HeyJaredThey Remade It: The Movie Comparison Podcast
A film-lovers podcast starring Jacob and Stuart, two movie-lovers who just want to analyze the then and now. Every episode, they'll compare and analyze the themes of different films based on the same work, whether they be remakes, reboots, or long-overdue sequels.
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Episode 146: The Manchurian Candidate (1962) and (2004) (opens the original)
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In this episode of They Remade It, dramatic thrillers are back on the docket as the original "Manchurian Candidate" is compared to it's early aughts remake. One takes a slightly satirical look at the Red Scare, while the other is a more serious approach to the War on Terror and corporate influence in politics. Does one happen to handle it's material better than the other? And between Lansbury and Streep, who is more wickedly vile in their roles here? Also in this episode is a long diatribe on "C
Episode 145: Red Sonja (1985) and (2025) (opens the original)
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In this episode of They Remade It, it's time to talk swords and sandals once more as the Hyborian Age is revisited by Stuart and Jacob? You've heard of Conan, but how familiar are you with the character of Red Sonja? What of these twin movies 40 years apart, which holds up and displays better sensibilities? And why is Arnold in the 1985 one but NOT just playing Conan? Also in this episode are some unfortunate news about a now-lost podcast episode, far too many references to Robert Altman's "Pope
Episode 144: King Kong (1933) and (2005) (opens the original)
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In this episode of They Remade It, Stuart and Jacob dive into horror before October has even arrived to discuss the merits of Hollywood's most famous and enduring monster. One movie with a creature large in size, the other large in scope, but which towers above the other in terms of quality? How do character arcs and motivations add to (or detract from) the pictures' overall quality? And why did there have to be giant bugs? Also in this episode are ruminations on both "Spider-Man: Brand New Day"
Episode 143: Happy Gilmore (1996) and Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) (opens the original)
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In this episode of They Remade It, Stuart and Jacob not only discuss sports again after a long hiatus on the topic, but they bring back in wringer Adam Sandler to make the whole thing complete. Now they've both stated before that they aren't the biggest fans of the Sand-man's comedy, but will they change their tune watching his first feature and comparing it with his latest? What of the unfortunate bevy of dead stars from the first film that can't appear in the sequel? And why does Rob Schneider
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