Comment Lounge

About Comment Lounge

Three photographer/videographers who spend their days shooting photos and videos while also debating all things art, photography, and cinema. We decided why not record our banter and bring everyone else into the conversation. We challenge each other on topics such as: what is art, what makes for a good cinematic film and experience, how to curate one's own work, what is quality, who inspires you, and so much more.

Publisher

Rewind Basement

Category

arts · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Mar 2024

Latest episode

17 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Apr 2026

   Almost Live - The Gong Show

   Thanks to a homemade boxset of the Gong Show that Andy found, we are slowing making our way through every episode of the Gong Show, because why not. This is a wild time capsule of the weirdness, the chaos, and the fun. Join us as we discuss what we like abotu the show, what we wish they did a little differently and the slight changes we would make if we were tasked with remaking The Gong Show today. We have lots of stuff so sit back, listen .... and don't gong us!

2. 

   22 Dec 2025

   Rewind Basement: Do they know its Christmastime at all?

   Tonight we discuss movies that are not traditionally considered Christmas classics, and make the case for some that should be. What do you think? 02:06 - Die Hard 03:05 - Wizard of Oz 07:14 - Gremlins 11:07 - Trading Places 13:23 - Home Alone 15:00 - Young Sherlock Holmes 17:58 - Lethal Weapon 18:57 - Rambo 19:37 - Swiss Family Robinson 21:08 - The Thin Man 23:40 - Hateful 8 25:57 - Batman Returns 27:15 - 1989 Batman 30:00 - In Bruges 30:33 - Eyes Wide Shut 32:28 - Nightmare Before Christmas Watch the video: https://youtu.be/kPz75mqRndc

3. 

   9 Dec 2025

   The Best Post-Apocalyptic Films Explored: Themes & Favorites

   In this episode of Rewind Basement, the hosts dive deep into their favorite post-apocalyptic movies, exploring what makes them captivating and why they're loved. They discuss the themes, aesthetics, and storytelling approaches of various films, from classics like 'Things to Come' and 'Mad Max' to more unique entries like 'Snowpiercer' and '12 Monkeys.' They also examine foreign films and lesser-known gems like 'I Think We're Alone Now' and 'Late August at the Hotel Ozone,' providing a wide range of insights into the genre. The episode includes a discussion on the representation of society, survival, and critique of current systems in these movies. Listeners are invited to share their favorite post-apocalyptic movies in the comments. 00:00 Introduction to Post-Apocalyptic Movies 01:49 Early Post-Apocalyptic Films 02:44 Themes and Inspirations 04:44 War and Resource Scarcity 12:42 Favorite Post-Apocalyptic Movies 15:08 Aesthetic Appeal in Post-Apocalyptic Films 20:23 Unique Takes on the Genre 22:44 Exploring Lesser-Known Films 31:41 Post-Apocalyptic Realities 32:36 Sex as a Commodity in Post-Apocalyptic Worlds 33:39 Exploring 'Late August at the Hotel Ozone' 35:15 The Role of Sex in Post-Apocalyptic Narratives 37:49 Motivations and Goals in Post-Apocalyptic Films 38:50 The Desolation of 'Children of Men' 42:11 Analyzing 'Time of the Wolf' 48:35 The Quirky Aesthetic of 'Delicatessen' 52:11 The Inevitability of Fate in '12 Monkeys' 57:17 The Appeal of Post-Apocalyptic Films 01:01:47 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

4. 

   28 Nov 2025

   Thanksgiving Special

   Halloween and Christmas usually gets all the holiday attention when it comes to movies. Well, here at Rewind Basement we can't sit back and not share what our favorite treats to indulge in for the Thanksgiving holiday. We talk turkey about three movies we never miss when it comes to the season of feating. And just like Thanksgiving meals with family, some options will be great, some will be controversial and some are just tried and true classics that no one can deny. So belly up to the table and grab a plateful with us as we dive into Thanksgiving cinema goodness.

5. 

