Many people hate remakes. Some people love them. We decided to start a podcast that discusses them from all angles.
DOWNLOAD MP3A huge thank you to Angelle Tusa for once again joining us on this episode. Check out her website, follow her on Twitter, and head over to Schumacast, where she and Noel are currently podcasting their way through the career of Joel Schumacher.This episode discusses Carrie (1976). IMDb. Wikipedia.As well as Carrie (2013). IMDb. Wikipedia.
DOWNLOAD MP3A huge thank you to Tessa for joining us on this episode. Follow her on Twitter.This episode discusses Mighty Joe Young (1949). IMDb. Wikipedia.As well as Mighty Joe Young (1998). IMDb. Wikipedia.
DOWNLOAD MP3A huge thank you to Michael May for joining us on this episode. Follow him on Twitter and check out his Adventure blog. In the time since this recording, Michael's gone on to become a prolific podcaster in his own right, and currently hosts two shows with Noel, Greystoked and Thundarr Road.This episode discusses The Wolfman (1941). IMDb. Wikipedia.As well as The Wolfman (2010). IMDb. Wikipedia.
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In which we stumble through introductions before laying our general thoughts about remakes on the table....Download MP3We can't emphasize how amazing the folks at Made of Fail are, so if you still have yet to check out their show, do so now. They are teh awesome. Extra emphasis on "teh".
In which timing means everything when you have a topically themed subject....Download MP3A huge thank you to Angelle Tusa for joining us this episode. Her various multitude of projects can all be found at her official website. You can also follow her on Twitter.Yes, this episode was recorded and intended to be released in April. Shame Noel for his laziness. Shame him deeply. Okay, not that deeply. Now a little to the right. Thaaaat's the sweet spot.This episode discusses April Fool's Day (1986). IMDb. Wikipedia.The film's score was by Charles Bernstein, who also wrote and produced the song "Too Bad You're Crazy".
DOWNLOAD MP3A huge thanks to Dana Miller for joining us again this episode. You can find her work on deviantART.Uncovering the Bronze Age can be found at the Relatively Geeky Network.Subscribe to The Noel Network if you haven't already to stay up to date on Noel's other shows and blogs.This episode discusses Godzilla (2014). IMDb. Wikipedia.
DOWNLOAD MP3A huge thanks to Angelle Tusa for joining us again this episode. You can find her at her main website, The Monthly Midnight Movie Exchange, and A Return to the Dreaming, and follow her on Twitter.This episode discusses Scarface (1983). IMDb. Wikipedia.
DOWNLOAD MP3A huge thanks to Angelle Tusa for joining us again this episode. You can find her at her main website, The Monthly Midnight Movie Exchange, and A Return to the Dreaming, and follow her on Twitter.This episode discusses Scarface (1932). IMDb. Wikipedia.
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DOWNLOAD MP3A huge thanks to Kevin O'Shea for joining us on this episode. Follow him on Twitter.This episode discusses:The Longest Yard (1974). IMDb. Wikipedia.The Longest Yard (2005). IMDb. Wikipedia.Excerpts from the film's score composed by Teddy Castellucci.
In which Noel is completely incapable of judging heights....DOWNLOAD MP3A huge thanks to Lori Bowen for joining us on this episode. Follow her on Twitter and check out her awesome blog.Lori's music videos:World Collision "Essenger"World Collision "Sine"ObiShawnKenobi "Leave Yourself"John O'Keefe "Big Mistake"Didges Christ Superdrum "Black is the Colour"Didges Christ Superdrum "Snake Oil"Lori's short films:AftershockWithout/WithinA Hammer Fell in Jerusalem: AnathemaA Hammer Fell in Jerusalem: and be at restJustUsStella Buio (trailer)I Am Monster (trailer)This episode discusses A Nightmare On Elm Street (2010). IMDb. Wikipedia.Excerpts from the film's score composed by Steve Jablonsky.
DOWNLOAD MP3A huge thanks to Lori Bowen for joining us on this episode. Follow her on Twitter and check out her awesome blog.Lori's music videos:World Collision "Essenger"World Collision "Sine"ObiShawnKenobi "Leave Yourself"John O'Keefe "Big Mistake"Didges Christ Superdrum "Black is the Colour"Didges Christ Superdrum "Snake Oil"Lori's short films:AftershockWithout/WithinA Hammer Fell in Jerusalem: AnathemaA Hammer Fell in Jerusalem: and be at restJustUsStella Buio (trailer)I Am Monster (trailer)This episode discusses A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984). IMDb. Wikipedia.Excerpts from the film's score composed by Charles Bernstein.
