Remakers Mark

Clue:

In Part 2 of our discussion of Clue, we reveal who we chose to recast our minor characters, wonder at length why movies based on games have seemingly been so cursed since the bar was set with this movie, and talk about how multiple endings could work in today’s world. Choose Your Own Adventure – Clue Edition, anyone?

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Clue:

For the second episode in a row we tackle an ensemble-heavy movie, only this time, it’s with even more characters, and even more dialogue, in our discussion of Clue. In this first part of the discussion we recast seven major characters, including some that some could consider impossible to recast. However, we managed to do so…with the candlestick…in the study.

Colonel Mustard – originally played by Martin Mull

Miss Scarlet – originally played by Lesley Ann Warren

Professor Plum – originally played by Christopher Lloyd

Mrs. Peacock – originally played by Eileen Brennan

Mr. Green – originally played by Michael McKean

Mrs. White – originally played by Madeline Kahn

Wadsworth the Butler – originally played by Tim Curry

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The Usual Suspects:

In Part 2 of our discussion of The Usual Suspects, we wonder how exactly one makes a twist ending for a remake, talk about alternative filming and editorial techniques we could use to update the story, and talk about Keyser Soze existing as simply an idea in the age of internet fact checking and Snopes.com.

Todd Hockney – originally played by Kevin Pollak

Michael McManus – originally played by Stephen Baldwin

Dave Kujan – originally played by Chazz Palminteri

Dean Keaton – originally played by Gabriel Byrne

Rober ‘Verbal’ Kint – originally played by Kevin Spacey

The Ring

The Usual Suspects:

While the term ‘Modern Classic’ might seem to be a bit of an oxymoron, it is definitely a fitting title for our 4th movie, The Usual Suspects. Take a listen while we recast five major roles, and three minor roles, and have a dang fine time doing so.

Todd Hockney – originally played by Kevin Pollak

Michael McManus – originally played by Stephen Baldwin

Dave Kujan – originally played by Chazz Palminteri

Dean Keaton – originally played by Gabriel Byrne

Verbal Kint – originally played by Kevin Spacey

Edie Fineran – originally played by Suzy Amis

Kobayashi – originally played by Pete Postlethwaite

Fred Fenster – originally played by Benecio Del Toro

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Some Like It Hot:

In the 2nd part of our discussion of Some Like It Hot, we reveal who we chose to recast the major characters, wonder if the film could be remade today (Professional touring musicians? Nonsense!), and ponder other gender bending films and television, from Bosom Buddies to White Chicks, and everywhere in between.

Joe/Josephine – originally played by Tony Curtis

Jerry/Daphne – originally played by Jack Lemmon

Sugar Kane – originally played by Marilyn Monroe

Bosom Buddies

White Chicks

Tootsie

Mrs. Doubtfire

Just One of the Guys

Juwanna Mann

Connie and Carla

The Crying Game

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