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They Remade It: The Movie Comparison Podcast

107 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

A film-lovers podcast starring Jacob and Stuart, two movie-lovers who just want to analyze the then and now. Every episode, they'll compare and analyze the themes of different films based on the same work, whether they be remakes, reboots, or long-overdue sequels.

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Episode 101: The Longest Yard (1974) and (2005)

April 10, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 84 MB

In this head-to-head episode, Stuart and Jacob tackle the gridiron glory and comedic chaos of "The Longest Yard" – both the 1974 classic and its 2005 remake. With Burt Reynolds leading the '74 team and Adam Sandler at the helm in 2005, our hosts dissect the playbook on what makes a sports movie both entertaining and enduring. Does the original's blend of sports and comedy outmaneuver the remake's Happy Madison hijinks? And can anything in the 2005 version match the charisma of a mustache-les...

Episode 100: The Lord of the Rings (2001-2003) and The Hobbit (2012-2014)

March 20, 2024 17:00 - 2 hours - 116 MB

In this monumental 100th episode, Stuart and Jacob embark on a journey through one of the most epic sagas in cinematic history: The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. From the Shire to the fiery chasms of Mount Doom, they compare the grandeur of Peter Jackson's adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved works. How does the grand trilogy fare against its prequel counterpart? Can the charm of Bilbo's unexpected journey hold a candle to Frodo's perilous quest? Join our hosts as they navi...

Episode 99: Hitman (2007) and Hitman: Agent 47 (2015)

February 28, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

Stuart takes a dive into the films of one of his most loved video game franchises of recent years, and he drags Jacob along for the ride. It seems like only yesterday the two were covering the Mario movies, how do they fair entering the territory of gaming movies once again? Tune in to find out! Also in this episode are Jacob's disdain for Matthew Vaughn, a hitman brawl that may or may not have happened according to one of our hosts, a surprise disagreement, and an extensive discussion on th...

Episode 98: Chicken Run (2000) and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023)

February 07, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

Season 6 has finally arrived, and our duo has a lot to discuss. In terms of what they've been doing this past month, but also with a couple animated features to take everyone into the new year. And whaddya know, another one that released in 2023! Seems they're getting more and more current overtime! Or maybe they're running out of movies to talk about? . . . never! Also in this episode are Jacob's 2023 rundown, love for Miranda Richardson, a brief diatribe about Michael Eisner, and Disney's ...

Episode 97: The Year in Review (2023)

December 31, 2023 18:00 - 2 hours - 117 MB

2023 has come and gone, and Stuart and Jacob had a "meh" time of it all. There were highs and lows of course, but if they were tier ranking years of recent memory, 2023 would fall square in the middle for the both of them. That doesn't mean they don't have things to talk about though! Throughout the course of this longer than average episode, Stuart and Jacob discuss varying aspects of the year, reviewing The Oscars and Annies (kind of), upcoming releases, a few of the individuals that were ...

Episode 96: The Little Mermaid (1989) and (2023)

December 27, 2023 18:56 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

And you thought They Remade It would get away without covering a Disney movie on this years schedule? That would never happen. And this time, they've brought along a third co-host in Stuart's partner, Hannah. Tis the season to make multiple people suffer through Disney's live-action output! Also in this episode are talks about Sordid Lives, Franz Ferdinand, the confusing character choices of The Little Mermaid remake, and our three intrepid hosts posing their own animated adaptations of live...

Episode 95: Hell's Heroes (1929), 3 Godfathers (1948), and Tokyo Godfathers (2003)

December 20, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB

Another holiday episode, and another episode from Stuart and Jacob going over three separate movies, each one tackling three separate individuals as they overcome themselves for the care of a child. How does each one compare, and how will the duo handle a return to John Wayne town four+ years later? Also in this episode are discussions on Satoshi Kon's output, biblical theming, what constitutes a reward for sacrifice, and an anime rendition of The Santa Clause? All this and more on They Rema...

Episode 94: Men in Black (1997) and Men in Black: International (2019)

November 29, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

What better way to bridge the gap between Halloween and the ensuing months than a movie about aliens? And who would've guessed it would get a sequel/remake hybrid over 2 decades after the original?! Well, Stuart and Jacob, given everything they've seen. They certainly weren't surprised. Also in this episode are updates on some late Halloween horror viewings, Kumail Nanjiani's horrendous Pawnee character (and his interminable one-liners), grunge versus sleek, and ruminating on Andy Dick being...

