Remakes Reboots & Revivals

This week, Nicole has decided to shake things up by making Rolando and Eddie watch Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis." The three share their opinions on the latest celebrity bio-pic starring Austin Butler as Elvis Presley and Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker. How does this film compare to other bio-pics? Did the film do a good job portraying the "King of Rock n' Roll? And, how does this qualify as a topic on t...

Here comes the bride-oops, the Father of the bride! Rolando & Nicole discuss the 2 classic film versions of Father of the Bride, the 1950 film and the 1991 film, and compare them to the 2022 HBO MAX remake that focused on a Latinx family. Tune in!  Follow Us! Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals INST...

Remakes Reboots & Revivals is wrapping up Pride 2022 talking about "Queer as Folk." Unfortunately, Nicole is away on business but do not fret; Rolando is joined by Eddie Z and the hosts of Gayish, Mike Johnson and Kyle Getz. The four discuss the history of the three shows: the 1999 British original, the 2000 Showtime remake, and 2022's Peacock original. Originally met with backlash by conservative...

Blast off! This week, Nicole is marooned in space, trying to survive on an alien planet while Rolando and Eddie are away on vacation! In her solitude, Nicole was able to see the 2022 film “Lightyear”, reflect on its place in Pixar history , it’s role in the Toy Story franchise and whether or not it works! Tune in! FOLLOW US: Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the...

Welcome to Jurassic Park . This week Rolando and Nicole shake things up by comparing two sets of trilogies: Jurassic Park and Jurassic. It's a lot to cover but luckily they have help: MacKenzie Green! What makes Jurassic Park so iconic that it spawned five sequels throughout nearly two decades? And why does the quality of the films seemingly dip movie after movie? And, more importantly, do audienc...

When The Time Traveler's Wife film was released to negative reviews in 2009, no one would've guessed it would get a whole new life as a miniseries on HBO in 2022. Nicole and Rolando are here to discuss this complicated love story (it gets pretty wacky) and discuss subjects like consent, grooming, assault and masturbation. Listen and enjoy! FOLLOW US: Be sure to follow us on social media for news,...

Rolando and Nicole kick off Pride Month by covering the 1980's classic "Top Gun." What is it about this film, starring Tom Cruise, that made it such a pop-culture darling? Is it a queer film or queer-coded one? Then they turn their attention to the box-office smash, "Top Gun Maverick." Over a decade in the making, the film has done something few non-superhero films have done: get older generations...

Sometimes, some reboots slip between the cracks. But these two podcasters are picking up the slack. This week Nicole and Rolando cover Chip n' Dale: Rescue Rangers. First they discuss the animated series starring critters in a big city solving crimes. And then they turn their attention to the "anti-reboot" Disney+ Original film. Can Chip n' Dale successfully crossover into the 21st century? Listen...

Rolando and Nicole are back and they're bringing the heat. This week they discuss 1984's Firestarter and its 80's aesthetic. They'll be comparing it to 2022's Firestarter (in theaters and streaming on Peacock). Which film burns brightly and which fizzled? Listen to find out. FOLLOW US: Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/...

We're back! Well, 2 out of 3 ain't bad because our beloved Rolando is out sick for the week. But Nicole and Eddie Z feel great and are ready to chat about some of the movies and TV show's they've indulged in, as well as looking forward to the future of media content! Listen in and feel better soon Rolando! FOLLOW US: Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes c...

2022 has been quite the eventful year so far!! Nicole and Rolando do a quick recap of the 13 episodes recorded for the podcast so far, discuss some current events and argue over a deleted scene! Also, Nicole and Rolando will take a quick break in the month of April but will be back in 3-4 weeks with more episodes!! Tune in! FOLLOW US: Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun b...

How many kids is too many for one household? Rolando and Nicole debate the question whilst debating "Cheaper by the Dozen." A 1950-film based on an autobiography kicks off a franchise that would spawn two remakes. But, how can 2003's Cheaper by the Dozen be considered a remake if the only concept carried over is a family having 12 kids? And, how can a film 33 years its junior feel more dated than...

On today's episode, Nicole and Rolando discuss the beloved 90s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and whether or not this Peacock reboot "Bel-Air" was necessary. Did Nicole and Rolando even enjoy it? Tune and to find out! FOLLOW US: Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals INSTAGRAM:  instagram.com/rem...

A new blockbuster season, a new Batman. This year, Nicole and Rolando are joined by MacKenzie Green to dissect Matt Reeves's "The Batman." Robert Pattinson, as the titular caped-crusader, is joined by Zoë Kravitz, the latest Catwoman; Collin Farrell, unrecognizable as The Penguin; and Paul Dano, as an incellic reimagining of The Riddler. Can The Batman step out of the shadows of both Batfleck and...

"Have you ever loved someone madly?" Unrequited love and passion is the theme for this week's episode, when Nicole & Rolando discuss the tale of Cyrano de Bergerac and 3 film adaptations: Cyrano de Bergerac (1950), Roxanne (1987) and Cyrano (2021). Tune in! FOLLOW US: Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevi...

So, did you all know that The Oscar nominated 2021 film "CODA" is a remake of a 2014 French film "The Bélier Family"? If you were as clueless as Nicole & Rolando, tune in to listen to them compare the two versions and discuss the importance and "worthiness" of feel good movies. FOLLOW US: Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK:  facebook.c...

All aboard the S.S. Karnak as we venture down the Nile with Rolando and Nicole. But something foul is afoot: Murder. But even worse, according to Nicole, inaccurate depictions of mustached detectives! This week is all about 1974's Death on the Nile starring Peter Ustinov, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, and Angela Lansbury (to name a few). The film, a follow up to Murder on the Orient Express , loses Alb...

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 N...

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 Th...

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.  FOLLOW US: Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, a...

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 fi...

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...

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...

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 R...

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...