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Richard Wells

I am the founder of The Rewind Zone, created in 2022. My passion for film knows no bounds! It is my goal through this medium to bring the wonders of film from a bygone era back into your lives.

Where Did All the Generations Go?

Where Did All the Generations Go?

Modern cinema lost its soul. No elderly character actors like Robert Prosky. No child-led adventures like The Goonies. Just 35-45 year-olds saving worlds. Mid-budget collapse, global markets, and cultural fear stripped away intergenerational storytelling.

Rewind Time Newsletter

Rewind Time Newsletter

The December Dispatch | Issue #01

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Cast Then and Now

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Cast Then and Now

From Chevy Chase's memory loss to Johnny Galecki's $100M fortune and Randy Quaid's exile—where the Christmas Vacation cast ended up 36 years later.

The Money Pit Cast Then and Now: Where Are The Stars Of Tom Hanks' Slapstick Classic Today?

The Money Pit Cast Then and Now: Where Are The Stars Of Tom Hanks' Slapstick Classic Today?

From Tom Hanks before his Oscars to Shelley Long's surprising career pivot, discover where The Money Pit cast ended up today. Includes Alexander Godunov's tragic story, Joe Mantegna's procedural reign, and uncredited cameos from future Wire and Rush Hour stars.

The Studio Wanted to Cut Blade's Blood Club Scene. It Became the Blueprint for Modern Action Cinema.

The Studio Wanted to Cut Blade's Blood Club Scene. It Became the Blueprint for Modern Action Cinema.

The Blood Club sequence from Blade (1998) defined the action aesthetic for 25 years. We reveal the exclusive, behind-the-scenes fight Stephen Norrington won to keep the "too much" opening, detailing the recycling of cold blood and the "propulsive forward momentum" philosophy that made it work.

The Christmas Movie Scenes That Actually Matter: Finding Your Emotional Wavelength

The Christmas Movie Scenes That Actually Matter: Finding Your Emotional Wavelength

Your relationship with Christmas is complicated. So are the films. We've organised 25+ iconic scenes by emotional need—quiet reflection, catharsis, dark comedy, nostalgia—not arbitrary rankings. Find the moment that meets you where you are.

What Happened To Martha Smith? The Animal House Star Who Built Five Careers and Never Apologised

What Happened To Martha Smith? The Animal House Star Who Built Five Careers and Never Apologised

She bet wrong on the comedy that made $141 million. She married Hollywood royalty. She walked away at her peak. Then she rebuilt—again and again. This is the story of the actress who refused to let one industry define her worth.