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Remakers Mark Special Episode 18: Go-To Movies Jun 15, 2018

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I need two raw turkeys, an hour of privacy, and no questions asked.

We all have movies that we have seen approximately a gajillion times, and yet are totally happy to watch them again when we don’t know what to watch, or if we happen upon it on TV – this episode is about those Go-To Movies. This was recorded at our annual get-together at the Michigan Cottage, and features special guest Kyle Hoff. Enjoy!

Remakers Mark 44, Part 2 {The Blues Brothers}: A Loose Collection of Absurdities Apr 04, 2018

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I saw Blues Brothers 2000 in the theater…I even own the soundtrack! Man, I was in a dark place.

Here in the second part of our discussion of Blues Brothers, we go over our re-casting winners and losers, talk about how in the %$&# worked as well as it did, appreciated the harmony present in the original (both musical and racial), and finally talk about our favorite piece of music from the original. Take a listen, shake your tailfeather, and enjoy!

Remakers Mark 44, Part 1 {The Blues Brothers}: Paul & Hall Mar 19, 2018

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You cast Jim Belushi, didn’t you…

This episode, we’re on a mission from God – that’s right, we’re doing our best to remake what has been deemed unable to be remade, The Blues Brothers. In this first part, we recast the titular brothers, and then re-write musical cameos featuring artists we know and love today. We might be biased, but THIS EPISODE IS SERIOUSLY THE BEST. Especially if you’re a music nerd, which we know many of you are. Enjoy!

Note: This episode was recorded before the sexual misconduct allegations came out against Al Franken, who is mentioned within in relation to his time at SNL and as a MN Senator. Needless to say our tone and opinions have certainly changed in the time since this was recorded.

The Blues Brothers

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Remakers Mark Special Episode 20: 2018 Oscars Poll Results and Recap Mar 07, 2018

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Like sands through the hourglass, another year in film has passed, and another Oscars has come and gone. Join us for this short but sweet episode where we reveal the big winners of our annual Oscars poll, and a recap of the show, featuring a very special guest!

Remakers Mark 43, Part 2 {Dirty Rotten Scoundrels}: Con Voltron Feb 20, 2018

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I don’t know if I’d call the formation of a crime syndicate a Hallmark moment…

Welcome to Part Two of our discussion of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! Here we talk through our thoughts on the original and how we would remake it, including scheming other con options (taken from history as well), an appreciation for the original performances, and how to balance the humor and seriousness in our proposed remake.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

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Next Movie: The Blues Brothers

Remakers Mark 43, Part 1 {Dirty Rotten Scoundrels}: Quintessential Dapper Feb 05, 2018

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You don’t eat actors of this quality. They’re much too valuable.

We’re ringing in the regular-episode-new-year with a discussion of one of our collective favorite movies – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Here we recast major and minor roles alike, with a couple ‘flip you for real’ moments along the way. Enjoy!

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

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Remakers Mark Special Episode 19: In Memoriam 2017 Jan 23, 2018

