Chatting Resident Evil + the Top 100 TV Series of the 21st Century | The Rewind Podcast
Summary
The Rewind Podcast episode 55 features a discussion on the New York Times' top 100 television series of the 21st century, debating omissions like anime and the impact of peak TV. The hosts also address streaming frustrations, including ad-supported tiers and fragmented content availability, while reviewing the new Scary Movie. The main focus is a spoiler-filled review of the Resident Evil film, where the panel shares mixed reactions, alongside a broader conversation about the subjectivity of film criticism and the influence of nitpicking channels like CinemaSins.
Topics discussed
Intro and Patreon support
Streaming services and American Pickle
Fargo and Sausage Party anecdotes
NYT 100 Best Shows list introduction
List methodology and comedy representation
Subjectivity of lists and personal picks
The calcified television canon
21st century start date nitpicking
Shift in film criticism and recipes
Donor shoutouts and Matrix jokes
Scary Movie franchise discussion
Upcoming shows and Irish language banter
Great cinema experiences and Weapons
Resident Evil: Cinema experience and long takes
Resident Evil: Pacing and game comparisons
Zack Snyder's Barbarian and Miss March
Resident Evil: Character arcs and themes
Resident Evil: Parenting metaphors and monsters
Resident Evil: Expectations and plot payoffs
Resident Evil: T-virus logic and creature design
Resident Evil: Nasty violence and tragic endings
Resident Evil: Fatherhood decisions and structure
Resident Evil: Storyboarding and comedy potential
Barbarian: Writer credits and barn sequence
Barbarian: Humor and Miss March framing
Barbarian: Character depth and rape confession
Barbarian: Genre breaks and linear structure
Hill House and streaming TV snapshots
Rabbit holes and 20th century shows
Movies vs TV formats and Netflix deals
Brad Bird and Netflix SEO confusion
Small productions and HBO branding
David Harbour and second child quotes
Zombie bullets and video game adaptations
Upcoming game adaptations and Zelda
De Gaulle films and WandaVision list
Succession opinions and Rivals of Amzia King
Outro and upcoming schedule
Backdrop episode and Resident Evil video
Patreon columns and final sign-off
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