Ideal Remake

Let’s say that you’re a baby. A cute one for sure! And a fairy drops by to grant you a gift. And that gift is to be obedient to everything that you are ordered to do. That’s not… do you … Continue reading →

When spooks and ghouls rise up and inhabit the world…. who ya gonna podcast with? Scott Carelli! Scott returns to Ideal Remake to remake a movie that we were BOTH surprised that I had never covered before. Like, seriously, I … Continue reading →

Ah! Curling up on the couch for nice TV session. These are the best 8-9 hours of the day! Who could possibly be unhappy while watching television? Hmmm? I have kids? And an upset partner? Well… that’s gonna have to … Continue reading →

We’ve done it! We’ve found one of the worst movies! But that’s okay because that’s what Ideal Remake is here for! We’re going to take this animated movie from 1972 and make it Ideal! My guest, Jake Hoolihan (@KinoTripper on … Continue reading →

If dere’s anythink youse tinks youse might needs, youse can always reach out to yer frienk Popeye! And that’s what we did! Incredible writer Matt Harry (@Matt_Harry_mh on Instagram) introduces Sam the iron-packed richness of this very silly movie. And … Continue reading →

Just when you thought it was safe, Ideal Remake goes after one of those movies that so many people would say is untouchable! But is it? Guest Dana Braziel-Solovy (@DanaBraziel on the socials) and I think that IF they ever … Continue reading →

We’re talking about a video game movie?? That must mean that Alex Caine (@foodandhippos on Instagram) has returned to the podcast! We talk about the… miscasting of the movie as well as some of the other, more structural issues. And … Continue reading →

It’s the last day of school! Time to celebrate the only way Austin, TX knows how… by having all the rising seniors beat up the rising freshman! Ah youth… But there are more ways to tell a coming of age … Continue reading →

You unlock this episode with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another podcast: a podcast of sound, a podcast of sight, a podcast of mind. You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. … Continue reading →

The year is 1980. Star Wars is pretty popular. Everyone is talking about it. So what if, and here me out, we just did that again? No? What if we did Star Wars AND The Magnificent Seven? Heck yeah! Now … Continue reading →

It’s my Sesquicentennisode! Did I learn that word from Strong Bad emails? Yes. Do I feel good about using it now? Also yes! But that means this is episode 150! And I cannot believe I have made it this far. … Continue reading →

At the premier of his college play, an old woman approaches Richard Collier and hands him a pocket watch. She says “come back to me,” and then leaves. Little did Richard know, that in order to find the love of … Continue reading →

He’s a man of disguise, intrigue, and just being a super rad spy. He isn’t instantly recognizable as a 7ft tall, super jacked, Austrian man. No no no! Don’t be silly! Arnold Schwarzeneggar stars in True Lies! And also he’s … Continue reading →

Absolutely nothing is better than living on a space station! Or at least, that’s what Zenon believes! Zenon is an adventurous 13-year-old who loves her friends, family, and home. But when all that is threatened by Capitalism, Zenon has to … Continue reading →

He has the skills to win at absolutely any game of chance. If anyone knows when to hold them or when to fold them, it’s him. But he also hates having his pictures taken, so no one knows what he … Continue reading →

The time has come! And then it went… Oops. Luckily we have time travel, so there’s absolutely no reason we can’t abuse it for our own personal gain! Ideal Remake returns for Season Seven and what better way to start … Continue reading →

It sure has been a year! But one of the things that’s been bringing me consistent joy has been this podcast. Thank you all so much for listening! That’s a wrap on season six and I look forward to bringing … Continue reading →

One of the greatest comedies ever made. An absolutely all-star cast that pulls in just about  EVERYONE in comedy at the time. And we’re going to try and remake it! Michelle Iannantuono (@Octopunkmedia on the socials) joins the podcast to … Continue reading →

It’s 1997 and Michael Douglas is a Wall Street-kind guy. Can you even believe it? But something in his life is missing. And even he, as rich and as powerful as he is, doesn’t know what it is. And that’s … Continue reading →

Would you believe that the reason Bugs Bunny is eating a carrot, why we even BELIEVE that rabbits enjoy carrots, is originally based in this movie? Well that’s what happens when you’re the original screwball comedy! That’s what happens when … Continue reading →