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We’re back! Again! For real! Pardon the extended sabbatical, but we’re blasting into 2018 (where we will be publishing much more consistently) with an episode about death. Doh. For real though, as we’ve done in the past years, we’re saddened but excited to talk about those we lost in 2017, and what they meant to us and Hollywood as a whole. Actors, Actresses, Movies, and Links discussed This is 40: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1758830/?ref_=nv_sr_1 The Gaming Goat: https://www.facebook.com/TGGSaintPaulMN/ McNally Smith: http://www.mcnallysmith.edu/ (too soon?) Italy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy Childbirth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childbirth Female reproductive system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_reproductive_system Male reproductive system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Male_reproductive_system “Show Me the Way” by Styx: https://youtu.be/LsYvuxmzxX4 John Hurt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hurt Alien: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078748/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Spaceballs: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094012/?ref_=nv_sr_1 1984: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087803/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0926084/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_42 V for Vendetta: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0434409/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Hellboy: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167190/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Snowpiercer: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1706620/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1679332/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_40 Dogville: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0276919/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Doctor Who: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436992/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_15 Halo 2: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0357718/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 The Lord of the Rings (1978): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077869/?ref_=nv_sr_5 Watership Down (1978): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078480/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Roger Moore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Moore The Saint (1962): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055701/?ref_=nv_sr_3 The Saint (1997): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120053/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Live and Let Die: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070328/?ref_=nv_sr_1 The Man with the Golden Gun: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071807/?ref_=nv_sr_3 The Spy Who Loved Me: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076752/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Moonraker: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079574/?ref_=nv_sr_2 For Your Eyes Only: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082398/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Octopussy: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086034/?ref_=nv_sr_1 A View to a Kill: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090264/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Audrey Hepburn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Hepburn UNICEF: www.unicefusa.org The Roger Moore Autograph Story: http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/24/entertainment/roger-moore-marc-haynes-post/index.html The Cannonball Run: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082136/ George Romero: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_A._Romero The Walking Dead: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1520211/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Night of the Living Dead: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063350/?ref_=nv_sr_2 The Crazies (1973): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069895/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Dawn of the Dead (1978): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077402/?ref_=nv_sr_4 Day of the Dead: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088993/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Up: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1049413/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Snatch (2000): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0208092/?ref_=nv_sr_1 “Mister Rogers Gets a Tonsillectomy”, directed by George Romero: https://youtu.be/ITOheeRZBpE Blues Brothers mall chase scene: https://youtu.be/0l3CGibsWT8 Chopping Mall: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090837/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Jonathan Demme: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Demme Melvin and Howard: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081150/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Swing Shift: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088213/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Married to the Mob: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095593/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Stop Making Sense: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088178/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Rachel Getting Married: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1084950/ TV on the Radio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_on_the_Radio Silence of the Lambs: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/ Philadelphia: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107818/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2 Roger Corman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Corman Steven Soderbergh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Soderbergh Schizopolis: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117561/ Swing Shift: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088213/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Paul Thomas Anderson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Thomas_Anderson Bill Paxton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Paxton Weird Science: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090305/ True Lies: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111503/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Aliens: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090605/?ref_=nv_sr_2 A Simple Plan: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120324/ Billy Bob Thornton: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000671/?ref_=tt_cl_t3 Frailty: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264616/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Matthew McConaughey: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000190/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm Speakeasy interview: https://youtu.be/8XxgEFe9OJk Edge of Tomorrow: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1631867/ The Postman: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119925/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Glenne Headly: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenne_Headly Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095031/ Dick Tracy: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099422/ Mr. Holland’s Opus: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113862/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Future Man: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4975856/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_3 John Malkovich: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Malkovich Babe: Pig In The City: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120595/ Harry Dean Stanton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Dean_Stanton The Godfather: Part II: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071562/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_113 Cool Hand Luke: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061512/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Dillinger: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069976/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Escape From New York: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082340/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Christine:http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085333/?ref_=nv_sr_7 Repo Man: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087995/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Pretty in Pink: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091790/?ref_=nv_sr_1 The Last Temptation of Christ: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095497/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Wild at Heart: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100935/?ref_=nv_sr_1 The Straight Story: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0166896/?ref_=nv_sr_1 The Green Mile: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120689/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Inland Empire (2006): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460829/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Lucky: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5859238/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Adam West: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_West Batman (1966): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/?ref_=nm_knf_t1 Family Guy: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0182576/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Frank Vincent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Vincent Goodfellas: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099685/ Casino: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112641/?ref_=nv_sr_2 The Sopranos: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0141842/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Raging Bull: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081398/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Elliott Gould: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliott_Gould Mary Tyler Moore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Tyler_Moore The Mary Tyler Moore Show: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065314/ Mary Tyler Moore statue: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mary-tyler-moore-statue The Dick Van Dyke Show: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054533/ Ordinary People: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081283/?ref_=nv_sr_2 Ed Asner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Asner Valerie Harper: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerie_Harper Cloris Leachman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloris_Leachman The Love Boat: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075529/ Gavin MacLeod: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0533891/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm JDRF: www.jdrf.com ASPCA: www.aspca.org

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Remakers Mark 42, Part 2 {Gone With the Wind}: Pile Into the Napatorium May 01, 2017

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Why, I do de-clare, what have we here? Eight months and change after the first half was published (yeesh, sorry about that…) we’re happy to bring you part two of our discussion of ‘Gone With the Wind’. Really, we just wanted to provide a real life example of just how long and epic this movie feels…or something like that. We talk about what we like about the movie (special effects, filmmaking) and what we didn’t like about it (the length and the overacting), and cover lots of things in between, especially our complete lack of knowledge about Civil War era southern culture – surprise, surprise.

Gone With the Wind

Items Discussed in this Episode:

Pericles
General William Tecumseh Sherman
Ambrose Burnside
Abraham Lincoln
Simon Bolivar Buckner
Homestar Runner
Jon Hamm
Elizabeth Banks
George Clooney
Scarlett Johansson
Idris Elba
Daniel Craig
Daisy Ridley
Saoirse Ronan
Leonardo DiCaprio
Karl Urban
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Natalie Dormer
Armie Hammer
Remakers Mark episodes on My Fair Lady:
- Part 1 and
- Part 2
Clark Gable
Olivia de Havilland
Hattie McDaniel
Ben-Hur
Lawrence of Arabia
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Remakers Mark episodes on The Bridge on the River Kwai
Casablanca
Remakers Mark episodes on Casablanca
Southern belles
White trash
On the Media episode on white trash
Peloponnesian War
Django Unchained

Remakers Mark Hidden Gems 2: Brotherhood of the Wolf Apr 24, 2017

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For our second Hidden Gems episode, we dive into the French all-genres-all-the-time kung fu detective-y monster movie, Brotherhood of the Wolf (‘Le pacte des loups’, if you’re nasty). This is a whole lot of movie, but dang if we didn’t really enjoy it, both because of, and in spite of that fact. Enjoy!

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