Remakes Reboots & Revivals

Nicole and Rolando wish our listeners a very Happy New Year, looking forward to a great 2020!! Before we do that, we want to look back at 2019, a year filled with so many remade, rebooted and revived properties. SinceNicole and Rolando covered so many of them, they decided to award the Best and Worst of Film and TV in Remakes, Reboots and Revivals! Take a listen!

Tick, tick. Tick, tock. No, it's not the countdown to the new year. It's the countdown to nuclear apocalypse as Rolando and Nicole examine the graphic novel Watchmen and it's 2009 live-action adaptation by Zach Snyder. Then we flash forward to 2019's Watchmen, a unique revival by Damon Lindelof on HBO. This week, Nicole and Rolando are joined by Lincoln Farquharson, co-founder and editor-in-chief...

"On the 25th day, of the 12th month, one man will creep around your house... and leave... no one alive." Join Nicole and Rolando on this slay ride as they discuss the original Silent Night of 1974's "Black Christmas," then compare the terror that was the 2006 "Black X-mas," and, finally, the newly released 2019 film, "Black Christmas." Which girls best slayed their Christmas? What kind of horror m...

Happy Holidays! Full disclosure - Nicole and Rolando have been either working or celebrating the holiday and couldn't bring you a full episode. But, as the saying goes, "the show must go on." This week the gang gets together to discuss their reactions to the new Ghostbusters Afterlife as well as try to figure out how we go about recording that episode when the film drops next summer. Then, Rolando...

We are well into the holiday season and this year Rolando and Nicole are celebrating with special guest Nicole Lippey to discuss Christmas music covers. Nicole Lippey is the artistic director of A Work of Heart Productions and she and our Nicole will occasionally serenade you this week. Rolando admits how much he dislike Christmas music in general while the other Nicoles rant and rave their passio...

This week is all about 1955's "Lady and the Tramp" and its 2019 remake that arrived on Disney+. Leave it to a Disney remake about dogs falling in love to rile up Rolando and Nicole and get into a discussion about identity representation in Disney films. How racist is the Siamese cat scene in the original movie? Is Disney over-correcting the representation problems their films were notorious for or...

Hello, angels. This week Nicole and Rolando discuss one of the first examples of jiggle TV; the seminal “Charlie’s Angels” which ran from 1976 through 1981. How does the show hold up by 2019 standards? Then we flash forward to 2000 and take on Lucy Liu, my girl Drew and Cameron D in “Charlie’s Angels.” Has the film aged as gracefully as the actresses? And finally we argue over 2019’s “Charlie’s An...

Arnold Schwarzenegger entered our nightmares as the “Terminator” hunting Sarah Connor in 1984.  He stole our hearts protecting John Connor in 1992's “T2: Judgement Day.” In 2019, all the sequels were erased from continuity and we’re introduced to the first Latinx Terminator and treated to a fabulous return by the legendary Linda Hamilton as the butch and weathered Sarah Connor in “Terminator: Dark...

Did you know there was an animated, kid-friendly, musical, direct-to-video version of King Kong made in the 90s?? If you didn't, now you know! Its called "The Mighty Kong" and be sure to listen in on Nicole and Rolando doing a special review for the film, released by TriCoast Worldwide on BluRay, available now!! Shownotes: TriCoast Worldwide |  LINK The Mighty Kong on Bluray |  LINK Follow Us Be s...

The power of two tackle the power of three this week when Nicole and Rolando dish their opinions on The WB's series about the Halliwell sisters in Charmed and The CW reboot about the Vega-Vaughn sisters. Does the new Charmed put a spell over the fans of the original? Was the Latinx representation needed? Is there going to be a Netflix movie with Shannen Doherty?! Listen and find out!! Follow Us Be...

While Rolando was away enjoying his bachelor party, Nicole went to see the production of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, so she decided to review it for a minisode! In this episode, we have a special guest joining her.. her sister, Tina of Tina Elizabeth Photography!! Listen to us talk about the boy who lives and what we think about this revival of his life on broadway! Shownotes: Check out Tin...

Happy Halloween! In honor of the spooky holiday Nicole and Rolando are talking all about Nickelodeon’s “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” This week we’re joined by Greg Stevens of Pop Arena and creator of the YouTube series, “Nick Knacks.” Learn about how the original show came to be, why it’s horror works for children, and why Nickelodeon revived the show in October.   Shownotes: Check out Greg's YouT...

