Automatic Rewind - Movie Reviews, Rewatches & Film Nostalgia

Automatic Rewind is your ultimate movie rewatch podcast for cult classics, forgotten gems, and blockbuster oddities. Hosts Gus & Cuz dive deep into film nostalgia with hilarious commentary, surprising trivia, head-scratching plot breakdowns, and legendary performances that still hold up—or hilariously don't.

Join the chaos as they rewind the VHS era (metaphorically... mostly) to explore what makes these movies iconic, ridiculous, or both. If you love funny movie reviews, unhinged discussions, cult film breakdowns, and pure nostalgic vibes, this is the podcast for you.

Hit play and relive the films you thought you remembered—with the jokes you never saw coming. New episodes drop biweekly—subscribe now for your fix of retro movie magic!

]]> https://audioboom.com/channels/5098660 audioboom.com Mon, 11 May 2026 13:08:02 +0000 en-us https://audioboom.com/i/40233203/s=1400x1400/el=1/rt=fill.png Automatic Rewind - Movie Reviews, Rewatches & Film Nostalgia https://audioboom.com/channels/5098660 true Automatic Rewind Audioboom 98f3a790-0a17-5fc2-a549-7195b255b406 https://audioboom.com/channels/5098660.rss episodic 30: Kingpin https://audioboom.com/posts/8835160 30 Kingpin 4453 true full Before memes, before streaming, and before bowling movies had any right to exist, Kingpin crashed into theaters and quietly became a cult legend. We revisit the Farrelly brothers’ brand of chaos, Bill Murray’s unhinged Ernie McCracken performance, and how a box-office flop turned into a cable-TV staple. Grab a beer, lace up your shoes, and remember why the ’90s were built different.]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:32:55 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2026-01-16:/posts/8835160 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 29: Lethal Weapon https://audioboom.com/posts/8818639 29 Lethal Weapon 4473 true full Cuz & Gus lock and load for the ultimate buddy-cop classic, Lethal Weapon. Set during Christmas — because nothing says “holiday cheer” like explosions and bad decisions — the film pairs Mel Gibson’s unhinged Riggs with Danny Glover’s perpetually exhausted Murtaugh to create the action-duo blueprint Hollywood’s been chasing ever since. The guys break down the 80s excess, the muscle-bound villains, the questionable police work, and the eternal debate: is Lethal Weapon actually a Christmas movie? Grab some eggnog, holster a Beretta, and revisit the holiday action classic that proves peace on Earth was never an option.]]> Sat, 13 Dec 2025 01:30:23 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-12-13:/posts/8818639 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 28: The Running Man https://audioboom.com/posts/8807536 28 The Running Man 3871 true full It’s 2019… the dystopian hellscape we were promised back in the 80s. Cuz & Gus dive head-first into The Running Man, the neon-drenched, chaos-filled Arnold Schwarzenegger classic that somehow predicted reality TV, media manipulation, and America’s obsession with violence—just with more spandex and chainsaws.

The guys break down the film’s infamously messy production (director fired, rewrites, budget implosions), Richard Dawson’s legendary villain turn as Damon Killian, and why the movie’s accidental campiness made it a cult favorite instead of the dark thriller Stephen King actually wrote. We cover the Stalkers, the weird game-show logic, the absolute 80s insanity of Dynamo singing opera in a light-up suit, and Arnold delivering one-liners like he’s being paid per pun.

From satire that aged a little too well, to a remake on the horizon, to what this movie got shockingly right about the future, Cuz & Gus dig into all the blood, bullets, buzzsaws, and baked-in Reagan-era paranoia that make The Running Man one of Arnold’s most watchable disasters.

Lights. Camera. Subzero.

Now… plane zero.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:55:37 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-11-18:/posts/8807536 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 27: Unforgiven https://audioboom.com/posts/8803586 27 Unforgiven 5773 true full Clint Eastwood hung up his spurs with Unforgiven, a western that burns the myth of the Old West to the ground. Cuz, Gus, and special guest Malt saddle up to break down this 1992 masterpiece — a world of bad men, worse lawmen, and the women who finally demand justice when nobody else will.

From Gene Hackman’s terrifying turn as Little Bill to Morgan Freeman’s quiet heartbreak as Ned, the crew dives deep into every grimy moral corner of Big Whiskey. Expect heated debate, sharp one-liners, and a few existential questions about who really deserves forgiveness in a world built on blood and bullshit.

