Remakes Reboots & Revivals
258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsDiscover the truth behind Hollywood’s obsession with remaking, rebooting, and reviving old movies and TV shows with ’Remakes Reboots & Revivals,’ hosted by Rolando Nieves, Nicole Pometti, and Eddie Z, two queer Latine filmmakers & educators one lovable geek.
Each episode, they explore the history and production values of different franchises, compare and contrast the old and the new, and critique creative decisions made in the latest reproductions.
Find out whether these new versions of old media properties are really needed, or just a way for Hollywood to exploit viewers’ nostalgia.
’Remakes Reboots & Revivals’ is a must-listen for anyone interested in film and television, and offers unique insights into the creative and business aspects of the entertainment industry.
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Episodes
Scooby-Doo - There's Definitely Something Between Daphne and Velma
June 08, 2020 18:08 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBScooby -Doo, where are you? Well, definitely not in theaters thanks to the coronavirus. This week, Rolando, Nicole & Eddie team up with Mike Jozic of A Podcast Named Scooby-Doo to form our very own Scooby gang in order the solve the greatest mystery: Why has Scooby lasted so long? The gang deconstructs what made the series function so well since its inception in 1969 and how the franchise has evolved over the years to give us two (technically three) theatrical releases: 2002's Scooby-Doo st...
Minisode Monday - We Are Back!
June 01, 2020 16:18 - 26 minutes - 25.1 MBAfter 2 months (and some change), the Remakes Reboots and Revivals team are BACK! And this time... we also have VIDEO! Since we zoom-ed each other to record this episode, we decided to record our zoom conference and bring you our first video! In this minisode, we discuss how we've been doing, what we've been watching and what we will be covering this month (which is pride month)! Listen and reach out, it's been so long since we've heard from you! Shownotes Our Episode's Video! LINK Follo...
Throwback - Carmen Sandiego - Not a Good Job in Educating
April 06, 2020 16:36 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBNicole and Rolando are on the hunt for; The Scarlet Ghost; La Femme Rouge; Fedora the Explorer. That's right - this week we're talking about the one and only Carmen Sandiego. We discuss the educational thief's video game origins through her 90's game show, "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego" and the animated tv show starring Rita Moreno, "Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego," all the way up to 2019's "Carmen Sandiego." Is it time to keep Carmen Sandiego behind bars for good? Follow Us Be...
La Jetée & 12 Monkeys - Maybe COVID-19 Will Lead to Time Travel
March 30, 2020 15:45 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIn 1996, a virus took over the world and changed human civilization as we know it. At least that's what happened in Terry Gilliam's “12 Monkeys”. Now, in 2020, it's happened it real life! While we’re all self isolating due to COVID19, Nicole and Rolando revisit the sci-fi and dissect it’s meaning and impact through the lens of today’s pandemic. Oh, and did we mention it’s a remake of the 1962 French, short film, "La Jetée?" Listen now. SHOWNOTES: Check out the original short film. In Fre...
Throwback - The Twilight Zone - The Monsters on Beale Street
March 23, 2020 13:52 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBThis week, in the midst of the coronapocalypse, Nicole and Rolando are bringing you one of their favorite older episodes you might have missed- The Twilight Zone! There is a fifth dimension, beyond that which is known to man... but what man *does* know is that there was a TV show once called "The Twilight Zone" that was so good, it was revived thrice! Naturally, Nicole and Rolando enter the dimension of mind to discuss and compare the revivals and discuss the changes that didn’t work in 19...
The Coronavirus Special - Things to Watch While the World Ends
March 16, 2020 16:51 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBBreaking News: The coronavirus is making a lot of us self-quarantine and practice social distancing. As a result Nicole, Rolando, and Eddie Z give the listeners some recommendations on movies or TV shows to watch while the world ends around them. Learn which of the three is the hopeful one, which anticipates the worst in humanity, and who falls smack right in the middle. The plague approaches. What are you watching? Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun b...
Pokemon: The First Movie & Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution - "Get that Pokémoney"
March 09, 2020 18:40 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBThe year was 1999. Children all over the US were missing out after staying up late to go to the opening night of "Pokémon: The First Movie" and missing out of school the next day, suffering from "pokéflu." If you were Rolando you were there. If you were Nicole - you didn't care. Now, 21 years later a CGI remake of the film, "Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution," hit Netflix leaving both diehard and fair-weather fans to wonder, "Why?" How does Pokemon's first film hold up? Is a CGI specta...
The L Word and The L Word: Generation Q - "Is The Lesbian Community Self-Destructive?"
