Split the Difference

The gang dives into Sam Raimi's debut professional feature The Evil Dead and compare it Fede Alvarez' first feature...Evil Dead!

The split the difference team runs into a frustrating reboot of an 80's classic in their comparison to start season 5!!

Jesse finishes the season with The Thing, a classic 50's monster movie that was remade by horror master John Carpenter.   Follow us on twitter!@Montressormedia@Filmrescueshow @sethxdecker - The Pitch Master General@hardcorebshot - Host@Biohazard_Leia - Host Discord Server https://discord.gg/xRcAyae

Jesse brings us two wonderful horror comedies. Are the effects of the original enough to overcome the characters work? Did the remake "Film Rescue" it's own movie?

It's remake vs remake on this episode. Bedtime Story was unavailable so we pitted it's 80's remake by Frank Oz against the 2019 remake female reboot!

Jesse brings us an oddity, a film that was remade by the same director in the same location in two different languages ten years apart. Is the remake better? Should we just watch more subtitled films?

The gang breaks down the classic matchup between Samurai and Cowboys

Jesse, Seth, and Hope break down one of Hope's favorite films alongside one of Chris Nolan's best. @sethxdecker - The Pitch Master General@hardcorebshot - Host@Biohazard_Leia - Host

Jesse, Hope, and Seth discuss Ringu, the breakout Japanese horror film that launched the digital era of horror, versus The Ring, Gore Verbinksi's remake.

It's a battle of tones on this weeks episode - does the down to earth murder mystery of the original win for it's unique delivery? Or does the body horror 80's remake win for style and adaptation? You decide! If you'd like to become a guest, pick a film and send your pitch to montressormedia@gmail.com or reach out on twitter @montressormedia. Anyone can join the fun! This show is brought to you by ALL of our dear patrons and especially by; Producer level patrons Jessica Gronsbell, Aaron Nowick, Lou Wilkerson and Seth Decker. It is also brought to you by Executive Producer level patron Erin Moriarty. Thank you all for the continued support! Contribute to the channel by donating at patreon.com/montressormediaWe do so many podcasts; The Film Rescue Show, Palette Cleanser, That Weird Ass Game, and Split the Difference, plus other videos, and special episodes on the patreon that you can't get anywhere else. For only $1 you can join the gang! Follow us on twitter!@Filmrescueshow@palatecleansed @sethxdecker - The Pitch Master General@hardcorebshot - Team Host@ErinMoriartyYT - Team Host  @TheRoundFable - Team Host Discord Server https://discord.gg/xRcAyae

Jesse, Josh, and Seth discuss the original HG Wells adaptation to the 2020 re-adaptation...or possibly sequel?This show is brought to you by ALL of our dear patrons and especially by; Producer level patrons Jessica Gronsbell, Aaron Nowick, Lou Wilkerson and Seth Decker. It is also brought to you by Executive Producer level patron Erin Moriarty. Thank you all for the continued support! Contribute to the channel by donating at patreon.com/montressormediaWe do so many podcasts; The Film Rescue Show, Palette Cleanser, That Weird Ass Game, and Split the Difference, plus other videos, and special episodes on the patreon that you can't get anywhere else. For only $1 you can join the gang! Follow us on twitter!@Filmrescueshow@palatecleansed @sethxdecker - The Pitch Master General@hardcorebshot - Team Host@ErinMoriartyYT - Team Host  @TheRoundFable - Team Host Discord Server https://discord.gg/xRcAyae

Directed by Norman Jewison, Rollerball is a 75' classic genre bending film. Sports action dystopian future starring James Caan, this film was remade in 02' with Chris Klein, Rebecca Romjin, LL Cool J, and Jean Reno, Directed by John McTiernan of Die Hard and Predator fame. Discussed are the film's editing, scores, casting, plots and themes, and direction. Split the Difference is a podcast hosted by Jesse Fresco where movies and their remakes are compared and contrasted to find the best iterations of the story being told. Social Media - @montresssormedia @hardcorebshot @sethxdecker Edited by Jesse Fresco

