Be Kind, Rewind: The Podcast

We’re talking The Sting — peak Newman, peak Redford, peak rizz. The guys get into the long con, the (surprisingly) integrated 1930s Chicago vibe, the music, the writing, the twists, and why Paul Newman acts circles around pretty much everybody.Then it’s open season on con movies: Usual Suspects, Catch Me If You Can, A Fish Called Wanda, The Grifters, Inside Man, even Rounders. Who counts? Who doesn’t? Who should star in a con movie today? And which actors absolutely should not be allowed?We close

This week, the pod gets spooky. Our friend and horror queen Shanti Hubbard joins as our first-ever guest to talk Candyman (1992) — the urban-legend classic that mixed race, class, and supernatural terror in a way few films had before.We dig into childhood fears, the psychology of horror, why mirrors are still terrifying, and what makes a great scary movie. From Tales from the Hood to Hereditary, Saw, and The Shining, we cover the genre’s wildest corners — plus a few questionable shower scenes.Follow

The crew revisits Friday (1995) — Ice Cube’s porch-hang classic that marked F. Gary Gray’s feature debut and put Chris Tucker’s high-voltage comedy front and center. They break down why “one-day” comedies hit so hard, then dig into what makes a true Hollywood comeback. The episode wraps with a toast to Dianne Keaton and Robert Redford and a selection of which legend’s film they’ll rewatch next.📩 Like what you hear?Follow the show, drop us a review, and tell your group chat.🎥 Email us:

In this episode, the hosts delve into Spike Lee's controversial film Bamboozled, exploring its themes of race, representation, and satire in the entertainment industry. They discuss the impact of the film and its overt messages, as well as the complexities surrounding the use of blackface in cinema. The conversation transitions into a fun draft of the best comedies of the 21st century, showcasing the hosts' diverse tastes and opinions on what makes a great comedy. Throughout the discussion,

While Ahmer and Rakesh are out traveling, Gerard takes the mic solo for a special edition of Be Kind, Rewind. Every year, he puts together a mid-year and end-of-year favorites email — a rundown of the movies, TV, music, and podcasts that defined his year. This episode is the audio version: Gerard’s favorite movies of 2025 (so far), why they hit him, and who they might be for.The full list covers everything from spy thrillers to animated musicals, but Gerard goes deep on three films that have stuck

This week, we’re shedding tears, fake toughness, and a little dignity as we dig into the movies that got us right in the feelings. From Moonlight to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, from Hotel Rwanda to My Girl, we explore the tearjerkers that broke us—and the ones that just made us roll our eyes.Also: our first group rewatch (Magnolia) leads to hot takes on Tom Cruise’s “Respect the Cock” energy, PTA’s 29-year-old ambition, and whether three hours is just too damn long. Ahmer takes us into

It’s our very first episode—so naturally, we’re rewinding all the way back to the first movies we ever loved. From Grease in a Middle Eastern movie theater to Blockbuster rentals and early crushes on Olivia Newton-John and Freddy Krueger (don’t ask), we unpack how those first cinematic experiences shaped us—and maybe warped us a little too.Also: John Cena diplomacy, a surprise Priyanka Chopra performance, F1: The Movie (yes, that’s the title), and a controversial Three Amigos memory that may