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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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All Episodes

56:10

Where There's a Penis, There's a Problem - Ocean's...

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2019/01/02

Get ready to take on 2019 with the vast loot from two Vegas heists and one Met Gala caper as Nicole and Rolando discuss the dad like charm of the original Ocean’s 11, the quick wit and implausible events from 2001’s Ocean’s Eleven, and the fabulous yet sensationalized plan in 2018’s Ocean’s 8.

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55:44

Do Who's Have Sex? - How The Grinch Stole Christmas

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2018/12/19

The original Grinch is a Holiday Classic. But, did the Jim Carrey remake capture the magic? Is the latest Grinch as preachy as the others? And which Grinch do Rolando and Nicole think is the best baddie? Tune in to this weeks episode and enjoy as Nicole & Rolando spread the holiday cheer.

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53:54

Charles's Law - Infernal Affairs & The Departed

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2018/12/12

Did you know that 2007 Oscar winner for Best Picture, “The Departed,” is a remake? Neither did Rolando. Luckily Nicole is here teach Westerners about the Hong Kong film, “Infernal Affairs”, and they gab about all the violence, racism and Boston accents that come with it.

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57:44

Boxy Boobies - Tomb Raider

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2018/12/05

Born into Wealth. Trained for Combat. Bound to have her tits bouncing all over the place. Lara Croft is today's subject matter for Nicole and Rolando! Join in as they discuss the video game legacy, the original 2001 film, the 2018 reboot, dad complexes, discovering gay identities in cinema and why unnecessary shower scenes make a movie better!

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54:41

Marauding Towns - The Magnificent Seven

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2018/11/28

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!

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56:42

Tweens & Teens - Boy Meets World & Girl Meets...

Remakes Reboots & Revivals ·

2018/11/21

In 1993, Cory Matthews juggled school, friends, and romance for 7 seasons. In 2015 his daughter, Riley, juggled the same things for 3 seasons. In 2018, Nicole and Rolando juggle Topanga’s passivity, Eric’s serial killer vibes and what really happened to Mr Turner??

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54:17

Satanism for Kids! - The Chilling Adventures of...

Remakes Reboots & Revivals ·

2018/11/14

Black cats, black magic and gorgeous black men under house arrest - "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" brings things old and new to a new generation. But how does it compare to the 90s classic "Sabrina the Teenage Witch"? Nicole and Rolando discuss, and might have set a curse or two..

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01:15:47

Know Your Gay History - A Star is Born

Remakes Reboots & Revivals ·

2018/11/07

Janet. Judy. Barbra. Gaga. Need we say more? Yaasss! And plenty! Nicole and Rolando dish on all four film versions of “A Star is Born” and gab on who is the brightest star of them all!

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54:55

Murdered by Mike Myers - Halloween

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2018/10/31

Happy Halloween! Nicole and Rolando celebrate "the night he came home" by looking back at the last 40 years of "Halloween" films. And like the newest film, they'll be ignoring most of what happened in the franchise by focusing on the original and the new.

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50:18

Devoted Fanbase - Ghostbusters

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2018/10/24

Who you gonna call? This week is all about "Ghostbusters," and how to protect childhood nostalgia from (gasp!) WOMEN! But do we have to? Was "Ghostbusters" really even that great to begin with? And was the remake terrible… or did nobody actually give it a chance? Nicole and Rolando are ready to bust up some ghosts and take on a toxic fanbase. Listen now.

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52:57

Metrosexuality for Dummies - Queer Eye

Remakes Reboots & Revivals ·

2018/10/17

In a world bereft of fashion, 5 queer men seek to save the world from unkemptness! Or, perhaps, just to bring some gay-ety into the world. Nicole and Rolando dish the tea on Queer Eye for this week's episode.

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47:12

Hipster Mustache - Murder on the Orient Express

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2018/10/10

It seems mustaches have a bad reputation on the Orient Express. But the real question is: does the 2017 remake of Murder on the Orient Express stand up to the original for Nicole and Rolando?

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51:55

Prime Millennial Nostalgia - Beauty and the Beast

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2018/10/03

"You cannot love others until you learn to love a beast". Oh, that’s not the saying? Someone tell the Beast that! It's not just prisoners with Stockholm syndrome, a bitter salty enchantress and hot-headed beasts that make up these two films. Listen to Nicole and Rolando's take on a Disney Classic.

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49:26

Danger Audience! - Lost in Space

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2018/09/26

In all universes, Will Robinson is always in danger… and surrounded by hotties. So, get Lost in Space with us as we navigate through all the retellings of Robinson Crusoe in space! Revisions: Rolando said Uhura does navigation in Star Trek. He was wrong. She was the communications officer. He begs for forgiveness.

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What is ”Remakes, Reboots and Revivals?”

Remakes Reboots & Revivals ·

2018/09/13

What is Remakes, Reboots and Revivals? Hosted by Rolando and Nicole, two queer Latinx millennials, we're a podcast that focuses on analyzing and discussing Hollywood’s exploitation of nostalgia and lack of originality. We try figure out what Hollywood was thinking and answer, “Did we need this remake, reboot, or revival?” Every week we’ll navigate through different films or television shows, comparing and contrasting, and giving tons of sass along the way. Join us and until next time, stay

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