Episode 121 Remaking The Adventures of Bob & Doug McKenzie: Strange Brew (1983)
This week it is all maple leafs, hockey and beer, as we remake Strange Brew (1983) eh? In our most Canadian episode ever, Invasion of the Remake grabs a few Elsinore beers to explore this loose comedic retelling of Hamlet. Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas bring their classic SCTV characters, Bob & Doug McKenzie, to the big screen for the very first time along side Max Von Sydow, Paul Dooley, Lynne Griffin, Angus MacInnes, Douglas Campbell, Tom Harvey and Mel Blanc! It may seem impossible but we even rethink, recast, and remake this Canadian comedy classic. Find out how by listen to this week's Invasion of the Remake!
Episode 122 Bedazzled (1967 Vs 2000)
Would you sell your soul to the Devil for seven wishes to win the hand of the woman you love? That's premise of the romantic comedy Bedazzled. The original (1963) was written by and starred Peter Cook and Dudley Moore alongside Eleanor Bron, and Raquel Welch. Bedazzled's unique blend of big screen storytelling and small screen sketch comedy was directed by Stanley Donen (Blame It On Rio, Singing in the Rain). Writer/Director Harold Ramos would bring the comedy back to screens in a 2000 remake starring Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley, Francis O'Connor, and Orlando Jones. Will the Devil get his/her due or will Stanley/Elliot get to keep his soul? Join Invasion of the Remake as we go to Hell and get Bedazzled!
Episode 123 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Vs. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
In a galaxy far, far, away...
The intrepid hosts of Invasion of the Remake became aware of a disturbance in the Force Awakens. Something familiar, something remakey. In a desperate to gambit to bring balance back into the Force they compared Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope to Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. In doing so they would stumble onto the plot of Star Wars: Rogue One over a year before the film would hit theatres.
Two years later they would do so again with a dreaded Star Destroyers in pursuit. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) stands as one of the finest films of the Star Wars franchise. Will there be striking similarities or will Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi stand alone? What new Star Wars Universe stories will the Invaders stumble upon? Join Invasion of the Remake as they once again save the galaxy with a brand new Force fueled podcast.
Episode 124 Remaking Yor: The Hunter From The Future (1983)
Yor, hunter of dinosaurs, savior to many, is on a quest to find out his own history and lost origins. Along the way he picks up a small group to aid in his search for his people. Two thirds Conan, and one third Star Wars, Yor: Hunter From the Future (1983) is a strange anomaly of Italian cinema. A spaghetti sci-fi, fantasy, if you will. Yor stars Reb Brown of 70's Captain America fame, Corinne Clery who would later be a Bond girl in Moonraker, John Steiner, Carole Andre, Luciano Pigozzi, and Ayshe Gul. The world of Yor is complete insanity and thus perfect for an Invasion style remake! Don't you dare miss it!
Episode 125 Rollerball (1975 Vs. 2002)
Rollerball (1975) is a deadly sport on rollerskates. Competitors take to the track trying to score, spilling blood to entertain the masses. But one player Jonathan E. rises above the rest as the sport's most popular player. A conspiracy begins to take Jonathan off the track one way, or another. Norman Jewison brings the William Harrison story to the big screen starring James Caan, John Houseman, and Maud Adams. This sci-fi bloodsport has become a cult hit spawning a disastrous 2002 remake by Die Hard director John McTiernan starring Chris Klein, Jean Reno, LL Cool J, and Rebecca Romijn. Could this be one of the worst remakes ever? Join Invasion of the Remake as we explore the dark world of Rollerball!
Episode 126 Invasion of the Retrospective: Academy Awards 2018 Predictions
It's that time again, the 90th Academy Awards ceremony will soon be upon us and Invasion of the Remake will be right there hovering over the ceremonies. With one of the most interesting nominations lists to hit the Oscars in years, we had to have our own conversations, predictions, and drinking rules. This year the winner of our Oscar pool will be rewarded with the hosting duties of the podcast for a month. Will Jason keep the command chair or will Sam or Trish take the honor of host away from him? We also have our drinking rules for viewing this year's Oscar ceremony and a few other surprises. With films like Lady Bird, The Shape of Water, and Get Out all up for best picture this year could be one of the most exciting Academy Awards ever
Episode 127 Remaking Silent Running (1972)
Silent Running (1972) is a sci-fi classic with a strong environmental message. The Earth is no longer viable for plant life, the forests have been put into domes on giant space crafts in the hopes of one day bringing them back to Earth. But with corporate interference the project is scraped and the ships are ordered to destroy the domes returning the space crafts to commercial service. One man (Bruce Dern) takes it upon himself to protect the last forests of Earth. The message of Silent Running seems more important than ever and Invasion of the Remake puts it through their patented remake treatment to try and make it more relevant for today's audience
Episode 128 The Mechanic (1972 Vs. 2011)
The role of a mechanic should seem as natural as passing gas, silent but deadly. Arthur Bishop is an assassin that specializes in making his targets look like they've died from natural causes, aka The Mechanic. When Arthur's next target strikes a more personal cord he takes on a protégé that results in his world crumbling around him. Charles Bronson starred in the original action, thriller in 1972 alongside Jan-Michael Vincent. Jason Statham became the new Arthur Bishop in 2011 starring in the remake with Ben Foster and Donald Sutherland. Which assassin is the deadliest and which one is just a fart in the wind? Listen to this week's Invasion of the Remake as Charles Bronson and Jason Statham go head to head as The Mechanic!
Episode 129 Remaking Highlander (1986)
There can be only one...unless you you make a lot of money in home video to spawn a franchise. Then there can be lots. This week our hosts, aka the Immortals of the Remake, investigate the urban fantasy classic Highlander (1986). The only fight club where every participant is immortal, battling to the last, with a swing of a sword and a fall of a head to win the "Prize". Conceived by Gregory Widen, directed by Russell Mulcahy, Connor MacLeod was first brought to the screen by Christopher Lambert alongside Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, and Roxanne Hart. With a remake/reboot looming in the future, Invasion of the Remake felt it time to revisit the world of Highlander with what they'd like to see in a remake complete with casting. Join us as we remake Highlander!
Episode 130 War of the Worlds (1953 Vs. 2005)
They've quietly laid their plans to take this world from us. An alien force from the stars sets its sights on taking the Earth for their own purposes. But first they must eliminate the native species who may resist. That species is us!
H.G. Wells 1897 science-fiction classic The War of the Worlds has been adapted countless time for its thought provoking and chilling themes. Orson Welles Mercury Theatre radio program terrified a nation on October 30th, 1938 convincing a nation that a very real invasion was occurring. War of the Worlds would finally be brought to the screen for the first time in 1958 by famed producer George Pal and director Byron Haskins with stars Gene Barry and Ann Robinson. Several adaptions would be made over the years (sorry we can't cover them all) but none bigger than Steven Spielberg's survivor's of the invasion version from 2005 starring Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins and Justin Chatwin. Join us as we compare these two amazing films! We here at Invasion of the Remake may have a soft spot for aliens, but this week we stand with Earth, as we are on the front lines of the War of the Worlds!