They Remade It: The Movie Comparison Podcast

Stuart inadvertently selected a film this week that Jacob adored as an adolescent. So that's sure to cause some interesting reassessment. And when it comes to the remake, is there anything to offer other than abrupt and nowhere-near subtle product placement? It's time to discuss. Also in this episode are some gushings on Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the bizarreness of Josh Peck's appearance, a rant on movie posters, and a breakdown at the hands of the infamous Red Dawn "Subway" scene. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 18:21 - 29:41 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

Hot of the heels of the recent release from Illumination, Stuart and Jacob sat down to talk about two video game films. One features a strange development cycle and baffling choices, with the other having seemingly more of a standard production and more middle of the road choices. How will the duo ever navigate their way out of these comparisons?! Also in this episode are bits on Beau is Afraid's confusing beauty, the copious amount of voice acting talent on display, countless examples of trivia provided by Stuart, and Jacob breaking down the Mario soundtrack. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 19:40 - 26:50 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

Finally, a return to the podcast that dreams are made of. And it's been quite a while since Stuart and Jacob dove into the noir well, a genre that they are both a little mixed towards on the best of days. But does that impact the analysis and their adoration for one of these films? Tune in and find out! Also in this episode are talks on whether or not No Man's Sky has really improved, the magnificence of Sydney Greenstreet (who is an excellent character, sir!), discussion on what's in an ending, and the lasting legacy of Humphrey Bogart. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 29:19 - 36:51 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

What, and so soon after the previous episode? Yes, in what is a rare occurrence, to make up for their previous lateness on episode delivery Stuart and Jacob assembled to talk about death, a topic that is near and dear to their hearts. But what's this? Death has gone on holiday? To people in the US nowadays even know what that means? And as always, how does the original direct adaptation of the Italian play fare against a much longer and much more recent take? Also in this episode are some talks on city building games, bits on when it is that length truly hinders a movie, an ode to the character stylings of Jeffrey Tambor, and pondering on just why Death was messing with folks in the intro of the 1934 version. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 27:43 - 34:25 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

After a bit longer of a delay than either would've liked, Stuart and Jacob have returned and their talking apes. Did you know that they have their own planet? And the it's status of being a completely separate entity or Earth in the future is slightly muddled along the way. Just how confusing can the Tim Burton adaptation manage to make things? And does the original 1968 version deserve it's rank as a seminal sci-fi classic? Also in this episode are some light musings on The Whale, love for Dr. Zaius, shafting the late David Warner in favor of more Paul Giamatti, and no seriously, what is the deal with the Tim Burton ending? All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 22:22 - 32:55 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

New year, new movies for Stuart and Jacob to talk about. Speaking of, Jacob felt a little down starting 2022 off with Space Jam, as neither film was all that great. So back to the drawing board as the duo discusses two John Carpenter classics! Does Escape from New York hold up, and is Escape from L.A. as rough as people say? Also in this episode is Jacob's refusal to be Skinamarink-pilled, discussion about the talented Ernest Borgnine, a brief tangent on the Rob Schneider's contributions to the film medium, and a bit more praise for Roland Emmerich's Independence Day. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 26:41 - 34:30 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

2022 has had it's ups and downs for sure, but Stuart and Jacob are both looking ahead to the new year with promise, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as nana used to say. Of course, there are plenty of releases to look forward to in the new year as well... aren't there? Throughout the course of this longer than average episode, Stuart and Jacob discuss varying aspects of the year, reviewing The Oscars and Annies (kind of), a few of the individuals that were lost, and they reflect on their favorite (and least favorite) films that they saw this past year. Happy Holidays and to a prosperous new year! ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

Stuart and Jacob are ending off the year by talking about the Grinch, in all of his forms. Literally! They have a habit for going big for the final episode of the year, so why not once again discuss 3 movies (well, 2 movies and an animated special) to round out 2022. How does the mean miser fare across his various adaptations? Time to tune in and find out! Also in this episode is discussion about the OTHER Grinch specials (there are at least 2), Benedict Cumberbatch's underwhelming performance, the different musical stylings displayed in each take, and a rant about the current state of animated feature films to top off the whole discussion. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 17:35 - 26:30 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

A Christmas classic to be certain, and a remake Stuart and Jacob have been longing to cover no doubt. A holiday romp about the joy of the season quickly turns into a courtroom drama in both films being discussed here, and the stakes for Santa have never been higher! How do both of these resolve, and does one handle it's premise better than the other? Also in this episode is Aqua Teen talk (at long last), Edmund Gwenn's stunning performance as Saint Nick, Richard  Richard Attenborough's creepier take, and a heaping helping of disdain for incidental music in 90's family films. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 22:33 - 28:15 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

Halloween has come and gone, but doesn't mean that Stuart and Jacob can't talk about something else that's horror adjacent. And good news for the two of them, it's also musical and sci-fi related as well, combining a favorite genre of each person into one movie! Does the television-made remake hold a candle to the cult classic original? Be sure to tune in and find out. Also in this episode is some discussion of recent horror movies well after Halloween 2022 has already passed, talks on multiple potential future episodes, debates on the merits of similar sounding soundtracks, and nothing but reverence for Tim Curry. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 27:00 - 34:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