Pull up a chair, pour something strong (or don’t), and ride with us into the mud, myth, and morality of Unforgiven.


]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:14:18 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-11-07:/posts/8803586 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 26: Halloween https://audioboom.com/posts/8794463 26 Halloween 4950 true full Cuz & Gus head back to Haddonfield for a Halloween classic that defined the slasher genre and made everyone check their closets before bed.

Armed with a glass of something strong and a reckless sense of nostalgia, the boys dissect John Carpenter’s 1978 masterpiece — Halloween — where silence is scarier than blood and evil wears a William Shatner mask.


They break down why Michael Myers kills (or doesn’t), why Jamie Lee Curtis is the original Final Girl, and why this low-budget indie still crushes modern horror 45 years later. It’s drinks, banter, and Boogeymen — the ultimate spooky-season rewind.

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 03:51:52 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-10-22:/posts/8794463 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 25: Spy Game https://audioboom.com/posts/8779657 25 Spy Game 3715 true full In honor of the late Robert Redford, Cuz & Gus revisit Spy Game (2001) — celebrating his legacy as one of Hollywood’s greats while breaking down his iconic turn as Nathan Muir, Brad Pitt’s tense performance, and Tony Scott’s globe-hopping spy thriller.

]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 01:51:24 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-09-20:/posts/8779657 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 24: Big Trouble in Little China https://audioboom.com/posts/8765983 24 Big Trouble in Little China 2829 true full Big Trouble in Little China: part kung fu flick, part western, part comedy. Gus & Cuz climb aboard the Pork-Chop Express to figure out how a box office flop became 80s cult royalty—because it’s all in the reflexes.

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:52:52 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-21:/posts/8765983 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 23: The Big Lebowski https://audioboom.com/posts/8751483 23 The Big Lebowski 7546 true full Gus and Cuz take you in and out of The Big Lebowski—breaking down the characters, conspiracies, carpets, and Creedence, one scene at a time. Along the way, they’ll tackle life’s big questions: What does The Stranger actually do? Is Walter the worst best friend of all time? And seriously, what’s with the In-N-Out Burger obsession?


Spoiler: they don’t love it. But they do love The Dude.


This is the podcast that really ties it all together, man.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 02:01:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-07-21:/posts/8751483 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 22: Mission: Impossible https://audioboom.com/posts/8749484 22 Mission: Impossible 5499 true full Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Join us as we dive into Brian De Palma’s stylish spy thriller that kicked off one of the most durable action franchises in movie history. Mission: Impossible gave us exploding gum, CIA break-ins, and a young Tom Cruise sprinting toward superstardom (and helicopters). We’re talking masks, mole hunts, that iconic vault scene—and yes, that wild third-act twist.

And while Tom Cruise was dangling from wires, we’ve been doing our own stunts too—Cuz & Gus style. Think less “CIA infiltration” and more “falling through ceiling tiles trying to install a projector” or “getting chased out of a Publix parking lot during a rogue grocery cart drag race.” We’ve never broken into Langley (yet), but we have broken a folding chair and possibly a tailbone in the name of immersive podcasting.


]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:59:24 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-07-15:/posts/8749484 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 21: Happy Gilmore https://audioboom.com/posts/8747253 21 Happy Gilmore 4732 true full In this episode, Cuz and Gus step onto the tee box and take a whack at Happy Gilmore—Adam Sandler’s legendary 1996 golf comedy that turned the PGA Tour into a full-contact sport. 

From Bob Barker brawls to Subway sponsorships, we relive the moments that made Happy Gilmore a cult classic—and debate whether Happy would’ve made the cut on today’s LIV tour. And we’ve got to ask: when Happy Gilmore 2 hits the green in regulation, are we watching?

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:02:12 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-07-11:/posts/8747253 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 20: Snatch https://audioboom.com/posts/8732136 20 Snatch 7189 true full This episode, Cuz and Gus sink their teeth into Snatch, Guy Ritchie’s gritty, hilarious, and utterly chaotic crime classic. From bare-knuckle boxing to diamond heists, the boys unravel the film’s crisscrossing plotlines, iconic characters (yes, we’re talking about Brad Pitt’s unintelligible brilliance), and nonstop quotable dialogue. Expect some tangents, questionable accents, and a whole lot of fun along the way.


