The Rewatchables
‘Basic Instinct’ Live From SF With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Van Lathan
April 14, 2026·1h 55mconversationalculture
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The Rewatchables crew reunites live in San Francisco to celebrate *Basic Instinct* as a cultural lightning rod of the 90s, dissecting its erotic thrills, absurd plot holes, and Michael Douglas’s unintentionally hilarious performance, all while reveling in the film’s vibe-heavy, morally ch
The Rewatchables crew reunites live in San Francisco to celebrate *Basic Instinct* as a cultural lightning rod of the 90s, dissecting its erotic thrills, absurd plot holes, and Michael Douglas’s unintentionally hilarious performance, all while reveling in the film’s vibe-heavy, morally ch
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Sharon StoneMichael DouglasPaul VerhoevenJoe EszterhasVan LathanMallory RubinChris RyanCraig Horvitz
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