Episode 93: The Wolf Man (1941) and The Wolfman (2010)

November 28, 2023 22:30 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

And rounding out this spooktacular season is yet another of the heavy hitters in the Universal monster canon. While the original manages to sport Claude Rains and Lon Chaney Jr., the remake comes out swinging with folks like Anthony Hopkins and Benicio del Toro. Is either of these truly better than the other? We might even have Stuart and Jacob disagreeing on this episode (it's been a while!). Also in this episode is a shout-out to Stuart's sister's band, thoughts on when backstory becomes j...

Episode 92: Dracula (1931) and Renfield (2023)

October 11, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

It's finally the spooky season once again, and as is tradition Stuart and Jacob will be bringing the horror this October. They've already touched on two Universal monsters in the past, so why not bring in who is arguably the most famous of them all? I mean, a comedy pseudo-sequel just came out earlier this year, so what better time to mirror the Frankenstein/Young Frankenstein episode than this pick? Also in this episode is Stuart's disenfranchisement with Starfield, the loveable ham that is...

Episode 91: WarGames (1983) and WarGames: The Dead Code (2008)

October 08, 2023 18:28 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

In keep with the incredibly depressing podcast episodes as of late, the two movies being discussed today touch on nuclear annihilation! Are Stuart and Jacob doing this on purpose? One has to wonder... Also in this episode is a bit of a talk on Starfield, Jacob's thoughts on Eddie Deezen, quotable lines, and a discussion on just why this of all things received a sequel in the first place?! All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 25:46 - 34:25 ---------- Socials ----...

Episode 90: Captain America (1990) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

September 13, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

Well, they've finally done it. Stuart and Jacob have both been bad-mouthing the state of movies and the MCU for all these years, and it's finally come home to roost in the form of Captain America. Will they finally see eye to eye with a Marvel movie? Or will they go on any tangent possible to avoid the inevitable? Also in this episode is ruminations on Skyrim, the acting chops of both Stanley Tucci and Toby Jones, a thankfully *brief* bit on the state of Marvel movies, and the amazing power ...

Episode 89: West Side Story (1961) and (2021)

August 02, 2023 22:46 - 1 hour - 93.6 MB

Stuart and Jacob jump back into musicals, their first take on the genre in a long time (at least one that isn't related to an animated Disney feature). And boy is there plenty to chew on here, because as far as the story goes they're mostly identical, but some of those few differences are important and context redefining. Also in this episode is a prolonged discussion on the merits of Barbie, talks on music getting stuck in your head, a brief tangent into Best Picture movies covered on the s...

Episode 88: Straw Dogs (1971) and (2011)

July 12, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MB

CW upfront, this episode does feature some discussion of verbal, physical, and sexual assault as these acts are featured in this weeks movies. A bit of a rough one this time around as Stuart and Jacob. There are things to like about both of these, but boy are they dark, and honestly neither of them would blame you for skipping this one. Also in this episode is another appearance from David Warner, a discussion on their histories in the South and Midwest, analysis of James Woods's vitriol, a...

Episode 87: Hamlet (1948) and (2000)

July 10, 2023 00:44 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

Stuart and Jacob have gone back to not just the Shakespeare well, but the well of "modern day Shakespeare retellings that feature the source materials dialogue". One takes place in an olde Denmark, while the other sees itself in high rises and corporate structures as a part of a New York setting. Is on better than the other, and can the magic of the Romeo & Juliet episode be recaptured?! Also in this episode are Stuart running the media gamut, lauding of the late Sir Laurence Olivier, bewild...

Episode 86: Red Dawn (1984) and (2012)

June 02, 2023 00:15 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

Stuart inadvertently selected a film this week that Jacob adored as an adolescent. So that's sure to cause some interesting reassessment. And when it comes to the remake, is there anything to offer other than abrupt and nowhere-near subtle product placement? It's time to discuss. Also in this episode are some gushings on Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the bizarreness of Josh Peck's appearance, a rant on movie posters, and a breakdown at the hands of the infamous Red Dawn "Subway" sce...

