They Remade It: The Movie Comparison Podcast

It's been quite a while since the last episode talking about a film from Akira Kurosawa. To that end, it's been even longer since Bruce Willis has been discussed on the podcast as well. Consider this a homecoming for the show as Stuart and Jacob talk about samurai and westerns once again (though some would have you believe that this remake is solely a noir and nothing more). Is this another case of mucking up a story in a retelling, or is there some kernel of a good flick in here? Only time will tell. Also in this episode is *brief* discussion on 2022's The Batman, at what point should a movie actively leave information out of a story, acromegaly, and Stuart's utter infatuation with the character of Joe Monday. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 26:30-38:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

Are the boys classic literature majors? No. In fact, far from it. And both Stuart and Jacob repeatedly make that abundantly clear throughout the course of the episode. But either way, Shakespeare is up on the chopping block today as the duo look at both the Zeffirelli and Luhrmann adaptations of the classic Romeo and Juliet story. Their thoughts on the subject may shock and amaze! But if you've been paying attention up to this point, probably not. Also in this episode is discussion on the recent Uncharted movie, Pat Heywood's joyous appearance, frankly too much discussion on the Moulin Rouge, and the idea that you are free to like whatever movies you want... to an extent. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 28:00-37:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

Season 5 is starting off and boy is Stu frustrated. Who knew always letting Jacob pick what movies set the tone for the rest of the year would be a bad thing? Either way, its time for Space Jam! While both seem to agree that the original doesn't tend to hold up in any regard, does that excuse the blatant IP festival happening in the new film? Is the acting of LeBron James any better than that of Michael Jordan? And what in the world happened to Witch Hazel? Also in this episode is slight talk on the newest to come from Marvel, identifying with Foghorn Leghorn, Warner Brothers and their odd voice talent policies, and deliberation on when Granny got so unfunny. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 27:00-37:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

Well, many would say that 2021 was a rather unfortunate year, but for the duo, it was leagues better than 2020 was, even with its own shortcomings being extremely apparent. But 2022 will no doubt be better, especially as Sonic 2 will be coming to theaters, which is discussed at length. 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!  Spider-Man No Way Home Chat: 58:00 - 1:03:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter theyremadeit@gmail.com

The final traditional episode of 2021 is upon us and the duo is discussing one of the most well known and oft referenced pieces of Christmas pop culture to ever be created. Alastair Sim and Michael Caine will face off as different portrayals as the famed Ebenezer Scrooge, which one pulls it off better? And frankly, is there any better way to send off the year than talking about The Muppets once again? Jacob seems pretty excited, as expected. Also in this episode is a serious discussion regarding Ghostbusters: Afterlife, feelings for Fezziwig, Michael Caine's ability to act against sock puppet monsters, and an examination of the literary comedic stylings of Charles Dickens. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 27:00-37:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

Christmas is here just in time, and this is the first of the holiday 2021 episodes of the podcast! Stuart and Jacob have a couple of doozies to talk about this time, and you might be surprised on their opinions. No, like really surprised. I just listened and I'm still shocked trust me. Also Larry the Cable Guy is here. Also in this episode is talk on the new movie The Harder They Fall, Phil Hartman's comedic genius, the abject surrealness of a Cable Guy Christmas film, and another potential sequel to The Wicker Man. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 29:00-38:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

Stu and Jacob have officially wrapped up Halloween 2021, and its only the day before Halloween! Not to late, we don't think. It's always almost Halloween (excluding October 31st). This time around another staple is being discussed, and while there are a TON of adaptations of this movie, but the Lon Chaney classic and the 2004 adaptation of the stage musical are being put under the microscope. Also in this episode is talk on the new Dune film, the return of Snitz Edwards, the genius of Lon Chaney, and just what makes a decent character motivation? All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 23:00 - 33:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

It's Halloween in late November as the boys had a difficult time syncing their schedules to record and edit the two scary episodes. They did it though, and just in time for Thanksgiving! One of these is Jacob's favorite horror movie of all time, does Stuart feel the same? And how does the remake compare? Also in this episode is talk on the new Venom AND the new Halloween, Stuart's thoughts on the newest Bond, a tangent about noisy cartoons, and what happens when a movie tries to do too many things all at once! All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 25:30 - 34:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

Once again Stuart and Jacob have returned to the Disney well, as its a fairly deep one that always yields results. However, a bit of a departure, as this remake is from quite a while ago. Long before the current boom of redoing everything that you've ever created as a studio. Does the original hold up at all, and can Glenn Close's performance save the 1996 iteration? Tune in to find out! Also in this episode is lots of Batman Arkham talk, the plights of a 90's American video game developer living in England, inviting dogs to weddings, and the importance of the Cruella de Vil song! All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 29:35 - 39:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

Oh boy, this may be the roughest go Stu and Jacob have had at a film in a long time. Who knew that an Ohio-based lawyer would obtain the rights to make a follow-up to one of the quintessential American films? And why does the film have 800 new characters introduced in it? Tune in to find out! Also discussed in this episode is the newest Marvel picture Shang-Chi, the business practices of Phil Pitzer, and whether or not the remake can even qualify as a movie! And why does this character think he has problems when everyone around him has significantly worse problems? All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 24:00 - 36:30 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