March 02, 2020 16:29 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBIn 2004, Showtime gave audiences “The L Word,” and gave lesbians a cast of characters to love, hate, and lust after. Lesbians finally had a show they can ask, “Which character are you most like?” The legacy of the show is flawed with its lack of representation and a mysterious “whodunnit” series finale. Then in late 2019, fans rejoiced when Showtime premiered, “The L Word: Generation Q.” Fans of the original were given a chance to see how some of the original characters have changed in a dec...
Is That a Remake, Reboot or Revival? - Minisode Monday
February 24, 2020 19:24 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBHappy Monday! On this week's minisode, Nicole and Rolando talk about the state of Remakes, Reboots and Revivals in Movies and TV. Are audiences sick of them? How faithful should they be? Which ones are Nicole and Rolando looking forward to this year? In addition, we provide some questions to our audiences we'd love for you all to answer- so take a listen! Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK: facebook.com/remakesreboot...
Romances in Remakes, Reboots & Revivals
February 17, 2020 19:02 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBLove is in the air as Rolando and Eddie Z celebrate their wedding. This week we're bringing you some of our favorite clips relating to love and romance, as chosen by Nicole. What's your favorite romance that we covered so far? Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK: facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/remakesrebootsrevivals And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevival...
Dracula - "I Love That He's Pansexual, Too"
February 10, 2020 20:13 - 1 hour - 136 MBRide the Demeter from Transylvania to England with Nicole and Rolando as they unpack four different versions of the of the blood thirsty Count Dracula. The journey begins with the 1931 film starring Bela Lugosi, followed by the suck-cessful portrayal by Christopher Lee in 1958's "Horror of Dracula," and a visit to 1992's "Bram Stoker's Dracula" starring Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder. Their journey ends with an exploration of 2020's bloody-good "Dracula" by the BBC and Netflix. Which version ...
Doctor Dolittle - "Kinda Cringeworthy"
February 03, 2020 19:52 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIf you could walk with the animals, talk with the animals, grunt and squeak and squawk with the animals, would you be musically inclined like Rex Harrison, awkwardly ashamed like Eddie Murphy or a bumbling eccentric like Robert Downey Jr? Nicole and Rolando dish their thoughts on the three different portrayals of Doctor Dolittle, from the notorious 1967 musical flop to the kid friendly 1998 film and the newest addition simply titled "Dolittle". Tune in and listen!! Follow Us Be sure to fol...
Kinda Cringeworthy - Doctor Dolittle
February 03, 2020 18:52 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIf you could walk with the animals, talk with the animals, grunt and squeak and squawk with the animals, would you be musically inclined like Rex Harrison, awkwardly ashamed like Eddie Murphy or a bumbling eccentric like Robert Downey Jr? Nicole and Rolando dish their thoughts on the three different portrayals of Doctor Dolittle, from the notorious 1967 musical flop to the kid friendly 1998 film and the newest addition simply titled "Dolittle". Tune in and listen!! Follow Us Be sure to fol...
The Golden Compass & His Dark Materials - "Blavh Garden"
January 13, 2020 18:08 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThis week, Rolando and Nicole travel across different universes in search of the worst parents imaginable, the Authority, and dust. Phillip Pullman’s trilogy, “His Dark Materials” has inspired two vastly different works of media: the 2007 film, “The Golden Compass,” starring Nicole Kidman, Ian McKellan, and Daniel Craig and 2019’s “His Dark Materials,” by HBO and the BBC starring Daphne Keen, Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy and Lin Manuel Miranda. How do the two adaptations compare to one another?...
Blavh Garden - The Golden Compass & His Dark Materials
January 13, 2020 17:08 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThis week, Rolando and Nicole travel across different universes in search of the worst parents imaginable, the Authority, and dust. Phillip Pullman’s trilogy, “His Dark Materials” has inspired two vastly different works of media: the 2007 film, “The Golden Compass,” starring Nicole Kidman, Ian McKellan, and Daniel Craig and 2019’s “His Dark Materials,” by HBO and the BBC starring Daphne Keen, Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy and Lin Manuel Miranda. How do the two adaptations compare to one another?...
Little Women - "Girls Come in Many Colors"
January 06, 2020 15:24 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB“It's not like being stuck with the dreadful nose you get. One does have a choice to whom one loves.” - Young Amy March, Little Women (1994) This week Rolando and Nicole duke it out when picking their favorite portrayal of Josephine March from the four theatrical releases of “Little Women.” Also, learn about the history of each film as Nicole and Rolando hypothesize what each iteration of the film represents to each generation. And finally we breakdown Greta Gerwig’s treatment of the source ...
