Remakes Reboots & Revivals

This week, Nicole and Rolando take it easy and look back at all of the television revivals we've covered, the TV revivals we haven't covered, and the TV revivals we want to cover. What has been your favorite television revival in recent memory?

Get ready to be in V Formation! What happens when the chips are down- ducks fly together! But do Nicole and Rolando fly together with their feelings for the Mighty Ducks franchise, particularly the 1992 film? Did they even watch The Mighty Ducks growing up? And did they enjoy the 2021 Disney Plus original series "Mighty Ducks: Gamechangers"? Listen to find out! Oh, and QUACK! Follow Us Be sure to...

Test your might. Fight! Round 1: 1995's Mortal Kombat, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, follows protagonist Lou Kang on a revenge mission while simultaneously protecting the Earth-realm from Shang Tsung and his minions. How does this film rank amongst other video-game-adaptations? Is this film a flawless victory? Round 2: 2021's Mortal Kombat has dropped in theaters and HBO Max. But, instead of fo...

Justice League: The Snyder Cut. Hot mess or masterpiece? But more importantly, is it even a remake? Nicole argues that 2017's Justice League is the remake of Snyder's original vision. Rolando argues the theatrically released film is the original and the Snyder cut is a remake. Where do you stand? And, to answer the question about whether or not these films were any good they'll be joined by friend...

Here at Remakes Reboots and Revivals, we encourage our listeners to reach out- and they did! This week, Nicole and Rolando spend an entire episode answering all the various emails, messages and voicemails we've received that we wanted to directly address "on the air"! Tune in and keep reaching out! CONTACT US: We are happy to announce that Remakes, Reboots and Revivals has a phone number and we wa...

The fight you've all been waiting for is finally here. Rolando versus Nicole? Nope - lower those expectations. It's Godzilla versus King Kong. Or just Kong as he's been dethroned or something. We don't know. We never saw "Kong: Skull Island." But before we talk about 2021's "Godzilla Vs. Kong," Rolando and Nicole go way back in time and discuss 1933's "King Kong" and 1954's "Godzilla." One of thes...

If you're a millennial you likely grew up watching "Saved by the Bell." Maybe you stuck with the show through "The College Years." Hell, maybe you even witnessed Zack and Kelly get married in "Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas." And you probably grew up thinking, "Zack Morris is so cool!" Until a little YouTube series by "Funny or Die" shattered that illusion with " Zack Morris is Trash ." A...

This week is all about America's favorite little orphan! No, not Annie. It's the one and only Punky Brewster! Did you grow up with this show? Rolando and Nicole certainly didn't but Eddie Z is the show's fiercest defender and helps explain why kids loved it. Does the show's wholesomeness stand the test of time? Then, Soleil Moon Frye reprises the role that made her a child star in 2021's Peacock o...

Before Wakanda there was Zamunda. This week, Nicole and Rolando discuss 1988's "Coming To America." The movie is regarded as an 80's classic comedy and marks a turning point for Eddie Murphy's career. How does the movie hold up and where does it rank among Eddie Murphy's career? Then, 32 years later, Hollywood revisits Zamunda. However, instead of a fairy tale love story they give us the story abo...

When Nicole is away, the gay geeks will play. This week, Nicole is a much-deserved vacation so it's just Rolando and Eddie Z. And, in order to spare Nicole the trauma of watching eight (8!) different iterations of Supermen across film and television the married duo have taken on the burden of taking on The man of steel. But, unlike the usual high-brow, deep critiques usually found on the show, thi...

This week is a game of cat and mouse as Rolando and Nicole discuss the classic cartoon "Tom and Jerry" and its 2021 reboot, "Tom and Jerry." Has the formula between these two frenemies changed in 60 years? Listen to find out.   SHOW NOTES: Gene Kelly and Jerry Dance:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2msq6H2HI-Y   Of Course Tom and Jerry was Racist. The Question is What Do We Do About That.  https:...

Do you believe in ghosts? Or better yet, do you have faith that Hollywood can turn out a decent remake? Nicole and Rolando share their thoughts on the afterlife, along with their thoughts on the 2020/2021 film "Blithe Spirit", and its 1945 original source material of the same name. Listen to find out whether or not they have faith in the supernatural or in the movie industry.  CONTACT US: We are h...

Today, we are doing something different! We've seen SO many movie remakes over the years, that Nicole and Rolando decided to pick their Top 3 Favorite Movie Remakes! For this special, Eddie Z and a special guest join us! In addition, we have an accommodating video posted on our YouTube to double your pleasure! What's your Top 3 Movie Remakes? Do you agree with our lists? Listen (and WATCH) to enjo...

