Remakes, Reboots, and Revivals

This week, Nicole and Rolando discuss American Gigolo, both the 1980 film  and the 2022 Showtime TV Series. What is the rumored reason John Travolta turned down the role? And does the original film have gay subtext? And, has the series made us tired of Blondie's "Call Me?" yet? 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 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ  And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

One pod to rule them all. This week Nicole and Rolando discuss Peter Jackson's epic trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings" and Amazon's 2022 series, "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power." How does the film trilogy hold up against the sands of time? And can the new show introduce use to anything new the franchise that's been milked for all its worth after the release of "The Hobbit?" SHOWNOTES: Did Content Kill Culture? - LINK Queer readings of The Lord of the Rings are not accidents - LINK 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 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

We've got no strings to hold us down, so Nicole and Rolando are going all out on discussing Disney's recent "live-action" remake of its 1940 animated classic. Topics included range from what it means to be human to discussions on treatment of children in the past! 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 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ  And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

Batter Up! Nicole and Rolando are honorary Rockford Peaches today, as they join the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League! They analyze and compare the 1992 film to the 2022 Amazon Prime series of the same name, "A League of Their Own!" Be sure to tune in!   SHOW NOTES: A Link to the 1993 TV sitcom of "A League of Their Own": CLICK HERE   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 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

This week, Rolando and Nicole discuss 1987's "Predator" and 2022's Prey. 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 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ  And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

2022, am I right?? Once again, Nicole and Rolando do a quick recap of the 12 episodes recorded for the podcast during the summer, discuss some current events and Eddie Z shares an idea for a different kind of film! Also, Nicole and Rolando will take a quick break in the month of August but will be back in September with more episodes!! Tune in! 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 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

This week, Rolando and Eddie discuss a Disney property whilst Nicole visits a Disney property. It's all about the latest Disney+ series, "Obi-Wan Kenobi." Ewan McGregor returns to the Star Wars franchise to reprise the titular role and finds himself on the surrogate father-daughter adventure of a lifetime full of blasters, betrayal, and sand. What are the two resident geeks' thoughts on the latest Star Wars offering? Listen to find out. 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 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ  And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

Back in the 90s, Beavis & Butt-Head Did America. Now in 2022, Beavis & Butt-Head Do The Universe. In honor of the return of the iconic dumbass horny teenagers, Nicole and Rolando share their thoughts on the TV  series and two movies. Was it funny? Did anyone want a new Beavis & Butt-Head movie? Listen now! 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 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ  And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

This week, Nicole has decided to shake things up by making Rolando and Eddie watch Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis." The three share their opinions on the latest celebrity bio-pic starring Austin Butler as Elvis Presley and Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker. How does this film compare to other bio-pics? Did the film do a good job portraying the "King of Rock n' Roll? And, how does this qualify as a topic on the show? Listen to find out. 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 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ  And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

Here comes the bride-oops, the Father of the bride! Rolando & Nicole discuss the 2 classic film versions of Father of the Bride, the 1950 film and the 1991 film, and compare them to the 2022 HBO MAX remake that focused on a Latinx family. Tune in!  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 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ  And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

Remakes Reboots & Revivals is wrapping up Pride 2022 talking about "Queer as Folk." Unfortunately, Nicole is away on business but do not fret; Rolando is joined by Eddie Z and the hosts of Gayish, Mike Johnson and Kyle Getz. The four discuss the history of the three shows: the 1999 British original, the 2000 Showtime remake, and 2022's Peacock original. Originally met with backlash by conservatives and gay audiences, the shows would go on to become beloved yet flawed depictions of a gay culture never seen on television before. What are our feelings of the shows' topics that include promiscuity and drug use? How does 2022's version differ from the original two shows? And are the shows a positive representation the queer community? Listen to find out. About Gayish Gayish is an independent podcast where Mike and Kyle talk about a different gay stereotype each weekly episode, from the hanky code and handjobs to breakups and depression. A five-time nominee for Best LGBTQ Podcast by the People's Choice Podcast Awards, Gayish has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Esquire, BuzzFeed, and others. Kyle Getz (he/they) is a podcaster, writer, and filmmaker. In addition to being a host of Gayish, his poetry chapbook, “gays don’t poop,” was published by giallo in 2021, and he released a documentary chronicling his intimate struggles with depression and self-harm. Mike Johnson (he/him) is a podcaster, musician, and software engineer.  In his spare time he volunteers for his fraternity, is a board game fanatic, and loves all things Star Trek. Listen to Gayish - LINK Follow Gay on Instagram - LINK 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 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ  And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

Blast off! This week, Nicole is marooned in space, trying to survive on an alien planet while Rolando and Eddie are away on vacation! In her solitude, Nicole was able to see the 2022 film “Lightyear”, reflect on its place in Pixar history , it’s role in the Toy Story franchise and whether or not it works! Tune in! 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 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ  And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com