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 Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Welcome back to Minisode Mondays, where we discuss news in Remakes Reboots and Revivals! In this minisode we talk about the remake of Masters of The Universe (He-Man) that no one knew they wanted, plus live reactions to the new Aladdin live action remake footage!
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
One of the greatest romantic films ever made features adultery, a car accident, and the Empire State Building. This week, in honor of Valentines Day, Nicole and Rolando argue about the complications of love in the 1939 film "Love Affair" and its two official remakes, 1957's "An Affair to Remember" and 1994's "Love Affair". Happy Valentine’s Day!
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Welcome back to Minisode Mondays, where we discuss news in Remakes Reboots and Revivals! In this minisode we talk the possibilities of Virtual Reality with an upcoming game/sequel based on Groundhog Day and we share opinions on the released cast photo of the new Party Of Five reboot.
Party of Five Cast Photo: https://www.etonline.com/see-the-first-photo-from-the-party-of-five-reboot-118872
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
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 Feb 04, 2019
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Welcome back to Minisode Mondays, where we discuss news in Remakes Reboots and Revivals! In this minisode we get excited discussing the Showtime revival of The L Word and not so excited about a possible Gossip Girl reboot!
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
“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
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Welcome back to Minisode Mondays, where we discuss news in Remakes Reboots and Revivals! In this minisode we had a lot to discuss! We dish on The Facts of Life reboot, Steven Spielberg's upcoming West Side Story film remake and a prequel of The Sopranos.
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
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 Jan 21, 2019
Monday Jan 21, 2019
Welcome back to Minisode Mondays, where we discuss news in Remakes Reboots and Revivals! In this minisode we discuss the upcoming, second reboot of Charlie's Angels.
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Is 2018’s “Mary Poppins Returns” practically perfect in every way? Or is it not as supercalifragilisticexpialidocious as 1964’s “Mary Poppins”? Nicole and Rolando spill the tea and feed the birds on these two musicals, and in the most delightful way.
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Welcome to Minisode Mondays, where we discuss news in Remakes Reboots and Revivals!! This minisode, we discuss the revival of Veronica Mars and the Tim Burton remake of Dumbo.
Wednesday Jan 02, 2019
Wednesday Jan 02, 2019
Get ready to take on 2019 with the vast loot from two Vegas heists and one Met Gala caper as Nicole and Rolando discuss the dad like charm of the original Ocean’s 11, the quick wit and implausible events from 2001’s Ocean’s Eleven, and the fabulous yet sensationalized plan in 2018’s Ocean’s 8.
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