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
#20 Ella Enchanted (2004) - with Quinn Leach!
On a fabulous cast having fun, DVD special features, fairy tale adaptations, romance that defies normativity, and more!
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#21 Enchanted (2007) - with Sophie Lesher!
Two friends discuss, delight in, and overthink Enchanted and Disney movies in general.
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#22 Bringing Up Baby (1938)
On why this chaotic, unhinged, ridiculous movie is so entertaining to me, and why I don't believe in its straight romance.
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#23 The Major and the Minor (1942)
On forgetting what it's like to be 12, dealing with male entitlement, and making a ridiculous premise work way better than it should.
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#24 Freaky Friday (2003)
On phenomenal acting, realistic relationships, and a satisfying conclusion.
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#25 The Lion King (1994)
The first movie I truly fell in love with.
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#26 Mamma Mia! (2008)
On dysfunction, hilarity, and ABBA songs.
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#27 Adam's Rib (1949)
On one couple writing for another couple, one actress supporting another actress, and everyone's responsibility to challenge harmful social norms.
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#28 Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948)
Thoughts on this wacky old movie that makes fun of society and its expectations in a surprisingly ace-affirming way.
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#29 Father Goose (1964)
This movie allowed Cary Grant to play himself, features Leslie Caron giving one of my favorite comedic performances of all time, and vaguely encourages the validation of trans children.
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#30 Monkey Business (1952)
On underappreciated comedic talent, deromanticizing the concept of youth, and still loving things despite their problematic elements.
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#31 Stage Door (1937)
On witty ensemble banter, sexual content in the days of production codes, mental health struggles, and Old Hollywood trivia/tea.
Content warning: discussion of depression and suicide from 10:32 to 13…
#32 Newsies (1992) - with Rosemary Leach!
My sister and I struggle to articulate what it is about this strange movie that has prompted us to keep rewatching it.
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#33 Holiday (1938)
On fake crushes, questioning social norms, staying true to yourself, and seeing people for who they are.
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#34 The Sound of Music (1965) - with Christina Ailor!
My friend Christina joins me to discuss a few of our favorite things (and a couple things that are not our favorites) about this classic.
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#35 Chicago (2002)
On imaginary musical numbers, contrived sexuality, and an unjust justice system.
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#36 Frozen (2013)
For the first time in forever, a movie appeared with a character I could truly relate to, and a message I was desperate to hear.
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#37 The Princess Bride (1987)
How to tell a love story without being amatonormative.
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#38 Legally Blonde (2001)
On misjudging people and movies, prioritizing friendship over romance, and exceptions that undermine the message
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#39 The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
On leaning into plot holes, coming of age without romance, true stories, and potato salad.
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