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 Mar 25, 2019
Minisode Monday - The Golden Compass & Nancy Drew
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Welcome back to Minisode Monday, your only source for news exclusively about remakes, reboots, or revivals. This week Eddie Z teaches Rolando about "The Golden Compass" and the new reboot from HBO and BBC, "His Dark Materials."
Then Rolando shares casting news in a new Nancy Drew series in production for the CW.
Nicole Pometti is out sick but the show must go on. As a result we had some technical difficulties so we sincerely apologize for the audio quality.Show Notes
Teaser for His Dark Materials | LINK
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Monday Mar 18, 2019
Parody of America - Arrested Development
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
On the next episode of Remakes Reboots and Revivals, Rolando discusses his former crush on GOB and hopes he had for the second half of the Season 5 revival of Arrested Development. Meanwhile, Nicole shares some over-thought ideas about the boundaries of reality and parodies. That's next time on Remakes Reboots and Revivals... listen now!!

Monday Mar 11, 2019
Minisode Monday - 90210 & Pinocchio
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
It's another Minisode Monday, where we discuss news and announcements in Remakes, Reboots and Revivals. This week we discuss a new 90210 revival (it's not what you think it is) and a Netflix Pinocchio! We also have some news to announce, so be sure to listen!!

Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Not a Good Job in Educating - Carmen Sandiego
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Nicole and Rolando are on the hunt for; The Scarlet Ghost; La Femme Rouge; Fedora the Explorer. That's right - this week we're talking about the one and only Carmen Sandiego. We discuss the educational thief's video game origins through her 90's game show, "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego" and the animated tv show starring Rita Moreno, "Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego," all the way up to 2019's "Carmen Sandiego." Is it time to keep Carmen Sandiego behind bars for good?
Show Notes:
The Children's Television Act - LINK
The Message is the Medium - LINK
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Monday Mar 04, 2019
Minisode Monday - Highlander and Scooby Doo
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
It's another Minisode Monday, where we discuss news and announcements in Remakes, Reboots and Revivals. This week we discuss a new "Highlander" by Lionsgate and some casting news in an upcoming Scooby Doo animated film.
Shownotes:
Scooby Doo Movie Casting News - Hollywood Reporter - LINK

Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Accidental Racism - The Jungle Book
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Disney's Jungle Book: Innocent, family film or imperialistic propaganda? This week Nicole and Rolando travel to the jungles of India debate racism in 1967's "Jungle Book" and if it carried over into 2016's "Jungle Book."
Shownotes:
Disney's Recycled Scenes - LINK
Rudyard Kipling's Poem, "The White Man's Burden" - LINK

Monday Feb 25, 2019
Minisode Monday - The Lost Boys
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Welcome back to Minisode Mondays, where we discuss news in Remakes Reboots and Revivals! In this minisode we talk about the TV remake of The Lost Boys for CW, and are sadden to hear One Day at a Time is in danger!! Tune in and listen!

Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Get Yours - What Women Want & What Men Want
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
When Hollywood explored the complexities of the female mind through a male perspective they gave us 2000's "What Women Want" starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt. It took America almost to decades to let women ask, "what do men want?" Does the 2019 film "What Men Want," starring Taraji P Henson, deliver the answer?
SHOW LINK:
Amdrogynous people do gender bette than you: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/blurred-lines-androgyny-and-creativity/

Monday Feb 18, 2019
Minisode Monday - He-Man & Aladdin
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
Wheelchairism - Love Affair, An Affair to Remember & Love Affair
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
Minisode Monday - Groundhog 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
The Bourgeoisie and The Rebel - Music Covers with Special Guest Ryan Liatsis of Shwizz!
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
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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)

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