The Deja Review

• Conan the Barbarian: Crom Hard or Go Home

  Welcome to "Conan the Barbarian: Crom Hard or Go Home", in this episode Mart and Trev rip off their shirts (spiritually, as no one wants to see that) and dive headfirst into the oiled-up, loinclothed legacy of Conan the Barbarian. First, they tackle the 1982 original, where Arnold Schwarzenegger grunts his way through a revenge quest so metal, it practically bleeds Black Sabbath.Then it’s onto the 2011 reboot, starring Jason Momoa—a man who looks like he was carved from a mountain and taught to smoulder. But does slick CGI, blood geysers, and a villain who looks like he runs an evil fancy dress shop match the raw power of the original? Or is it just a protein shake with too much polish?Warning: This episode contains strong opinions, stronger pecs, and at least one accidental invocation of Crom.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - Little_Foil_FishMart & TrevInstagram - @thedejareviewKeywordsConan the Barbarian, movie remake, film analysis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, 1982 film, 2011 remake, cinematic history, action movies, film production, Conan, movie review, character analysis, James L. Jones, magical mask, remake, film discussion, cinematic themes, character development, action filmsChapters00:00 Introduction to Deja Review01:05 Exploring the Original Conan the Barbarian10:13 Character Analysis and Iconic Scenes19:57 Visual Effects and Production Insights24:46 Transition to the 2011 Remake of Conan26:14 Comparing the Original and the Remake28:32 The Curse of the Magical Mask32:36 Character Analysis: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly36:11 Inconsistencies in Character Development39:07 The Disappointment of the Remake41:30 Who Wore the Crown: Comparing Conan's43:52 The Future of Conan: Remake Possibilities49:10 Five to One: James Earl Jones Highlights

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• Beware the Blob: It Came, It Slurped, It Congealed!

  Welcome to "Beware the Blob: It Came, It Slurped, It Congealed!" on this episode of The Deja Review Mart and Trev wriggle into the jiggly depths of The Blob and its 1988 remake to answer life’s biggest question: What if your strawberry jelly turned on you?We start with the 1958 original, where Steven McQueen plays a teenager at 28, the town gets slowly (and we mean slowly) slurped by a raspberry pudding, and people act like "being absorbed by goo" is just slightly inconvenient.Then, it’s on to the 1988 remake—a movie that says, “What if The Thing and Flubber had a very angry baby?” The Blob's back, meaner, faster, and now capable of digesting a phone booth in less time than it takes Trev to finish a sentence.Expect slime jokes, powerful pouting and really bad 80's hair.Warning: This episode contains mild spoilers and severe gelatine-based trauma.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - Little_Foil_FishMart & TrevInstagram - @thedejareviewKeywordsDeja Review, The Blob, movie remakes, horror films, Steve McQueen, 1988 remake, film analysis, cinema history, body horror, cult classics, film analysis, horror movies, remakes, practical effects, Steve McQueen, cult classics, box office, filmmaking, 1980s cinema, blobChapters00:00 Introduction to Deja Review01:12 Exploring The Blob (1958)18:31 The Blob Remake (1988)25:43 Legacy and Expectations in Film Remakes28:09 Practical Effects vs. CGI: A Horror Film Analysis32:56 Box Office Competition and Cult Followings37:46 Behind the Scenes: Filmmaking Collaborations41:59 Comparing Remakes: Original vs. New44:19 Steve McQueen: A Retrospective on His Films

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• My Name is Bruce - A Jaws Special

  Mart and Trev head to Amity Island for a special, where the beaches are closed, the mayor’s in denial, and a great white shark is running a very aggressive Airbnb.After a series of “whoops, there goes another one” incidents, a salty sea captain, a nerdy shark enthusiast, and Roy Scheider’s haunted eyeballs set out to confront nature's most committed beach party crasher.There’s chum, chaos, and the most terrifying thing of all: 70s swimwear.Mart and Trev delve behind the scenes on one of their favourite movies "Jaws", which is celebrating it's 50th year out in the wild.“We’re gonna need a bigger review.”Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - Little_Foil_FishMart & TrevInstagram - @thedejareviewKeywordsJaws, 50th anniversary, film analysis, iconic scenes, John Williams, movie trivia, character development, film history, Monty Python, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Jaws, film analysis, sharks, movie legacy, casting, Muppets, cinema history, sharksploitation, film trivia, movie remakes, SpielbergChapters00:00 Introduction to Jaws' 50th Anniversary Special02:00 Celebrating the Iconic Poster and Music06:05 Differences Between the Book and the Film09:57 Behind the Scenes and Production Challenges13:48 Character Development and Casting Insights17:56 The Real Villains: Shark vs. Town Officials22:00 Remake Casting: Who Would Play the Characters?34:06 Muppet Remake Challenge and Final Thoughts

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• Going in Style: Grandpas Gone Wild (Bank Edition)

  Welcome to "Going in Style: Grandpas Gone Wild (Bank Edition)"This episode, Mart and Trev are dusting off their best cardigans and reviewing Going in Style, the tale of three old boys who decide to rob a bank—because, apparently, “retirement” isn’t as exciting as it’s cracked up to be. First, we take a look at the 1979 version with George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg, whose heist strategy is basically “wing it and hope for the best.” Then, we fast forward to the 2017 remake, starring the iconic Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Arkin, (aka the Avengers of senior citizen films) where the pensioners still don’t have a clue, but now they’ve got Smartphones and Google Maps to help... sort of.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - Little_Foil_FishMart & TrevInstagram - @thedejareviewKeywordsGoing in Style, movie remake, film review, comedy, George Burns, Michael Caine, heist, nostalgia, classic films, cinematic comparisonChapters00:00 Introduction to Deja Review01:11 Exploring the Original 'Going in Style'15:52 Diving into the 2017 Remake29:15 Comparing the Original and the Remake33:03 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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• Ransom! 1956 vs. Ransom! 1996: Kidnapping, Crime, and How to Keep Your Cool When Your Kid’s Stuck in a Van

  Welcome to "Ransom! 1956 vs. Ransom! 1996: Kidnapping, Crime, and How to Keep Your Cool When Your Kid’s Stuck in a Van"This episode, Mart and Trev are getting all nostalgic and diving into a classic vs. remake showdown with Ransom! —first the 1956 version, where the only thing more thrilling than the kidnap is the 1950s fashion, then the 1996 remake, where Mel Gibson decides that “tension” means yelling at everyone within a 20-mile radius. That’s right, folks — Ransom! isn’t just a movie about getting your kid back. It’s about finding out how many different ways you can scream the word “kidnapped” without ruining your voice.This week, Mart and Trev are tackling the two versions of Ransom!: the cool-as-a-cucumber 1956 classic starring Glenn Ford, and the 1996 remake starring Mel Gibson, who... well, let’s just say his strategy involves a lot of yelling. That’s right—one dad is a master of calm, methodical thinking, and the other is basically the human embodiment of an emotional rollercoaster. Who will win? Spoiler alert: It’s not going to be the guy who’s trying to have a quiet conversation.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - Little_Foil_FishMart & TrevInstagram - @thedejareviewKeywordsRansom, movie remake, film analysis, Deja Review, Mel Gibson, Glenn Ford, cinematic comparison, podcast, film critique, classic filmsChapters00:00 Introduction to Deja Review Podcast01:09 Exploring the Original Ransom (1956)16:52 Diving into the Ransom Remake (1996)30:00 Comparative Analysis of Both Films44:07 Final Thoughts and Audience Engagement#thedejareview #moviepodcast #Ransom #GlennFord #donnareed #MelGibson #garysinise #renerusso #RonHoward

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