Remakes Reboots & Revivals

If you're a millennial you likely grew up watching "Saved by the Bell." Maybe you stuck with the show through "The College Years." Hell, maybe you even witnessed Zack and Kelly get married in "Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas." And you probably grew up thinking, "Zack Morris is so cool!" Until a little YouTube series by "Funny or Die" shattered that illusion with "Zack Morris is Trash." And suddenly, every fan of Saved by the Bell was forced to reckon with the realization that Zack Morris is kind of a douche.
At least that was Nicole and Rolando's journey with the show. This week, the duo take aim at "Saved by the Bell" and the Peacock revival.
What is the legacy of the after-school sitcom for kids? Was AC Slater Italian or Hispanic? Why was Jessie Spano so hated by audiences back in the day? And how do you revive a show with a problematic main character? Peacock's answer: replace him with a poor, inner-city Latina. Is that enough? Listen to find out.
Shout out to our listener Freddy for recommending this week's episode. We needed an extra week of content to fill the gap while we wait for Godzilla vs King Kong. Be more like Freddy and slide into our DMs or email with your topic ideas. We just might do it. Info in the show-notes.
SHOW NOTES
Zack Morris is Trash - We were gonna pick our favorites but this whole series is a gem so check them out
The Saved by the Bell Reboot Gave Me an Existential Crisis - LINK
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This week is all about America's favorite little orphan! No, not Annie. It's the one and only Punky Brewster! Did you grow up with this show? Rolando and Nicole certainly didn't but Eddie Z is the show's fiercest defender and helps explain why kids loved it. Does the show's wholesomeness stand the test of time?
Then, Soleil Moon Frye reprises the role that made her a child star in 2021's Peacock original, "Punky Brewster." Nicole comes swinging while Eddie Z bobs and weaves. Did the revival abandon the free-spirit that won over hearts in the 80's and maker her too "normal?" Is the show trying too hard by introducing LGBTQIA+ secondary characters - or did it miss the mark by not injecting Punky with a little queerness? Listen to find out.
 
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.
 
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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ
And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

Before Wakanda there was Zamunda. This week, Nicole and Rolando discuss 1988's "Coming To America." The movie is regarded as an 80's classic comedy and marks a turning point for Eddie Murphy's career. How does the movie hold up and where does it rank among Eddie Murphy's career?
Then, 32 years later, Hollywood revisits Zamunda. However, instead of a fairy tale love story they give us the story about gender politics and illegitimate children. Does the film capitalize on its black excellence or has the franchise lost its shine? Listen to find out.
 
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.
 
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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ
And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

When Nicole is away, the gay geeks will play.
This week, Nicole is a much-deserved vacation so it's just Rolando and Eddie Z. And, in order to spare Nicole the trauma of watching eight (8!) different iterations of Supermen across film and television the married duo have taken on the burden of taking on The man of steel. But, unlike the usual high-brow, deep critiques usually found on the show, this week week Rolando and Eddie focus on the most important metric: hotness.
Which Superman soars? Which Superman doesn't even have lift-off? It's time to objectify Superman. Listen now.
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

This week is a game of cat and mouse as Rolando and Nicole discuss the classic cartoon "Tom and Jerry" and its 2021 reboot, "Tom and Jerry." Has the formula between these two frenemies changed in 60 years? Listen to find out.
 
SHOW NOTES:
Gene Kelly and Jerry Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2msq6H2HI-Y
 
Of Course Tom and Jerry was Racist. The Question is What Do We Do About That. https://slate.com/culture/2014/10/tom-and-jerry-racist-of-course-warning-on-amazon-and-itunes-is-appropriate.html 
 
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.
 
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Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content.
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals
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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? Or better yet, do you have faith that Hollywood can turn out a decent remake? Nicole and Rolando share their thoughts on the afterlife, along with their thoughts on the 2020/2021 film "Blithe Spirit", and its 1945 original source material of the same name. Listen to find out whether or not they have faith in the supernatural or in the movie industry. 
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

Today, we are doing something different! We've seen SO many movie remakes over the years, that Nicole and Rolando decided to pick their Top 3 Favorite Movie Remakes! For this special, Eddie Z and a special guest join us! In addition, we have an accommodating video posted on our YouTube to double your pleasure! What's your Top 3 Movie Remakes? Do you agree with our lists? Listen (and WATCH) to enjoy!! 
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

It might be a mystery as to why The Hardy Boys have such staying power, but it's no mystery that Nicole and Rolando finally got around to covering this case! They dish early history, share thoughts on the 1969 Hardy Boys Cartoon, discuss 70s fashion and Will Ferrell lookalikes in 1974's "Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries" then end with with our thoughts on lesbian queer-baiting and Joe's 12 year old antics in Hulu's 2020 Hardy Boys Reboot. Did we love it? Did we hate it? In order to solve this mystery, you'll have to tune in and listen!
 
