A CR Month Mailbag!
March 19, 2026
The hosts of "The Rewatchables," Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Craig Horlbeck, are celebrating "CR Month" while addressing listener mailbag questions that propose numerous new potential categories for the show.
‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
March 17, 2026
The film ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ is the third movie in CR Month and is thematically centered on the thin line between good and evil, cops and criminals.
‘Fargo’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Kyle Brandt
March 10, 2026
The consensus among the hosts in this segment of *
'Sicario' With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
March 3, 2026
Chris Ryan considers *
‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ With Bill Simmons, Van Lathan, and Mina Kimes
February 24, 2026
The 2011 film 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' is highly praised on *
‘GoldenEye’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
February 17, 2026
The hosts generally view *
‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective’ With Bill Simmons, Zach Lowe, and Craig Horlbeck
February 10, 2026
Jim Carrey's performance in ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective’ is viewed as a unique, almost cartoonish commitment to a bit that is unlikely to be replicated in modern comedy due to current critical standards.
‘Wild Things’ With Bill Simmons, Van Lathan, and Mallory Rubin
February 3, 2026
The 1998 erotic thriller *
‘Zodiac’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
January 26, 2026
The film *
‘Another 48 Hrs’ With Bill Simmons Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
January 22, 2026
The discussion heavily focuses on the perceived flaws and 'karaoke sequel' nature of *
‘Just One of the Guys’ With Bill Simmons, Kyle Brandt, and Joanna Robinson
January 20, 2026
The 1985 teen comedy ‘Just One of the Guys’ is considered a beloved, yet highly dated, 80s movie whose premise would likely not be made today, largely due to its reliance on shock value involving nudity.
'What Lies Beneath’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Mallory Rubin
January 14, 2026
The hosts are rewatching the 2000 film 'What Lies Beneath' as part of a move to match content with Netflix, noting its blend of erotic thriller elements with a prominent haunted house/ghost story structure.
A 2026 Rewatchables Mailbag
January 6, 2026
The hosts are actively soliciting and evaluating listener suggestions for new recurring categories for *
Bill’s 50 Most Rewatchable Movies of the 21st Century | With Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan
December 30, 2025
Bill Simmons compiled his personal list of the 50 most rewatchable movies of the 21st century (starting in 2001), applying specific caveats like excluding films from the year 2000 and movies primarily watched due to his wife's preference.
‘F1’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
December 23, 2025
The film 'F1' is hailed as a major cinematic achievement, pushing filmmaking forward in a way comparable to 'Avatar', despite potential story simplicity.
‘The Sure Thing’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan
December 18, 2025
The hosts dedicated this special episode of *
‘High Fidelity’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Rob Mahoney
December 16, 2025
The film ‘High Fidelity’ is considered a defining, formative movie for obsessively passionate people and the last essential Gen X movie, bookending the generation alongside 'Say Anything'.
‘Shampoo’ With Bill Simmons, Cameron Crowe, and Sean Fennessey
December 9, 2025
Cameron Crowe chose the 1975 film 'Shampoo' for 'The Rewatchables' because it spoke to the era he felt the country was in, praising its music, character interconnections, and representation of a new generation of filmmakers.
‘Rocky II’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
December 2, 2025
The hosts view *
‘Two for the Money’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Cousin Sal
November 25, 2025
The 2005 sports thriller ‘Two for the Money’ is viewed as perfectly capturing the pre-internet era of disingenuous sports touting via 1-900 numbers, which the hosts recall fondly.
‘Weird Science’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt
November 18, 2025
The 1985 film 'Weird Science' is considered one of John Hughes's 'least serious' and 'weirdest' 80s movies, fitting into a specific 1985 trend of 'semi-deranged' teen films.
‘Snake Eyes’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan
November 11, 2025
The 1998 Brian De Palma film *
‘The Truman Show’ With Bill Simmons, Glen Powell, and Chris Ryan
November 4, 2025
Glen Powell's enthusiasm and preparation for discussing *
‘Halloween II’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
October 28, 2025
The hosts generally view *
‘Quiz Show’ With Bill Simmons and Brian Koppelman
October 21, 2025
The 1994 film 'Quiz Show' is highly regarded by the hosts, particularly Brian Koppelman, as one of his most re-watched movies outside of the core classics, and its release year was overshadowed by 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Shawshank Redemption'.
‘Sneakers’ With Bill Simmons, Kyle Brandt, and Joanna Robinson
October 14, 2025
The consensus among the hosts of *
‘Jeremiah Johnson’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Bill’s Dad
October 7, 2025
Robert Redford considered *
‘The Sting’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
September 30, 2025
The reunion of Robert Redford and Paul Newman in *
‘Airplane!’ With Bill Simmons and Bill Hader
September 23, 2025
The unique comedic genius of 'Airplane!' lies in its decision to cast serious actors playing the absurdity straight, a strategy that subverted audience expectations and created a groundbreaking comedic style.
‘Tin Cup’ With Bill Simmons, Joe House, and Craig Horlbeck
September 16, 2025
The film 'Tin Cup' is lauded for its authentic portrayal of golf, balancing accessibility for non-golfers with accuracy for enthusiasts, and its unconventional ending is seen as a bold, memorable choice that sets it apart from typical sports movies.