Loved the episode on Brewsters Million- especially the comparisons between the existing versions and the dad that knows the worth of money when Brewster may not. But what would have been different with a female lead? Do you think the female perspective and experience would have changed how the $ was approached? The true value of diversity is not how people look on screen it is in the entirely different perspectives they see the world from and how they shape those journeys! Would she have told her best friend and lost everything because the lying was just too much? Would she find herself surrounded by men telling her what she should spend $ on or telling her she was doing it wrong? Would she be accused of getting the money from nefarious acts? Loved the show!

Ideal Remake is a cinephile's ideal podcast. The guests on the show are intellegent (and often industry professionals) and the premises and casting they dicuss for their hypothetical remakes often rival or surpass the film reboots that actually make it into theaters. The show is a fascinating creative excercise, and I often find myself inspired to work on my own projects after listening to it. Hitting play on Ideal Remake is like transporting yourself to your smartest friend's living room and listening in as they passionately pitch their best movie ideas. Sam is an awesome host, and does a great job threading the needle between entertainment, ideation, representation, and recreation. Rated 5 stars because that's the maximum number of stars.

A great concept that is truly so much fun to listen to.

This is a fun concept. I enjoy the nostalgia of revisiting some of my favorite childhood movies and contemplating how they could be improved and modernized in ways that are thoughtful and creative. Sam is a great host and he invites guests with diverse and interesting perspectives. I highly recommend this podcast.

Sometimes, you root for one. Sometimes, they just need to leave a classic alone. But Sam gets down to what we need to make it awesome. Entertaining!

I am a fan of this!!! Sam is an amazing host and I love reimagining movies from my past updated with the hilarious guests.

If you are a movie fan but hate remakes, this is a show that may change your mind! Sam and his guests provide interesting insight into the Hollywood process and create some ideas for movies that I honestly wish I could see! It’s a fun show, and a must for all movie fans!

Sam's love of movies is apparent in his disection and reconstruction of blockbusters and flops, with the goal of making them better. Of course, he has a lot of fun doing it as well and keeps you interested and laughing along the way to the ideal version of the movie of the week. He isn't trying to belittle the movies he and his guest reconstruct, but truly take what may have been a good idea, but not executed well, and make it better, or update an old classic for our modern tastes and casts. It doesn't take itself too seriously and great for the casual movie fan and the moviephile.

A wonderful podcast about movies! I love listening in every other week!

Sweet Boys...sweet podcast!

Rapid-fire repartee mixed with thoughtful reflections make this a provocative and highly entertaining pod.

Digging this new podcast! So proud of my Mike!

Sam & Mike have great chemistry and I love the premise of the show!

I've listened to all the episodes and have really enjoyed them. When I saw the remake of Jumanji, it made me think about casting, diversity, and the 'zen' of the movie, and all the other things you talk about. Listening to you guys has changed the way I look at movies! Entertaining and edifying - would recommend!

I love the premise!

I just listened to the first episode (or is it episode zero?) and I think this is a great idea for a podcast! I subscribed and I'm super excited to see how this goes!!