Girls Come in Many Colors - Little Women
January 06, 2020 14:24 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB“It's not like being stuck with the dreadful nose you get. One does have a choice to whom one loves.” - Young Amy March, Little Women (1994) This week Rolando and Nicole duke it out when picking their favorite portrayal of Josephine March from the four theatrical releases of “Little Women.” Also, learn about the history of each film as Nicole and Rolando hypothesize what each iteration of the film represents to each generation. And finally we breakdown Greta Gerwig’s treatment of the source ...
Best of Film and TV in 2019 - The 1st Annual Remakes, Reboots and Revivals Awards!
January 01, 2020 17:33 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBNicole and Rolando wish our listeners a very Happy New Year, looking forward to a great 2020!! Before we do that, we want to look back at 2019, a year filled with so many remade, rebooted and revived properties. SinceNicole and Rolando covered so many of them, they decided to award the Best and Worst of Film and TV in Remakes, Reboots and Revivals! Take a listen!
Watchmen - "What is Good or Bad?" (with Special Guest Lincoln Farquharson of FarCorner Studios)
December 30, 2019 16:51 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBTick, tick. Tick, tock. No, it's not the countdown to the new year. It's the countdown to nuclear apocalypse as Rolando and Nicole examine the graphic novel Watchmen and it's 2009 live-action adaptation by Zach Snyder. Then we flash forward to 2019's Watchmen, a unique revival by Damon Lindelof on HBO. This week, Nicole and Rolando are joined by Lincoln Farquharson, co-founder and editor-in-chief of FarCorner Studios, an independent comic book publisher based in New Jersey. Which version of ...
What is Good or Bad - Watchmen (with Special Guest Lincoln Farquharson of FarCorner Studios)
December 30, 2019 15:51 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBTick, tick. Tick, tock. No, it's not the countdown to the new year. It's the countdown to nuclear apocalypse as Rolando and Nicole examine the graphic novel Watchmen and it's 2009 live-action adaptation by Zach Snyder. Then we flash forward to 2019's Watchmen, a unique revival by Damon Lindelof on HBO. This week, Nicole and Rolando are joined by Lincoln Farquharson, co-founder and editor-in-chief of FarCorner Studios, an independent comic book publisher based in New Jersey. Which version of ...
Black Christmas - Spaghetti Sauce
December 23, 2019 15:02 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB"On the 25th day, of the 12th month, one man will creep around your house... and leave... no one alive." Join Nicole and Rolando on this slay ride as they discuss the original Silent Night of 1974's "Black Christmas," then compare the terror that was the 2006 "Black X-mas," and, finally, the newly released 2019 film, "Black Christmas." Which girls best slayed their Christmas? What kind of horror makes the better movie? Did they jingle all the way for Nicole and Rolando? Tune in and find out...
Spaghetti Sauce - Black Christmas
December 23, 2019 14:02 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB"On the 25th day, of the 12th month, one man will creep around your house... and leave... no one alive." Join Nicole and Rolando on this slay ride as they discuss the original Silent Night of 1974's "Black Christmas," then compare the terror that was the 2006 "Black X-mas," and, finally, the newly released 2019 film, "Black Christmas." Which girls best slayed their Christmas? What kind of horror makes the better movie? Did they jingle all the way for Nicole and Rolando? Tune in and find out...
Minisode Monday - Ghostbusters Afterlife & What Remake or Reboot Do We Want to See Done?
December 16, 2019 17:26 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBHappy Holidays! Full disclosure - Nicole and Rolando have been either working or celebrating the holiday and couldn't bring you a full episode. But, as the saying goes, "the show must go on." This week the gang gets together to discuss their reactions to the new Ghostbusters Afterlife as well as try to figure out how we go about recording that episode when the film drops next summer. Then, Rolando, Nicole and Eddie Z share their picks for movies or TV shows that deserve to get remade or reb...
Now That's What I Call Christmas Covers with Nicole Lippey
December 09, 2019 14:44 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWe are well into the holiday season and this year Rolando and Nicole are celebrating with special guest Nicole Lippey to discuss Christmas music covers. Nicole Lippey is the artistic director of A Work of Heart Productions and she and our Nicole will occasionally serenade you this week. Rolando admits how much he dislike Christmas music in general while the other Nicoles rant and rave their passion for SOME Christmas songs. Tune in and get into the holiday spirit. Follow Nicole Lippey on I...
