In yet another sci-fi episode (seriously, two in a row?!), Stuart and Jacob unearth the extraterrestrial saga of "War of the Worlds," comparing the iconic 1953 adaptation with Steven Spielberg's intense 2005 reimagining. They dissect the cinematic evolution of H.G. Wells' classic tale of invasion, survival, and the unexpected saviors of humankind. …

In this cosmic voyage of an episode, Stuart and Jacob traverse the starry expanse of Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" and its sequel "2010: The Year We Make Contact" directed by Peter Hyams. From the dawn of man to the birth of a new star, they delve into the evolution of a genre-defining classic and its less-celebrated successor. How does…

In this head-to-head episode, Stuart and Jacob tackle the gridiron glory and comedic chaos of "The Longest Yard" – both the 1974 classic and its 2005 remake. With Burt Reynolds leading the '74 team and Adam Sandler at the helm in 2005, our hosts dissect the playbook on what makes a sports movie both entertaining and enduring. Does the original's bl…

In this monumental 100th episode, Stuart and Jacob embark on a journey through one of the most epic sagas in cinematic history: The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. From the Shire to the fiery chasms of Mount Doom, they compare the grandeur of Peter Jackson's adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved works. How does the grand trilogy fare …

Stuart takes a dive into the films of one of his most loved video game franchises of recent years, and he drags Jacob along for the ride. It seems like only yesterday the two were covering the Mario movies, how do they fair entering the territory of gaming movies once again? Tune in to find out! Also in this episode are Jacob's disdain for Matthew …

Season 6 has finally arrived, and our duo has a lot to discuss. In terms of what they've been doing this past month, but also with a couple animated features to take everyone into the new year. And whaddya know, another one that released in 2023! Seems they're getting more and more current overtime! Or maybe they're running out of movies to talk ab…

2023 has come and gone, and Stuart and Jacob had a "meh" time of it all. There were highs and lows of course, but if they were tier ranking years of recent memory, 2023 would fall square in the middle for the both of them. That doesn't mean they don't have things to talk about though! Throughout the course of this longer than average episode, Stuar…

And you thought They Remade It would get away without covering a Disney movie on this years schedule? That would never happen. And this time, they've brought along a third co-host in Stuart's partner, Hannah. Tis the season to make multiple people suffer through Disney's live-action output! Also in this episode are talks about Sordid Lives, Franz F…

Another holiday episode, and another episode from Stuart and Jacob going over three separate movies, each one tackling three separate individuals as they overcome themselves for the care of a child. How does each one compare, and how will the duo handle a return to John Wayne town four+ years later? Also in this episode are discussions on Satoshi K…

What better way to bridge the gap between Halloween and the ensuing months than a movie about aliens? And who would've guessed it would get a sequel/remake hybrid over 2 decades after the original?! Well, Stuart and Jacob, given everything they've seen. They certainly weren't surprised. Also in this episode are updates on some late Halloween horror…

And rounding out this spooktacular season is yet another of the heavy hitters in the Universal monster canon. While the original manages to sport Claude Rains and Lon Chaney Jr., the remake comes out swinging with folks like Anthony Hopkins and Benicio del Toro. Is either of these truly better than the other? We might even have Stuart and Jacob dis…

It's finally the spooky season once again, and as is tradition Stuart and Jacob will be bringing the horror this October. They've already touched on two Universal monsters in the past, so why not bring in who is arguably the most famous of them all? I mean, a comedy pseudo-sequel just came out earlier this year, so what better time to mirror the Fr…

In keep with the incredibly depressing podcast episodes as of late, the two movies being discussed today touch on nuclear annihilation! Are Stuart and Jacob doing this on purpose? One has to wonder... Also in this episode is a bit of a talk on Starfield, Jacob's thoughts on Eddie Deezen, quotable lines, and a discussion on just why this of all thin…

Well, they've finally done it. Stuart and Jacob have both been bad-mouthing the state of movies and the MCU for all these years, and it's finally come home to roost in the form of Captain America. Will they finally see eye to eye with a Marvel movie? Or will they go on any tangent possible to avoid the inevitable? Also in this episode is rumination…

Stuart and Jacob jump back into musicals, their first take on the genre in a long time (at least one that isn't related to an animated Disney feature). And boy is there plenty to chew on here, because as far as the story goes they're mostly identical, but some of those few differences are important and context redefining. Also in this episode is a …

CW upfront, this episode does feature some discussion of verbal, physical, and sexual assault as these acts are featured in this weeks movies. A bit of a rough one this time around as Stuart and Jacob. There are things to like about both of these, but boy are they dark, and honestly neither of them would blame you for skipping this one. Also in thi…

Stuart and Jacob have gone back to not just the Shakespeare well, but the well of "modern day Shakespeare retellings that feature the source materials dialogue". One takes place in an olde Denmark, while the other sees itself in high rises and corporate structures as a part of a New York setting. Is on better than the other, and can the magic of th…

