Remakes Reboots & Revivals

It's time for another minisosde Monday. This week Nicole and Rolando breakdown the "controversy" over the casting of Halle Bailey playing Ariel in Disney's upcoming The Little Mermaid. Then we speculate wildly over our dream casting for important roles like Trident and Ursula. Show Notes: Titus Burgess Performs "Poor Unfortunate Souls" - LINK

Toxic Relationships - Child's Play   This week, Nicole and Rolando are talking toys; How they come to life and have a mind of their own, the endless sea of sequels, and fabulous voice acting. That's right - they're talking about 1988's Child Play and its 2019 counterpart. Learn about what makes the original film so scary and the behind-the-scenes drama that led to the latest remake.   Show Notes L...

It is the Monday after Pride and we were too busy celebrating to bring you a new episode. So we're bringing you a rerelease of "One Day at a Time." If you haven't heard, after being cancelled by Netflix, One Day at a Time will return thanks to Pop! Check out the shownotes. Summary: “Hey, ju guys!” This week Nicole and Rolando unpack the second-wave feminism and realism of 1975’s “One Day at Time.”...

The Pride celebration continues on Remakes, Reboots & Revivals. This week, Rolando and Nicole tackle one of the great late 90’s/early aughts sitcom: Will and Grace and its 2017 revival which will enter its third season this fall. Will and Grace are two besties - but is their relationship more toxic than Karen’s blood alcohol concentration? Then, revisiting the duo in 2017 - does the show revert to...

The Men in Black protect the Earth from the scum of the universe. But can they protect us from bad reboots? This week, Rolando and Nicole take a trip down memory lane to discuss Men and Black and Will Smith’s legacy as the king of summer blockbuster and compare the 1997 film with 2019’s Men in Black International. Can the chemistry between Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth save this franchise? Li...

Happy Pride from Remakes, Reboots & Revivals! This week, in honor of World Pride, Nicole and Rolando discuss the 1996 classic film, “The Birdcage,” which is a remake of 1973’s French Film, “La Cage Aux Folles.” We debate the tragedy of Michel Serrault’s performance as drag performer Albin Mougeotte, gush over Nathan Lane’s performance as Albert, and argue over the films’ sons asking his parents to...

It's time for another Minisode Monday, your only source for Hollywood remakes, reboots or revival news. This week, Rolando discusses Netflix's "Tales of the City" and its history and importance while Nicole wonders why Hollywood is obsesses with rebooting game shows in 2019. Follow Remakes, Reboots & Revivals Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content....

Remakes, Reboots & Revivals is taking a trip to Agrabah in hopes of finding a magic lamp and getting three wishes. But will they get Robin Williams or Will Smith's genie? And which would they prefer? That's right, this week we're covering Disney's animated feature Aladdin and its 2019 remake. Nicole and Rolando debate some of the original film's racial stereotypes and sexual undertones as well as...

Welcome back to Minisode Mondays, where we discuss news in Remakes Reboots and Revivals! In this minisode we talk about the announcement that Robert Pattinson will be the ninth person cast as Batman! What are your thoughts? Nicole and Rolando share their thoughts, and ponder whether they should cover a batman episode, or something else entirely... tune in to find out what and be sure to vote on wh...

It’s all about grifters, cons, and thieves on the pod. This week Nicole and Rolando take a trip to the French Riviera to visit the fabulous Beumont Sur Mer, home to many, well-established con artists and petty thieves. We discuss 1964’s forgotten “Bedtime Story” starring Marlon Brando & David Niven, 1988’s “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin, and 2019's "The Hustle"...

Welcome back to Minisode Mondays, where we discuss news in Remakes Reboots and Revivals! In this minisode we talk about the possible revival of the TV show "Northern Exposure" (remember that?) and discuss the announcement of the one time revival of All in the Family by Jimmy Kimmel.  Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK:  faceb...

There is a fifth dimension, beyond that which is known to man... but what man *does* know is that there was a TV show once called "The Twilight Zone" that was so good, it was revived thrice!  Naturally, Nicole and Rolando enter the dimension of mind to discuss and compare the revivals and discuss the changes that didn’t work in 1985 and 2002 and what Jordan Peele does differently in the 2019 Reboo...

