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 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.
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
The original Grinch is a Holiday Classic. But, did the Jim Carrey remake capture the magic? Is the latest Grinch as preachy as the others? And which Grinch do Rolando and Nicole think is the best baddie?Tune in to this weeks episode and enjoy as Nicole & Rolando spread the holiday cheer.
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Did you know that 2007 Oscar winner for Best Picture, “The Departed,” is a remake? Neither did Rolando. Luckily Nicole is here teach Westerners about the Hong Kong film, “Infernal Affairs”, and they gab about all the violence, racism and Boston accents that come with it.
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Born into Wealth. Trained for Combat. Bound to have her tits bouncing all over the place. Lara Croft is today's subject matter for Nicole and Rolando! Join in as they discuss the video game legacy, the original 2001 film, the 2018 reboot, dad complexes, discovering gay identities in cinema and why unnecessary shower scenes make a movie better!
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
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!
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