You may have heard us mention C2R Research Czar Tony in past episodes. Well, he’s a real person, and we had the pleasure of having him live in the studio for C2R’s very first Cinematic Draft. Join Jeff, Angie, and Tony as they nervously survey their draft boards and take their top picks in the categories of Drama, Comedy, Action/Crime/Horror, Blockbuster, Oscar, and Wildcard from 1999 to 2004. Prepare yourself for true psychodrama. This episode is a non-stop pulse-pounding thrill ride of on-the-clock decisions, great movie memories, misunderstood rules, and missed opportunities. Listen to find out who lines their pockets with Hollywood gold and who inadvertently steps in a big pile of stinky cinematic regret.  Ways to support us: Tell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Find us on Instagram and Twitter @Cruel2Rewind

It’s time to shuffle off to Buffalo with Angie’s choice of movie: Stepping Out, starring the legendary Liza Minnelli. Queen Beas used to LOVE watching classic dance films growing up, and she would go on to do some dancing of her own as she emulated the likes of Liza, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Gene Kelly, all while wearing very spangly, sparkly outfits. But does Stepping Out match up to, say, Cabaret or An American in Paris? Will Jeff even like it since he’s like a guy and everything? Time to find out if this early 90s dancing dramedy is a hidden gem or just a tonally weird look at a Christopher Guest-style band of misfits without the laughs.   Ways to support us: Tell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Find us on Instagram and Twitter @Cruel2Rewind

“Yeah, I used to be a podcaster. It’s a tough racket.” *lifts glass* If Jeff had a dollar for every time he put this movie on only for Angie to fall asleep before the ten minute mark, he’d have close to 82 grand, which just happens to be equal to Shelley “The Machine” Levene’s bogus deal with Harriet and Blah Blah Nyborg. Well, that’s not the case today on episode 60 of CRUEL2REWIND in which we discuss Glengarry Glen Ross. Prince Jeffrey gets his wish and has her full attention for the full one hour and forty minutes. We talk leads, lunch, and somehow find a way to weave in some yummy, wholesome childhood trauma. And we ask the ultimate question: which of the five salesmen, including Alec Baldwin’s Blake, would get us to sign on the line which is dotted?  Ways to support us: Tell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Find us on Instagram and Twitter @Cruel2Rewind

Angie introduces Jeff to Rachel Flax, the carefree mother of two daughters, Charlotte and Kate, who just can’t seem to stay in one place for too long. We examine all the “advice” Mrs. Flax has to offer, gush over a young and upcoming Winona Ryder, and decide where we stand on Cher’s performance. So, hit the mermaid play button and have a mermaid good time listening to this mermaid episode.  Ways to support us: Call the C2R Helpdesk and tell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Find us on Instagram and Twitter: @Cruel2Rewind

He is a robot. He is a cop. He is a RoboCop. You'll gladly buy this podcast for a dollar because that's about how much we deserve for the sheer lack of research on this episode and our general unfamiliarity with the character. Oops! But don't listen to me. It's still a fun ride-along through Old Detroit. It's as enjoyable as watching ED-209 try to walk a flight of stairs, I swear. And it's a fitting movie since Prince Jeffrey and Queen Beas just moved to Michigan, their home state, known for Detroit-style pizza, cherries, saying "ope", and cyborg policemen who shoot first and don't really bother asking any questions. Give a listen. Thank you for your cooperation. Ways to support us: Tell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Find us on Instagram and Twitter @Cruel2Rewind

Welcome to our cozy crypt…do we have a movie for you! Our second pick for Cruel 2 Rewind: Spookums Edition 2022 is one of the first examples of big budget horror movie gore that Prince Jeffrey ever laid eyes on as a kid: John Carpenter’s The Thing. Join us as we dissect the gory goopy gloppy grossness, the sweet-yet-gnarly signature synths, and what even the ending is (or isn’t). I mean, seriously, what was in the whisky bottle? Can you see the breath or can't you??? Happy Halloween, doofuses. May your days be spooky and dark. Source: Practical Effects of The Thing Ways to support us: Tell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Find us on Instagram and Twitter @Cruel2Rewind

Halloween’s comin’, the spookiest time of year, so we’re kicking off C2R Spookums Edition 2022 with THE STUFF, a 1985 “cult classic.” The Stuff is a “delicious, mysterious goo that oozes from the earth” that’s marketed as the “newest dessert sensation, but the tasty treat rots more than teeth.” How could you go wrong with gross-out effects and zombie-like shenanigans? Well, The Stuff [SPOILER ALERT]  figured out how to completely shit the bed with arguably a perfect Halloween movie premise served on a platter. Regardless, we have the best time talkin’ spooks and scares. Our challenge for you is to walk away without getting the incredibly catchy jingle for the nightmarish snack food stuck in your head. Ways to support us: Tell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Find us on Instagram and Twitter @Cruel2Rewind

