Automatic Rewind - Movie Reviews, Rewatches & Film Nostalgia

30: Kingpin

1 h 14 min · 16. Jan. 2026
Episode 30: Kingpin Cover

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Before memes, before streaming, and before bowling movies had any right to exist, Kingpin crashed into theaters and quietly became a cult legend. We revisit the Farrelly brothers’ brand of chaos, Bill Murray’s unhinged Ernie McCracken performance, and how a box-office flop turned into a cable-TV staple. Grab a beer, lace up your shoes, and remember why the ’90s were built different.

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