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 Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
After 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!
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Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Remakes, 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 Resist Him - LINK
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Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
AUDIENCE’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=vw5vcUPyL90&t=
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
EDDIE 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?
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Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
ROLANDO'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 Music Choices
Proud Mary: Creedence Clearwater Revival: Proud Mary and Ike & Tina Turner - Proud Mary
Killing Me Softly: Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly and Fugees - Killing Me Softly
Hound Dog: Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog and Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
Ryan's Music Choices
Live and Let Die: Wings - Live and Let Die and Guns N Roses - Live and Let Die
With A Little Help From My Friends: The Beatles - With A Little Help From My Friends and Joe Cocker - With A Little Help From My Friends
The Man Who Sold the World: David Bowie - The Man Who Sold The World and Nirvana - The Man Who Sold The World
Rolando's Music Choices
Smooth Criminal: Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal (Official Video) and Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal
My Prerogative: Bobby Brown - My Prerogative & Britney Spears - My Prerogative
Africa: Toto - Africa (Official Music Video) & Weezer - Africa (starring Weird Al Yankovic)
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
NICOLE'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!
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
With 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.
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Can 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
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Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
It'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
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Toxic 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 | Isaac Asimov Explains His Three Laws of Robotics - LINK
Disney Channel Original Movie - Smart House Promo - LINK
Slate | The Best Part of the New Child's Play Is the Behind-the-Scenes Drama - LINK
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
It 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 at a time.
Shownotes:
'One Day at a Time' to return in 2020 (NYTimes) - https://nyti.ms/2NmUBoE
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Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
The Pride celebration continues on Remakes, Reboots & Revivals. This week, Rolando and Nicole tackle one of the great late 90’s/early aughts sitcom: Will and Grace and its 2017 revival which will enter its third season this fall.
Will and Grace are two besties - but is their relationship more toxic than Karen’s blood alcohol concentration? Then, revisiting the duo in 2017 - does the show revert to its old schtick or does it become something new? And finally, Rolando and Nicole debate whether gays need a hag anymore.
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