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Remakes Reboots & Revivals

Rolando Nieves, Nicole Pometti & Eddie Z

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. Each episode, they explore the history and production values of different franchises, compare and contrast the old and the new, and critique creative decisions made in the latest reproductions. Find out whether these new versions of old media

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01:21:32

Disney's Mulan - Dishonor on Disney

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2020/09/23

"Let's get down to business to discuss Mulan..." After an unexpected hiatus, Rolando and Nicole are back and more critical than ever. This week, the two breakdown 1998's Mulan and Disney's latest live-action remake, Mulan. How does the new film, available on Disney+, compare to the original? And, was the original even that good to begin with? Is the new Mulan worth the $30 price tag? Listen to find out. Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes

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01:18:42

Perry Mason - A Hard Boiled Guy

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2020/08/19

Private investigators. Police corruption. Principled lawyers. This week, Rolando and Nicole take a look at the grandpapi of all police procedurals on television, "Perry Mason." The show ran for 9 seasons beginning in 1958 and starred Raymond Burr, who was a closeted homosexual. Then they explore the reimagined origins of the noble lawyer in HBO's "Perry Mason." How does the original series hold up more than 60 years after its premiere? Is the new Perry Mason a fresh take on the character or just

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01:22:20

Unsolved Mysteries - Who doesn't love a good mystery?...

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2020/07/20

Crime. It's all around us. Or so shows like "Unsolved Mysteries" would have you believe. This week, Nicole and Rolando are joined by Charlie Worroll of Crimelines to discuss Unsolved Mysteries which aired on NBC from 1987 through 1997, hosted by Robert Stack. What made this show so popular? What does true crime on media say about our culture? Then, the three dissect the latest reboot which premiered on Netflix on July 1, 2020. Is the new show exploitative or a faithful recreation of the original

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01:26:24

The Shining and Doctor Sleep - The PTSD of Having a...

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2020/07/13

You asked for it. We delivered. In the spirit of self-isolation, this week Nicole and Rolando take a trip to the Overlook Hotel in Colorado to explore their shine or steam or whatever it is. The two explore the legacy of Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" and its sequel "Doctor Sleep," directed by Mike Flanagan. How does the 1980 horror film compare to the 2019 flop? Does "The Shining" get more credit than deserved or is it truly one of the genre's best films? Also, Nicole and Rolando speculate wildly

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04:24

To Tell The Truth - Exploitative TV

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2020/07/06

Since the 1960's, The U.S.A. has been trying to figure out which of 3 people claiming to be the same person is actually who they are they are. This game show, called "To Tell The Truth", appeared in 1959 and can currently been seen on ABC Thursday nights, hosted by Anthony Anderson. The conversation between Nicole and Rolando takes an interesting turn, when they get into the topic of the thin line between entertainment and exploitation, and whose voices are important to provide a platform to and

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01:42:46

Star Trek The Next Generation & Star Trek Picard -...

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2020/06/29

Jean-Luc Picard is usually regarded as Star Trek's greatest captain. But is that admiration enough to launch a new show? This week Nicole and Rolando are joined by Lincoln Farquharson, a self proclaimed Trekkie and previous guest of the pod. The show has a legacy of being woke, but rewatching the series in 2020, does the series remain true to its utopian fantasy? Does "Picard," available on CBS All Access, build on the legacy or make it all come crashing down? Listen to find out. Show

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01:41:18

Scooby-Doo - There's Definitely Something Between...

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2020/06/08

Scooby -Doo, where are you? Well, definitely not in theaters thanks to the coronavirus. This week, Rolando, Nicole & Eddie team up with Mike Jozic of A Podcast Named Scooby-Doo to form our very own Scooby gang in order the solve the greatest mystery: Why has Scooby lasted so long? The gang deconstructs what made the series function so well since its inception in 1969 and how the franchise has evolved over the years to give us two (technically three) theatrical releases: 2002's Scooby-Doo starring

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26:41

Minisode Monday - We Are Back!

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2020/06/01

After 2 months (and some change), the Remakes Reboots and Revivals team are BACK! And this time... we also have VIDEO! Since we zoom-ed each other to record this episode, we decided to record our zoom conference and bring you our first video! In this minisode, we discuss how we've been doing, what we've been watching and what we will be covering this month (which is pride month)! Listen and reach out, it's been so long since we've heard from you! Shownotes Our Episode's Video! LINK Follow Us Be

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54:09

Throwback - Carmen Sandiego - Not a Good Job in...

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2020/04/06

Nicole and Rolando are on the hunt for; The Scarlet Ghost; La Femme Rouge; Fedora the Explorer. That's right - this week we're talking about the one and only Carmen Sandiego. We discuss the educational thief's video game origins through her 90's game show, "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego" and the animated tv show starring Rita Moreno, "Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego," all the way up to 2019's "Carmen Sandiego." Is it time to keep Carmen Sandiego behind bars for good? Follow Us Be sure to

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59:37

La Jetée & 12 Monkeys - Maybe COVID-19 Will Lead to...

