Rewind and React Music Video Podcast

My Chemical Romance: The Cinematic Hits

Feb 11, 2025

About This Episode

Rewind & React dives into the dark, theatrical world of My Chemical Romance in this week’s episode! Adam and Rob break down six of the band’s most iconic music videos, fromI’m Not Okay (I Promise) toSing.

Here’s what we’re covering:

I’m Not Okay (I Promise): A high-school movie parody filled with teenage rebellion, angst, and fencing duels.
Helena: A gothic funeral turned hauntingly beautiful dance sequence, complete with dramatic choreography and signature red-and-black aesthetics.
Welcome to the Black Parade: The magnum opus – an epic, post-apocalyptic vision of life, death, and legacy, directed bySmells Like Teen Spirit’s Samuel Bayer.
Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na): A comic-book-inspired, high-energy sci-fi adventure with a dystopian edge.
Sing: A rallying cry for revolution, blending bold visuals with a powerful, anthem.

You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories, including how a surprise rainstorm changedHelena’s final scene, howWelcome to the Black Parade set the standard for emo-rock cinematics, and why My Chemical Romance’s music videos remain some of the most ambitious and visually striking in rock history.

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