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 Feb 10, 2022
Murder in Successville & Murderville - Those Brits are edgy
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
There's been a MURDER. Well, two actually. The first over in Successive, where the main cop on the scene is D.I. Sleet in the BBC Three program "Murder in Successville." Now, there's a new cop in town - Netflix's Terry Seattle is in charge over in "Murderville". Nicole & Rolando are on the scene, kicking ass and taking some names while discussing their thoughts on the two shows. LISTEN NOW.
SHOW NOTES:
Murderville: How They Made Will Arnett’s Wild Improvised Cop Comedy for Netflix
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Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
This week, Nicole, Eddie and Rolando are joined by Tina Elizabeth as they discuss the seminal HBO series "Sex and the City." What made this sitcom stand out and why does its popularity endure? Then Rolando dishes the tea on the Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker feud and how it led to the eventual cancellation of the series and eventual revival "And Just Like That..."
But does "And Just Like That..." breathe new life into a beloved franchise or did Carrie let this die like she let Big die? Listen to find out.
Shownotes:
A Timeline Of Kim Cattrall And Sarah Jessica Parker's Rumored Sex And The City Feud
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Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Macbeth - Thou lily-liver’d boy!
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Nicole and Rolando dive into the cinematic waters of Shakespeare adaptations and Macbeth, first discussing the 1948 film by Orson Welles. Nicole then rants about why you should watch Akira Kurosawa's Throne of Blood before they turn their focus on The Tragedy of Macbeth by Joel Coen, starring Denzel Washington & Frances McDormand.
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Friday Jan 21, 2022
Scream - Just how big is Woodsboro?
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
1996's "Scream" changed horror films when it premiered and ushered in a new era of slasher flicks. But what made "Scream" stand out from all the copycats? This week, Rolando and Nicole reminisce about their memories of this franchise and what makes this film so memorable.
Then they focus their attention on the latest entry of the Scream franchise, "Scream (2022)." Confusing title aside, the new film introduces to a new world where Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott is no longer the center of attention. Scream (2022) labels itself a REQUEL. And it left everyone wondering, "Do we have to rename our podcast?"
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Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Harry Potter ”Return to Hogwarts” - This is OUR magic now
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
In 2001 "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" kickstarted one of the biggest franchises in cinematic history. Now, 20 years later, Warner Brothers hosted a reunion special for the actors and creatives of the Harry Potter films exclusively for HBO Max. Fans devoured.
Naturally, Nicole and Rolando jumped on the chance to dish their thoughts on Harry Potter and all that goes with it. What did they think? Tune in to find out!
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Thursday Jan 06, 2022
The Matrix & Matrix Resurrections - It’s certainly no Jesus
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
This week Rolando and Nicole revisit the 1999 blockbuster, The Matrix. They discuss its legacy and how it ranks among other films of its year as well as other action movies. What happened to this series? Nicole argues its bad sequels is what led it to near-obscurity. Rolando thinks it was the pressures of being "ground-breaking." What do you think?
Then, they go into The Matrix Resurrections. Put simply by Rolando: "What is happening? I'm lost." Does the revival help the series or is it another stain in the franchise? Listen to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
Why Trans Fans Connect to "The Matrix" - LINK
The Matrix is a "Trans Metaphor" Lilly Wachowski Says - LINK
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Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Nicole and Rolando wish our listeners a very Happy New Year, looking forward to a great 2022 because we NEED it!! Before we do that, we want to look back at 2021, a year filled with so many remade, rebooted and revived properties. Since Nicole and Rolando covered so many of them, they decided to once again continue the tradition and award the Best and Worst of Film and TV in Remakes, Reboots and Revivals! Take a listen!
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Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Nightmare Alley - Are tarot cards Blasphemous?
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
There are some who say that "Nightmare Alley" is cursed. The author of the novel tragically ended his own life. The 1947 film flopped when it came out. And so did Guillermo Del Toro's 2021 film. What nightmarish content exists within those pages and films? What taboo subject matter has caused audiences to turn their backs on the films? Step right up and see for yourself as Nicole and Rolando take you down Nightmare Alley!!
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Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Christmas Covers Revisited! A Holiday Minisode
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
We are well into the holiday season and this year Rolando and Nicole are celebrating with Eddie Z to discuss Christmas music covers- again! That’s right, we are revisiting an old episode of ours! Rolando admits how much he dislike Christmas music in general while the other Nicoles rant and rave their passion for SOME Christmas songs, and we get to hear Eddie’s take on a Christmas classic. Listen and enjoy!
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Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Tonight, tonight won't be just any night...
And that's because we'll be covering the hotly anticipated, critically lauded remake, "West Side Story." Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film offers a fresh update on the 1961 film beloved by Rolando, Nicole and Eddie.
This episode is a long one. And we cover a lot. Film history. Brown face. And Spielberg's deliberate choice to omit subtitles. How do the two films handle the story of Maria and Tony? And how do the musical numbers compare? Listen to find out.
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Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
This week, Rolando pops off on his love-hate relationship with Showtime's series, "Dexter." Nicole plays devil's advocate for some of the decisions made on the show's initial 8-season run. What was the appeal of this series? And why was the series finale hated by so many?
Then, the two discuss the new Showtime revival, "Dexter: New Blood." The series seems to be on a course to correct the sins of the past. But will it fall into the same tropes that made the original show so cringey? Listen to find out.
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Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Cowboy Bebop - A one minute beat off
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Well howdy, Space Cowboy! This week let's take a trip to the distant future where our Earth has been trashed and the planets and moons have been colonized.
1998's "Cowboy Bebop" introduced us to a galaxy with space travel, criminal syndicates, and bounty hunters. The show gave us the suave Spike and his partner, Jet, as the two travel planet to moon collecting bounties on their ship, Bebop. What is it about this simple premise that makes this show revered? And how does it hold up over 23 years later?
Then, Nicole and Rolando discuss Netflix's remake, "Cowboy Bebop." Announced in 2017, the show has been in development for several years and finally dropped just before Thanksgiving. Is this show all style and no substance? And what are audiences looking for when Hollywood adapts beloved animes?
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