They Remade It: The Movie Comparison Podcast They Remade It: The Movie Comp

In this cosmic voyage of an episode, Stuart and Jacob traverse the starry expanse of Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" and its sequel "2010: The Year We Make Contact" directed by Peter Hyams. From the dawn of man to the birth of a new star, they delve into the evolution of a genre-defining classic and its less-celebrated successor. How does the enigmatic and visually stunning original compare to the more conventional narrative of the follow-up? And can the sequel's Cold War backdrop and additional characters stand up to the original's sparse and contemplative storytelling?



Also in this episode are talks on the merits of long movie runtimes, ruminations on the initial episode of the Fallout television series, Jacob's memories of Lithgow and a dolphin, and a debate as to the purpose of the monoliths. All this and more on They Remade It!



Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 19:10 - 28:08



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In this head-to-head episode, Stuart and Jacob tackle the gridiron glory and comedic chaos of "The Longest Yard" – both the 1974 classic and its 2005 remake. With Burt Reynolds leading the '74 team and Adam Sandler at the helm in 2005, our hosts dissect the playbook on what makes a sports movie both entertaining and enduring. Does the original's blend of sports and comedy outmaneuver the remake's Happy Madison hijinks? And can anything in the 2005 version match the charisma of a mustache-less Reynolds?



Also in this episode are the unexpected appearances of sports figures turned actors, the tonal touchdowns and fumbles, and a brief detour into the realm of esports and Zack Snyder's filmography. All this and more on They Remade It!


Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 27:06 - 36:44

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In this monumental 100th episode, Stuart and Jacob embark on a journey through one of the most epic sagas in cinematic history: The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. From the Shire to the fiery chasms of Mount Doom, they compare the grandeur of Peter Jackson's adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved works. How does the grand trilogy fare against its prequel counterpart? Can the charm of Bilbo's unexpected journey hold a candle to Frodo's perilous quest?



Also in this episode are talks of a survival horror game featuring a magical station wagon, Bob Hoskins playing a cad, a special "100th episode" trivia game, and most importantly: The Hobbit on PlayStation 2. This episode is a true celebration of They Remade It's centennial (that's the right wording, right?) milestone, so grab your lembas bread, and let's toast to another hundred episodes - or until our hosts decide they've had enough of remakes.

Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 24:49 - 46:26

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Stuart takes a dive into the films of one of his most loved video game franchises of recent years, and he drags Jacob along for the ride. It seems like only yesterday the two were covering the Mario movies, how do they fair entering the territory of gaming movies once again? Tune in to find out! Also in this episode are Jacob's disdain for Matthew Vaughn, a hitman brawl that may or may not have happened according to one of our hosts, a surprise disagreement, and an extensive discussion on the villainous Metamorpho. All this and more on They Remade It!



Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 20:47 - 31:05



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Season 6 has finally arrived, and our duo has a lot to discuss. In terms of what they've been doing this past month, but also with a couple animated features to take everyone into the new year. And whaddya know, another one that released in 2023! Seems they're getting more and more current overtime! Or maybe they're running out of movies to talk about? . . . never! Also in this episode are Jacob's 2023 rundown, love for Miranda Richardson, a brief diatribe about Michael Eisner, and Disney's Home on the Range versus Animal Farm: who will win?! All this and more on They Remade It!



Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 25:29 - 32:41



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2023 has come and gone, and Stuart and Jacob had a "meh" time of it all. There were highs and lows of course, but if they were tier ranking years of recent memory, 2023 would fall square in the middle for the both of them. That doesn't mean they don't have things to talk about though! 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), upcoming releases, 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!



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