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Retro Vs. Remake

Reggie Parkerregpcomedy.podbean.com
Retro Vs. Remake is a bi-weekly audio podcast focusing on classic films and their subsequent remakes (no sequels!). The podcast is hosted by Dan Bulich and Reggie Parker who watch both films, analyze, and discuss the merits of the movies. It’s an unscripted and at times humorous exploration of art and commercialism.
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Episodes

Retro Vs. Remake 100: Scarface (1932 vs 1983)

An ambitious and nearly insane violent gangster climbs the ladder of success, but his weaknesses prove to be his downfall. This can only mean one thing... we watched Scarface on the 100th episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Feb 03, 20252 hr 8 minEp. 29

Retro Vs. Remake 99: The Crow (1994 vs 2024)

A man and his girlfriend are brutally murdered by a violent gang. On the anniversary of their death, the man rises from his grave and assumes the mantle of "The Crow" a supernatural avenger. This can only mean one thing we watched The Crow on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Jan 05, 20251 hr 26 minEp. 28

Retro Vs. Remake 98: Mortal Kombat (1995 vs 2021)

Unbeknownst to warriors on Earthrealm, there's been an ongoing tournament between Earthrealm and Outworld. It's like the Subway Series but Outworld is up nine to nothing, and if they win one more Earthrealm is cooked. It's up to a warrior named Liu Kang and his ragtag group of misfits to take on Outworld in Mortal Kombat... That's right the only way to solve your problems boys and girls is Mortal Kombat. That can only mean one thing. We watched Mortal Kombat (1995) and Mortal Kombat (2021) on th...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 27

Retro Vs. Remake 97: Mean Girls (2004 vs 2024)

An African-American (in the way Elon Musk is) moves to a new school, where she encounters a clique of girls called "The Plastics". Along the way she tries to join this group, she may lose herself in the process, but ultimately finds out the true meaning of friendship/being yourself. All this can only mean one thing... we watched Mean Girls on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake.

Aug 26, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 26

Retro Vs. Remake 96: Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead (1991 vs 2024)

For reasons, children of a single mother spend the summer by themselves after their babysitter dies. Are they able to survive... not kill each other (like the babysitter), and make it through the summer without mom finding out? All this can only mean one thing. We watched Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Jul 19, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 25

Retro Vs. Remake 95: Road House (1989 vs 2024)

A mysterious fighter is a damn good bouncer... so good he's recruited by a small town roadhouse to be it's enforcer, clean up the joint, and save the town from criminals. He makes friends along the way. He makes a lot of enemies, and by the end we find out if this hero is man enough to save the roadhouse. That can only mean one thing we watched Road House (1989) and Road House (2024) in this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

May 29, 20241 hr 35 minEp. 24

Retro Vs. Remake 94: Godzilla (1954 vs 1998 vs 2014)

Underwater atomic testing awakens a centuries old monster from the depth. This radioactive beast terrorizes a city, creates havoc, and ultimately demands a military response. All this can only mean one thing we watched Godzilla on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Apr 01, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 23

Retro Vs. Remake 93: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) vs Wonka (2023)

A chocolatier destined for fame and fortune encounters children.... children who have dreams of a better world. In this world of pure imagination the chocolatier is able to make those dreams manifest. There's also a dark underbelly to this world that we explore in all iterations of this Roald Dhal story. We watched Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory and Wonka on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Mar 16, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 22

Retro Vs. Remake 92: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (1966 vs 2000 vs 2018)

A reclusive green hermit has noisy and annoying neighbors who love Christmas. Well this green guy he doesn't like Christmas. He doesn't like it all... until he encounters a little Who named Cindy Lou and everything changes. Will he steal Christmas? Will his heart grow? Who knows? All I know is we watched Dr Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Dec 25, 202321 minEp. 21

Retro Vs. Remake 91: A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984 vs 2010)

Nancy and her other teenage friends are being haunted by the spirit of a serial killer with bladed gloves. She must uncover the dark truth, concealed by her mother and other adults in Elm Street, before she and her friends all die. Because if they die in their dreams they die in real life! All this can only mean one thing... we watched A Nightmare On Elm Street on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Dec 25, 202323 minEp. 20

Retro Vs. Remake 90: The Shining (1980 vs 1997)

Jack Torrance becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel. He hopes to cure his writer's block and moves in with his family, his wife and his gifted son who is plagued by psychic premonitions. As Jack's writing goes nowhere, and Danny's visions become more disturbing, Jack discovers the hotel's dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac hellbent on terrorizing his family. That can only mean one thing, we watched The Shining on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Nov 01, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 19

Retro Vs. Remake 89: The Getaway (1972 vs. 1994)

A recently released ex-con and his devoted wife go on the run after a heist goes awry. Are they going to be able to get away, or will they be caught by the numerous parties trying to stop them? This can only mean one thing, we're watching The Getaway on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Oct 29, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 18

Retro Vs. Remake 88: The Thomas Crown Affair (1968 vs. 1999)

A debonair, adventuresome bank executive believes he has pulled off the perfect multi-million dollar heist. However he must match wits with a sexy insurance investigator who will do anything to get her man.... anything. Well does she or does he? I don't even know what the question is anymore. That can only mean one thing we watched The Thomas Crown affair on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Oct 16, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 17

Retro Vs. Remake 87: The Great Escape (1963) vs Chicken Run (2000)

Prisoners of circumstance trapped in... well a prison, are seeking an opportunity to make a grand exodus from their evil captors. Along the way they encounter many trials and tribulations, and also may get a taste of freedom. All this can only mean one thing we watched The Great Escape and Chicken Run on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Sep 10, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 16

Retro Vs. Remake 86: Shaft (1971 vs 2000 vs 2019)

A bad ass detective on a mission to kick some ass. He takes justice into his own hands, and won't be stopped by anything or any man. All this can only mean one thing we're watching Shaft, Shaft, and... Shaft on this episode of Retro vs. Remake!

