The Rewatch Rewind
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.
Cover art by Sophie Lesher
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 42
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2024
#1 The Philadelphia Story (1940)
My attempts to explain why this is the number one movie I will never get tired of rewatching.
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#2 Pride and Prejudice (1995)
On adaptations, a riveting story with fascinating characters, appreciating a classic romance through an aromantic lens, aptly named dogs, and more.
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#3 Clue (1985)
On a perfect ensemble cast, updating Old Hollywood, loving things for their flaws, and more.
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#4 Singin' in the Rain (1952)
On glamorous facades, reflecting truth through layers of deception, possibly too many behind-the-scenes stories, and more.
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#5 Top Hat (1935)
On an iconic duo, a delightful supporting cast, dress drama, non-sexual intimacy, and more.
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#7 The Princess Diaries (2001) - with Rosemary Leach and Sophie Lesher!
On why we love this coming-of-age story that feels realistic despite its unrealistic premise.
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#8 My Man Godfrey (1936)
On balancing silliness with seriousness, post-divorce friendship, getting engaged to a teddy bear, obscure Oscars trivia, and more.
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#9 Ishtar (1987)
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.
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#10 The Sure Thing (1985)
On well written, brilliantly portrayed characters that transcend tropes, a beautifully developed relationship journey, alternative messages about sex, and more.
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#11 North by Northwest (1959)
On why this is my favorite Hitchcock movie, reduced restrictions on sexual content, continued fascination with actors' relative ages, and more.
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#12 The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947)
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.
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#14 Gaslight (1944)
On psychological and emotional manipulation, incredibly impressive performances, masterful direction, and more.
Content warning: mentions of abuse throughout the episode
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#15 His Girl Friday (1940)
On delivering lightning-speed dialogue, messing with gender roles, exposing corruption without violating production codes, and more.
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#16 A Mighty Wind (2003)
On hilarious improvisation, loving things both genuinely and ironically, shipping celebrities, and more.
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#17 Beauty and the Beast (1991)
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 w…
#18 It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
On fabulous performances, emotional vulnerability, the evils of capitalism, and more
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#19 Notorious (1946) - with James Hefel!
My friend James joins me to discuss why we love this movie, and how it compares to other Hitchcock films.
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