Stuart inadvertently selected a film this week that Jacob adored as an adolescent. So that's sure to cause some interesting reassessment. And when it comes to the remake, is there anything to offer other than abrupt and nowhere-near subtle product placement? It's time to discuss. Also in this episode are some gushings on Legend of Zelda: Tears of t…

Hot of the heels of the recent release from Illumination, Stuart and Jacob sat down to talk about two video game films. One features a strange development cycle and baffling choices, with the other having seemingly more of a standard production and more middle of the road choices. How will the duo ever navigate their way out of these comparisons?! …

Finally, a return to the podcast that dreams are made of. And it's been quite a while since Stuart and Jacob dove into the noir well, a genre that they are both a little mixed towards on the best of days. But does that impact the analysis and their adoration for one of these films? Tune in and find out! Also in this episode are talks on whether or …

What, and so soon after the previous episode? Yes, in what is a rare occurrence, to make up for their previous lateness on episode delivery Stuart and Jacob assembled to talk about death, a topic that is near and dear to their hearts. But what's this? Death has gone on holiday? To people in the US nowadays even know what that means? And as always, …

After a bit longer of a delay than either would've liked, Stuart and Jacob have returned and their talking apes. Did you know that they have their own planet? And the it's status of being a completely separate entity or Earth in the future is slightly muddled along the way. Just how confusing can the Tim Burton adaptation manage to make things? And…

New year, new movies for Stuart and Jacob to talk about. Speaking of, Jacob felt a little down starting 2022 off with Space Jam, as neither film was all that great. So back to the drawing board as the duo discusses two John Carpenter classics! Does Escape from New York hold up, and is Escape from L.A. as rough as people say? Also in this episode is…

2022 has had it's ups and downs for sure, but Stuart and Jacob are both looking ahead to the new year with promise, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as nana used to say. Of course, there are plenty of releases to look forward to in the new year as well... aren't there? Throughout the course of this longer than average episode, Stuart and Jacob discuss …

Stuart and Jacob are ending off the year by talking about the Grinch, in all of his forms. Literally! They have a habit for going big for the final episode of the year, so why not once again discuss 3 movies (well, 2 movies and an animated special) to round out 2022. How does the mean miser fare across his various adaptations? Time to tune in and f…

A Christmas classic to be certain, and a remake Stuart and Jacob have been longing to cover no doubt. A holiday romp about the joy of the season quickly turns into a courtroom drama in both films being discussed here, and the stakes for Santa have never been higher! How do both of these resolve, and does one handle it's premise better than the othe…

Halloween has come and gone, but doesn't mean that Stuart and Jacob can't talk about something else that's horror adjacent. And good news for the two of them, it's also musical and sci-fi related as well, combining a favorite genre of each person into one movie! Does the television-made remake hold a candle to the cult classic original? Be sure to …

And so Halloween 2022 comes to a close, and once more Stuart and Jacob have decided to take a look at a horror film many consider to be a classic and it's more contemporary counterpart. With the likes of Vincent Price, Jeff Goldblum, and Geena Davis rounding out the casts of the movies, they're sure to be entertained. But where do they stand on thi…

Starting off the batch of Halloween episodes right with a classic from the mind of George Romero. And another from the mind of Zack Snyder. How do they two movies relate, and is there anything praise worthy in the remake? Not-so-great in the original? Tune in to hear Stuart and Jacob talk all about it. Also in this episode is a prolonged discussion…

Well, seems Jacob screwed up and the secret episode they had planned fell through at the last minute, so he pulled a last minute selection out of his sleeve and he and Stuart are discussing it today! Another comedy pick, and apparently this is a topic that has been on the backburner since sometime in 2020! What fun! Also in this episode is talk on …

It's been quite a long time since Stuart and Jacob covered a Roger Corman-adjacent picture on the show. In fact, not since season 1 all the way back in 2018. It's nice to know that after all of this time, a Corman picture hasn't changed. Whether he's directing or producing, it just has that feel. How does the remake compare, and where does it decid…

Well, if anything else you certainly can't say that Jacob doesn't make interesting selections for the show. Who knew that the Audrey Hepburn/Cary Grant classic had a modern retelling, and one that leaned so heavily into the arthouse cinema side as well. But the true question remains: are either of these any good, and do they work as comedies or dra…

Just in time for the real Independence Day, Stuart and Jacob sat down to discuss the 1996 Roland Emmerich movie and its overdue sequel, complete with pointless franchise setup at the end. Oh, weren't they ambitious? It the Super Mario Bros. Movie all over again! But, that being said, are either of these truly bad? I'm sure the boys have some though…