And so Halloween 2022 comes to a close, and once more Stuart and Jacob have decided to take a look at a horror film many consider to be a classic and it's more contemporary counterpart. With the likes of Vincent Price, Jeff Goldblum, and Geena Davis rounding out the casts of the movies, they're sure to be entertained. But where do they stand on this penultimate horror episode of 2022? Yes, penultimate, another is coming soon... Also in this episode is a brief interlude on the then-recent Mario movie trailer, a look into the mind of all Goldblum characters, the creepy creations of Cronenberg, and numerous questions about baboons. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 21:00 - 28:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

Starting off the batch of Halloween episodes right with a classic from the mind of George Romero. And another from the mind of Zack Snyder. How do they two movies relate, and is there anything praise worthy in the remake? Not-so-great in the original? Tune in to hear Stuart and Jacob talk all about it. Also in this episode is a prolonged discussion on city-building with beavers, a civilized discussion on the nature of jumpscares and fast-moving zombies, a surprisingly fun soundtrack, and the the greatness of one-off character Norma. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 29:00 - 37:50 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

Well, seems Jacob screwed up and the secret episode they had planned fell through at the last minute, so he pulled a last minute selection out of his sleeve and he and Stuart are discussing it today! Another comedy pick, and apparently this is a topic that has been on the backburner since sometime in 2020! What fun! Also in this episode is talk on that new Predator movie Prey, some appropriate praise for Mr.'s Falk and Arkin, fuming over this David Suchet/Albert Brooks "relationship", and even a talk on the most horrid movies they've covered in the past (which are ALL considered watchable by the both of them). All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 17:19 - 25:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

It's been quite a long time since Stuart and Jacob covered a Roger Corman-adjacent picture on the show. In fact, not since season 1 all the way back in 2018. It's nice to know that after all of this time, a Corman picture hasn't changed. Whether he's directing or producing, it just has that feel. How does the remake compare, and where does it decide to take it's social commentary? Tune in to find out! Also in this episode is some gushing over fumbling around as a cat in new video game Stray, Jason Statham providing riveting character development, confusing mixed messages regarding violence in the original film, and one of Sylvester Stallone's greatest roles to date. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 21:20-30:39 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

Well, if anything else you certainly can't say that Jacob doesn't make interesting selections for the show. Who knew that the Audrey Hepburn/Cary Grant classic had a modern retelling, and one that leaned so heavily into the arthouse cinema side as well. But the true question remains: are either of these any good, and do they work as comedies or dramas or whatever they're passing themselves off as? Also in this episode is some very slight praise for Phil Tippett's Mad God, anger towards mashed together soundtracks, creepy mother's with no bearing on story, and an appearance from French film star Charles Aznavour! Not in the podcast necessarily, just in the movie. Sorry for getting your hopes up. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 25:17-32:25 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

Just in time for the real Independence Day, Stuart and Jacob sat down to discuss the 1996 Roland Emmerich movie and its overdue sequel, complete with pointless franchise setup at the end. Oh, weren't they ambitious? It the Super Mario Bros. Movie all over again! But, that being said, are either of these truly bad? I'm sure the boys have some thoughts on that matter. Also in this episode is catching up on Despicable Me, a brief diatribe on the state of body horror, gushing over a very brief appearance from Harvey Fierstein, and a discussion on taking advantage on the establishment of a new timeline. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 31:00-41:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

It's about time Stuart and Jacob talk about another comedic film on the show. Hell, it's the only way the podcast will ever be funny. And today they aren't messing around, as Jacob as brought in what is highly regarded as a classic in the comedy space, as well as it's 1998 follow-up starring both Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon from the original! Will it compare? Or is it too infested with 90's sensibilities? Also in this episode is discussion on the Cloverfield cinematic universe, Neal Hefti's classic score, comedy duo's as a concept, and more than just a couple Matthau impressions. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 19:50-26:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

It's become a "They Remade It" staple at this point to cover at least one Disney live-action remake a year. They're fairly abundant and seem to dominate much of the discourse surrounding remakes and reboots, so it only makes sense. This time around is The Jungle Book, and in a situation similar to that of the Beauty and the Beast episode some years ago, the duo may not necessarily agree on its merits. Also in this episode is Pompo the Cinephile, Sterling Holloway's Disney legend status, a revelation to King Louie's existence, and a longer discussion of the live-action Lion King than was expected this time around. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 16:00-24:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

A listener request has come into the podcast!? Well, Stuart and Jacob are never ones to back away from a requested topic, especially when its about covering horror outside the month of October. I know Jacob is a big fan of that. How does the Brian de Palma classic compare against the Kimberly Peirce remake? Tune in, as always, to find out! Also in this episode is Piper Laurie's manic energy, Brian de Palma forcing method acting, cruel main characters versus redeeming ones, and finally talk about the best film of the decade: Sonic 2. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 23:36-28:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

Eagle-eared (is that a saying?) listeners will recall Stuart going into detail about having watched Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley some episodes ago and how much he did enjoy it. Well, the duo both decided that since it was a remake, they might as well hop on that train and cover the two noirs on the show! Who could've thought that in 2022 that not one but two movies would be covered that were less than a year old. Yes, we're all looking at you, Space Jam: A New Legacy. Anyways, does the remake hold weight with Jacob? And now that Stuart's finally seen the 1947 film, what are his overall thoughts? Also in this episode is slightly less brief discussion on 2022's The Batman, how much is TOO much in filmmaking, the acting chops of Willem Dafoe, and some Last Man Standing-related news at the end of the program. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 31:00-38:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com