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2020/03/30

In 1996, a virus took over the world and changed human civilization as we know it. At least that's what happened in Terry Gilliam's “12 Monkeys”. Now, in 2020, it's happened it real life! While we’re all self isolating due to COVID19, Nicole and Rolando revisit the sci-fi and dissect it’s meaning and impact through the lens of today’s pandemic. Oh, and did we mention it’s a remake of the 1962 French, short film, "La Jetée?" Listen now. SHOWNOTES: Check out the original short film. In French -

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01:25:17

Throwback - The Twilight Zone - The Monsters on Beale...

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2020/03/23

This week, in the midst of the coronapocalypse, Nicole and Rolando are bringing you one of their favorite older episodes you might have missed- The Twilight Zone! There is a fifth dimension, beyond that which is known to man... but what man *does* know is that there was a TV show once called "The Twilight Zone" that was so good, it was revived thrice! Naturally, Nicole and Rolando enter the dimension of mind to discuss and compare the revivals and discuss the changes that didn’t work in 1985 and

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50:57

The Coronavirus Special - Things to Watch While the...

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2020/03/16

Breaking News: The coronavirus is making a lot of us self-quarantine and practice social distancing. As a result Nicole, Rolando, and Eddie Z give the listeners some recommendations on movies or TV shows to watch while the world ends around them. Learn which of the three is the hopeful one, which anticipates the worst in humanity, and who falls smack right in the middle. The plague approaches. What are you watching? Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the

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56:48

Pokemon: The First Movie & Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes...

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2020/03/09

The year was 1999. Children all over the US were missing out after staying up late to go to the opening night of "Pokémon: The First Movie" and missing out of school the next day, suffering from "pokéflu." If you were Rolando you were there. If you were Nicole - you didn't care. Now, 21 years later a CGI remake of the film, "Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution," hit Netflix leaving both diehard and fair-weather fans to wonder, "Why?" How does Pokemon's first film hold up? Is a CGI spectacle

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01:22:50

The L Word and The L Word: Generation Q - "Is The...

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2020/03/02

In 2004, Showtime gave audiences “The L Word,” and gave lesbians a cast of characters to love, hate, and lust after. Lesbians finally had a show they can ask, “Which character are you most like?” The legacy of the show is flawed with its lack of representation and a mysterious “whodunnit” series finale. Then in late 2019, fans rejoiced when Showtime premiered, “The L Word: Generation Q.” Fans of the original were given a chance to see how some of the original characters have changed in a decade and

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Is That a Remake, Reboot or Revival? - Minisode Monday

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2020/02/24

Happy Monday! On this week's minisode, Nicole and Rolando talk about the state of Remakes, Reboots and Revivals in Movies and TV. Are audiences sick of them? How faithful should they be? Which ones are Nicole and Rolando looking forward to this year? In addition, we provide some questions to our audiences we'd love for you all to answer- so take a listen! Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes

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18:51

Romances in Remakes, Reboots & Revivals

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2020/02/17

Love is in the air as Rolando and Eddie Z celebrate their wedding. This week we're bringing you some of our favorite clips relating to love and romance, as chosen by Nicole. What's your favorite romance that we covered so far? Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK: facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/remakesrebootsrevivals And we always want to hear from you! Email us

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01:39:00

Dracula - "I Love That He's Pansexual, Too"

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2020/02/10

Ride the Demeter from Transylvania to England with Nicole and Rolando as they unpack four different versions of the of the blood thirsty Count Dracula. The journey begins with the 1931 film starring Bela Lugosi, followed by the suck-cessful portrayal by Christopher Lee in 1958's "Horror of Dracula," and a visit to 1992's "Bram Stoker's Dracula" starring Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder. Their journey ends with an exploration of 2020's bloody-good "Dracula" by the BBC and Netflix. Which version of

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01:01:00

Doctor Dolittle - "Kinda Cringeworthy"

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2020/02/03

If you could walk with the animals, talk with the animals, grunt and squeak and squawk with the animals, would you be musically inclined like Rex Harrison, awkwardly ashamed like Eddie Murphy or a bumbling eccentric like Robert Downey Jr? Nicole and Rolando dish their thoughts on the three different portrayals of Doctor Dolittle, from the notorious 1967 musical flop to the kid friendly 1998 film and the newest addition simply titled "Dolittle". Tune in and listen!! Follow Us Be sure to follow us on

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01:22:42

The Golden Compass & His Dark Materials - "Blavh Garden"

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2020/01/13

This week, Rolando and Nicole travel across different universes in search of the worst parents imaginable, the Authority, and dust. Phillip Pullman’s trilogy, “His Dark Materials” has inspired two vastly different works of media: the 2007 film, “The Golden Compass,” starring Nicole Kidman, Ian McKellan, and Daniel Craig and 2019’s “His Dark Materials,” by HBO and the BBC starring Daphne Keen, Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy and Lin Manuel Miranda. How do the two adaptations compare to one another? Why did

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01:45:56

Little Women - "Girls Come in Many Colors"

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2020/01/06

“It's not like being stuck with the dreadful nose you get. One does have a choice to whom one loves.” - Young Amy March, Little Women (1994) This week Rolando and Nicole duke it out when picking their favorite portrayal of Josephine March from the four theatrical releases of “Little Women.” Also, learn about the history of each film as Nicole and Rolando hypothesize what each iteration of the film represents to each generation. And finally we breakdown Greta Gerwig’s treatment of the source

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