justice · 1991worst mobsters of all timeEpisode
They flex on the mobsters as hopelessly incompetent and basically unusable as gangsters.
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- DeclaredAug 22, 2022 · ~56:00Scent of a Woman · 1992The Chocolate WarEpisode
For best double feature, they choose The Chocolate War over Dog Day Afternoon.
Runner-up · Dog Day Afternoon