It might be a mystery as to why The Hardy Boys have such staying power, but it's no mystery that Nicole and Rolando finally got around to covering this case! They dish early history, share thoughts on the 1969 Hardy Boys Cartoon, discuss 70s fashion and Will Ferrell lookalikes in 1974's "Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries" then end with with our thoughts on lesbian queer-baiting and Joe's 12 year old...

We've got a special bonus episode for you! Listen to a one-on-one interview with Ella Anders, Winx super-fan and writer. Learn about the world of Winx Club and its appeal and why the new Netflix show is a bit of a let down. Ella Anders Thanks again to Ella for joining us. Check out her review of Fate: A Winx Saga and follow her on social. Fate Presents Magic, But No Heart or Hope by Ella Anders -...

"Fate: A Winx Saga" is Netflix's latest "hit." But were you aware the show is a live-action adaptation of "Winx Club?" Nicole certainly wasn't when she first saw the trailer. But when she found out she pitched the show and everyone got to binging. Does she come to regret that decision? This week, join us as we visit Alfea, a college for fairies who are learning the ways of magic. Not to be confuse...

"It's time for Animaniacs!" If you were a child in the 90's there's a high probability you read that and sang it. This week, Rolando and Nicole unlock the Warner Tower to visit the adorable Warner brothers and the Warner sister. And, they'll be kiki-ing with Animaniacs experts, Joey and Nathan Letson of The Animanicast, who spill all the tea they've gathered after meeting the show's voice actors,...

Oh. Em. Gee! We did it! We made it to the 100th episode. This week Rolando and Nicole take a pause to reflect on the show's 100 episodes. You'll revisit some of their favorite moments and discover what they've learned about Hollywood in the last two and a half years. And, you'll get to listen to some of the unreleased ORIGINAL PILOT! Remakes Reboots & Revivals Mug Giveaway In honor of the 100th ep...

Selena: Music icon or carefully cultivated mirage? Nicole and Rolando kick off 2021 by discussing Selena; The singer and her legacy; The 1997 film, Selena, starring Jennifer Lopez; And the 2020 Netflix series, "Selena: The Series." Why did the singer's tragic death trigger a bio-pic to premiere two years later? Why is Abraham OK with being painted as an overbearing stage-dad? And more importantly...

Nicole and Rolando wish our listeners a very Happy New Year, looking forward to a great 2021 (has to be better than 2020, right?!) Before we do that, we want to look back at 2020, a year filled with so many remade, rebooted and revived properties. Since Nicole and Rolando covered so many of them, they decided to continue the tradition and award the Best and Worst of Film and TV in Remakes, Reboots...

Bah. Humbug. We can all relate as 2020 comes to a close. This week, Nicole and Rolando look back at the many different film or video iterations of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Which Ebenezer Scrooge reigns supreme? And why does Hollywood keep revisiting this story? And does anyone really think that rich people will ever change? Listen to find out.   SHOW NOTES: Scrooge, Or Marley's Ghost...

Black Narcissus: A horror film about nuns or erotic thriller about nuns? Nicole and Rolando contemplate how to best sum up the 1947 British film by Powell and Pressburger. Was Sister Clodough, played by Deborah Kerr, lusting after Mr. Dean? Was Sister Ruth, played by Kathleen Byron, succumbing to arousal or a victim of mental illness? Then, they discuss the 2020 BBC and FX three-part miniseries, B...

The Boys in the Band What was life like for gay men before Stonewall? If it's anything like the lives portrayed in Mart Crowley's 1968 off-Broadway play, "The Boys in the Band," then it was a downer. This week, Nicole and Rolando discuss the play that inspired 1970's The Boys in the Band, one of the first American films to revolve around gay characters. What place does it hold in queer cinema and...

"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again…" Famous first words of Daphne Du Maurier's "Rebecca." But, are they famous enough? Nicole and Rolando get into this week as they discuss the novel and how it'd give the world, "Rebecca," the 1940 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock starring Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, and Judith Anderson. What effect did the Hays Code have on the film when adaptin...

2006. A simpler time when men everywhere did their version of a Borat impression. Do we thank Sacha Baron Cohen or curse his name? This week, Rolando and Nicole discuss "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan." What made this film so funny to Americans in 2006? And what was the film trying to say? Is anti-Semitism funny if the creator of the content is...