Jesse, Erin, and Brandon discuss 2 versions of Mulan that you CAN'T find on Disney plus This show is brought to you by ALL of our dear patrons and especially by; Producer level patrons Jessica Gronsbell, Aaron Nowick, Lou Wilkerson and Seth Decker. It is also brought to you by Executive Producer level patron Erin Moriarty. Thank you all for the continued support! Contribute to the channel by donating at patreon.com/montressormediaWe do so many podcasts; The Film Rescue Show, Palette Cleanser, That Weird Ass Game, and Split the Difference, plus other videos, and special episodes on the patreon that you can't get anywhere else. For only $1 you can join the gang! Follow us on twitter!@Filmrescueshow@palatecleansed @sethxdecker - The Pitch Master General@hardcorebshot - Team Host@ErinMoriartyYT - Team Host  @TheRoundFable - Team Host Discord Server https://discord.gg/xRcAyae

Is this a rare case of remakes doing it right? Or can Michael Caine pull it out in the end? Let's find out! This show is brought to you by ALL of our dear patrons and especially by; Producer level patrons Jessica Gronsbell, Aaron Nowick, Lou Wilkerson and Seth Decker. It is also brought to you by Executive Producer level patron Erin Moriarty. Thank you all for the continued support! Contribute to the channel by donating at patreon.com/montressormediaWe do so many podcasts; The Film Rescue Show, Palette Cleanser, That Weird Ass Game, and Split the Difference, plus other videos, and special episodes on the patreon that you can't get anywhere else. For only $1 you can join the gang! Follow us on twitter!@Filmrescueshow@palatecleansed @sethxdecker - The Pitch Master General@OldPangYau - Team Host@hardcorebshot - Team Host@ErinMoriartyYT - Team Host@TheRoundFable - Team Host Discord Server https://discord.gg/xRcAyae

Let's explore the differences between a horror story told twice, each time by the same director!This show is brought to you by ALL of our dear patrons and especially by; Producer level patrons Jessica Gronsbell, Aaron Nowick, Lou Wilkerson and Seth Decker. It is also brought to you by Executive Producer level patron Erin Moriarty. Thank you all for the continued support! Contribute to the channel by donating at patreon.com/montressormediaWe do so many podcasts; The Film Rescue Show, Palette Cleanser, That Weird Ass Game, and Split the Difference, plus other videos, and special episodes on the patreon that you can't get anywhere else. For only $1 you can join the gang! Follow us on twitter!@Filmrescueshow@palatecleansed @sethxdecker - The Pitch Master General@OldPangYau - Team Host@hardcorebshot - Team Host@ErinMoriartyYT - Team Host@TheRoundFable - Team Host Discord Server https://discord.gg/xRcAyae

In which we compare Zero Hour with it's spoof remake Airplane

It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to hang up the microphone, for now. Because of the amount of time it takes to produce the podcast multiple times a week, I don't have the time to consistently produce content at the level and quality that I want, and that I know my listeners want as well.  Thank you to everyone that has supported and encouraged me through this, I will miss it dearly! And who knows? Maybe we can start it back up again in the future!

Today is May 25, 2021. And today we will do a deep dive into Socialism.

Today is May 20, 2021. The New York Attorney General opens a criminal probe into the Trump Organization. The Republicans pitch fiscal responsibility. And we may get a little more information about UFOs.

Today is May 18, 2021. Lumber prices are through the roof and may dampen the economic recovery. Biden’s child tax credit is set to start in July. And an abortion rights case will see the Supreme Court.

What happens when you make an almost shot-for-shot remake of a heartfelt baseball movie, but remove all the heart? You'll see. This show is brought to you by ALL of our dear patrons and especially by; Producer level patrons Clayton Lechlitner, Jessica Gronsbell, Lou Wilkerson, and Seth Decker. It is also brought to you by Executive Producer level patron Erin Moriarty. Thank you all for the continued support! Contribute to the channel by donating at patreon.com/montressormediaWe do so many podcasts; The Film Rescue Show, Palette Cleanser, That Weird Ass Game, and Split the Difference, plus other videos, and special episodes on the patreon that you can't get anywhere else. For only $1 you can join the gang! Follow us on twitter!@Filmrescueshow@palatecleansed @sethxdecker - The Pitch Master General@OldPangYau - Team Host@hardcorebshot - Team Host@ErinMoriartyYT - Team Host@Devontheyarner - Team Host Discord Server https://discord.gg/xRcAyae

Split the Difference will now be uploading regular episodes twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Thank you so much to all of our regular listeners, we are excited to be coming out with some great content here soon!

