Episode 181 Murder On The Orient Express (1974 Vs. 2017)
Join IOTR for a ride on the most mysterious train in the world as we solve the Murder on the Orient Express! Agatha Christie's most enduring character Hercule Poirot must solve a murder that links to a high profile kidnapping and murder 5 years prior. This week we compare the classic Sidney Lumet film to Kenneth Branagh's modern version in a clash of all-star casts, beautiful trains, vicious murders and majestic mustaches in our Murder on the Orient Express battle!
Episode 182 Remaking F/X (1986)
When movie special effects man, Rollie Tyler, is hired to fake the murder of a real-life mob boss entering witness protection, he finds his own life is in danger with criminals and government agents wanting him dead. Bryan Brown and Brian Dennehy star in a Robert Mandel film, F/X (1986). Join Invasion of the Remake with special guest Richard Cleveland from The First Layer as we rethink, recast, and remake F/X!
Episode 183 We're No Angels (1955 Vs. 1989)
In We're No Angels (1955) three convicts escape jail to find themselves inadvertently helping a family and finding their own self worth in the process. In the 1989 version two prisoners escape with a death row inmate and hide in a local church. Interacting with the priests and town's folk help them find redemption in themselves. One shall rise to a heavenly status and one will need to repent for its sins. Join IOTR this week as we discuss We're No Angels!
Episode 184 Remaking Sorceress (1982)
Sorceress (1982) is the most insane fantasy film we've ever had to rework into a modern remake. It has a floating head spitting lasers, angry monkey men, a frisky goat man, a lion with bat wings, the living dead, and twin playmates proficient in the magical and martial arts. All of this and more is wrapped in a Roger Corman bow. Yes it is awful. Join Invasion of the Remake in a land of swords and sorcery as we remake Sorceress!
Episode 185 Death Wish (1974 Vs. 2018)
They came for his family, now he's coming for them. Death Wish (1974) is a classic crime drama starring Charles Bronson in which a grieving husband and father, feeling powerless, takes up a gun to stop violent crime on the streets and take the power away from the criminals. In 2018 director Eli Roth remade Death Wish with Bruce Willis, Vincent D'Onofrio, Elisabeth Shue, and Dean Norris. Join IOTR as we discuss Death Wish (1974 Vs 2018)!
Episode 186 Remaking They Call Me Trinity (1970)
Mormon settlers are being forced off their land by an evil land baron and Mexican raiders. Only Trinity, the right hand of the devil, can help them...if you can wake him up. They Call Him Trinity (1970) stars Terence Hill as the unorthodox Trinity and Bud Spencer as his brother, the left hand of the devil, Bambino in a classic Italian, comedy, spaghetti, western you won't soon forget. Join Invasion of the Remake as we travel back to the old west to discuss, rethink, recast and remake They Call Me Trinity!
Episode 187 More Remakes In Your Future...Sorry!
The war on the cinematic remake continues and we remain ever vigilant. Our advance scouts have reported back with a list of new remakes on the horizon. From Attack on Titan to Zorro here is the A-Z of which remakes may be on their way. May God have mercy upon us all.
Episode 188 The Wicker Man (1973 Vs. 2006)
We've been invited to Summerisle famous for their delicious apples miraculously grown on an inhospitable island and unique May Day festival. What could possibly go wrong?
OH GOD THE BEES!!! They're in my eyes!!! They're going down my throat!!! AAARRRRGGGHHHH!!!!
Summerisle. Come for the apples, stay for the May Day festival and ritual sacrifice. This week we're talking The Wicker Man (1973 Vs 2006)!
Episode 189 Remaking Remo Williams: The Adventures Begins (1985)
A pulp novel phenomena, Remo Williams, first jumped out of the novels into film in 1985 by James Bond director Guy Hamilton a with Fred Ward in the title role and Joel Grey as Remo's sensei Chiun. Remo Williams the Adventure Begins (1985) is a fun action, adventure, comedy film that had a lot of potential for a remake. This week Sean from the What Does It Matter Podcast joins Invasion of the Remake to discuss Remo Williams and help us rethink and recast it for a new generation. The adventure begins here!
Episode 190 Strangers On A Train (1951) Vs. Throw Momma From The Train (1987)
Alfred Hitchcock's suspense, thriller Strangers on a Train (1951) influenced quite a few movies and television episodes. It left it's mark as one of the cinematic greats. This week we compare it to one of those heavily "inspired by" films Throw Momma From the Train (1987) starring Billy Crystal and Danny DeVito. You don't want to miss this train, check out this week's Invasion of the Remake!