THE REWATCHABLES · May 31, 2022
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ON THIS EPISODE
FROM THE CONVERSATION
WHY IT WORKS
WHAT DID NOT WORK
SCENES THEY KEPT COMING BACK TO
The hosts begin by reading a large batch of listener ideas and testing which ones should become permanent awards.
Opening minutesThe hosts especially like the idea of asking what happens the day after the movie ends.
Opening minutesThe group naturally argues about which songs deserve credit for iconic movie moments.
About 32 minThey endorse awards for the most appetizing food and the most scene-stealing setting.
About 48 minBill and Sean land on the idea that some performances define an artist’s legacy more than others.
About 48 minWHERE THEY DISAGREED
Bill SimmonsLeaning no because losses can be small and the category overlaps with other awards.
Sean FennesseyThinks it has some value in context, but agrees it is less substantive than a 'who won the movie' category.
Bill SimmonsLikes the concept of knowing where it is safe to step away during a rewatch.
Chris RyanSupports the idea using examples like Anchorman's flute scene.
Sean FennesseySupports it as an occasional utility category.
Bill SimmonsWants to bring it back, perhaps under a new name or merged with other quote-related categories.
Sean FennesseyExplains the category disappeared after overuse and excessive quoting on earlier shows.
Chris RyanImplicitly agrees it should return as a streamlined category.
Bill argues the show needs to keep evolving and keep listeners on their toes.
Opening minutesChris repeatedly treats Wayne Jenkins as a universally useful movie addition.
About 24 minSean strongly backs the idea of riffing on what happens immediately after a movie ends.
Opening minutesBill is strongly persuaded by the idea of awarding the best needle drop in a movie.
About 32 minBill likes the notion of identifying the one film an artist will always be known for.
About 48 minBill commits to adding a food award and a location-stealing award.
About 48 minChris likes the idea of being close to a memorable movie event, but safely outside danger.
Opening minutesThe core topic is how to revise and expand the podcast’s recurring award system.
Opening minutesThe hosts keep turning category ideas into jokes about one another, especially basketball metaphors and celebrity impressions.
About 8 minListener emails are treated as a creative source pool rather than just feedback.
Opening minutesListener suggestions were reportedly coming in from all over, including Australia.
About 8 minBill says the show's 250-episode milestone prompted the category refresh.
Opening minutesThe hosts want some categories to be conditional rather than used every episode.
Opening minutesA 'one Oscar' category would ask which single Oscar an over-recognized movie deserves.
About 56 minThe 'Hall of Fame hat' idea is modeled on baseball players choosing the hat on their plaque.
About 48 minUsed repeatedly as the canonical example for 'The Next Day' and other categories.
Opening minutesServes as a major example for many proposed awards, including the one Oscar and the next-day category.
Opening minutesReferenced for 'first to die,' best quote, and other category examples.
Opening minutesUsed for best quote, Hall of Fame hat, and Ray Liotta discussion.
About 16 minUsed as a quote-rich movie in the 'book about metals' discussion.
About 8 minReferenced for the diner scene, bad hang/weak-link discussion, and multiple categories.
Opening minutesMentioned in the context of unforgettable line rewatches.
About 8 minMentioned as an example for a memorable camera shot and a possible pet award.
About 24 minUsed as the example for the optimal P-break during the flute scene.
About 32 minUsed for the ping-pong scene and a life lesson example.
About 32 minReferenced for the doctor-body category and Richard Kimball's physique.
About 56 minUsed for recasting, Hall of Fame hat, and the 'dick of destiny' email example.
About 16 minChris keeps imagining Wayne Jenkins dropping into different films as the ultimate scene-enhancer.
About 24 minBill uses basketball language to describe rotating in and out new categories like roster pieces.
Opening minutesThe hosts joke as if viewers lack pause buttons and must identify natural break points in movies.
About 32 minListeners, especially 'Mr. K,' are portrayed as valuing Producer Craig’s suggestion-making.
About 32 min“you gotta keep it fresh”Opening minutes
“The next day works in a lot of different ways”Opening minutes
“This is a tasty burger”About 48 min
“Great job Gordon”About 24 min
“I think we should add both of these”About 48 min
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