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Bill Paxton

A transcript-based record of how this person comes up in The Rewatchables.
Episodes mentioning them13
Total transcript notes15
Positive notes14
Mixed or critical0

HOW THE DISCUSSION LEANS

93% of the captured notes are positive.

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Positive 14Mixed 0Critical 0Neutral 1

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WHAT WAS SAID

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very favorableSpeaker not identified

Aliens (1986)

Loved for Hudson’s comic panic, quotable lines, and surprising bravery by the end.

About 40 min
very favorableSpeaker not identified

Aliens (1986)

Used as the template for the episode’s recurring Hudson praise and line-reading admiration.

About 40 min
favorableBill Simmons

Apollo 13 (1995)

Loved as a charming, goofy, overly likable supporting astronaut.

About 24 min
favorableBill Simmons

Commando (1985)

Mentioned as a likely addition to the movie in a minor role because of his chemistry with Arnold.

About 48 min
very favorableChris Ryan

Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

Loved for his energetic, scene-stealing drill-sergeant performance that amplifies the movie’s macho absurdity.

About 48 min
favorableBill Simmons

The Terminator (1984)

His brief cameo is highlighted as memorable and funny.

About 48 min
favorableAmanda Dobbins

Titanic (1997)

Remembered warmly for his underwater explorer role and praised through an aside about Big Love.

About 16 min
favorableVan Lathan

Titanic (1997)

Liked as the framing-device explorer whose scenes unexpectedly work well.

About 16 min
favorableBill Simmons

Tombstone (1993)

Seen as an excellent supporting presence and part of the film’s energetic ensemble.

About 48 min
favorableJason Concepcion

Total Recall (1990)

Suggested as a possible Recall employee who could have sold the premise effectively.

About 64 min
very favorableChris Ryan

True Lies (1994)

Hailed as one of the film’s funniest elements, especially in the Corvette seduction scene.

About 48 min
very favorableBill Simmons

True Lies (1994)

Also referenced for the idea that he would dominate almost any comedy rewatchability discussion.

About 48 min
very favorableBill Simmons

Twister (1996)

Praised as an everyman lead who makes the movie better and is deeply likable.

About 8 min
very favorableKyle Brandt

Weird Science (1985)

Celebrated as the movie’s funniest force via Chet, one of the hosts’ favorite parts of the film.

About 8 min
neutralBill Simmons

The Sure Thing (1985)

Mentioned only as an alternate name for the Dion Waiters-style award idea.

About 48 min

EVERY MATCH

Episodes that mention Bill Paxton

Aliens1986 · very favorableApollo 131995 · very favorableThe Sure Thing1985 · very favorableWeird Science1985 · favorableTrue Lies1994 · very favorableTwister1996 · very favorableTitanic1997 · favorableCommando1985 · very favorableThe Terminator1984 · very favorableTotal Recall1990 · very favorableEdge of Tomorrow2014 · very favorableTombstone1993 · favorableTitanic1997 · very favorable
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