111 episodes
Original Remake Michael Denniston and Peter Veunnasack
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5.0 • 11 Ratings
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A movie podcast where your hosts discuss an original film and its remake or the inevitable sequel, reboot or copy of a copy.
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
In 1992 a sequel to a huge holiday hit just needed to change the villains method of thievery from wet to sticky.
Ignore the above description of HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK... we assure you that this is a family friendly film. Presumably certified as such by existing on the Disney+ platform until the end of time.
On this episode we discuss sequels essentially serving as a remake by doing a cinematic version of jumping the shark in a very special vacation episode where Macaulay Culkin travels to New York to meet up with his old punching bags Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. Along the way all three are disgusted by a lady covered in bird poop. Happy holidays!
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Home Alone
In 1990 moviegoers learned how to call a small child "incompetent" in French.
And then the world would know Kevin McCallister's wrath... or at the very least Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern who got a bit too handsy with Christmas goods.
Among other crimes.
On this episode one host looks upon with horror as he continues to procreate while the childless host looks on in equal horror at what he's done. Then we enjoy a holiday classic with the Chris Columbus directed original in the HOME ALONE cinematic universe.
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Email: originalremakepod@gmail.com
Hosts: @Podstalgic and @projectingfilm
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Justice League 2017 and 2021
It's 2021 and there's a new cut of JUSTICE LEAGUE and a new SUICIDE SQUAD...
...so everyone must be happy, right? WRONG says Dave of YOUR LIST, MY COMMAND.
However his co-host Derek (of the much better THE GRAND GESTURE podcast) calls ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE "better than my own child."
Which extreme opinion do you fancy? Find out by listening to an awful lot of debate over funny books on film in our episode on the two Justice Leagues.
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Mortal Kombat 1995 and 2021
It's a fight to the death between two Mortal Kombat movies that are not Annihilation.
For an episode on video game movies we have to bring on a real dork in Jared of SOBER CINEMA. As he speaks with us from the comfort of his gaming chair some important matters discussed in the world of MORTAL KOMBAT:
Is using Liu Kang poor form among friends?
How about selecting him as your champion to wield against people you despise?
Such as maybe a coworker who is an animal and plays with Reptile?
Also we get around to discussing the first feature film adaptation from 1995 and the new HBO Max joint. Because Liu Kang needs no defending.
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Twitter/Instagram: @originalremake
Email: originalremakepod@gmail.com
Hosts: @Podstalgic and @projectingfilm
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The Apartment and Wicker Park
David Giannini has unfortunately started a new podcast called OFF SCREEN DEATH.
That's bad.
But his co-host is the co-host of this show, Mike Denniston.
That's good.
However as part of the promotional tour for OFF SCREEN DEATH (that's the name of the new movie podcast that is half good and half bad) Dave is the guest on this episode for THE APARTMENT and WICKER PARK.
That's bad.
But the episode is good. We promise. We make fun of Josh Hartnett's hair, Matthew Lillard's face and feud over rights to love Rose Byrne all before Mike starts talking about large breasts in French cinema.
It's more good than bad. Enjoy!
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Email: originalremakepod@gmail.com
Hosts: @Podstalgic and @projectingfilm
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Manhunter and Red Dragon
Jairo of MARK AS PLAYED joins the show to suggest that while Ralph Fiennes is no body builder... his version of a serial killer is still "a touch on the sexy side."
This is just the beginning of disagreement as Mike defends the honor of ORIGINAL REMAKE by siding with Michael Mann's version of this Hannibal Lector adjacent story in MANHUNTER and our idiot guest sides with Brett Ratner.
Not just RED DRAGON but Brett Ratner. And that's not even mentioning the tiger penis sequence... though our guest does. Repeatedly. Enjoy!
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Twitter/Instagram: @originalremake
Email: originalremakepod@gmail.com
Hosts: @Podstalgic and @projectingfilm
Letterboxd: @Podstalgic and @projectingfilm
Customer Reviews
The Original was Better
Original Remake flourishes in the comparisons it tackles. It's a clever idea to not only address originals with direct sequels but also originals and spiritual successors/highly influenced films. The hosts share a fun rapport and love for movies that comes across when listening. Give them a listen and subscribe now!
Love the concept
In a sea of movie podcasts the concept is often what draws my attention and in a time where everything seems to be remade and rebooted it's great to have a show that looks at both versions of the film and discusses which one holds up as a better film. Hint - it's not always the original.
Awesome Concept - Smart Conversation
Original Remake is a wonderful podcast idea. It's unique among the plethora of film review podcasts in that it focuses on movies that have been remade. Peter and Mike compare, contrast, and ultimately choose the best parts of teach film. They also have a fun little segment where they pick a fantast cast for the next remake. It's a wonderful show and under an hour so perfect for a commute. Check them out!