Lady and the Tramp - Hoe Anthem of the 1950s
December 02, 2019 17:06 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBThis week is all about 1955's "Lady and the Tramp" and its 2019 remake that arrived on Disney+. Leave it to a Disney remake about dogs falling in love to rile up Rolando and Nicole and get into a discussion about identity representation in Disney films. How racist is the Siamese cat scene in the original movie? Is Disney over-correcting the representation problems their films were notorious for or is it just woke enough? Listen to find out. Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media fo...
Hoe Anthem of the 1950s - Lady and the Tramp
December 02, 2019 16:06 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBThis week is all about 1955's "Lady and the Tramp" and its 2019 remake that arrived on Disney+. Leave it to a Disney remake about dogs falling in love to rile up Rolando and Nicole and get into a discussion about identity representation in Disney films. How racist is the Siamese cat scene in the original movie? Is Disney over-correcting the representation problems their films were notorious for or is it just woke enough? Listen to find out. Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media fo...
Sexploitation - Charlie's Angels
November 25, 2019 15:42 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBHello, angels. This week Nicole and Rolando discuss one of the first examples of jiggle TV; the seminal “Charlie’s Angels” which ran from 1976 through 1981. How does the show hold up by 2019 standards? Then we flash forward to 2000 and take on Lucy Liu, my girl Drew and Cameron D in “Charlie’s Angels.” Has the film aged as gracefully as the actresses? And finally we argue over 2019’s “Charlie’s Angels” starring Kristen Stewart and Elizabeth Banks. How does the revival compare to the source m...
The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgement Day and Terminator: Dark Fate - Les-Bionic Love
November 18, 2019 16:04 - 1 hour - 74 MBArnold Schwarzenegger entered our nightmares as the “Terminator” hunting Sarah Connor in 1984. He stole our hearts protecting John Connor in 1992's “T2: Judgement Day.” In 2019, all the sequels were erased from continuity and we’re introduced to the first Latinx Terminator and treated to a fabulous return by the legendary Linda Hamilton as the butch and weathered Sarah Connor in “Terminator: Dark Fate,” proving that no one knows what the future can bring when Hollywood plans Remakes or Rebo...
Les-Bionic Love - The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgement Day and Terminator: Dark Fate
November 18, 2019 15:04 - 1 hour - 74 MBArnold Schwarzenegger entered our nightmares as the “Terminator” hunting Sarah Connor in 1984. He stole our hearts protecting John Connor in 1992's “T2: Judgement Day.” In 2019, all the sequels were erased from continuity and we’re introduced to the first Latinx Terminator and treated to a fabulous return by the legendary Linda Hamilton as the butch and weathered Sarah Connor in “Terminator: Dark Fate,” proving that no one knows what the future can bring when Hollywood plans Remakes or Rebo...
Nicole and Rolando Review "The Mighty Kong" by TriCoast Worldwide!
November 14, 2019 16:14 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBDid you know there was an animated, kid-friendly, musical, direct-to-video version of King Kong made in the 90s?? If you didn't, now you know! Its called "The Mighty Kong" and be sure to listen in on Nicole and Rolando doing a special review for the film, released by TriCoast Worldwide on BluRay, available now!! Shownotes: TriCoast Worldwide | LINK The Mighty Kong on Bluray | LINK Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK...
Charmed - Justice for Shannen!
November 11, 2019 20:25 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThe power of two tackle the power of three this week when Nicole and Rolando dish their opinions on The WB's series about the Halliwell sisters in Charmed and The CW reboot about the Vega-Vaughn sisters. Does the new Charmed put a spell over the fans of the original? Was the Latinx representation needed? Is there going to be a Netflix movie with Shannen Doherty?! Listen and find out!! Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBO...
Justice for Shannen! - Charmed
November 11, 2019 19:25 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThe power of two tackle the power of three this week when Nicole and Rolando dish their opinions on The WB's series about the Halliwell sisters in Charmed and The CW reboot about the Vega-Vaughn sisters. Does the new Charmed put a spell over the fans of the original? Was the Latinx representation needed? Is there going to be a Netflix movie with Shannen Doherty?! Listen and find out!! Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBO...
Minisode Monday - Harry Potter and The Cursed Child (with Special Guest Tina of Tina Elizabeth Photography!)
November 04, 2019 15:04 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWhile Rolando was away enjoying his bachelor party, Nicole went to see the production of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, so she decided to review it for a minisode! In this episode, we have a special guest joining her.. her sister, Tina of Tina Elizabeth Photography!! Listen to us talk about the boy who lives and what we think about this revival of his life on broadway! Shownotes: Check out Tina Elizabeth's website | LINK Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, ...