Episode 85: Super Mario Bros. (1993) and The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

May 11, 2023 00:06 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

Hot of the heels of the recent release from Illumination, Stuart and Jacob sat down to talk about two video game films. One features a strange development cycle and baffling choices, with the other having seemingly more of a standard production and more middle of the road choices. How will the duo ever navigate their way out of these comparisons?! Also in this episode are bits on Beau is Afraid's confusing beauty, the copious amount of voice acting talent on display, countless examples of tr...

Episode 84: The Maltese Falcon (1931) and (1941)

May 03, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 82 MB

Finally, a return to the podcast that dreams are made of. And it's been quite a while since Stuart and Jacob dove into the noir well, a genre that they are both a little mixed towards on the best of days. But does that impact the analysis and their adoration for one of these films? Tune in and find out! Also in this episode are talks on whether or not No Man's Sky has really improved, the magnificence of Sydney Greenstreet (who is an excellent character, sir!), discussion on what's in an end...

Episode 83: Death Takes a Holiday (1934) and Meet Joe Black (1998)

April 05, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

What, and so soon after the previous episode? Yes, in what is a rare occurrence, to make up for their previous lateness on episode delivery Stuart and Jacob assembled to talk about death, a topic that is near and dear to their hearts. But what's this? Death has gone on holiday? To people in the US nowadays even know what that means? And as always, how does the original direct adaptation of the Italian play fare against a much longer and much more recent take? Also in this episode are some ta...

Episode 82: Planet of the Apes (1968) and (2001)

March 29, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

After a bit longer of a delay than either would've liked, Stuart and Jacob have returned and their talking apes. Did you know that they have their own planet? And the it's status of being a completely separate entity or Earth in the future is slightly muddled along the way. Just how confusing can the Tim Burton adaptation manage to make things? And does the original 1968 version deserve it's rank as a seminal sci-fi classic? Also in this episode are some light musings on The Whale, love for ...

Episode 81: Escape from New York (1981) and Escape from LA (1996)

February 08, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

New year, new movies for Stuart and Jacob to talk about. Speaking of, Jacob felt a little down starting 2022 off with Space Jam, as neither film was all that great. So back to the drawing board as the duo discusses two John Carpenter classics! Does Escape from New York hold up, and is Escape from L.A. as rough as people say? Also in this episode is Jacob's refusal to be Skinamarink-pilled, discussion about the talented Ernest Borgnine, a brief tangent on the Rob Schneider's contributions to ...

Episode 80: The Year in Review (2022)

December 31, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 126 MB

2022 has had it's ups and downs for sure, but Stuart and Jacob are both looking ahead to the new year with promise, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as nana used to say. Of course, there are plenty of releases to look forward to in the new year as well... aren't there? Throughout the course of this longer than average episode, Stuart and Jacob discuss varying aspects of the year, reviewing The Oscars and Annies (kind of), a few of the individuals that were lost, and they reflect on their favorit...

Episode 79: Grinch Movies (1966), (2000), and (2018)

December 21, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

Stuart and Jacob are ending off the year by talking about the Grinch, in all of his forms. Literally! They have a habit for going big for the final episode of the year, so why not once again discuss 3 movies (well, 2 movies and an animated special) to round out 2022. How does the mean miser fare across his various adaptations? Time to tune in and find out! Also in this episode is discussion about the OTHER Grinch specials (there are at least 2), Benedict Cumberbatch's underwhelming performan...

Episode 78: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) and (1994)

December 07, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

A Christmas classic to be certain, and a remake Stuart and Jacob have been longing to cover no doubt. A holiday romp about the joy of the season quickly turns into a courtroom drama in both films being discussed here, and the stakes for Santa have never been higher! How do both of these resolve, and does one handle it's premise better than the other? Also in this episode is Aqua Teen talk (at long last), Edmund Gwenn's stunning performance as Saint Nick, Richard  Richard Attenborough's creep...

Episode 77: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and (2016)

November 23, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

Halloween has come and gone, but doesn't mean that Stuart and Jacob can't talk about something else that's horror adjacent. And good news for the two of them, it's also musical and sci-fi related as well, combining a favorite genre of each person into one movie! Does the television-made remake hold a candle to the cult classic original? Be sure to tune in and find out. Also in this episode is some discussion of recent horror movies well after Halloween 2022 has already passed, talks on multi...