   16 Nov 2025

   Rewind Basement discusses Giallo, 1970s Italian Thrillers/Horror

   Gialli are horror/thriller films produced in Italy in the 1970s. We discuss our top giallo picks, along with a brief history, the criteria, the rise and fall, and the immense influence on 80s slashers. And we have a lot of fun along the way. (01:56) History (03:52) The Girl Who Knew Too Much (04:06) Blood and Black Lace (04:35) Don't Torture a Duckling (04:50) Giallo Criteria (06:19) Bird With the Crystal Plumage (07:03) Deep Red (15:03) Bay of Blood (21:32) Torso (24:42) Four Flies on Grey Velvet (32:38) Tenebrae (38:35) Delirium (39:56) Opera (42:08) Sister of Ursula (43:23) Lizard in a Woman's Skin (43:56) Pieces (45:01) What Have You Done to Solange? (46:46) Strip Nude for Your Killer (47:38) Don't Answer the Phone (48:01) Don't' Look Now (49:07) The Stendhal Syndrome (51:11) Last Night in Soho (52:01) Gialli are dated - are elements problematic? (54:26) Conclusion

6. 

   30 Oct 2025

   Top 15 Horror Films of the 21st Century

   We both present our Top 15 Horror Films of the 21st Century. The films on this list because we flet either they helped to redefine or reenergize a horror subgenre, or they brought something new to the table that hadn't been seen before.

7. 

   24 Jul 2025

   Scream Kings Ep2: Cannibal Movies

   The Scream Kings are reunited and talk about Cannibal movies. Everything from Cannibal Holocaust to 1993's Alive. We try to keep it academic, speaking on themes and metaphor. Come listen and then let us know which movies you find tastiest. 00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo) - Introductions 01:18 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=78s) - Found Footage 02:44 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=164s) - Bare Essentials 04:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=255s) - Contemporary Found Footage Films 06:50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=410s) - The Danger Aspect of Cannibal Movies 08:35 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=515s) - Symbolism of Cannibalism 11:03 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=663s) - Green Inferno - Contemporary Cannibalism 12:43 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=763s) - Fixing Animal Cruelty 15:50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=950s) - Righting the Wrongs of Animal Cruelty in Cannibal Holocaust 18:09 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=1089s) - The "Hot Wings Challenge" Aspect of Watching 18:50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=1130s) - Ranking Cannibal Movies 19:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=1140s) - Watching Amazonia 20:51 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=1251s) - Even More Essential Nudity in Film and Symbolism 22:08 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=1328s) - BAD Cannibal Movies 23:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=1380s) - Too Much Meat in Jungle Holocaust? 24:13 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=1453s) - Eaten Alive and the Jonestown Connection 26:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=1572s) - Is Emmanuelle and the Last Cannibal Inappropriate? 27:24 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=1644s) - Thematic Elements in Cannibalistic Cinema 28:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=1681s) - Movies with Taboo Elements 29:25 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=1765s) - Paul Makes the Biggest Mistake of His Life 30:24 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=1824s) - Soylent Green and Non-Tribal Cannibal Films 32:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=1932s) - Grindhouse Movies - Scum of the Earth, Death Proof, etc 32:37 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=1957s) - More Contemporary Cannibalism, Ravenous, Raw <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpB5PVXHo&amp;t=2043s"...

8. 

   26 May 2025

   Comment Lounge: Road Trip Ep1

   Andy and Rusty delve into frank discussions of sexuality in cinema, analyzing films like Samurai Cop and Street Trash in this interview episode.

9. 