Warped Mind of a 13-Year-Old - Are You Afraid of the Dark? (with Special Guest Greg Stevens of YouTube's “Pop Arena”)
October 30, 2019 14:13 - 59 minutes - 55 MBHappy Halloween! In honor of the spooky holiday Nicole and Rolando are talking all about Nickelodeon’s “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” This week we’re joined by Greg Stevens of Pop Arena and creator of the YouTube series, “Nick Knacks.” Learn about how the original show came to be, why it’s horror works for children, and why Nickelodeon revived the show in October. Shownotes: Check out Greg's YouTube channel | LINK Someone is Assembling a Critical History of Every Nickelodeon Show Ever ...
They Bang, OK? - The Addams Family
October 21, 2019 18:53 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThey're creepy and they're kooky. Mysterious and spooky. They're all together ooky. They are the Addams family and they have been America's favorite non-traditional family since they debuted on television in 1964. This week, Rolando and Nicole compare the many iterations of the Addams Family including the 90's "The Addams Family" and "The Addams Family Values" as well as the latest reboot, "The Addams Family." Has the family changed much since the 1960's? Are Morticia and Gomez still #relati...
Avant-Garde Artist - The Joker (with Special Guests “Brotherhood of Batman”)
October 14, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBThe crown prince of crime. The man who laughs. The one and only... Joker. In a direct follow up to last week’s Batman episode, Nicole and Rolando join forces again with the Brotherhood of Batman to take on the Joker. Who has the best laugh? Which has the most stylish outfit? And which Joker makes utter insanity look so good. Show notes: Listen to "Brotherhood of Batman" podcast! - LINK Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FAC...
Insert Batman Reference Here - Batman (with Special Guests "Brotherhood of Batman")
October 07, 2019 12:12 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBThe caped crusader. The dark knight. The world's greatest detective. He is vengeance. He is the night. He. Is. Batman. And he's been portrayed on the silver screen by no less than seven actors across at least ten feature films. This week, Rolando and Nicole team up The Brotherhood of Batman to discuss Gotham's guardian from its history and how the comics have shaped the filmed and sometimes vice-versa and debate when people are going to get tired of seeing Batman. Which Batman is the greatest...
Minisode Monday - So Much News!
September 30, 2019 15:51 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIt's time for our first Minisode Monday of this season!. This week, Nicole and Rolando discussed some major news that all came out within the same week: The official trailer for "Picard", more news on the "Saved by the Bell" reboot, the announcement of Jared Padelecki starring in a reboot of "Walker Texas Ranger" and the set release date of AppleTV's "GhostWriter" remake. So much news, so listen in!!
Muppets Be Dying - The Dark Crystal
September 23, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis week, Nicole and Rolando are taking a trip to Thra to hang out with the the Chamberlain and argue if the cult classic, "The Dark Crystal" is good or are millennials just nostalgic. Then we take a trip to the past to discuss the latest revival, "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" and ponder, "Who is this Netflix show for?" Does the new series improve on Jim Henson's original work or should the The Dark Crystal have remained untouched? Find out on Remakes, Reboots & Revivals. Follow Us...
Into the Conglom-O of Today - Rocko's Modern Life
September 16, 2019 12:10 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBAfter 20 years in space, Rocko returns to a technologically advanced O-Town and makes it his mission to get his favorite show back on the air. This week, Nicole and Rolando reflect on 90's nostalgia and wonder if these missions of getting old shows back on the air is even worth it?! Tune in and find out our thoughts! Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK: facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/re...
Horrific. Yet So Satisfying - IT
September 09, 2019 13:31 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBRemakes, Reboots & Revivals is back and we're kicking off season two by facing our greatest fear and discussing 1990's "Stephen King's It," 2017's "It: Chapter 1," and the latest "It: Chapter 2." Nicole and Rolando compare the performances of Pennywise, the notorious killer clown, and the weak-character development of the movies' only black character and female character. Show notes: Top 5 Sickest Stephen King Sickest Sex Scenes - LINK Pennywise the Sewer-Lurking Clown and Why We Can't Resi...