We’re kicking summer off right with one of Angie’s favorite summertime flicks from 1995: The Baby-Sitters Club, based on the popular book series by Ann M. Martin. Angie was a big fan of the series, but not so much babysitting in real life. She gave up her stint in the profession by age 16. So, we thought it would be fun to put Jeff, an inexperienced sitter, to the test (again). Angie presents him with a series of situational questions to see how good of a babysitter he’d make. Plus, we discuss what BSC members we identify most with. “Let's get bizzz-ayyy.” Ways to support us: Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Tell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @TheC2RNetwork

Get in losers, it’s Angie's turn this week. We’re here for another one of her favorite 90’s teen rom-coms: She’s All That. Hot shot, Zack Siler, makes a bet with his friends to turn nerdy outcast, Laney Boggs, into prom queen. He has just six weeks to get Laney to take her glasses off so everyone realizes how pretty she is!!! OMG. Do you think it will work? Jeff is put to the test this week, literally. Angie surprises him with an oral POP QUIZ to find out if he was really paying attention. Before we get to the movie, Jeff gets an interesting voicemail from Wayne Enterprises as a follow up to his application for Executive Sidekick to the Batman. Eeeeeek! Ways to support us: Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Tell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @TheC2RNetwork

C2R was overdue for another Batcast (especially with all the hype surrounding Matt Reeves' The Batman) so Prince Jeffrey and Queen Beas decided to revisit the last time the Dark Knight rebooted in 2005. Of course we're talking about Christian Bale’s first appearance in the cape and cowl: Batman Begins. That guy always seems to be beginning, and we can't get enough. Jeff and Angie's adventures in Christopher Nolan's vision of Gotham get derailed when Jeff receives a very important voicemail regarding a job he applied for. But they persevere with the podcast and find a way to use their viewing of the movie as an opportunity to prepare. They even keep the tape rolling to record the job interview. Trust us. This will all make sense. IT'S FUN. Ways to support us: Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Tell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email Find us on Twitter & Instagram @TheC2RNetwork

WE’RE ON THE AIR, SLED GODS. Angie was feeling “very Olympic” last month and picked an all-time favorite, Cool Runnings, in the spirit of the 2022 Beijing games (if you even noticed the Olympics happened last month). Like Jeff with Wayne’s World, Cool Runnings was one of the first movies Angie memorized all the way through. She practiced her Sanka impression religiously, and thankfully there is no tape recording or home video proof (it was 1993, ok?). We discuss the likeability of this movie transcending age, gender, and genre preference because of its unique charm and humor. Plus, we do some true story fact checking. So without further ado: C2R listener, ya dead? Ways to support us: Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Tell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email Find us on IG @TheC2RNetwork

Hello? Is this thing on? Hey, we’re back! We missed you. And we’re stoked this week to discuss an iconic comedy that turned 30 years young in February: Wayne’s World. Based on the Saturday Night Live sketch of the same name, Wayne’s World follows Wayne (Mike Myers) and Garth (Dana Carvey) as their cable access show gets picked up by a sleazy producer (the ageless Rob Lowe). Have you ever noticed how just about every podcast is trying to capture the magic that happened in Wayne’s fictional basement all those years ago? Shee-yeah, as if we wouldn’t notice! Ways to support us: Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Tell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email Find us on IG @TheC2RNetwork

What’s spookums season without a good ol' exorcism? We’re digging into Exorcist III this week for some extra spooks and scares from 1990. The film stars everyone’s favorite curmudgeon, George C. Scott, and Brad Dourif, who famously played Wormtongue in the Lord of the Rings films. Did you know there are some creepy true crime tie-ins to this movie? We get into those and taste test another new candy corn flavor town explosion. But before anything, we stop into a trendy Exorcist-themed pop-up brunch bar in the greatest city in the world, Chicawgo. Happy Halloween, ya’ll! Watch out for razors and edibles in your pillow case!!!!  Ways to support us: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts Tell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email Find us on all the socials @cruel2rewind

Wait until you sink your teeth into this second episode of C2R Spookums Edition, Michael. We’re revisiting the teen horror comedy, The Lost Boys, from 1987. The movie follows two brothers who move with their single mother to the fictional town of Santa Clara, California, and discover that the area is a haven for vampires and big, muscle-y saxophone men. We posthumously welcome Joel Schumacher to the C2R Hall of Fame, this being the third Schumacher film we’ve covered after Batman & Robin and Batman Forever. But before we get to all the damn teen vampires, we introduce Angie’s Spooky Halloween Candy Test Kitchen. For the next three episodes of Spookums Edition, we’re tasting new flavors of America’s favorite candy that you either love or hate, candy corn! Please note: there are no live, human chewing sounds in this segment.Ways to support us:Rate and review us on Apple PodcastsTell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email at cruel2rewind@gmail.com  Find us on all the socials @cruel2rewind

