Get in, loser—it's time for a wild, unfiltered ride through the world of Mean Girls! Armand from The Cinedicate joins the ReShoot crew for an episode packed with hot takes, nostalgia, and musical mayhem. The we debates if the 2024 musical remake is so fetch... or a total flop compared to the iconic original.

What to expect from the episode:

• Spirited discussion comparing the original Mean Girls (2004) and its 2024 musical remake, including debates over character portrayals, humor, and the effectiveness of the musical adaptation
• Critiques of the film’s use (and marketing) of musical elements, with commentary on how social media and generational changes affect the story’s setting, style, and impact
• Creative “fixes” proposed by each guest to improve the new Mean Girls, plus tangents into Broadway adaptations, pop culture nostalgia, and the evolving landscape of high school movies

Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 – Welcome Back!

00:02:00 – Why Cover Mean Girls (2024)?

00:04:30 – Broadway vs. the Movie

00:07:00 – Social Media Integration: Creative or Cringe?

00:09:00 – Ruthie’s First Time & Character Praise

00:14:00 – The Plastics Are Weaker This Time

00:20:00 – Where Did All the Best Lines Go?

00:24:00 – Musical Numbers: Hit or Miss (Mostly Miss)

00:27:00 – Ruthie’s Fix: Zoologist Katie via TikTok

00:33:00 – Ed’s Fix: Dreamy Period Musical Set in 2008

00:36:30 – Armand’s Fix: Embrace Femininity & Filmic Style

00:44:00 – Cultural Flattening & Lost Identity

01:01:00 – Character Analysis: Karen & Janice

01:11:00 – Hector’s Fix & Ratings Defense

01:22:00 – What Was Tina Fey Thinking?

01:26:00 – The Original’s Legacy & Missed Opportunities

01:30:00 – Final Rants: Lines, Scenes, and Disappointments

01:35:00 – Final Fix Roundup: Make It Stylish, Make It Sing

01:38:00 – Wrap-Up & Outro Banter

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