Welcome back to Minisode Mondays, where we discuss news in Remakes Reboots and Revivals! In this minisode we talk about the upcoming animated version of The Addams Family, watch the new Lion King trailer and Rolando gets excited for a possible 30 Rock revival (Nicole was not excited).  Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK:  fac...

1989's "Pet Sematary" spooked audiences and made Americans confront death, grief and necromancy. 30 years later, studios buried the film in the Micmac and brought us 2019's "Pet Sematary." So naturally, Nicole and Rolando ponder... Is sometimes, dead better? Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevi...

It's another Minisode Monday, where we discuss news and announcements in Remakes, Reboots and Revivals. This week we had so much to discuss in TV news that we just dished on rumors circulating, that we named this episode "Rumor Has It", so Jennifer Aniston fans, we are sorry but they are NOT remaking her 2005 film Rumor Has It (if you even remember that film, good for you) Show Notes Hanna Barbera...

Come one, come all and listen to the spectacular episode on Disney's Dumbo! Hear the death-defying Nicole and Rolando accomplish feats of sarcasm and wit, while addressing the various callbacks and nostalgia-capitalizing in the original and Tim Burton's Dumbo! Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/remakesrebootsre...

Welcome back to Minisode Monday, your only source for news exclusively about remakes, reboots, or revivals. This week Eddie Z teaches Rolando about "The Golden Compass" and the new reboot from HBO and BBC, "His Dark Materials." Then Rolando shares casting news in a new Nancy Drew series in production for the CW. Nicole Pometti is out sick but the show must go on. As a result we had some technical...

On the next episode of Remakes Reboots and Revivals, Rolando discusses his former crush on GOB and hopes he had for the second half of the Season 5 revival of Arrested Development. Meanwhile, Nicole shares some over-thought ideas about the boundaries of reality and parodies. That's next time on Remakes Reboots and Revivals... listen now!!

It's another Minisode Monday, where we discuss news and announcements in Remakes, Reboots and Revivals. This week we discuss a new 90210 revival (it's not what you think it is) and a Netflix Pinocchio! We also have some news to announce, so be sure to listen!!

Nicole and Rolando are on the hunt for; The Scarlet Ghost; La Femme Rouge; Fedora the Explorer. That's right - this week we're talking about the one and only Carmen Sandiego. We discuss the educational thief's video game origins through her 90's game show, "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego" and the animated tv show starring Rita Moreno, "Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego," all the way up to 2...

It's another Minisode Monday, where we discuss news and announcements in Remakes, Reboots and Revivals. This week we discuss a new "Highlander" by Lionsgate and some casting news in an upcoming Scooby Doo animated film. Shownotes: Scooby Doo Movie Casting News - Hollywood Reporter - LINK

Disney's Jungle Book: Innocent, family film or imperialistic propaganda? This week Nicole and Rolando travel to the jungles of India debate racism in 1967's "Jungle Book" and if it carried over into 2016's "Jungle Book."   Shownotes: Disney's Recycled Scenes - LINK Rudyard Kipling's Poem, "The White Man's Burden" - LINK

Welcome back to Minisode Mondays, where we discuss news in Remakes Reboots and Revivals! In this minisode we talk about the TV remake of The Lost Boys for CW, and are sadden to hear One Day at a Time is in danger!! Tune in and listen!

When Hollywood explored the complexities of the female mind through a male perspective they gave us 2000's "What Women Want" starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt. It took America almost to decades to let women ask, "what do men want?" Does the 2019 film "What Men Want," starring Taraji P Henson, deliver the answer?   SHOW LINK: Amdrogynous people do gender bette than you: https://blogs.scientificame...

Welcome back to Minisode Mondays, where we discuss news in Remakes Reboots and Revivals! In this minisode we talk about the remake of Masters of The Universe (He-Man) that no one knew they wanted, plus live reactions to the new Aladdin live action remake footage!