C2R Spookums Edition is here! You might even call it…Son of Spookums?? We have a full month of goofs and spooks planned for you. To kick us off, we’re continuing our Batman Odyssey (that is, watching Batman movies Angie hasn’t seen yet) with Batman & Robin, which hit theaters in 1997 and stars George Clooney and C2R Hall of Famer Arnold Schwarzenegger. Think of this movie as the “campy” piece to our spooky season movie puzzle. Jeff has waited patiently for years to share what he calls “The Times Square of Bad Movies” with Queen Beas, and the time is finally right! We don’t spend too much time on all 27 of Mr. Freeze’s ice puns, but there’s still plenty of Arnold-based fun to be had. We also stumbled across the creepiest Halloween-themed sitcom episode in the history of the universe: “Stevil” from season eight of Family Matters. We just had to share the horror with you. Don’t-cha love iiiiit?Ways to support us: Tell a friend!Rate and review us on Apple PodcastsTell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an email

In this very special episode, we chat with Lisa Downs, director and producer of  Life After the Navigator. The documentary details the making of Flight of the Navigator and examines the life of child star, Joey Cramer, who experienced difficulties after starring in the film. It’s a true celebration of this childhood classic (which we had a blast watching for Ep 41). We talk to Lisa about making the documentary, her love of sci-fi classics, and the fact that Joey Cramer is just an all-around sweetheart. And for all you 80s and 90s kids, we spend ample time gushing over picking out VHS tapes at the video store. Compliance!Pro Tip: Lisa’s interview starts at the 22:42 mark if you feel like skipping our signature rambling.Ways to support Lisa:Check out Lisa’s film,  Life After the Navigator, and her YouTube series, The Life After Movies Web Show.Ways to support us: Rate and review us on Apple PodcastsBuy merch from the C2R shopTell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an emailSubscribe to our C2R playlist on Spotify

Our C2R Cruel Summer Series must sadly come to an end this week with our look at an early-2000s Disney flick. Once upon a time 20 years ago, Teen Queen Beas watched The Princess Diaries, a movie that, over the course of two decades, would transform from a guilty pleasure watched behind closed doors into a shared favorite with her college gal pals. Mia, an awkward and shy 15-year old, takes a comical journey toward the throne of Genovia when she finds out she’s a real life princess. We break down Queen Beas’s Three Hot Takes一like the journey women have taken with glasses throughout cinema一and find out what Jeff’s version of Lilly’s "Shut Up & Listen" cable access TV show would have been in high school. Thanks for hanging out with us this summer. We got real fun things cookin’ for our second annual Spookums Edition! Ways to support us: Rate and review us on Apple PodcastsBuy merch from the C2R shopTell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an emailSubscribe to our C2R playlist on Spotify

Yes hi hello to you, beloved listener. The third installment of our C2R Cruel Summer series is a Jeff pick: the summer action and adventure blockbuster from 1997, Con Air. After being wrongfully imprisoned for defending his wife in a bar fight, Cameron Poe (played by Nic Cage) does 50 million prison push-ups and then boards a flight to finally go home to his family. But it just so happens he's joined by ten of the most dangerous men in the American penal system. Led by Cyrus the Virus (played by John Malkovich), the crude criminal stereotypes hijack the plane, leaving Cameron to save the f**king day with his muscles and roundhouse kicks. Join us as we go on a tangent around body transformations (because of Cage’s hot bod) during which Jeff learns about all the big strong muscles Angie developed as a gymnast. We also visit an early chapter of Jeff's life that he would really prefer to forget (hint: it involves guitars and way too many burgers). So, sit back, relax, turn up those earbuds, and put the bunny...back in the box.Ways to support us: Rate and review us on Apple PodcastsBuy merch from the C2R shopTell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an emailSubscribe to our C2R playlist on Spotify

Gooooood day, listeners. Well, it’s another episode here for you from WC2R, The Breast. We’re watching a joint pick for the second installment of our C2R Cruel Summer series, the satirical comedy from 2001, Wet Hot American Summer. We cannonball into what this movie meant to us separately back in our younger days and what it means to us now as a couple that watches it every 4th of July (SPOILER ALERT: this movie is COOL to rewind). And of course, we can’t talk about a camp movie without sharing our deepest, darkest camp story secrets. Hey, why not tell us yours, too? Leave us a voicemail (929-456-0304 ) or send us an email. P.S. you taste like a burger but we still like you.Ways to support us: Rate and review us on Apple PodcastsBuy merch from the C2R shopTell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an emailSubscribe to our C2R playlist on Spotify

School’s out, camp’s open, the pool’s full, and the bees are buzzing.  Our C2R Cruel Summer series kicks off with Angie’s pick, the 1991 coming-of-age comedy-drama, My Girl. Although this is one of the saddest and most morbid movies we've done, Angie is nonetheless excited to turn the tables on Prince Jeffrey by showing him an infamous pop culture reference for the first time (hint: it's got bees in it). And it wouldn't be C2R without tangents and rambling, so we share what we’ve been watching, read a lovely and educational fan email, and discuss funeral homes! Plus, you'll get to enjoy an unplanned (some might say “tipsy”) on-air show meeting and learn why we pulled an audible for episode 45. DON'T YOU LOVE IT??Ways to support us: Rate and review us on Apple PodcastsBuy merch from the C2R shopTell us fun things at 929-456-0304 or send us an emailSubscribe to our C2R playlist on Spotify