Download MP3A big thank you to Dana for joining us this episode. Follow her on Twitter and check out her deviantART page.This episode discusses The Hills Have Eyes (2006). IMDb. Wikipedia.Excerpts from the film's score composed by TOMANDANDY.
Download MP3A big thank you to Dana for joining us this episode. Follow her on Twitter and check out her deviantART page.This episode discusses The Hills Have Eyes (1977). IMDb. Wikipedia.Excerpts from the film's score composed by Don Peake.
See those holes? Those are where we drove "narrative" and "experience" into the ground....Download MP3A big thank you to Matilda "Mac" Hare for joining us this episode. Follow her on Twitter.This episode discusses The Last House on the Left (2009). IMDb. Wikipedia.Excerpts from the film's score composed by John Murphy.
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In which it's all about will power....Download MP3A big thank you to JD for joining us this episode. Check out his series Comics Are Awesome, and follow him on Twitter.This episode discusses Fright Night (1985). IMDb. Wikipedia.Excerpts from the film's score composed by Brad Fiedel.
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In which, yes, our show still exists....Download MP3A huge thank you to Made of Fail's Dayna for being our special guest once again, and for putting up with our constant editing delays (which Noel humbly apologise for).This episode discusses One Missed Call (2008). IMDb. Wikipedia.The music used in this episode is the ringtone from the remake.
In which spiders have been known to leap....Download MP3A huge thank you to Made of Fail's Dayna for being our special guest once again, and for putting up with our constant editing delays (which Noel humbly appologizes for).This episode discusses One Missed Call (2003). IMDb. Wikipedia.The music used in this episode is the ringtone that signifies your time to die has arrive. Thank you for listening, now rest in peace and please try not to take spectral revenge on the living.
Oh, wait....Download MP3Here is where I'd typically thank Kevin for joining us and plug the Made of Fail Empire he's slowly forging, but we haven't been on speaking terms since this was recorded, so he can go take a flying leap for all I care. Chill out, bro. Move on with your life and just let it go.And, yes, I know that we're posting episode 17 even though episode 16 is still unfinished and unreleased. Kevin - communicating to us through "legal" "channels" - whipped out a bit of contractual fine print and "requested" that his episode be posted before we got to Dayna's. Probably because she still talks to us."Thank" you, Kevin. "Thank" you deep. "Thank" you hard.
And featuring the star of Twilight....Download MP3A huge thank you toMatilda Hare for beingthis episode's guest.Check out her review blog, Mac's Back", and follow her on Twitter.This episode discusses My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009). IMDb. Wikipedia.The song excerpted is "Prodigal Son", a track from the film's score composed by Michael Wandmacher.The screams of "Betrayal!" come from Spoony of The Spoony Experiment.
In which Noel receives applause....Download MP3A huge thank you toMatilda Hare for beingthis episode's guest.Check out her review blog, Mac's Back, and follow her on Twitter.This episode discusses My Bloody Valentine (1981). IMDb. Wikipedia.The song excerpted is "The Ballad of Harry Warden", written by Paul Zaza and performed by John McDermott.
In which we break The Final Question....Download MP3A huge thank you to Tessa for once again overloading us on energy and awesome. Check out her work on The Reliquary and Deconstructing Moya, and follow her on Twitter.Note: Dana, our episode artist, will be taking a break from doing illustrations while she focuses on school and work. We wish her well and will not be accepting submissions from other artists to fill the position. Dana is our episode artist, and only Dana.This episode discusses The Ladykillers (2004). IMDb. Wikipedia.The song excerpted in this episode is "Let Your Light Shine On Me" by Blind Willie Johnson, which is featured prominently in the film's soundtrack.
In which bwong....Download MP3 (57:07)A huge thank you to Tessa for once again overloading us on energy and awesome. Check out her work on The Reliquary and Deconstructing Moya, and follow her on Twitter.This episode discusses The Ladykillers (1955). IMDb. Wikipedia.The music used in this episode is the main theme from the film, composed by Tristram Cary.
In which the part of Dylan McDermott is played by a sheet of paper....Illustration by Dana Miller.Download MP3A huge thank you to Kerri for joining us once again. Follow her on Twitter.This episode discusses Miracle on 34th Street (1994). IMDb. Wikipedia.The music used in this episode is an excerpt of the overture of the film's score, composed by Bruce Broughton.