Episode 76: The Fly (1958) and (1986)

October 31, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

And so Halloween 2022 comes to a close, and once more Stuart and Jacob have decided to take a look at a horror film many consider to be a classic and it's more contemporary counterpart. With the likes of Vincent Price, Jeff Goldblum, and Geena Davis rounding out the casts of the movies, they're sure to be entertained. But where do they stand on this penultimate horror episode of 2022? Yes, penultimate, another is coming soon... Also in this episode is a brief interlude on the then-recent Mar...

Episode 75: Dawn of the Dead (1978) and (2004)

October 12, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Starting off the batch of Halloween episodes right with a classic from the mind of George Romero. And another from the mind of Zack Snyder. How do they two movies relate, and is there anything praise worthy in the remake? Not-so-great in the original? Tune in to hear Stuart and Jacob talk all about it. Also in this episode is a prolonged discussion on city-building with beavers, a civilized discussion on the nature of jumpscares and fast-moving zombies, a surprisingly fun soundtrack, and the...

Episode 74: The In-Laws (1979) and (2003)

September 07, 2022 17:00 - 59 minutes - 65.9 MB

Well, seems Jacob screwed up and the secret episode they had planned fell through at the last minute, so he pulled a last minute selection out of his sleeve and he and Stuart are discussing it today! Another comedy pick, and apparently this is a topic that has been on the backburner since sometime in 2020! What fun! Also in this episode is talk on that new Predator movie Prey, some appropriate praise for Mr.'s Falk and Arkin, fuming over this David Suchet/Albert Brooks "relationship", and ev...

Episode 73: Death Race 2000 (1975) and Death Race (2008)

August 17, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

It's been quite a long time since Stuart and Jacob covered a Roger Corman-adjacent picture on the show. In fact, not since season 1 all the way back in 2018. It's nice to know that after all of this time, a Corman picture hasn't changed. Whether he's directing or producing, it just has that feel. How does the remake compare, and where does it decide to take it's social commentary? Tune in to find out! Also in this episode is some gushing over fumbling around as a cat in new video game Stray,...

Episode 72: Charade (1963) and The Truth About Charlie (2002)

July 27, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

Well, if anything else you certainly can't say that Jacob doesn't make interesting selections for the show. Who knew that the Audrey Hepburn/Cary Grant classic had a modern retelling, and one that leaned so heavily into the arthouse cinema side as well. But the true question remains: are either of these any good, and do they work as comedies or dramas or whatever they're passing themselves off as? Also in this episode is some very slight praise for Phil Tippett's Mad God, anger towards mashe...

Episode 71: Independence Day (1996) and Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)

July 04, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

Just in time for the real Independence Day, Stuart and Jacob sat down to discuss the 1996 Roland Emmerich movie and its overdue sequel, complete with pointless franchise setup at the end. Oh, weren't they ambitious? It the Super Mario Bros. Movie all over again! But, that being said, are either of these truly bad? I'm sure the boys have some thoughts on that matter. Also in this episode is catching up on Despicable Me, a brief diatribe on the state of body horror, gushing over a very brief a...

Episode 70: The Odd Couple (1968) and The Odd Couple II (1998)

June 15, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

It's about time Stuart and Jacob talk about another comedic film on the show. Hell, it's the only way the podcast will ever be funny. And today they aren't messing around, as Jacob as brought in what is highly regarded as a classic in the comedy space, as well as it's 1998 follow-up starring both Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon from the original! Will it compare? Or is it too infested with 90's sensibilities? Also in this episode is discussion on the Cloverfield cinematic universe, Neal Hefti...

Episode 69: The Jungle Book (1967) and (2016)

June 01, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

It's become a "They Remade It" staple at this point to cover at least one Disney live-action remake a year. They're fairly abundant and seem to dominate much of the discourse surrounding remakes and reboots, so it only makes sense. This time around is The Jungle Book, and in a situation similar to that of the Beauty and the Beast episode some years ago, the duo may not necessarily agree on its merits. Also in this episode is Pompo the Cinephile, Sterling Holloway's Disney legend status, a re...

