Remakes Reboots & Revivals

Remakes Reboots & Revivals

By Rolando Nieves, Nicole Pometti & Eddie ZTV & FilmTV ReviewsFilm ReviewsFilm History
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Remakes Reboots & Revivals episodes

  • Grease & Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies - This one’s for the Tiktok generation
    In this week's episode, Nicole and Rolando dive into the world of Grease, comparing and contrasting the iconic 1978 film with the new revival / prequel, "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies." They explore the differences in the storylines, characters, music, and overall vibe of the two productions. Was the decision to revive the classic film worth it, or was it a response to the current trend of remakes and prequels? Tune in to find out!
     

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    50 min
  • Super Mario Bros. & The Super Mario Brothers Movie - How else would you approach a plumber who has to rescue a princess from dinosaur creatures?

    Nicole and Rolando are back from their short break and they're kicking things off with Illuminations' commercially successful "The Super Mario Brothers Movie." But first, they're diving deep into the 1993 disasterpiece that Nintendo wishes never happened. Why did "Super Mario Bros." flop so hard? Did the critics have a point? And how does the new flick stack up against 2023's bubbly nostalgia? Grab your popcorn and listen in as the hosts give their take on one of the biggest movie flops of all time and one of this year's most lucrative film. Like Mario Kart, it's going to be a wild ride, so buckle up!

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    1 hr 12 min
  • History of the World Part 1 & Part 2 - What makes a movie bad or good?

    “It’s good to be the king.” Is it, though? 

    Join Nicole and Rolando as they review Mel Brooks' 1981 film, "History of the World Part One," and compare it to the new Hulu series, "History of the World Part Two."

    Does the modern-day sequel hold up to the original? Did it make us laugh out loud? Tune in to find out!

     

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    58 min
  • Party Down - Why do boring white guys always get the hot girl???

    This week, Nicole and Rolando discuss a show that you might have seen but most likely did not - the Starz original “Party Down” and it's latest revival. Are We Having Fun Yet!?! 

     

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    1 hr
  • Night Court - John Larroquette’s still got it

    This week it's just Rolando. And he's got a case of the NIGHT COURTS. This week he'll be dishing his opinions on NBC's Night Court - both the original series and the 2023 revival starring Mellisa Rauch and John Larroquette. Are multi-cam sitcoms still a thing? Listen to find out.

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    29 min
  • The Shop Around the Corner & You’ve Got Mail - A Valentine’s Day Special

    This week Rolando and Nicole forgo the contemporary and focus on two oldies: 1940's The Shop Around the Corner and 1998's You've Got Mail. Are these two films really the best Hollywood has to offer when it comes to romance? Listen to find out.

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Willow - Denim does not belong in fantasy

    This week Rolando and Nicole discuss the 1988 fantasy, "Willow" and its 2022 follow-up, "Willow." And both Rolando and Nicole could not be more thrilled.

    Listen now.

    SHOW NOTES:

    AMC Theatres to Change Movie Ticket Prices Based on Seat Location - LINK

    Netflix is preparing to charge for password sharing: Here’s what we know - LINK

    Meet the cast | Willow - LINK

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    1 hr 5 min
  • All Quiet on the Western Front - Historical Accuracy versus Spectacle

    This week, Nicole and Rolando look at the 1930 best-picture-winning epic film adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's classic novel All Quiet on the Western Front, and compare / contrast it to the Netflix German language remake currently streaming on their platform. 

    How do these films stand against one another? Tune in to find out, and thanks for listening!

     

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    57 min
  • That 70s Show and That 90s Show - It’s giving Disney Channel

    This week Rolando and Nicole discuss the 90s classic TV sitcom "That 70s Show" and compare / contrast it to the 2023 Netflix series "That 90s Show". 

    Are multi-cam situational comedies in front of a "live audience" back, or are they like a blast from the past man? 

    Listen now!

     

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Velma - The Mindy Kaling backlash

    Scooby-Doo, where are you? No seriously. Where is Scooby-Doo?

    This week, Rolando and Nicole try to solve the mystery of "why are people so upset with HBO Max's 'Velma'?" The show reimagines the Scooby-Doo gang before they were all friends and before Scooby-Doo was in the picture. The show has been met with hostility and Mindy Kaling has faced a lot of criticism for her creative decisions in the new show. But are they warranted? Listen to find out.

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    1 hr 4 min

About Remakes Reboots & Revivals

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Discover the truth behind Hollywood’s obsession with remaking, rebooting, and reviving old movies and TV shows with ’Remakes Reboots & Revivals,’ hosted by Rolando Nieves, Nicole Pometti, and Eddie Z, two queer Latine filmmakers & educators one lovable geek.