Remakes, Reboots, and Revivals

This week, Nicole and Rolando revisit a franchise they covered years ago, "Ghostbusters." This time, they discuss 2021's "Ghostbusters: Afterlife." Does the film right the wrongs of the past? Is the sentimentality found in this film exploitative or authentic? Can it be both? Listen to find out. Listen to our original Ghostbusters episode, "Ghostbusters - Devoted fanbase." LINK FOLLOW US: Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. Listen to all the episodes we have to offer: www.remakesrebootsrevivals.com  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

Christmas-time is here. And that means it's time to see criminals get brutally assaulted by mischievous children. Isn't that what the holidays are all about? This week, Nicole and Rolando discuss the 1990 classic, "Home Alone." What makes this movie so special to millennials? And should it be considered a Christmas movie? Then they turn their attention to the latest offering from Disney Plus, "Home Sweet Home Alone." This time we get to know the would-be burglars. Does it change the formula enough to be fresh or is this film as big a disaster as the McCallister home after Kevin protects it? Listen to find out. SHOWNOTES: Vote for Niko Puggington as 2021's Tail of the Year | LINK Follow Nicole on TikTok | LINK FOLLOW US: Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. Listen to all the episodes we have to offer: www.remakesrebootsrevivals.com  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

Apparently, Nicole and Rolando thought that the ABC's 1988 family show, "The Wonder Years" was actually filmed in the 60's. Was it impressive filmmaking or just the folly of youth? This week, the two discuss the popularity of the show and its handling of adolescence. Are Kevin and Winnie #couplesgoals? And was the show better when it handled real life issues and not just relationship drama?   Then, they turn their attentions to the 2021 reboot, "The Wonder Years" on ABC. Same time period but a new family. Who was this show made for? And does it capture the magic of the original? Listen to find out.   SHOWNOTES: Vote for Niko Puggington as 2021's Tail of the Year | LINK Follow Nicole on TikTok | 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

It's finally happened. Something Rolando and Nicole covered on the podcast has since gotten a remake or revival.  This week they turn their attentions to Child's Play and the Chucky saga. The two spoke about the original 1988 film in July 2019. The Chucky character, created by Don Mancini has a long history on the big screen and can now be found on the small screen in the new USA & SyFy series, "Chucky." And, this time Chucky is protecting (or grooming) a gay teenager in Hackensack, NJ. And Rolando and Nicole have a lot of thoughts and feelings about that. Thoughts like, "Is revenge ever right?" "Is Chucky the queer icon we need?" And, "Where is this idyllic version of Hackensack located because it ain't Jersey." 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 and Rolando cover the two film adaptations of Frank Herbert's "Dune." First they discuss the 1984 classic (?) by David Lynch. How did he end up as the director of this film and why was it considered a flop? Then, we discuss Denis Villeneuve's adaptation. Slightly longer than David Lynch's film, this film splits the source material into two parts. Was it a smart choice? 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

1997's "Under Wraps" was Disney Channels first officially branded Disney Channel Original Movie. And to celebrate the milestone, Disney Channel remade it. What changed? Hardly anything. And Rolando and Nicole can't wait to complain. Did you watch either Under Wraps? What was your favorite DCOM growing up? Be sure to let us know. 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

Do you believe in ghosts? Are you afraid of ghosts? Or, more importantly, is The Haunted Mansion in your top 5 favorite Disney park rides? Nicole and Rolando get into the spooky season by dishing the tea on the 2003 flop "The Haunted Mansion", and comparing it to the latest Disney Plus original "Muppets Haunted Mansion". They also chat ghosts, disney parks and pirates. 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

Nicole and Rolando are from New Jersey, so naturally they're HUGE fans of the HBO Classic Tv Series "The Sopranos". Or are they? And, naturally, since they are from NJ and Nicole is half Italian, they also LOVED the film "The Many Saints of Newark". Or did they? Hey gabagool, listen to this episode with your goomah, and hear what Nicole and Rolando thought, then share your thoughts with us! 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

Marriage: blessing or curse? This week, Nicole and Rolando discuss Ingmar Bergman's "Scenes from a Marriage," a 1973 Swedish mini-series that showed audiences the dissolution of a "successful" marriage. The series would go on to be blamed for Europe's then-rising divorce rates. The series broke new ground in its often raw depiction of a failing marriage. Does it glamorize divorce or show the brutality of "love." Then, they turn their attentions to HBO's remake, "Scenes of Marriage," starring Jessica Chastain and Oscar Issac. This time, the tables are turned when the gender roles are reversed. Does the series sustain its impact with the new changes? And, considering the popularity of "divorce stories," can this series break new ground? 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

1999 was quite a year for teen movies: Cruel Intentions. 10 Things I Hate About You. Drive Me Crazy. Jawbreaker. And of course, "She's All That" starring Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Rachel Leigh Cook. The Pygmalion adaptation focuses on high school teens who fall in love in the midst of a cruel bet. And Rolando was surprised how dark the film could be at times. Was high school ever really this mean?   Then, flash forward to 2021 when Netflix dropped "He's All That," a retelling of the beloved teen movie but with a twist: The girl gives the guy a popularity makeover. Because equality? The film explores the fragile relationship between teenagers and social media. Does it actually deliver on a message? 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

Rolando and Nicole are back! And to kick things off this week it's all about a tale that dates back thousands of years: Cinderella. What is the common thread between this fantasy tale throughout the wide range of cultures the story is found? Then, Nicole, Rolando and Eddie Z share their favorite on-screen adaptations of the beloved fairy tale before diving deep in Amazon's 2021 "Cinderella," starring Camilla Cabello, Idina Menzel, and Billy Porter. Does the new film bring anything new to the pantheon of Cinderella adaptations? Listen to find out. SHOWNOTES: A Girl, A Shoe, A Prince: The Endlessly Evolving Cinderella by Linda Holmes | LINK Cinderella (Aschenputtel) (1922) (Dir. Lotte Reiniger) | LINK Cinderella (1899) (Dir. Georges Méliès) | 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

By The Power of Grayskull- this week, Nicole and Rolando have the power!!! From the 1983 Filmation animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe to the 2021 Netflix revival Masters of the Universe: Revelation (2021), the duo (with the much-needed help of Eddie Z) dissect the two shows and their fanbases, while naturally providing their own thoughts and clawbacks.   CONTACT US: We are happy to announce that Remakes, Reboots and Revivals has a phone number and we want to hear from you. CALL US & LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: (862) 248-2326 We want to hear from you. Reactions. Clapbacks. Responses. We might just play it on the show. 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