Remake Hot Take Podcast

In their forty-fifth episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Maze Runner by rehashing the first film! They discuss the hype around Dylan O'Brien, whether any of this plot makes sense, and the book. They also discuss other media like Only Murders in the Building, English Teacher, and The Adam Project

In their forty-fourth episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz watch the recent Netflix book-to-screen adaptation, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder! They discuss whether actors are actually British, the pacing of the show, and recent watches like Trap, School Spirits, and Dead Boy Detectives.

In their forty-third episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz celebrate the release of Twisters by reviewing the original Twister movie! They discuss whether the movie was actually scary/tense, their tornado experiences, and Glen Powell's face and other parts.

In their forty-second episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz celebrate the digital release of A Quiet Place: Day One by reviewing Marriya's first-ever horror movie! They discuss whether the movie was actually scary, if a white noise machine would be essential in the apocalypse, and how perfect Joseph Quinn is (and others). They also discuss other media like Madame Web, the Boys, and Gen V.

In their forty-first episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz celebrate the 30th anniversary of Forrest Gump! They discuss their history with the movie (and shrimp), the symbolism, and the hold Haley Joel Osment had on this world. They also discuss other media like A Quiet Place: Day One, The Bear, and The Mole.

In their fortieth episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz return to talk about the Netflix movie Unfrosted! They discuss whether it was funny, if Hugh Grant is okay, and the true story behind the competition of these breakfast brands. They also discuss other media like Meg 2, Inside Out 2, and Hit Man.

In their thirty-eighth episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz talk about the Academy Award winning Poor Things! They discuss their takes on consent, whether Mark Ruffalo's accent is bad (it is), and whether characters need therapy. They also discuss other media like True Detective: Night Country, Extraordinary, and Christopher Nolan's better movies.

In their thirty-ninth episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz talk about The Matrix to celebrate the 25th anniversary! They discuss potential real fun facts, their takes on AI and robots, and whether they think the fighting is cool or lame. They also discuss other media like Saltburn, Shrek, and Veronica Mars.

In their thirty-seventh episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz talk about one of the latest Marvel movies, the Marvels! They discuss their knowledge of Marvel lore, whether it deserved the hate, and the intricacies of fan culture. They also discuss other media like Avatar, Abbot Elementary, and Death and Other Details.

In their thirty-sixth episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz talk about 20-year-old classic, 50 First Dates! They discuss the appeal of Adam Sandler, the accuracy of the Hawaii portrayal, and whether this is a horror movie. They also discuss other media like Freelance, Lisa Frankenstein, and Cat Person.

In their thirty-fifth episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz talk about the 2005 Brangelina classic, Mr. & Mrs. Smith in preparation for the new TV series! They discuss the ins and outs of assassin work, the cultural significance, and the framing devices. They also discuss other media like Argylle, Loki, and the Professionals.

In their thirty-fourth episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz talk a good deal about the original Percy Jackson book series, as well as the new Disney+ TV show. They talk about the accuracy vs. the book, the casting, and who would be their godly parent! They also discuss other media like Derry Girls, Insidious: Chapter 3, and Death and Other Details.

In their thirty-third episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz are inspired by the upcoming remake to talk about the OG 2004 Mean Girls. They talk about if anyone is actually a good person, if this aged well, and predictions for how this could be remade. They also talk about other media, like Genie, Oppenheimer, and the Percy Jackson series.

In their thirty-second episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz discuss their top 10 picks for the best movies and TV shows of 2023, as well as the worst of the bunch. They also talk about other media like Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Joyride, and Candy Cane Lane. On a personal note, thank you all for a great 2023. Thank you for watching, liking, subscribing, commenting - it a...

In their thirty-first episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz discuss the classic Christmas movie, The Santa Clause. They talk about if the original Santa was brutally murdered, the lore around Santa, and other Christmas movies. They also talk about other media, like Klaus, The Crown, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

In a special thirtieth episode, Brooke Rees is joined by McKaylah DeKay the new Hunger Games prequel: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. They discuss the future President Snow's manipulative personality, comparisons between this movie and the original series, and talk about all things Rachel Zegler. They also discuss other media like Big Mouth, Dan in Real Life, and Narnia.

In their twenty-ninth episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz discuss the new Hulu streaming release, Quiz Lady. They talk about their experiences with siblings, trivia, and how straight-to-streaming films are either hits or misses. They also talk about other media, like Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, All the Light We Cannot See, and Scorpion King.

In a special twenty-eighth episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz are joined by the fantastic Ted Hogeman to fit one more spooky piece of media, The Haunting of Hill House, into their roster. They discuss their theories on the show, what their Red Rooms would look like, and their ideas on ghosts. They also discuss other media like Silo, Hocus Pocus 2, and The Fall of the House of Usher.

In their twenty-seventh episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz are back to discuss the first 'Halloweentown' movie and the overall franchise to prep for spooky season. They talk about their childhood experience with the iconic film, where the cast is now, and how Disney Channel's Monstober was peak childhood. They also talk about other media, like Only Murders in the Building Season...

In a special twenty-sixth episode, Brooke Rees is joined by McKaylah DeKay and Megan Dukes to talk about the horror movie Talk to Me (something Marriya Schwarz would never let happen.) They discuss the ambiguity, other horror classics they love, and the fact that only 1/3 of them really believe in ghosts. They also discuss other media like Balder's Gate, Divergent, and the OA.

In their twenty-fifth episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz discuss the first 'Spy Kids' movie and the overall franchise to prep for 'Spy Kids: Armageddon.' They talk about their childhood experience with the iconic film, how so many of the spy gadgets are hair and bubblegum-based, and the star-studded cast. They also discuss other media like The Nun II, Who is Erin Carter?, and...

In their twenty-fourth episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz switch up their usual format to take on the world of Dungeons & Dragons, starting with the movie, their thoughts on Chris Pine, and how they wish someone would teach them how to play the tabletop game. Then, they try their hand at D&D by building characters and playing a game of 'Roll for Remakes.'

In their twenty-third episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz discuss the new Wes Anderson movie, Asteroid City, talking about the cast, what makes Wes Anderson's style pop, and how adorable the robot/Jeff Goldblum is. They also discuss other media like Malevolent and Only Murders in the Building.

In their twenty-second episode, Brooke Rees and Marriya Schwarz are joined by Silvana Smith to discuss the correct Pride & Prejudice adaptation, talking about the hand flex, the cast, and why they love it. They also discuss other media like Theater Camp and The Beanie Bubble.

In a special twenty-first episode, Marriya Schwarz is joined by Maggie Aschmeyer to discuss the newly released Greta Gerwig Barbie movie, talking about their experiences seeing the film, where it succeeded, and where it went wrong. They also discuss other media like Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.