Remakes Reboots & Revivals

iCarly - Ignorance is Bliss!

in 5, 4, 3, 2... and we're live on our iCarly episode! Nicole and Rolando talk about where they were when the original Nickelodeon iCarly debuted in 2007, if they watched and their thoughts on it. Now, they discuss the brand new Paramount Plus revival of iCarly! Some highlights include the absence of Jeannette McCurdy, what audiences expect (or should expect) from revivals of shows catered to pre-teens, and of course, the infamous Dan Schneider. Tune in! 
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The Pride Special - LGBTQIA+ Representation in Remakes, Reboots & Revivals

HAPPY PRIDE!
This week, Nicole and Rolando take an in depth look at all the LGBTQIA+ characters that have been featured in a remake, reboot or revival that they've covered on the podcast. How has Hollywood's inclusion affected these properties.
And hopefully, this will begin an even more important conversation about what qualifies as good or bad representation.
Listen now.
Our GAYEST content:
Cruella
Haunting of Bly Manor
Queer Eye
Dracula
Terminator: Dark Fate
Will & Grace
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Rugrats - Growing Up Millennial

If you watched the Nickelodeon show "Rugrats" while growing up in the 1990s, this episode is for you! Nicole and Rolando are both Millennials who grew up Tommy Pickles and the gang, and stroll down memory lane while also critiquing the Paramount Plus reboot! Tune in!
 
SHOWNOTES:
Rugrats - How Boomers Scarred a Generation - LINK
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Cruella & 101 Dalmatians - I Can Excuse Animal Cruelty, but I Draw the Line at Bad Movies

Is there a bigger sin than animal cruelty? Nicole, Rolando AND Eddie Z get into this week as they discuss one of Disney's most notorious villainesses, Cruella De Vil. But is she really all that bad? What makes her so "hated?"
How did Cruella's character evolve between 1961's animated-feature, "101 Dalmatians" and 1996's live-action remake starring Glenn Close. And, in retrospect, is Cruella as evil as we make her out to be. Then they pivot to the 2021 Disney reimagining, "Cruella" starring Emma Stone. Can Disney change a villains bad reputation? But more importantly, why bother?
And lastly, just in time for PRIDE, Nicole and Rolando discuss gay representation in Disney films. Disney has been self-congratulating for featuring their first openly gay character. Except, this isn't their first openly gay character. And, what even is an "openly gay character." Nicole and Rolando discuss. You don't want to miss out. Listen now.
SHOWNOTES:
Congratulations to Disney’s 7th First Openly Gay Character - LINK
Prince: Gay Icon, Whether He Wanted to Be or Not - LINK
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Friends & The Friends Reunion - The One Where They Discuss How White People Don't Age Well

This week Nicole and Rolando discuss NBC's "must watch" sitcom, "Friends." Why does this show have such a broad, global appeal? And why is Rolando so obsessed with it?
Then we turn things over to the HBO Max special, "The Friends Reunion." Does it deliver everything fans have been waiting for or was it just exploiting audiences' hunger for nostalgia? Listen to find out.
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Our Favorite TV Revivals!

This week, Nicole and Rolando take it easy and look back at all of the television revivals we've covered, the TV revivals we haven't covered, and the TV revivals we want to cover.
What has been your favorite television revival in recent memory?

The Mighty Ducks / Mighty Ducks: Game Changers - I Watched That VHS Repeatedly and Religiously

Get ready to be in V Formation! What happens when the chips are down- ducks fly together! But do Nicole and Rolando fly together with their feelings for the Mighty Ducks franchise, particularly the 1992 film? Did they even watch The Mighty Ducks growing up? And did they enjoy the 2021 Disney Plus original series "Mighty Ducks: Gamechangers"? Listen to find out! Oh, and QUACK!
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Mortal Kombat - Even Men Can Be a Mary-Sue. Equality!

Test your might. Fight!
Round 1: 1995's Mortal Kombat, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, follows protagonist Lou Kang on a revenge mission while simultaneously protecting the Earth-realm from Shang Tsung and his minions. How does this film rank amongst other video-game-adaptations? Is this film a flawless victory?
Round 2: 2021's Mortal Kombat has dropped in theaters and HBO Max. But, instead of following Lou Kang, Johnny Cage, and Sonya Blade we're introduced by Mary-Sue, Cole Young. And we're given the gift of exposition dumping and CGI.
But which film delivers the KO? Listen to find out.

Justice League - Does This Even Qualify?

Justice League: The Snyder Cut. Hot mess or masterpiece? But more importantly, is it even a remake? Nicole argues that 2017's Justice League is the remake of Snyder's original vision. Rolando argues the theatrically released film is the original and the Snyder cut is a remake. Where do you stand?
And, to answer the question about whether or not these films were any good they'll be joined by friends-of-the-pod, The Brotherhood of Batman. Listen as everyone kikis and shares their thoughts on both the theatrical release and the HBO Max exclusive.
Show notes:
Listen to "Brotherhood of Batman" podcast! - LINK
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Our 1st Q&A Episode! We Answer Your Emails, Messages and Voicemails!

Here at Remakes Reboots and Revivals, we encourage our listeners to reach out- and they did! This week, Nicole and Rolando spend an entire episode answering all the various emails, messages and voicemails we've received that we wanted to directly address "on the air"! Tune in and keep reaching out!
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Godzilla VS. Kong - I Have Expected Them To Kiss

The fight you've all been waiting for is finally here. Rolando versus Nicole? Nope - lower those expectations. It's Godzilla versus King Kong. Or just Kong as he's been dethroned or something. We don't know. We never saw "Kong: Skull Island."
But before we talk about 2021's "Godzilla Vs. Kong," Rolando and Nicole go way back in time and discuss 1933's "King Kong" and 1954's "Godzilla." One of these films would change filmmaking forever. The other will spawn a Kaiju craze. But what is the depth behind these two films and why do audiences hold them so dear even today?
And did you know that these two overgrown beasts have met before? Because they did in 1962's "King Kong Vs. Godzilla," proving that men in monster suits fighting over miniatures will always pack in theaters. Can the same be said in 2021? Listen to find out.
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Saved by the Bell - When Woke Becomes the Butt of a Joke

If you're a millennial you likely grew up watching "Saved by the Bell." Maybe you stuck with the show through "The College Years." Hell, maybe you even witnessed Zack and Kelly get married in "Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas." And you probably grew up thinking, "Zack Morris is so cool!" Until a little YouTube series by "Funny or Die" shattered that illusion with "Zack Morris is Trash." And suddenly, every fan of Saved by the Bell was forced to reckon with the realization that Zack Morris is kind of a douche.
At least that was Nicole and Rolando's journey with the show. This week, the duo take aim at "Saved by the Bell" and the Peacock revival.
What is the legacy of the after-school sitcom for kids? Was AC Slater Italian or Hispanic? Why was Jessie Spano so hated by audiences back in the day? And how do you revive a show with a problematic main character? Peacock's answer: replace him with a poor, inner-city Latina. Is that enough? Listen to find out.
Shout out to our listener Freddy for recommending this week's episode. We needed an extra week of content to fill the gap while we wait for Godzilla vs King Kong. Be more like Freddy and slide into our DMs or email with your topic ideas. We just might do it. Info in the show-notes.
SHOW NOTES
Zack Morris is Trash - We were gonna pick our favorites but this whole series is a gem so check them out
The Saved by the Bell Reboot Gave Me an Existential Crisis - LINK
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