Audience's Pick! - Keep it in the Past - Power Rangers
September 02, 2019 15:14 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBAUDIENCE’S PICK FOR "BEST OF SEASON ONE EPISODES": Go, go Nicole and Rolando! It's morphin' time on Remakes, Reboots & Revivals as we take on the 90's kids show, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, and 2017's Saban's Power Rangers. SHOW NOTES: Rolando's Fan Edited Trailer of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICHHlC3KxyQ Joseph Khan's Unauthorized Power Rangers Movie POWER/RANGERS LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw5vcUPyL9...
Eddie Z's Pick! - Hope is a Dangerous Thing - Pet Sematary
August 19, 2019 15:14 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBEDDIE Z'S PICK FOR "BEST OF SEASON ONE EPISODES": 1989's "Pet Sematary" spooked audiences and made Americans confront death, grief and necromancy. 30 years later, studios buried the film in the Micmac and brought us 2019's "Pet Sematary." So naturally, Nicole and Rolando ponder... Is sometimes, dead better? Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK: facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/remakesreboo...
Rolando's Pick! - The Bourgeoisie and The Rebel - Music Covers with Ryan Liatsis of Shwizz!
August 12, 2019 18:21 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBROLANDO'S PICK FOR "BEST OF SEASON ONE EPISODES": The 61st Annual Grammy Awards are on Sunday, so Nicole and Rolando decided to mix things up. This week we’ll be discussing music covers. Because what are music covers if not just remakes of an original song!? This week we're joined by Ryan Liatsis, guitarist for Shwizz Follow Ryan on Instagram: shwizzhimself Follow Shwizz on Instagram: shwizzband SHOW NOTES: Ryan starred in Rolando's documentary, "Used." Check out the trailer. LINK ...
Nicole's Pick! - Marauding Towns - The Magnificent Seven (Re-Release)
August 05, 2019 15:24 - 56 minutes - 52 MBNICOLE'S PICK FOR "BEST OF SEASON ONE EPISODES": It’s 7 degrees of magnificence at Remakes Reboots and Revivals! Stereotypical Mexican bandits, the bald & beautiful Brynner, and Sean Cody-like cowboys that get your girdle gooey make for two magnificent Westerns this week for Nicole and Rolando!
Minisode Monday - Season 1 Recap
July 29, 2019 14:54 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWith the release of Disney's Lion King last week, Nicole and Rolando are calling it quits. For the summer at least. This week, Nicole, Rolando and Eddie discuss the things they've realized while producing "Remakes, Reboots & Revivals" for almost one year now. And, hopefully what we can expect to see in Season 2. But fret not! August will see us rebroadcasting some of our favorite episodes you may have missed. We'll be back just in time for It: Chapter II. Until then, stay unoriginal.
Uncanny Valley - The Lion King
July 22, 2019 16:23 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBCan you feel the love tonight? Be prepared to hear Rolando and Nicole discuss the recent remake of the Lion King, and determine whether or not they had no worries about it. Is a shot for shot Disney remake just part of Hollywood’s new circle of profit that audiences should just come to expect? Oh, we just can't wait for you to listen and find out! Show Notes: Beyonce "Spirit" - LINK Follow Remakes, Reboots & Revivals Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind th...
Minisode Monday : The Little Mermaid
July 15, 2019 15:22 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIt's time for another minisosde Monday. This week Nicole and Rolando breakdown the "controversy" over the casting of Halle Bailey playing Ariel in Disney's upcoming The Little Mermaid. Then we speculate wildly over our dream casting for important roles like Trident and Ursula. Show Notes: Titus Burgess Performs "Poor Unfortunate Souls" - LINK
Toxic Relationships - Child's Play
July 08, 2019 19:10 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBToxic Relationships - Child's Play This week, Nicole and Rolando are talking toys; How they come to life and have a mind of their own, the endless sea of sequels, and fabulous voice acting. That's right - they're talking about 1988's Child Play and its 2019 counterpart. Learn about what makes the original film so scary and the behind-the-scenes drama that led to the latest remake. Show Notes Loopers | Chucky kills the Toy Story universe in new Child's Play posters - LINK Open Culture | Is...
Millennials Don't Watch Multi-Camera Shows Anymore - One Day at a Time (Rerelease)
July 01, 2019 12:39 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBIt is the Monday after Pride and we were too busy celebrating to bring you a new episode. So we're bringing you a rerelease of "One Day at a Time." If you haven't heard, after being cancelled by Netflix, One Day at a Time will return thanks to Pop! Check out the shownotes. Summary: “Hey, ju guys!” This week Nicole and Rolando unpack the second-wave feminism and realism of 1975’s “One Day at Time.” How does it compare to Netflix’s Latinx 2017 reboot? You’ll just have to listen, one minute ...