Retro Vs. Remake
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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Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
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!
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
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!
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
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!
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
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!
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
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!
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
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!
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
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!
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 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!
Sunday May 28, 2023
Sunday May 28, 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!
Saturday May 20, 2023
Saturday May 20, 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!