Aug 29, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 15

Retro Vs. Remake 85: Les Misérables (1998 vs 2012)

A former criminal has atoned for his past an now finds himself in the midst of a French Revolution, avoiding a law obsessed policeman hell bent on capturing him. Along the way he agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter, and this decision changes all their lives forever. That can only mean one thing we're watching Les Misérables on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Aug 15, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 14

Retro Vs. Remake 84: La Jetée (1962) vs 12 Monkeys (1995)

A devastating event takes out most of the world's population. Humans are forced to retreat underground. One man from this dystopian future is sent back in time (maybe?) to potentially stop this horrific event from happening. Will he do it and find out why his memories are haunting him or is something else going on? All this can only mean one thing, we watched La Jetée and 12 Monkeys on this episode of Retro vs. Remake!

Jul 07, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 13

Retro Vs. Remake 83: White Men Can’t Jump (1992 vs 2023)

Two basketball hustlers, seemingly opposites, actually have more in common than you would think. Using their various... traits to deceive their opponents, they try to make a better life for themselves and their families. Will it work out, or is it true that white men can't jump? We'll find out in this episode of Retro Vs Remake where we watch White Men Can't Jump!

Jun 14, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 12

Retro Vs. Remake 82: Super Mario Bros (1993 vs 2023)

Two Brooklyn plumbers get dropped in a magic land. They have to save a princess, and they have to defeat King Koopa aka Bowser. Will they do it? And what will they do along the way? We watched Super Mario Bros. on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

May 28, 20231 hr 45 minEp. 11

Retro Vs. Remake 81: House Party (1990 vs 2023)

Two close friends with dreams and aspirations plan the perfect party... at a house. Will these two upstarts land their love interests, throw the banger event of the year, and also maybe learn something about friendship? All this can only mean one thing we're comparing House Party on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

May 20, 20231 hr 52 minEp. 10

Retro Vs. Remake 80: 12 Angry Men (1957 vs 1997)

The life of an accused young man is on the line. What stands between him and the death penalty is the assessment of 12 jurors. Will the evidence be overwhelming and condemn this man to death or will the jurors find that perhaps there is an alibi, and maybe there is value to every human life. All this can only mean one thing, we watched 12 Angry Men on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Apr 16, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 9

Retro Vs. Remake 79: Casablanca (1942) vs Barb Wire (1996)

During a time of unrest and war the owner of a bar survives by not picking sides. All that changes when an ex-lover comes back into their life and makes them choose. All that can only mean one thing we're watching Casablanca and Barb Wire on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Mar 22, 20232 hr 3 minEp. 8

Retro Vs. Remake 78: Man On Fire (1987 vs 2004)

An ex-CIA operative closer to the bottom of a bottle than the bottom of a barrel gets a job as the bodyguard of a young woman. She teaches him a new lease on life, yet when she is captured by the mob/cartel this former operative has to decide what's more important revenge or... actually revenge is the only thing that matters.

Feb 27, 20232 hr 1 minEp. 7

Retro Vs. Remake 77: La Cage aux Folles (1978) vs The Birdcage (1996)

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false front, so that his son can introduce them to his fiancé's right wing moralistic parents. What's more important, acceptance in society or being yourself? All this can only mean one thing. We're comparing La Cage aux Folles and The Birdcage in this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Feb 04, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 6

Retro Vs. Remake 75: The Wizard Of Oz (1939) vs The Wiz (1978)

A young woman living a sheltered life, a storm takes her on an adventure to a faraway land. She meets some new friends along the way, can they all get their dreams and find their way home? All this can only mean one thing, we're comparing The Wizard Of Oz and The Wiz on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Dec 26, 20221 hr 39 minEp. 4

Retro Vs. Remake 74: It (1990) vs It Chapter Two (2019)

Twenty-seven years after deadly events the traumatized Loser's Club have to face their fears once more. Will they be able to stop the killer clown and end the nightmare? All this can mean only one thing we're comparing It and It Chapter Two on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Dec 16, 20221 hr 39 minEp. 3

Retro Vs. Remake 73: The Omega Man (1971) vs I Am Legend (2007)

A man-made plague turns humans into blood thirsty mutants, the lone survivor a brilliant scientist fights his way through these mutants. Can he figure out what's causing the disease and save humanity? All this can only mean one thing, we're watching The Omega Man and I Am Legend on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Dec 01, 20222 hr 13 minEp. 2

Retro Vs. Remake 71: It (1990) vs. It Chapter 1 (2017)

A quiet town, a killer clown... can a group of outcasts stop this demonic force before it destroys them all? All this can only mean one thing, we're comparing It and It Chapter 1 on this episode of Retro vs. Remake!

Oct 31, 20221 hr 45 min
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