Today is May 14, 2021. Governors pull back federal unemployment benefits. Republicans in the House claim the capitol riots weren’t as bad as they seemed. And the CDC says if you get the vax, you can lose the mask.

JT is a good friend and knowledgeable resource for a wide variety of different topics. He currently works on the manufacturing side of the pharmaceutical industry, giving him first-hand insight into an industry that very often makes the news. Listen and enjoy as we cover everything from medicine, the COVID vaccine, and what it is like for him to be a new dad!

Today is May 12, 2021. Everyone panics and tries to get gas. Tensions flare in the Middle East as rockets are launched. And problems are noted in Biden’s clean energy goals.

Today is May 7, 2021. Caitlyn Jenner makes her pitch for Governor of California. Businesses struggle to find workers. And Trump gets banned from Twitter, again.

Hoy es Cinco de Mayo, 2021. Coke pulls back from being so woke. Pelosi tries to tighten the tension in the GOP. And states get creative in the vaccine rollout.

Today is May 3, 2021. And today we will discuss the economic and social system of communism.

Jesse sits down with Brandon @oldpangyau to discuss two martial arts films. This show is brought to you by ALL of our dear patrons and especially by; Producer level patrons Clayton Lechlitner, Jessica Gronsbell, Lou Wilkerson, and Seth Decker. It is also brought to you by Executive Producer level patron Erin Moriarty. Thank you all for the continued support! Contribute to the channel by donating at patreon.com/montressormediaWe do so many podcasts; The Film Rescue Show, Palette Cleanser, That Weird Ass Game, and Split the Difference, plus other videos, and special episodes on the patreon that you can't get anywhere else. For only $1 you can join the gang! Follow us on twitter!@Filmrescueshow@palatecleansed @sethxdecker - The Pitch Master General@OldPangYau - Team Host@hardcorebshot - Team Host@ErinMoriartyYT - Team Host@Devontheyarner - Team Host Discord Server https://discord.gg/xRcAyae

Today is April 30, 2021. The FBI raids Rudy Guiliani’s home in New York. Biden gives his first speech to congress. And Seattle feels the pain of less police.

Today is April 28, 2021. The new Census numbers come out and may lead to a lot of change. The Supreme Court takes on a landmark gun rights case. And the CDC says vaccinated people can shed the mask.

Today is April 23, 2021. Lebron James causes a big stir after a questionable tweet. And politicians look to pass police reform following the Derek Chauvin conviction.

Will Bellamy is a childhood friend that has an incredibly impactful story. In this episode, we talk through his journey and fight against drug addiction, grief, prison, and pushing through it all to make it to the other side. Listen through and learn from his experiences, as he offers an incredible perspective on some of the most difficult topics to talk about. You can find his blog at: https://chainedtochanged.com/ Instagram: @will.bellamy.95  

Today is April 21, 2021. Florida signs an anti-riot bill into law. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has officially been linked to blood clotting. And Derek Chauvin is found guilty on all counts.

Today is April 19, 2021. The U.S. and China meet to discuss coordination on climate change. A Democrat congresswoman causes a stir at the protests for Daunte Wright. And an America First Caucus loses steam.

Today's lesson is on why American remakes need at least a little thought put into them, and less one-upsmanship. Spoilers - you should see the original and the original only. Paresh and Byron join as guest hosts. This show is brought to you by ALL of our dear patrons and especially by; Producer level patrons Jessica Gronsbell, Aaron Nowick, Lou Wilkerson and Seth Decker. It is also brought to you by Executive Producer level patron Erin Moriarty. Thank you all for the continued support! Contribute to the channel by donating at patreon.com/montressormediaWe do so many podcasts; The Film Rescue Show, Palette Cleanser, That Weird Ass Game, and Split the Difference, plus other videos, and special episodes on the patreon that you can't get anywhere else. For only $1 you can join the gang! Follow us on twitter!@Filmrescueshow@palatecleansed @sethxdecker - The Pitch Master General@OldPangYau - Team Host@hardcorebshot - Team Host@ErinMoriartyYT - Team Host@Devontheyarner - Team Host Discord Server https://discord.gg/xRcAyae

Today is April 16, 2021. Democrats announce plans to pack the Supreme Court. A House panel votes to advance a bill on slavery reparations. And conservatives cry foul in the Derek Chauvin case.