Episode 69: Carrie (1976) and (2013)

May 18, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

A listener request has come into the podcast!? Well, Stuart and Jacob are never ones to back away from a requested topic, especially when its about covering horror outside the month of October. I know Jacob is a big fan of that. How does the Brian de Palma classic compare against the Kimberly Peirce remake? Tune in, as always, to find out! Also in this episode is Piper Laurie's manic energy, Brian de Palma forcing method acting, cruel main characters versus redeeming ones, and finally talk a...

Episode 68: Nightmare Alley (1947) and (2021)

April 13, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Eagle-eared (is that a saying?) listeners will recall Stuart going into detail about having watched Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley some episodes ago and how much he did enjoy it. Well, the duo both decided that since it was a remake, they might as well hop on that train and cover the two noirs on the show! Who could've thought that in 2022 that not one but two movies would be covered that were less than a year old. Yes, we're all looking at you, Space Jam: A New Legacy. Anyways, does t...

Episode 67: Yojimbo (1961) and Last Man Standing (1996)

March 23, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

It's been quite a while since the last episode talking about a film from Akira Kurosawa. To that end, it's been even longer since Bruce Willis has been discussed on the podcast as well. Consider this a homecoming for the show as Stuart and Jacob talk about samurai and westerns once again (though some would have you believe that this remake is solely a noir and nothing more). Is this another case of mucking up a story in a retelling, or is there some kernel of a good flick in here? Only time ...

Episode 66: Romeo and Juliet (1968) and Romeo + Juliet (1996)

March 02, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

Are the boys classic literature majors? No. In fact, far from it. And both Stuart and Jacob repeatedly make that abundantly clear throughout the course of the episode. But either way, Shakespeare is up on the chopping block today as the duo look at both the Zeffirelli and Luhrmann adaptations of the classic Romeo and Juliet story. Their thoughts on the subject may shock and amaze! But if you've been paying attention up to this point, probably not. Also in this episode is discussion on the re...

Episode 65: Space Jam (1996) and Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)

February 09, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Season 5 is starting off and boy is Stu frustrated. Who knew always letting Jacob pick what movies set the tone for the rest of the year would be a bad thing? Either way, its time for Space Jam! While both seem to agree that the original doesn't tend to hold up in any regard, does that excuse the blatant IP festival happening in the new film? Is the acting of LeBron James any better than that of Michael Jordan? And what in the world happened to Witch Hazel? Also in this episode is slight tal...

Episode 64: The Year in Review (2021)

December 31, 2021 19:50 - 3 hours - 191 MB

Well, many would say that 2021 was a rather unfortunate year, but for the duo, it was leagues better than 2020 was, even with its own shortcomings being extremely apparent. But 2022 will no doubt be better, especially as Sonic 2 will be coming to theaters, which is discussed at length. Throughout the course of this longer than average episode, Stuart and Jacob discuss varying aspects of the year, reviewing The Oscars and Annies (kind of), a few of the individuals that were lost, and they ref...

Episode 63: Scrooge (1951) and The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

December 29, 2021 20:25 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB

The final traditional episode of 2021 is upon us and the duo is discussing one of the most well known and oft referenced pieces of Christmas pop culture to ever be created. Alastair Sim and Michael Caine will face off as different portrayals as the famed Ebenezer Scrooge, which one pulls it off better? And frankly, is there any better way to send off the year than talking about The Muppets once again? Jacob seems pretty excited, as expected. Also in this episode is a serious discussion regar...

Episode 62: Jingle All The Way (1996) and Jingle All The Way 2 (2014)

December 15, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Christmas is here just in time, and this is the first of the holiday 2021 episodes of the podcast! Stuart and Jacob have a couple of doozies to talk about this time, and you might be surprised on their opinions. No, like really surprised. I just listened and I'm still shocked trust me. Also Larry the Cable Guy is here. Also in this episode is talk on the new movie The Harder They Fall, Phil Hartman's comedic genius, the abject surrealness of a Cable Guy Christmas film, and another potential ...

Episode 61: The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and (2004)

November 25, 2021 00:54 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

Stu and Jacob have officially wrapped up Halloween 2021, and its only the day before Halloween! Not to late, we don't think. It's always almost Halloween (excluding October 31st). This time around another staple is being discussed, and while there are a TON of adaptations of this movie, but the Lon Chaney classic and the 2004 adaptation of the stage musical are being put under the microscope. Also in this episode is talk on the new Dune film, the return of Snitz Edwards, the genius of Lon Ch...