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.
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FACEBOOK: facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals
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And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

We've got a special bonus episode for you! Listen to a one-on-one interview with Ella Anders, Winx super-fan and writer. Learn about the world of Winx Club and its appeal and why the new Netflix show is a bit of a let down.
Ella Anders
Thanks again to Ella for joining us. Check out her review of Fate: A Winx Saga and follow her on social.
Fate Presents Magic, But No Heart or Hope by Ella Anders - Link
Instagram - Link
Twitter - Link
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
And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

"Fate: A Winx Saga" is Netflix's latest "hit." But were you aware the show is a live-action adaptation of "Winx Club?" Nicole certainly wasn't when she first saw the trailer. But when she found out she pitched the show and everyone got to binging. Does she come to regret that decision?
This week, join us as we visit Alfea, a college for fairies who are learning the ways of magic. Not to be confused with Magix, the world it's on. Who or what are the Winx Club? And why has the original series upset fans in recent years?
Then, listen as Rolando and Nicole discuss "Fate: A Winx Saga" and the debate had a larger influence on the show: Harry Potter or the CW? Did Netflix breathe new life into the fairies or does it leave these fairies with no wind beneath their wings?
And lastly, you'll get a chance to hear from a major Winx fan. Ella Anders, authoress and writer for BSCKids, shares her thoughts on Winx Club and her reaction to Fate: A Winx Saga. Today you'll get a snippet of the interview but be sure to listen to her full interview on Monday.
Ella Anders
Thanks again to Ella for joining us. Check out her review of Fate: A Winx Saga and follow her on social.
Fate Presents Magic, But No Heart or Hope by Ella Anders - Link
Instagram - Link
Twitter - Link
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
And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com
 

"It's time for Animaniacs!" If you were a child in the 90's there's a high probability you read that and sang it. This week, Rolando and Nicole unlock the Warner Tower to visit the adorable Warner brothers and the Warner sister. And, they'll be kiki-ing with Animaniacs experts, Joey and Nathan Letson of The Animanicast, who spill all the tea they've gathered after meeting the show's voice actors, writers, and original creator. Did you know that Steven Spielberg didn't create the Warner Siblings!?
What made this show so memorable and why did it appeal to both kids and adults?
Then, the gang turns its attention to the 2020 Hulu reboot. If it looks like the Animaniacs and sounds like the Animaniacs is it still the Animaniacs? And how do the new batch of episodes compare to its original run?
Listen to find out.
THE ANIMANICAST
We want to extend a huge shout out to Nathan and Joey this week. Be sure to check out their podcast to really do a deep dive into the Animaniacs.
The Animanicast Website - LINK
The Animanicast Facebook - LINK
The Animanicast Instagram - LINK
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
And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com

Oh. Em. Gee! We did it! We made it to the 100th episode.
This week Rolando and Nicole take a pause to reflect on the show's 100 episodes. You'll revisit some of their favorite moments and discover what they've learned about Hollywood in the last two and a half years. And, you'll get to listen to some of the unreleased ORIGINAL PILOT!
Remakes Reboots & Revivals Mug Giveaway
In honor of the 100th episode Rolando and Nicole will be giving away two mugs for free. Here's your chance to own a piece of podcasting history.
THE BLACK MUG
To win the black mug you must follow the REMAKES REBOOTS & REVIVALS instagram page. Then you'll have to find the giveaway post and like and comment on it by tagging a friend.
THE YELLOW MUG
To win the yellow mug you're going to have to call the Remakes Reboots & Revivals hotline at 862-248-2326. You're going to leave your name and email address and give us a shout out. We just might play it on the air.
The winners will be announces next week on Thursday, January 28, 2021 on our social media pages. So follow us!
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
And we always want to hear from you! Email us at remakesrebootsrevivals@gmail.com