Today is April 14, 2021. Protests erupt and an officer resigns after the fatal shooting of another black man in Minnesota. Biden is set to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by September 11th of this year. And inflation begins to tick up.

Today is April 12, 2021. Trump gets mean at a Republican donor event. New York state raises taxes even more to push progressive policy. And Prince Phillip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, passes away at 99 years old.

Today is April 9, 2021. And today we discuss gun control in America.

Today is April 7, 2021. Biden sets out to rewrite Title IX rules. The MLB moves its All-Star game out of Atlanta, igniting debate on both sides. And a “vaccine passport” causes concerns on the right.

In today's Guestisode we have on Stinson Rogers! Stinson is a veteran, is active in supporting his community, and has worked in a variety of different political settings. We talked through his current work in the healthcare field, the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, and where we think the future political landscape may be headed.  You can find him on social media here: Instagram: @stinsonrogers Twitter: @stinsonrogers

Jesse, Seth, and Byron discuss the violent and sexy satirical racing romp Death Race 2000, and contrast it against the violent and sexy (also maybe satirical?) racing action flick remake Death Race. This show is brought to you by ALL of our dear patrons and especially by; Producer level patrons Jessica Gronsbell, Aaron Nowick, Lou Wilkerson and Seth Decker. It is also brought to you by Executive Producer level patron Erin Moriarty. Thank you all for the continued support! Contribute to the channel by donating at patreon.com/montressormediaWe do so many podcasts; The Film Rescue Show, Palette Cleanser, That Weird Ass Game, and Split the Difference, plus other videos, and special episodes on the patreon that you can't get anywhere else. For only $1 you can join the gang! Follow us on twitter!@Filmrescueshow@palatecleansed @sethxdecker - The Pitch Master General@OldPangYau - Team Host@hardcorebshot - Team Host@ErinMoriartyYT - Team Host@Devontheyarner - Team Host Discord Server https://discord.gg/xRcAyae

Today is April 2, 2021. The Derek Chauvin trial gets through its first week. And Biden announces a gigantic infrastructure bill.

Today is March 31, 2021. Georgia passes new voting laws that cause an uproar on the left. The Supreme Court hears arguments against the NCAA. And nations across the globe question the origins of COVID.

Today is March 29, 2021. The Derek Chauvin trial kicks off. Spring breakers in Miami continue to stay rowdy. And a ship is still stuck in the Suez canal.

Today is March 26, 2021. Jobless claims hit a pandemic low. Virginia becomes the first southern state to abolish the death penalty. And Biden holds his first news conference.

Today is March 24, 2021. A shooting in a grocery store in Colorado kills 10 people. Biden begins work to get his infrastructure plan pushed through Congress. And U.S. officials call into question the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Today is March 22, 2021. And today we will do a deep dive into the student loan debt crisis in America.

Brandon returns as a special guest to chat with Jesse, Seth, and Erin about the Night of the Living Dead remake. Be sure to check out Erin's Palate Cleanser episode for our full review of the original classic.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/night-of-the-living-dead/id1517596110?i=1000487131627 This show is brought to you by ALL of our dear patrons and especially by; Producer level patrons Jessica Gronsbell, Aaron Nowick, Lou Wilkerson and Seth Decker. It is also brought to you by Executive Producer level patron Erin Moriarty. Thank you all for the continued support! Contribute to the channel by donating at patreon.com/montressormediaWe do so many podcasts; The Film Rescue Show, Palette Cleanser, That Weird Ass Game, and Split the Difference, plus other videos, and special episodes on the patreon that you can't get anywhere else. For only $1 you can join the gang! Follow us on twitter!@Filmrescueshow@palatecleansed @sethxdecker - The Pitch Master General@OldPangYau - Team Host@hardcorebshot - Team Host@ErinMoriartyYT - Team Host@Devontheyarner - Team Host Discord Server https://discord.gg/xRcAyae

Today is March 19, 2021. A man kills 8 people in Atlanta spa boutiques. Democrats and Republicans alike urge Biden to take a tougher stance on China. And the Derek Chauvin trial hits speed bumps.