   20 Feb 2025

   The Comment Lounge presents Scream Kings Episode 1: Scary Movies

   Joshua and Andy discuss their favorite horror movies and criteria for what makes a good (and bad) horror flick. Movies: Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm St, Child's Play, Faces of Death, Blair Witch Project, Night of the Living Dead, Scream, Halloween, Exorcist, The VVitch, Autopsy of Jane Doe, Basket Case, Saw, Human Centipede (1&amp;2), Kill Bill, Hereditary, Bourne Ultimatum, Bad Taste, Babadook, Honeymoon, Hostel, Cannibal Holocaust, Jacob's Ladder, Serpent and the Rainbow, Greasy Strangler, Thankskilling, I was a Teenage Wereskunk, He Never Died, The Dead Don't Die, Carrie, Scream 2, Hardcore Henry, Gremlins, Beetlejuice, Pieces, Street Trash, Midnight Mass, AGFA horror picture show, Video Nasties doc, Let the Right One In

10. 

    21 Jun 2024

    Comment Lounge - Underrated Movies, Directors, and admitting guilty pleasure movies

    The Comment Lounge Episode 03 - Underrated movies and director and some of our guilty pleasure movies. Welcome to the Comment Lounge. Join us (Andy, Joshua, and Paul) as we discuss all things art, photography, and cinema. We spend our days editing and shooting photos and video. In between gigs and rendering we end up talking and debating and figured why not record some of it and bring you along on the discussions. In this episode we dive into a little bit of our personal likes by exploring directors and films we consider underrated. These aren't directors and movies that just the "art house" films but movies that hit the mainstream audience but for some reason didn't resonate with the general public. Was the movie ahead of its time? Does the director have an approach that audiences aren't ready for? Let's discuss And we all have those movies that we hate to love - those movies where you wouldn't seek out but if you were flipping around and stumbled upon it you can't help but stop ant watch, no matter how embarrassing it is if anyone found out. But a guilty pleasure isn't just about movies you are embarrasses to admit watching but they could also be movies that seem so to match with what someone would expect you to like. We talk about what those movies are for ut. We, of course, finish up the episode with a couple lightning round questions. So join us in the lounge but don’t let the discussions end with us. Keep the comments coming. We’d love to hear from you on these topics and so much more. Andy, Joshua, and Paul

11. 

    20 Mar 2024

    Exploring the Impact of AI and Digital Democratization in the Art World

    Welcome back to the Comment Lounge. In this podcast, we tackle the age-old question: What is the difference between a snapshot and a portrait? We explore the nuances of portraiture, from capturing a fleeting moment in time to revealing the essence of a subject's personality. Join us as we ask the big questions: Is AI a friend or foe to artists? Does it enhance their creative process, or does it threaten to overshadow their unique vision? We explore the ways in which AI is being used in the evolving landscape of the art world, examining how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are reshaping artistic creation. But that's not all. We also dive into the democratization of art in the digital age. With the rise of the internet and social media, artists have unprecedented access to global audiences. But does this newfound exposure come at a cost? We examine the pros and cons of the digital art revolution, and discuss how artists can navigate this rapidly changing landscape.

12. 

    3 Mar 2024

    Film vs movies, comedy as cinema, and are award show relevant

    Welcome to the Comment Lounge. Join us (Andy, Joshua, and Paul) as we discuss all things art, photography, and cinema. We spend our days editing and shooting photos and video. In between gigs and rendering we end up talking and debating and figured why not record some of it and bring you along on the discussions. In this episode we are trying to figure out what the difference is between a movie and a piece of cinema - a flick or film. Can movies be shifted from movie to cinema? Along the lines of cinema we chat about comedy having its place under the title of being ‘cinema.’ Does it have to be a dark comedy or cane a purely funny comedy be considered high cinema? Something that is fairly common with comedies is puerile content. Can a movie attempt at being considered ‘cinema’ if it has too much puerile humor? What is the line between useful and going overboard? To round out this discussion we then look at how cinema is honored by examining awards shows and their relevance. Are these awards a good indicator of what the best of the best is for the year? What good comes from the Oscars, the Golden Globes, and others aside from people patting themselves on the back? We finish up the episode with a couple lightning round questions. So join us in the lounge but don’t let the discussions end with us. Keep the comments coming through our various locations (https://linktr.ee/commentlounge). We’d love to hear from you on these topics and so much more. Andy, Joshua, and Paul

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Podcast Authority Score: 9 / 100

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Engagement

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