Episode 60: Jacob's Ladder (1990) and (2019)

November 19, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

It's Halloween in late November as the boys had a difficult time syncing their schedules to record and edit the two scary episodes. They did it though, and just in time for Thanksgiving! One of these is Jacob's favorite horror movie of all time, does Stuart feel the same? And how does the remake compare? Also in this episode is talk on the new Venom AND the new Halloween, Stuart's thoughts on the newest Bond, a tangent about noisy cartoons, and what happens when a movie tries to do too many ...

Episode 59: 101 Dalmatians (1961) and (1996)

October 27, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Once again Stuart and Jacob have returned to the Disney well, as its a fairly deep one that always yields results. However, a bit of a departure, as this remake is from quite a while ago. Long before the current boom of redoing everything that you've ever created as a studio. Does the original hold up at all, and can Glenn Close's performance save the 1996 iteration? Tune in to find out! Also in this episode is lots of Batman Arkham talk, the plights of a 90's American video game developer l...

Episode 58: Easy Rider (1969) and Easy Rider: The Ride Back (2012)

September 23, 2021 23:58 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Oh boy, this may be the roughest go Stu and Jacob have had at a film in a long time. Who knew that an Ohio-based lawyer would obtain the rights to make a follow-up to one of the quintessential American films? And why does the film have 800 new characters introduced in it? Tune in to find out! Also discussed in this episode is the newest Marvel picture Shang-Chi, the business practices of Phil Pitzer, and whether or not the remake can even qualify as a movie! And why does this character think...

Episode 57: The Wicker Man (1973) and (2006)

September 02, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Halloween is coming a little early this year as the duo discuss the duel thrillers that are The Wicker Mans... Wicker Men... bah! It seems pretty obvious that Stuart and Jacob are going to agree this time around, but exactly to what extent we aren't sure. How did they feel about the over-the-top (and under-the-bottom) performances of the remake? Tune in to find out! Also discussed in this episode is a very depressing week of movies for Stuart, extensive talk on Celtic history, poking holes i...

Episode 56: 3:10 to Yuma (1957) and (2007)

August 11, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

Stuart has finally done it and convinced Jacob to take the lead and produce an episode on a couple of Western films! All about two men at constant odds and a train ride awaiting one of them. Is it possible that one of these movies shows too much while the other shows too little? Can either of our intrepid hosts ever be satisfied? Also discussed in this episode is a brief tangent on the new Space Jam film, old-school title themes, Stu's review of the new Marvel series premiered on Disney+, an...

Episode 55: The Hustler (1961) and The Color of Money (1986)

July 21, 2021 21:29 - 1 hour - 98.7 MB

After a bit of a delay following an extremely busy month for our two hosts, they've come back in an all new episode featuring the first sports movie on the podcast, all about... pool! Or billiards. They may not be totally clear on the differences between the two, but they do know that lots of money is to be had in the game, and Paul Newman loves lying to people in bars! Or so it seems, anyway. Also discussed in this episode is the exciting conclusion of Stuart's epic Marvel watch-through, Jo...

Episode 54: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and What Ever Happened to...? (1991)

June 17, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

On this newest episode of They Remade It, Stuart and Jacob dive into a large cultural milestone of a film, one that is an important mark in the history of thrillers and horror pictures, and is also deemed the progenitor of the psycho-biddy, or "hagsploitation" genre. Not a lot of individuals realize that there was a TV movie adaptation of the original source material as well, with real life sisters Vanessa and Lynn Redgrave in the starring roles! So both of these films they watched, but were...

Episode 53: Judge Dredd (1995) and Dredd (2012)

May 26, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Can you believe Stuart and Jacob are covering another couple of science fiction films so soon after tackling RoboCop? Well, they can, as its another fairly big one and its a genre they both care for. Which will prevail in the battle of "who likes what more"? Will the duo disagree again, or will they come to some surprising revelations on the road to ultimately agreeing? No better time to find out than the present, unless you want to wait to listen in the dystopian future these films predict....

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