In which we open with a pubic hair joke....Illustration by Dana Miller.Download MP3A huge thank you to Kerri for joining us once again. Follow her on Twitter.This episode discusses Miracle on 34th Street. IMDb. Wikipedia.The music used in this episode is the main theme of the film, composed by Cyril Mockridge.
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In which Dana laughs and laughs and laughs....Download MP3 A huge thanks to Dana Miller for joining us once again.In this episode, we discuss The Fog (2005). IMDb. Wikipedia.
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Download MP3A huge thanks to Lori Bowen for joining us on this episode. Follow her on Twitter and check out her awesome blog.Lori's music videos:World Collision "Essenger"World Collision "Sine"Lori's short films:AftershockWithout/WithinA Hammer Fell in Jerusalem: AnathemaA Hammer Fell in Jerusalem: and be at restJustUs (coming soon - trailer)This episode discusses Halloween (2007). IMDb. Wikipedia.
Download MP3A huge thanks to Lori Bowen for joining us on this episode. Follow her on Twitter and check out her awesome blog.Lori's music videos:World Collision "Essenger"World Collision "Sine"Lori's short films:AftershockWithout/WithinA Hammer Fell in Jerusalem: AnathemaA Hammer Fell in Jerusalem: and be at restJustUs (coming soon - trailer)This episode discusses Halloween (1978). IMDb. Wikipedia.
Illustration by Dana Miller. Check out her deviantART page.Download MP3A huge thank you to our grand overlord Kevin for joining us this week. To bask in more of the glory that is he, check out the Made of Fail Podcast, Deconstructing Moya, Straight Guy Reviews of Bad Romance Novels, and a number of other great things available from the Made of Fail Network.Films Discussed:Assault on Precinct 13 (1976). IMDb. Wikipedia.Assault on Precinct 13 (2005). IMDb. Wikipedia.
Illustration by Dana Miller. Check out her deviantART page.Download MP3The first in our series on John Carpenter related remakes.A big thanks to our illustrator Dana for being our first two-time guest.Featured Films:Village of the Damned (1960). IMDb. Wikipedia.Village of the Damned (1995). IMDb. Wikipedia.
In which we really hate children....Illustration by Dana Miller. Check out her deviantART page.Download MP3 (1:28:71)Films Discussed:Charade (1963). IMDB. Wikipedia.The Truth About Charlie (2002). IMDB. Wikipedia.
In which we pass the time by playing a game of Solitaire....Illustration by Dana Miller. Check out her deviantART page.Download MP3 (2:01:31)A huge thank you to the bearded Weston for joining us this episode. Follow him on Twitter and check out his weekly writings at Deconstructing Moya: A Farscape Re-Watch.Films Discussed:The Manchurian Candidate (1962). IMDB. Wikipedia.The Manchurian Candidate (2004). IMDB. Wikipedia.Both films originate from the 1959 novel by Richard Condon.
In which a pack of rats proves to be far less interesting than expected....Illustration by Dana Miller. Check out her deviantART page.Download MP3 (1:53:23)A huge thanks to Tessa for joining us this episode. Check her out at 1P Start, Deconstructing Moya: A Farscape Rewatch, the occasional episode of Made of Fail, and her LiveJournal. Follow her on Twitter.Films DiscussedOcean's Eleven (1960). IMDB. Wikipedia. Ocean's Eleven (2001). IMDB. Wikipedia.
In which we enjoy a nice warm bowl of hero oatmeal....Download MP3A huge thanks to Dana Miller for joining us this episode as our resident Myth Nazi, and for providing yet another fantastic illustration. Follow her on Twitter and check out her deviantART page.Films Discussed:Clash of the Titans (1981). IMDB. Wikipedia.Clash of the Titans (2010). IMDB. Wikipedia.
Illustration by Dana Miller. Check out her deviantART page.Download MP3Love Affair (1939). IMDB. Wikipedia.An Affair to Remember (1957). IMDB. Wikipedia.Love Affair (1994). IMDB. Wikipedia.
PART 3: THE REMAKES THAT ALMOST WEREDownload MP300:00 Discussion of an attempted remake from the early 80s, written by Fred Dekker and intended to be directed by Steve Miner. The draft I haven't isn't available to read online, but a synopsis and full production history can be found in Steve Ryfle's book Japan's Favorite Mon-Star.08:33 Discussion of TriStar's initial stab at the franchise, as written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, and intended to be directed by Jan de Bont. The script is available to read at Elliott and Rossio's website, Wordplay, and a full production history can be found in Steve Ryfle's book.
