Ideal Remake

Did you know that there’s a movie out there with Matthew Broderick and Marlon Brando? And Brando is reprising his character from The Godfather? I sure didn’t, but boy was this a lot of fun to find! Novelist and all-around … Continue reading →

You hide in the shadows, shunning the moonlight. You seek help from your loved ones, but there on the palm… a pentagram! You know who your next victim will be. You tell them to run, but you know it will … Continue reading →

Looks like we’re going to be discussing yet another movie where the main characters leave Arizona and move to California. It’s like… how is The Lost Boys just like my life? Well we also have two amazing guests for this … Continue reading →

Did you know that Robert Downey Jr. had a whole career BEFORE he was Iron Man? Crazy, I know! But it’s true! This week’s guest, Scott Carelli (@ScottCarelli), suggested an oft forgotten movie called Heart and Souls from 1993. It’s … Continue reading →

We know what EVERYONE has been looking forward to MOST about next year! That’s right! It’s an ELECTION YEAR!! Wooooooooooo! So why not get the party started with the movie that solidified Robert Redford’s career: THE CANDIDATE! This satirical look … Continue reading →

Hey man, we’re making that movie that takes place at the height of the old West. Do you think one “Wild” will do it? Because three is DEFINITELY too many! You’re right! Let’s go for two! We’re taking a crack … Continue reading →

What’s that? Some crazy guy stole a car? And is going on an increasingly hazardous joyride?? Well I better put down this lovely coffee I am having a café and step out into the almost apocalypse of the original Mad … Continue reading →

Don’t get me wrong, we LOVE the first one. That movie is (nearly. We’ll get into it.) flawless! But the sequel… ehhhhhh has room for improvement! And that’s where Amanda Barnes comes in! (@itsamandabarnes on Insta) Together we took this … Continue reading →

Oh sure, your family might be weird. But are they weird enough to be super secretive and leave you a mountain of wealth beyond your imagination? And then are they even WEIRDER than that to demand that you actually go … Continue reading →

Take a second and look at this poster for Beverly Hills Ninja. Have you found it? Have the wave after wave of nostalgia for every Blockbuster you ever stepped into crashed over you? Good! Because Semien Agaby (@semienabay on IG) … Continue reading →

I like to be… under the sea… in a little hideaway above the waves! He’d let us in… knows where we’ve been… attacks us with his giant squid tentacles!!… near a cave. We’re talking about the absolute classic 20,000 Leagues Under … Continue reading →

For years this movie confused people into thinking she was a Disney princess. And then… corporate mergers and capitalistic shenanigans… and now she IS! (sorta) We’re talking about Anastasia! And today Sam is joined by Kestra and Andrew Darowski from … Continue reading →

Luckily for this podcast episode, you have listening with advantage! Roll your D20. Oooo a Nat-20! I guess this episode is going to be perfect! Norman Mitchell (@nkmitch42) returns to Ideal Remake to take on the incredible flop that was … Continue reading →

It’s PODCASTIN’ TIME!! Nick Jimenez (@nickmjimenez) returns to Ideal Remake so that we can take a look at 1995’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie! It’s a shot of nostalgia for both Nick and Sam. They both watched this show … Continue reading →

Do you ever wake up in bed and feel like you don’t even remember who you are? Do you ever feel like things aren’t where you put them? Do you remember how to get to Shell Beach? When was the … Continue reading →

We’re back for Season Six! You thought we were trapped within a prison of podcast hiatuses, but we ESCAPED! With nothing more than Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, and the full might of the American military industrial complex! And Michael Bay … Continue reading →

And that’s a wrap on Season 5 of Ideal Remake! I am so grateful to all of my guests and to all of my listeners. This podcast absolutely couldn’t happen without all of you! This was an incredible and super … Continue reading →

It’s the Ideal Remake season 5 finale! And we have to go out in a bang! Something world shaking! Like a… multi-podcast crossover! A Crisis on Infinite Dueling Genres!! Or, for simplicity’s sake, I could invite Scott Carelli (@ScottCarelli), Adam … Continue reading →

I knew she was trouble from the moment she walked in here, to the IRS, and tried to donate over $200 million. Again, to the IRS. Is this woman NUTS?? No, she’s just grieving! And we’re going to find out … Continue reading →

ROUND ONE….. FIGHT! Alex Caine (@foodandhippos on Instagram) and I have a history of remaking video game movies. We were always intimidated by the expansive cast of Street Fighter… until now! We watched this movie and absolutely LOVED it! It … Continue reading →

Do you like disaster movies? What about a disaster movie that is ALL of the other disaster movies rolled up into one? Katelyn Rodgers (@silver_screen_bridal on IG) returns to the show to talk about The Wandering Earth! Katelyn was first … Continue reading →

It’s the time of year where things get a little too scary for Sam. Luckily he has friends like Scott Carelli (@ScottCarelli) and Nick Jimenez (@nickmjimenez) to take over the podcast and really give those teens what they deserve! Wait… … Continue reading →

Did you know that Rankin-Bass made stop motion animation movies that WEREN’T all Christmas-themed? I didn’t! But today’s returning guest Caumera (@Caumera on IG) introduced me to an absolutely delightful movie from 1967! In Mad Monster Party? the famed Dr. … Continue reading →

A movie based on a book that just about everyone read in middle school or high school… except Sam! Luckily he has Dianne Bloom (@dibster) and Sam Schifrien (@samschif527) here to help him really get in touch with his inner … Continue reading →

Be careful listening to this episode! If the podcast stops for even a second, it’ll EXPLODE! Clearly this week we’re remaking the absolutely bananas action movie: Speed! Joined by first-time guest Brock Powell (@brocktocks), we figure out exactly how to … Continue reading →