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

Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
On today's episode, Nicole and Rolando reminiscence on past Christmas's and feel the pressure to make this Christmas movie episode the best one EVER. They compare and contrast "A Christmas Story" (1983) and the new HBO-MAX, legacy sequel (which constitutes as a revival) movie "A Christmas Story Christmas". Be sure to listen and be careful you don't shoot your eye out, kid.
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Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Enchanted and Disenchanted - The most ridiculous of gifts - A wishing wand
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
This week, Rolando and Nicole discuss the latest Disney+ sequel to hit streaming platforms this past weekend- Disenchanted!
Amy Adams returns to reprise her role as Princess Gisele, from the 2007 film Enchanted and finds that life isn't always happy after "happily ever after".
What are our thoughts on this yet-another-sequel? Listen to find out.
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Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Give Angela Bassett the Oscar for THAT monologue
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Does Black Panther: Wakanda Forever count as a reboot? MacKenzie Green joins the conversation and lays out why the film qualifies.
How does Disney/Marvel honor Chadwick Boseman? What does Namor's new origins mean to Hispanic fanboys like Rolando? Do we ship Shuri and Namor? And how much does Angela Bassett deliver in her performance as Queen Ramonda? Listen to find out.
About MacKenzie
MacKenzie Green currently serves as Vice President of Social for Who What Wear/Clique Brands.She is a co-host on The Taylor Strecker Show.She is a proud University of Miami, and Columbia Business School alumna. In 2010, she served as Miss DC USA. Currently, she sits on several charity boards, and is a proud member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and The Links Inc.Green is a proud dog mom of two. She’s a marathon runner, with the bad knees to prove it. You can find her surfing, hiking, or looking for a quality breakfast burrito around Los Angeles.
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Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Interview with a Vampire (1994 & 2022) - Big Vampire Energy
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Halloween might have ended, but its not over for us yet! This week, Nicole and Rolando compare and contrast The film version and the new AMC show version of Anne Rice's Interview with a Vampire, and you know we talk all things gay.
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Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
The horror continues as Nicole and Rolando discuss some of Rolando's favorite films, "Let the Right One In (2008)" and "Let Me In (2010)," and compare them to Showtime's latest series "Let the Right One In." Boy meets a girl. Girl turns out to be a vampire. A tale as old as the 2000's.
How do the two horror romance films compare to each other? Do Matt Reeves'0 changes help make the Swedish novel more palatable for American audiences? And, considering the story has two critically acclaimed films does there really need to be a show? Listen to find out.
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Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Hellraiser - Is it kink-shaming or kink-curious?
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Spooky season continues as Rolando and Nicole dissect 1987's Hellraiser and 2022's remake. What is it about the 1987 film by Clive Barker that makes it so gruesome? And can the 2022 remake come close to making audiences feel as uncomfortable? Listen to find out.
Show Notes:
M3GAN trailer - LINK
Why Clive Barker's "Hellraiser" is an unlikely queer classic - LINK
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Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2 -They did Kathy dirty
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
On today's episode, Nicole and Rolando light the black flame candle, summon book, run amuck amuck amuck and tackle the Disney films Hocus Pocus (1993) and Hocus Pocus 2 (2022).
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Thursday Sep 29, 2022
American Gigolo - Was there gay subtext?
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
This week, Nicole and Rolando discuss American Gigolo, both the 1980 film and the 2022 Showtime TV Series.
What is the rumored reason John Travolta turned down the role? And does the original film have gay subtext? And, has the series made us tired of Blondie's "Call Me?" yet?
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Thursday Sep 22, 2022
The Lord of the Rings & LOTR: Rings of Power - Sam Gamgee is the Biggest Queen
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
One pod to rule them all. This week Nicole and Rolando discuss Peter Jackson's epic trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings" and Amazon's 2022 series, "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."
How does the film trilogy hold up against the sands of time? And can the new show introduce use to anything new the franchise that's been milked for all its worth after the release of "The Hobbit?"
SHOWNOTES:
Did Content Kill Culture? - LINK
Queer readings of The Lord of the Rings are not accidents - LINK
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Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Pinocchio - Italy, in the Enchanted Forest!
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
We've got no strings to hold us down, so Nicole and Rolando are going all out on discussing Disney's recent "live-action" remake of its 1940 animated classic. Topics included range from what it means to be human to discussions on treatment of children in the past!
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Thursday Sep 08, 2022
A League of Their Own - Kit is the WORST
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Batter Up! Nicole and Rolando are honorary Rockford Peaches today, as they join the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League! They analyze and compare the 1992 film to the 2022 Amazon Prime series of the same name, "A League of Their Own!" Be sure to tune in!
SHOW NOTES:
A Link to the 1993 TV sitcom of "A League of Their Own": CLICK HERE
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Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Prey and Predator - The Predator is a F**k-boy
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
This week, Rolando and Nicole discuss 1987's "Predator" and 2022's Prey.
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