]]> Sat, 07 Jun 2025 23:47:34 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-06-07:/posts/8732136 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 19: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith https://audioboom.com/posts/8714314 19 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 4895 true full In the spirit of May the Fourth, Gus and Cuz take on Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith — and let’s just say, only one of them came into this as a fan.

]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 03:54:16 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-05-02:/posts/8714314 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 18: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang https://audioboom.com/posts/8628519 18 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 5752 true full Cuz and Gus discuss a Christmas classic? Enjoy! ]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:55:50 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-12-23:/posts/8628519 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 17: Shaun of the Dead https://audioboom.com/posts/8597370 17 Shaun of the Dead 4779 true full In the sprint of Halloween, Cuz and Gus picked one of their favorite horror films to recap. ]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 01:34:29 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-10-28:/posts/8597370 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 16: The Silence of the Lambs https://audioboom.com/posts/8571437 16 The Silence of the Lambs 8374 true full Malt helps Cuz and Gus breakdown this classic thriller (horror?).]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 03:56:20 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-09-16:/posts/8571437 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 15: Road House https://audioboom.com/posts/8540772 15 Road House 5418 true full Patrick or Jake? Cuz and Gus discuss!]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:16:48 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-07-12:/posts/8540772 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 14: Pulp Fiction https://audioboom.com/posts/8534888 14 Pulp Fiction 7329 true full Cuz and Gus discuss the film that made Quentin Tarantino as household name. ]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2024 02:54:48 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-07-05:/posts/8534888 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 13: Beetlejuice https://audioboom.com/posts/8514442 13 Beetlejuice 4614 true full Gus and Cuz breakdown Tim Burton and Michael Keaton's classic comedy/horror flick. ]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 03:16:55 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-05-31:/posts/8514442 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 12: Spies Like Us https://audioboom.com/posts/8497207 12 Spies Like Us 6873 true full Gus and Cuz are joined by a friend of the show, Larry, to breakdown this Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd spy classic. ]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:36:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-04-28:/posts/8497207 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 11: Days Of Thunder https://audioboom.com/posts/8476644 11 Days Of Thunder 5706 true full Gus and Cuz's intro to NASCAR was due to Tom Cruise. ]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 02:38:49 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-03-21:/posts/8476644 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 10: Scrooged https://audioboom.com/posts/8420727 10 Scrooged 7938 true full Bill Murray's interpretation of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol. ]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 02:26:38 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2023-12-22:/posts/8420727 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 9: Coming to America https://audioboom.com/posts/8416792 9 Coming to America 6603 true full Eddie Murphy's best film? Gus and Cuz discuss!]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:49:40 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2023-12-15:/posts/8416792 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 8: Braveheart https://audioboom.com/posts/8404111 8 Braveheart 8672 true full Cuz and Gus discuss Mel Gibson's epic, Braveheart.]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:06:11 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2023-11-21:/posts/8404111 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 7: Jaws https://audioboom.com/posts/8369242 7 Jaws 7261 true full Cuz and Gus take a deep dive into one of their favorite all-time movies.]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:07:19 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2023-09-17:/posts/8369242 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 6: Ghostbusters https://audioboom.com/posts/8348410 6 Ghostbusters 8061 true full Gus and Cuz dive deep into Ivan Reitman's all-time classic, Ghostbusters. ]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 05:30:08 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2023-08-11:/posts/8348410 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 5: LA Confidential https://audioboom.com/posts/8329641 5 LA Confidential 8562 true full Malt Liquor joins Cuz and Gus to take a deep dive into the fantastic neo noir LA Confidential. ]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 02:42:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2023-07-06:/posts/8329641 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 4: Gladiator https://audioboom.com/posts/8305790 4 Gladiator 8531 true full A Ridley Scott epic.]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 01:54:08 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2023-05-24:/posts/8305790 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 3: Spaceballs https://audioboom.com/posts/8280573 3 Spaceballs 6898 true full A lighthearted review of a Mel Brooks classic.]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 01:17:22 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2023-04-13:/posts/8280573 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 2: The Departed https://audioboom.com/posts/8262134 2 The Departed 8056 true full PATRIOT ACT! PATRIOT AAACT! We hope you enjoy our take on The Departed. ]]> Sat, 11 Mar 2023 06:29:50 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2023-03-11:/posts/8262134 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind 1: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark https://audioboom.com/posts/8243080 1 Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark 8672 true full Gus and Cuz's favorite movie? The answer might surprise you. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 01:51:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2023-02-07:/posts/8243080 Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind