Let's Watch It Again offers a unique blend of humor and analysis on a wide array of films. Hosted by Rob Lee and an array of guests from writers, artists and media personalities, this podcast delves into movie anniversaries, blockbusters, and cult classics, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of cinematic masterpieces and their impact on pop culture. Each episode features a thorough review and retrospective look at the historical context, cultural significance, and legacy of films from various eras. Ideal for cinephiles and casual moviegoers alike, this podcast enriches the movie-watching experience by exploring the intricacies that make each film memorable.
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episode 31: Revisiting Candyman (1992) with Isaiah Winters
Rob Lee welcomes Isaiah Winters back on to the podcast to discuss the 1992 classic, Candyman.
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Candyman (1992) Trailer
6.7/10 IMDb
77 % Rotten Tomatoes
61 % Metacritic
83 % Google Users
Summary
Skeptical graduate student Helen Lyle befriends Anne-Marie McCoy while researching superstitions in a housing project on Chicago's Near North Side. From Anne-Marie, Helen learns about the Candyman, a knife-wielding figure of urban legend that some of her neighbors believe to be responsible for a recent murder. After a mysterious man matching the Candyman's description begins stalking her, Helen comes to fear that the legend may be all too real.
Release date: October 16, 1992
Director:
Bernard Rose
Starring
Virginia Madsen
Tony Todd
Xander Berkeley
Kasi Lemmons
Box office:
$25.8 million
Screenplay
Bernard Rose
Based on "The Forbidden"
by Clive Barker
Cinematography
Anthony B. Richmond
Music by
Philip Glass