PART 2: THE REMAKEDownload MP3Here it is, everybody. The massive discussion of the 1998 film Godzilla. For more information, visit its IMDB and Wikipedia pages.During the discussion, Noel mentions the first draft of the screenplay, which is available to read online here.
Illustration by Dana Miller. Check out her deviantART page.We tried some new things with this episode. And it left us with six hours of audio. Yeah, I know. I've cut it down to about half that, but let us know if you prefer future episodes to be shorter and looser, or longer and more in depth. Just as long as we don't have to record for six hours again.PART 1: THE ORIGINALDownload MP3For more information about Gojira (1954), visit its IMDB and Wikipedia pages.
In which an American accent is revealed to be trickier than a British one, Natasha Richardson gets snockered, and Evie seeks answers regarding the existence of electric hips....Illustration by Dana Miller. Check out her deviantART page.Download MP3A big thanks to our friend Kerri for joining us. Her laugh is almost as sinister and chipmunky as Evie's.Skype was a pain in the ass the night of the recording, garbling and skipping words, and cutting out on people left and right. I edited around it as best I could (we recorded for over two hours), but the occasional issue still slipped through, and we apologize if the final conversation feels a little scattered as a result. We would have stopped and rescheduled, but we were having too much fun.For more information about the 1961 version of The Parent Trap, visit its IMDB and Wikipedia pages.For more information about the 1998 version of The Parent Trap, visit its IMDB and Wikipedia pages.And for more information about the 1949 Erich Kästner novel, Das Doppelte Lottchen (released in the U.S. as Lisa and Lottie), check out its Wikipedia page.
In which an Oscar nominated director is accused of being a tracer, masturbation is declared to be wrong, and our guest is broken on more than one occasion....Illustration by Dana Miller. Check out her deviantART page.Download MP3.A big huge wonderful sensational not at all desperate thank you to Dayna from Made of Fail. While child services would likely disagree, she's the best parental figure any podcast could ask for.As we're sure you'll note early on, Noel doesn't talk for long stretches during the first half, and when he does, there's often the sounds of banging in the background. That's because, we kid you not, a maintenance dude showed up to fix a leaking faucet, something Noel requested two months ago, literally less than a minute before we were about to start recording. Since we'd rescheduled things twice already, we just decided to plug ahead, and an extra thanks must be given to Dayna's ranting skills so Noel could often mute his mic over the noise.For more information about the 1960 version of Psycho by Alfred Hitchcock, visit its IMDB and Wikipedia pages.For more information about the 1998 version by Gus Van Sant, visit its IMDB and Wikipedia pages.And for more information about the original 1959 novel by Robert Bloch, visit its Wikipedia page.
In which we're all horrible people who are going to hell....Download MP3A huge thank you to Kayleigh for joining us this episode. You can follow her on Twitter, and read her writing at The Book Lantern and The Sparkle Project. In the time since this recording (about 8 months ago!), she and several friends have started their own amazing podcast, Anglo-Filles.This episode discusses Cat People (1982). IMDb. Wikipedia.Excerpts from the film's score composed by Giorgio Moroder.
In which our discussion of the evil psychiatrist would have been SOOOO much more fun had we recorded this after Hannibal premiered....Download MP3A huge thank you to Kayleigh for joining us this episode. You can follow her on Twitter, and read her writing at The Book Lantern and The Sparkle Project. In the time since this recording (about 8 months ago!), she and several friends have started their own amazing podcast, Anglo-Filles.This episode discusses Cat People (1942). IMDb. Wikipedia.Excerpts from the film's score composed by Roy Webb.
In which Evie doesn't know how airports work....Download MP3A huge thank you to Weston for joining us this episode. You can follow him on Twitter.This episode discusses The Thomas Crown Affair (1999). IMDb. Wikipedia.Excerpts from the film's score composed by Bill Conti.
In which Evie is tired....Download MP3A huge thank you to Weston for joining us this episode. You can follow him on Twitter.This episode discusses The Thomas Crown Affair (1968). IMDb. Wikipedia.Excerpts from the film's score composed by Michel Legrand.
In which you know this is not true....Download MP3A huge thank you to Tori Jo Lau for joining us this episode. You can follow her on Twitter or at her blog This Space Blank.This episode discusses Sabrina (1995). IMDb. Wikipedia.Excerpts from the film's score composed by John Williams.