Remakes Reboots & Revivals
Discover 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
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
This 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.
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Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Hello, 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 material and predecessors? Listen to find out.
Show Notes:
Man Gobbles at Turkeys | LINK
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Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Arnold 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 futurecan bring when Hollywood plans Remakes or Reboots. Does the franchise’s retcon work? Is the Terminator franchise too lesbian or not lesbian enough? Is a new John Connor what the world needs right now? Listen to find out.
Shownotes:
The Jacket Rolando Loved in "Terminator Salvation" | LINK
About the Costume Designer, Michael Wilkinson | LINK
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Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Did 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
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Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
The 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!!
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Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
While 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
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Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Happy 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 on YouTube | LINK
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Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
They'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 #relationshipgoals? Will Pugsley ever matter?
Listen to this week's episode to find out.
Shownotes:
Check out some of the original Addams Family comic strips | LINK
Morticia vs. Debbie (Addams Family Values) | LINK
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Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
The 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
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Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
The 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 bat? Listen to find out.
Show notes:
Listen to "Brotherhood of Batman" podcast! - LINK
Burt Ward's Autobiography "My Life in Tights" - LINK
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Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
It'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!!
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
This 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.
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