Halloween is coming a little early this year as the duo discuss the duel thrillers that are The Wicker Mans... Wicker Men... bah! It seems pretty obvious that Stuart and Jacob are going to agree this time around, but exactly to what extent we aren't sure. How did they feel about the over-the-top (and under-the-bottom) performances of the remake? Tune in to find out! Also discussed in this episode is a very depressing week of movies for Stuart, extensive talk on Celtic history, poking holes into the remake's plot, and a ghostly Nick Cage visits Japan! All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 27:00 - 33:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

Stuart has finally done it and convinced Jacob to take the lead and produce an episode on a couple of Western films! All about two men at constant odds and a train ride awaiting one of them. Is it possible that one of these movies shows too much while the other shows too little? Can either of our intrepid hosts ever be satisfied? Also discussed in this episode is a brief tangent on the new Space Jam film, old-school title themes, Stu's review of the new Marvel series premiered on Disney+, and a hick's take on retro-futurism! All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 28:00 - 35:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

After a bit of a delay following an extremely busy month for our two hosts, they've come back in an all new episode featuring the first sports movie on the podcast, all about... pool! Or billiards. They may not be totally clear on the differences between the two, but they do know that lots of money is to be had in the game, and Paul Newman loves lying to people in bars! Or so it seems, anyway. Also discussed in this episode is the exciting conclusion of Stuart's epic Marvel watch-through, John Turturro's acting chops, Sonic's 30th Anniversary, and Cartoon All-Stars To the Rescue! All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 29:00 - 42:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

On this newest episode of They Remade It, Stuart and Jacob dive into a large cultural milestone of a film, one that is an important mark in the history of thrillers and horror pictures, and is also deemed the progenitor of the psycho-biddy, or "hagsploitation" genre. Not a lot of individuals realize that there was a TV movie adaptation of the original source material as well, with real life sisters Vanessa and Lynn Redgrave in the starring roles! So both of these films they watched, but were they actually able to enjoy them? Or did Stuart end up with more nightmares? Also discussed in this episode is the horrendous drek that is Cool World, Lynchian hellscapes, Dark Souls-style video games, and the infamous feud between Bette David and Joan Crawford. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 21:00 - 27:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

Can you believe Stuart and Jacob are covering another couple of science fiction films so soon after tackling RoboCop? Well, they can, as its another fairly big one and its a genre they both care for. Which will prevail in the battle of "who likes what more"? Will the duo disagree again, or will they come to some surprising revelations on the road to ultimately agreeing? No better time to find out than the present, unless you want to wait to listen in the dystopian future these films predict. Also discussed in this episode is the annoying existence of Rob Schneider, Lord and Miller's newest animated feature, the fantastic Armand Assante and his scenery choking, and how much world building a science fiction movie needs to do to prove its a science fiction movie. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 34:00 - 45:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

Another tentpole discussion this time around, comparing what is considered by many to be a musical classic to Tim Burton's much darker take from the mid aughts. Plenty of people actively dislike the remake, but is it really as bad as people say? And surely the whimsical Gene Wilder romp isn't perfect, is it? Make sure to listen and find out what Stuart and Jacob think about that. Also discussed in this episode is Godzilla vs. Kong, the beautiful chaotic energy of Gene Wilder, the often confusing and seemingly pointless layout of 2005's chocolate factory, and talk on why Stuart's fevered watching habits are so bizarre. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 24:20 - 34:09 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

This time around its a straight user suggestion on the podcast as Stuart and Jacob both take a look at the "romantic" crime-thriller The Postman Always Rings Twice! Listen as the duo discuss the differences between the casts, the representation of the stories and their themes, and why Jacob thought this was Death of a Salesman until he started actually watching the movie. Also discussed in this episode is Stanley Tucci's trip to Italy, more Marvel movies, 81's odd inclusion of a circus full of wild cats, and... an apparent disdain for Jack Nicholson that extends past The Departed? Nah, they like him, just not really in this film. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 24:00 - 32:30 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

It's the 50th traditional episode of the show, and Jacob acted accordingly, by taking the originally planned sci-fi episode and removing it in the schedule (don't worry, it'll show back up at some point he's assured me). But why was this done? Stuart and Jacob decided that the 50th episode called for a slightly bigger tentpole amongst remade films, and RoboCop certainly fit the bill. Did the remake deserve the disdain it got from audiences? Does one of our two hosts actively dislike the original? Tune in to find out! Also discussed in this episode is Disney's new feature Raya and the Last Dragon, quip-spewing 80's stars, what films were made in Australia, and a heartfelt message at the end of the show as thank you to the audience at large. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 28:00 - 36:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

In the midst of the aftermath of the most recent snowstorm, Stuart and Jacob meet up (virtually) once again to discuss two Disney family movies that neither had seen before. Well, they both think they may have seen the one from the early 2000's but for the life of them they just can't remember. Do either of these hold up or are they groan-inducing products of their time? This episode also contains discussion on the upcoming tidal wave of video game movies, and Jacob watched yet ANOTHER movie about celebs competing for money. All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 28:00 - 39:25 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com

2020 is behind us and Stuart and Jacob are looking forward to a much more prosperous 2021, and they are starting it off with a bang, talking about too films that couldn't be more identical while also being almost entirely different. Its a tough talk this time around just attempting to figure out how to accurately compare the two films! This episode also contains discussion on Pixar's recent film Soul, The GameStop/Wall Street debacle, the Nostalgia Critic I guess, and the annoying existence of Johnny (or is it Neubauer?). All this and more on They Remade It! Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 24:00 - 29:00 ---------- Socials ---------- @ItRemade on Twitter @theyremadeit on Instagram theyremadeit@gmail.com