It's about time Stuart and Jacob talk about another comedic film on the show. Hell, it's the only way the podcast will ever be funny. And today they aren't messing around, as Jacob as brought in what is highly regarded as a classic in the comedy space, as well as it's 1998 follow-up starring both Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon from the original! Wi…

It's become a "They Remade It" staple at this point to cover at least one Disney live-action remake a year. They're fairly abundant and seem to dominate much of the discourse surrounding remakes and reboots, so it only makes sense. This time around is The Jungle Book, and in a situation similar to that of the Beauty and the Beast episode some years…

A listener request has come into the podcast!? Well, Stuart and Jacob are never ones to back away from a requested topic, especially when its about covering horror outside the month of October. I know Jacob is a big fan of that. How does the Brian de Palma classic compare against the Kimberly Peirce remake? Tune in, as always, to find out! Also in …

Eagle-eared (is that a saying?) listeners will recall Stuart going into detail about having watched Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley some episodes ago and how much he did enjoy it. Well, the duo both decided that since it was a remake, they might as well hop on that train and cover the two noirs on the show! Who could've thought that in 2022 th…

It's been quite a while since the last episode talking about a film from Akira Kurosawa. To that end, it's been even longer since Bruce Willis has been discussed on the podcast as well. Consider this a homecoming for the show as Stuart and Jacob talk about samurai and westerns once again (though some would have you believe that this remake is solel…

Are the boys classic literature majors? No. In fact, far from it. And both Stuart and Jacob repeatedly make that abundantly clear throughout the course of the episode. But either way, Shakespeare is up on the chopping block today as the duo look at both the Zeffirelli and Luhrmann adaptations of the classic Romeo and Juliet story. Their thoughts on…

Season 5 is starting off and boy is Stu frustrated. Who knew always letting Jacob pick what movies set the tone for the rest of the year would be a bad thing? Either way, its time for Space Jam! While both seem to agree that the original doesn't tend to hold up in any regard, does that excuse the blatant IP festival happening in the new film? Is th…

Well, many would say that 2021 was a rather unfortunate year, but for the duo, it was leagues better than 2020 was, even with its own shortcomings being extremely apparent. But 2022 will no doubt be better, especially as Sonic 2 will be coming to theaters, which is discussed at length. Throughout the course of this longer than average episode, Stua…

The final traditional episode of 2021 is upon us and the duo is discussing one of the most well known and oft referenced pieces of Christmas pop culture to ever be created. Alastair Sim and Michael Caine will face off as different portrayals as the famed Ebenezer Scrooge, which one pulls it off better? And frankly, is there any better way to send o…

Christmas is here just in time, and this is the first of the holiday 2021 episodes of the podcast! Stuart and Jacob have a couple of doozies to talk about this time, and you might be surprised on their opinions. No, like really surprised. I just listened and I'm still shocked trust me. Also Larry the Cable Guy is here. Also in this episode is talk …

Stu and Jacob have officially wrapped up Halloween 2021, and its only the day before Halloween! Not to late, we don't think. It's always almost Halloween (excluding October 31st). This time around another staple is being discussed, and while there are a TON of adaptations of this movie, but the Lon Chaney classic and the 2004 adaptation of the stag…

It's Halloween in late November as the boys had a difficult time syncing their schedules to record and edit the two scary episodes. They did it though, and just in time for Thanksgiving! One of these is Jacob's favorite horror movie of all time, does Stuart feel the same? And how does the remake compare? Also in this episode is talk on the new Veno…

Once again Stuart and Jacob have returned to the Disney well, as its a fairly deep one that always yields results. However, a bit of a departure, as this remake is from quite a while ago. Long before the current boom of redoing everything that you've ever created as a studio. Does the original hold up at all, and can Glenn Close's performance save …

Oh boy, this may be the roughest go Stu and Jacob have had at a film in a long time. Who knew that an Ohio-based lawyer would obtain the rights to make a follow-up to one of the quintessential American films? And why does the film have 800 new characters introduced in it? Tune in to find out! Also discussed in this episode is the newest Marvel pict…

Halloween is coming a little early this year as the duo discuss the duel thrillers that are The Wicker Mans... Wicker Men... bah! It seems pretty obvious that Stuart and Jacob are going to agree this time around, but exactly to what extent we aren't sure. How did they feel about the over-the-top (and under-the-bottom) performances of the remake? Tu…

Stuart has finally done it and convinced Jacob to take the lead and produce an episode on a couple of Western films! All about two men at constant odds and a train ride awaiting one of them. Is it possible that one of these movies shows too much while the other shows too little? Can either of our intrepid hosts ever be satisfied? Also discussed in …

After a bit of a delay following an extremely busy month for our two hosts, they've come back in an all new episode featuring the first sports movie on the podcast, all about... pool! Or billiards. They may not be totally clear on the differences between the two, but they do know that lots of money is to be had in the game, and Paul Newman loves ly…