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The Worst Critics Presents: Re-Boot or De-Boot?

John Pina and Noah Davis

Making a normal season 2 didn"t exactly fit right. We were tired of the same "ole same "ole. So you know what that means, IT"S RE-BOOT TIME! Welcome back to the Worst podcast presented by The Worst Critics. In this series we will be analyzing and reviewing movies and their respective retellings/remakes/reboots. Each episode will release every two weeks.You like it, we probably hate it. Self described critics, John and Noah, discuss movies and reboots of said movies. Opinions and hot takes

tv & film

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80:29

Re-Boot or De-Boot? Ep. 12: La Piscine & A Bigger Splash

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2025/11/05

Raging current or tepid drips? Is the older film too draining and the new one too irresistible? Or is the old one nuanced and the new one an ill-fated fling? Join us as we take a dive under the surface of the erotic movie genre and bask in the heat.Join us in THREE weeks, yes, three, not two, THREE weeks when we review A Star is Born (1937), its 50s version and its 70s version. Don't worry, we've seen the Cooper/Gaga version.

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69:59

Re-Boot or De-Boot? Ep. 11: Rebecca

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2025/10/21

Is the remake haunted by a ghost of the past? Could a remake ever live up to a movie as acclaimed and influential as the original film? Was Hitchcock outdone or does his spirit linger about and never allow the retelling room to breathe? See which one we preferred in the latest episode of Reboot or Deboot! Join us in two weeks' time as we review La Piscine (1969) and its modern retelling A Bigger Splash (2015).

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69:28

Re-Boot or De-Boot? Ep. 10: Sabrina

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2025/10/07

Sabrina Fair,Thou art a great movieUnder a quick witted, cool screenplayBut which version was the solid, smart, and sharp suitor and which one was the vapid, foolish, and overly simple suitor? Who was the David and who was the Linus? Did we have as wonderful a time as Sabrina did or were we left out to dry like Elizabeth was? Listen now to find out our choice of bachelor... I mean movie. Join us in two weeks when we review Rebecca (1940) and its 2020 remake!

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70:59

Re-Boot or De-Boot? Ep. 9: The Invisible Guest &...

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2025/09/23

We loved both. No, we hated both. Hold on, we hated one and loved the other. I misremembered, we just loved one and hated the other. Actually, I lied, we loved them both. But really, we hated them both. Confession was definitely a certified reboot. Wait, it was totally a deboot. John enjoyed Confession more, or was it The Invisible Guest? Or was that Noah who said that? Did we even agree on our assessment? Which train of thought is the real one? Which one did we appreciate more? Was either one even

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63:29

Re-Boot or De-Boot? Ep. 8: Key of Life & Luck-Key

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2025/09/09

Changing it up this episode with a Japanese film remade in Korea. "Identity equals infinity" as one might say. Who might say that you ask? Not sure, but one might. In this episode we come to a conclusion that has eluded us until now. Find out what answer that was right here on Reboot or Deboot!Did I forget to mention how hot Lee Joon is? It's distracting, really.Next episode we will review Invisible Guest (2017) and compare it to Confession (2022)

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72:11

Re-Boot or De-Boot? Ep. 7: Scarface

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2025/08/26

It's reboot or deboot time, mane. Listen to see which we preferred, mane. Did the 80's bring something to the coke-laden table that the 30's one couldn't, mang? Were both movies a victim of their own times, mane? Which accents were more offensive, the Italian ones from the original or the Cuban ones from the remake? Find out now on the latest episode of The Worst Podcast... mane!

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95:41

Re-Boot or De-Boot? Ep. 6: Wages of Fear & Sorcerer

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2025/08/12

Did Sorcerer or The Wages of Fear brave the rough terrain and carefully deliver the explosive payload? Which one shined as bright as a beautifully shot and lit oil field fire and which one was blown away by the sheer force of the other? Find out now on Re-Boot or De-Boot!

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81:31

Re-Boot or De-Boot? Ep. 5: Dead Ringers

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2025/07/29

Two sides of the same rebooted coin. Jeremy Irons vs. Rachel Weisz in a 1v1 cage match to see who can better chew up some scenes playing two nefarious twins. Which did we prefer? Well, you might find out rather quickly.

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98:07

Re-Boot or De-Boot? Ep. 4: The Day of The Jackal &...

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2025/07/15

The Worst Critics are back once again debating which is better, 90s Bruce Willis vs Richard Gere or 70s Edward Fox vs. Michael Lonsdale? You may find the answer unsurprising... but probably not. Find out which version of the classic cat and mouse structure we preferred right here on Episode 4 of Re-Boot or De-Boot!

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61:49

Re-Boot or De-Boot? Ep. 3: The Secret Life of Walter...

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2025/07/01

Listen along as you escape mundanity with the help of The Worst podcast hosted by The Worst Critics, while the fireworks outside your window grow louder: ta-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa.It's no secret which one of these Noah enjoyed more. Find out if Ben Stiller has redeemed himself to us in this new episode of Re-Boot or De-Boot!

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70:48

Re-Boot or De-Boot? Ep. 2: The Heartbreak Kid (1972)...

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2025/06/17

Here are our thoughts on a "classic" comedy and our thoughts on its reboot. Is the reboot quite possibly the single worst movie either of The Worst Critics have ever seen? Not only is it possible, it's highly likely. If not the worst, it's the single worst movie we have ever reviewed for this entire show. Tune in as we absolutely hate almost every single aspect of the reboot of The Heartbreak Kid. And for a reboot of a movie we didn't quite "get" our expectations were near the sea floor, but lo and

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72:38

Re-Boot or De-Boot? Ep. 1: Ikiru (1952) - Living (2022)

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2025/06/03

Does Living live up to the quality and message of Ikiru? Find out in this new series presented by The Worst Critics.Getting back into the swing of things, so forgive us for being a bit rusty. See ya in 2 weeks!Theme by the ever talented Foolstack.

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34:52

Episode 58: Red Notice & Scenic Drive

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2021/12/10

Reviews here! Getcha reviews here! No news whatsoever, just good old fashion critiques from your least favorite critics!

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24:58

Episode 57: The Humans & The Butterfly Effect

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2021/12/03

If you don't call any audibles, you won't make any touchdowns. Someone said that once, right? Well, today we called an audible and decided to do the reviews, and the reviews alone. Find out what we thought about an awkward Thanksgiving movie + Fetty Wap's newest project!

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36:33

Episode 56: King Richard & 30

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2021/11/26

Just the reviews for this week! Find out what we thought of Adele's 30 and Will Smith's latest oscar-bait, King Richard. We will be back with our regularly scheduled programming next Friday!

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49:45

Episode 55: Finch & An Evening With Silk Sonic

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2021/11/19

"Tom Hanks only makes good movies," was probably said by someone who hasn't yet watched Finch. A short news week followed by a short review of a movie that's too long and an album that's too short? Tag along as we chat about food deserts, bad anime, Y: The Last Man getting cancelled, and Jonah Hill playing Jerry Garcia in episode 55 of The absolutely Worst Critics!

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37:40

Episode 54: The French Dispatch & Blue Banisters

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2021/11/12

It's a short one this week! Dive in as we talk about reboots, a lot of Netflix live action anime, and our reviews of The French Dispatch + Lana Del Ray's Blue Banisters. Thanks for listening!

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