Let's Watch It Again : Film Reviews & Retrospectives

"Enter the mind of a serial killer. You may never come back." Let's Watch It Again is back! Rob Lee and artist David Ibata revisit the 1986 psychological thriller Manhunter for its 40th anniversary. Manhunter (1986) drops us into Michael Mann's stylish, slow-burn vision of the Thomas Harris universe: FBI profiler Will Graham (William Petersen) comes out of early retirement to hunt a serial killer called "The Tooth Fairy" (Tom Noonan), all while reopening old wounds tied to the man who nearly destroyed him — Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Brian Cox). It's moody, neon-lit, emotionally raw, and dripping with 80s atmosphere — long before Anthony Hopkins made the character iconic. In this episode, Rob and David mix straight-up nostalgia with clear-eyed takes. No fluff — just the moments we loved, the parts that aged weirdly, and why this movie still matters to us. Topics include: The Red Dragon connection and how this film predates Silence of the Lambs Brian Cox's underrated, unsettling take on Hannibal Lecter Will Graham's trauma, his "gift," and getting the killer instinct back Tom Noonan's Tooth Fairy and the tragic, disturbing Reba scenes Freddy Lounds, the tabloid scumbag we love to hate The judo-throw-through-a-refrigerator finale (yes, really) Michael Mann's connection to Miami Vice and how this movie fits into his larger world (Heat, Public Enemies) Practical effects, 80s style, and Mann's slow, deliberate filmmaking Rob and David's favorite scenes and quick takes Where to watch it (Tubi, Amazon, YouTube) — and why you should still buy physical media Wanna hear more Rob and company deep dives? Check out our other Thomas Harris-adjacent episodes — give it a listen and relive the nostalgia. Smell yourself.

Back by Bodacious Demand. Let's Watch It Again is back! Rob Lee and Isaiah Winters revisit the 1991 childhood classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze for its 35th anniversary. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) drops the turtles back into a messy, fun, 90s adventure: reconnecting with April and Splinter, fighting Tokka and Rahzar, and chasing the mysterious ooze that created them. It’s loud, goofy, full of practical effects, puppetry, and pure kid‑movie energy. In this episode, Rob and Isaiah mix straight-up nostalgia with clear-eyed takes. No fluff — just the moments we loved, the parts that aged weirdly, and why this movie still matters to us. Topics include: Pizza Propaganda Why the sequel went full kid-friendly and how that shapes the film Tokka, Rahzar, and Keno: what works and what doesn’t Vanilla Ice’s “Go Ninja Go Ninja Go” set piece and the Super Shredder finale Practical effects, puppetry, and 90s slime — what still lands Isaiah's NYC Rat Story VHS memories, the 35th anniversary screening vibe (Georgetown), and where it fit in 1991 pop culture Rob and Isaiah’s favorite scenes and quick takes Wanna listen to Rob make another funny? Check out the review of the original 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles review — give it a listen and relive the nostalgia. Cowabunga.

Chill or Be Chilled. Let's Watch It Again is back! Rob Lee is joined by Lea Anderson to discuss the 1995 cult classic Tales from the Hood! Tales from the Hood (1995) is a Black horror anthology directed by Rusty Cundieff, framed by a late-night visit to a funeral home where a mortician guides three men through four supernatural morality tales addressing police brutality, domestic abuse, racism, and gang violence. In this retrospective, host Rob Lee and horror scholar Lea Anderson (Truth in This Art alum; FANGORIA columnist, SHUDDER contributor) examine the film’s construction, cultural context, and legacy in Black horror. Topics include: The anthology’s frame narrative and how it threads the segments together Segment-by-segment themes and social commentary Key performances, including Clarence Williams III and David Alan Grier Practical effects, puppetry, and memorable set pieces Production and release context: 1995 box office, competition (Casper, Braveheart, Johnny Mnemonic), and reception The film’s enduring relevance and place in the horror canon

In this review, Rob Lee welcomes Dom Griffin on to the podcast to discuss 2003's Kill Bill Vol. 1. Let’s Watch It Again here: Instagram Website Kill Bill:Vol. 1 Trailer IMDb: 8.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 81% Google: 91% Summary After awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin wreaks vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her. A former assassin, known simply as The Bride (Uma Thurman), wakes from a coma four years after her jealous ex-lover Bill (David Carradine) attempts to murder her on her wedding day. Fueled by an insatiable desire for revenge, she vows to get even with every person who contributed to the loss of her unborn child, her entire wedding party, and four years of her life. After devising a hit list, The Bride sets off on her quest, enduring unspeakable injuries and unscrupulous enemies. Release date: October 10, 2003 (USA) Director: Quentin Tarantino Genre: Wire-Fu Japan Heroine Revenge Assassin Music composed by: RZA, Lars Ulrich, and Ennio Morricone Distributed by: Miramax, Miramax Home Entertainment Adapted from: Lady Snowblood Box office: $180.9 million Cast Uma Thurman Lucy Liu David Carradine Vivica A. Fox Michael Madsen Daryl Hannah Julie Dreyfus Sonny Chiba Chiaki Kuriyama Gordon Liu Michael Parks Jun Kunimura Kenji Ohba Kazuki Kitamura James Parks Jonathan Loughran Yuki Kazamatsuri Sakichi Sato Ambrosia Kelley The 5.6.7.8's Yōji Tanaka Issey Takahashi Juri Manase Akaji Maro Ai Maeda Naomi Kusumi Hikaru Midorikawa Additional Show notes Dom’s Definitive Tarantino Power Rankings Rob's Quentin Tarantino List

In this review, Rob Lee welcomes podcaster Just Greg on to the podcast to discuss 1993's CB4.