They're creepy and they're kooky. Mysterious and spooky. They're all together ooky. They are the Addams family and they have been America's favorite non-traditional family since they debuted on television in 1964. This week, Rolando and Nicole compare the many iterations of the Addams Family including the 90's "The Addams Family" and "The Addams Family Values" as well as the latest reboot, "The Ad...

The crown prince of crime. The man who laughs. The one and only... Joker. In a direct follow up to last week’s Batman episode, Nicole and Rolando join forces again with the Brotherhood of Batman to take on the Joker. Who has the best laugh? Which has the most stylish outfit? And which Joker makes utter insanity look so good. Show notes: Listen to "Brotherhood of Batman" podcast! -  LINK Follow Us...

The caped crusader. The dark knight. The world's greatest detective. He is vengeance. He is the night. He. Is. Batman. And he's been portrayed on the silver screen by no less than seven actors across at least ten feature films. This week, Rolando and Nicole team up The Brotherhood of Batman to discuss Gotham's guardian from its history and how the comics have shaped the filmed and sometimes vice-v...

It's time for our first Minisode Monday of this season!. This week, Nicole and Rolando discussed some major news that all came out within the same week: The official trailer for "Picard", more news on the "Saved by the Bell" reboot, the announcement of Jared Padelecki starring in a reboot of "Walker Texas Ranger" and the set release date of AppleTV's "GhostWriter" remake. So much news, so listen i...

This week, Nicole and Rolando are taking a trip to Thra to hang out with the the Chamberlain and argue if the cult classic, "The Dark Crystal" is good or are millennials just nostalgic. Then we take a trip to the past to discuss the latest revival, "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" and ponder, "Who is this Netflix show for?" Does the new series improve on Jim Henson's original work or should t...

After 20 years in space, Rocko returns to a technologically advanced O-Town and makes it his mission to get his favorite show back on the air. This week, Nicole and Rolando reflect on 90's nostalgia and wonder if these missions of getting old shows back on the air is even worth it?! Tune in and find out our thoughts!  Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind t...

Remakes, Reboots & Revivals is back and we're kicking off season two by facing our greatest fear and discussing 1990's "Stephen King's It," 2017's "It: Chapter 1," and the latest "It: Chapter 2." Nicole and Rolando compare the performances of Pennywise, the notorious killer clown, and the weak-character development of the movies' only black character and female character.   Show notes: Top 5 Sicke...

AUDIENCE’S PICK FOR "BEST OF SEASON ONE EPISODES":   Go, go Nicole and Rolando! It's morphin' time on Remakes, Reboots & Revivals as we take on the 90's kids show, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, and 2017's Saban's Power Rangers.    SHOW NOTES: Rolando's Fan Edited Trailer of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie LINK:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICHHlC3KxyQ   Joseph Khan's Unautho...

EDDIE Z'S PICK FOR "BEST OF SEASON ONE EPISODES": 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 c...

ROLANDO'S PICK FOR "BEST OF SEASON ONE EPISODES": The 61st Annual Grammy Awards are on Sunday, so Nicole and Rolando decided to mix things up. This week we’ll be discussing music covers. Because what are music covers if not just remakes of an original song!? This week we're joined by Ryan Liatsis, guitarist for Shwizz Follow Ryan on Instagram:  shwizzhimself Follow Shwizz on Instagram:  shwizzband...

NICOLE'S PICK FOR "BEST OF SEASON ONE EPISODES": It’s 7 degrees of magnificence at Remakes Reboots and Revivals! Stereotypical Mexican bandits, the bald & beautiful Brynner, and Sean Cody-like cowboys that get your girdle gooey make for two magnificent Westerns this week for Nicole and Rolando!

With the release of Disney's Lion King last week, Nicole and Rolando are calling it quits. For the summer at least. This week, Nicole, Rolando and Eddie discuss the things they've realized while producing "Remakes, Reboots & Revivals" for almost one year now. And, hopefully what we can expect to see in Season 2.   But fret not! August will see us rebroadcasting some of our favorite episodes you ma...

Can you feel the love tonight? Be prepared to hear Rolando and Nicole discuss the recent remake of the Lion King, and determine whether or not they had no worries about it. Is a shot for shot Disney remake just part of Hollywood’s new circle of profit that audiences should just come to expect? Oh, we just can't wait for you to listen and find out! Show Notes: Beyonce "Spirit" -  LINK Follow Remake...