Podcasts by Pop Culture Rewrites
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Episode 26.0 - Pop Culture Rewrites Presents: The Fast and the Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw from 2019-08-09T19:12:45
Lindsay and Marie review the incredibly fun nonsense of Hobbs and Shaw. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 25.0 - SWCC Part 1 from 2019-04-23T22:39:58
Marie and Lindsay talk about their first two days at Star Wars Celebration 2019, including a deep dive on Episode IX predictions, and the best shopping on this side of the galaxy. Theme: Big Splash...
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Episode 24.0 - Oscars Preview from 2019-02-20T17:47:54
Marie and Lindsay discuss snubs, surprises, and predictions for the 91st Academy Awards. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 23.0 - 2019 Film Preview from 2019-02-13T20:23:57
Lindsay and Marie look ahead to the most anticipated arrivals to the silver screen in 2019 and discuss the good, the bad, and the future rewrites. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 22.0 - 2019 Television Preview from 2019-02-08T15:06:38
Marie and Lindsay discuss their most anticipated arrivals to the small screen for 2019. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 21.0 - The Crimes of The Crimes of Grindelwald from 2018-11-29T05:11:35
Lindsay and Marie discuss the many crimes of Fantastic Beasts 2, and talk production, lore, and Dumbledores. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 20.0 - A Star is Born Review from 2018-10-22T16:35:24
Marie and Lindsay share their thoughts on the 4th version of this title, the incredible performances, and a striking example of why men shouldn't write women. Spoiler free for the first 22 minutes....
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Episode 19.0 - Venom Review from 2018-10-15T17:50:22
We. Are. Disappointed in this movie. Lindsay and Marie reflect on the long suffering production history of Venom, terrible wigs, and Tom Hardy's mad puppeteering. Caution, spoilers. Theme: Big Spla...
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Episode 18.0 - The Emmys Preview from 2018-09-13T12:42:24
Marie and Lindsay talk surprises, snubs, and speculate wildly on the 70th Annual Emmy Awards. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 17.0 - Crazy Rich Asians Review from 2018-08-20T16:27:19
Lindsay and Marie review the fabulously ostentatious rom-com Crazy Rich Asians. Spoiler, they loved it. Also, spoilers for the movie. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 16.0 - Alpha Review from 2018-08-16T16:09:07
In their shortest review to date, Marie and Lindsay talk about the newest entry into the coming-of-age-boy-and-his-dog film category, and try to figure out why it was made at all. Warning, mild spo...
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Episode 15.0 - Mamma Mia 2 (Here We Review Again) from 2018-07-30T15:48:05
Marie and Lindsay review the highly anticipated ABBA sequel, and talk timeline inconsistencies, Oxford, and Cher. Will there be wine? Will there be singing? Will there be spoilers? The answer to al...
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Episode 14.0 - Marvel Rewatch from 2018-05-21T12:28:08
Lindsay and Marie explain away their latest hiatus with their definitive ranking of all nineteen of the MCU movies. Warning, spoilers for ten years worth of movies. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaef...
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Episode 13.25 - Ready Player One Review from 2018-03-30T14:15:31
Marie and Lindsay do a full review of Ready Player One. Caution: Here there be spoilers. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 13.0 - Wonder Woman from 2018-03-29T16:59:54
Patty returns and helps Marie and Lindsay with the feminist origins of Wonder Woman, Joss Whedon's leaked screenplay, and Greek mythology. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 12.25 - Ready Player One Spoiler Free Review from 2018-03-23T13:36:23
Marie and Lindsay share their totally SPOILER FREE thoughts on Ready Player One, in theaters March 29th. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 12.0 - Suicide Squad from 2018-03-21T14:14:23
Lindsay and Marie talk about the worst of the worst that the DCEU has to offer, including a truly upsetting production history, bonkers soundtrack choices, and questionable character development. T...
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Episode 11.5 - Suicide Squad Minisode from 2018-03-18T14:19:08
Lindsay and Marie cover corrections omissions from their Oscars Predictions, and go through five of many changes to be made for Suicide Squad, their next DCEU installment. Theme: Big Splash by Evan...
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Episode 11.25 - Oscars Preview from 2018-03-04T00:36:10
Marie and Lindsay discuss their predictions for this year's Academy Awards...and Razzies. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 11.1 - Batman v Superman Part 2 from 2018-01-24T14:13:15
Marie and Lindsay are once again joined by Patty as they attempt to create a second entry into the DCEU that makes any bit of narrative sense, and yes -- they're willing to sacrifice their sanity i...
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Episode 11.0 - Batman v Superman Part 1 from 2018-01-17T09:23:48
It's so bad it had to be two episodes! Lindsay and Marie are joined by a special guest as they wade into this DCEU dumpster fire. Together, they face off on contrived plot lines, manufactured tensi...
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Episode 10.5 - Batman v Superman Minisode from 2018-01-14T17:17:06
Marie and Lindsay continue their series on the DC Murderverse and attempt to right the many, many wrongs of Batman v Superman. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Shaeffer.
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Episode 10.25 - The Last Jedi Review from 2018-01-05T15:16:03
Marie and Lindsay are joined by a special guest as they sit down and work through their very first reactions to the new Star Wars movie. Spoiler free for the first 11 minutes. Theme: Big Splash by ...
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Episode 10.0 - Man of Steel from 2017-12-13T14:05:53
Lindsay and Marie tackle their first installment of the DCEU, while questioning the logic of most of the choices made in Man of Steel. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 9.5 - Man of Steel Minisode from 2017-12-10T15:25:22
Marie and Lindsay cover corrections and omissions from Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, and kick off their rewrite series for the DCEU Murderverse with their top five changes to Man of Steel. The...
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Episode 9.0 - Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life from 2017-12-06T14:14:32
Lindsay and Marie are joined by a special guest to discuss the #FirstWorldProblems of Stars Hollow, why Rory is the worst millennial, and wonder how Lorelai and Luke still aren't communicating like...
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Episode 8.5 - Gilmore Girls Minisode from 2017-12-03T15:46:07
Marie and Lindsay cover corrections and omissions for Indiana Jones and Kevin Spacey and tease their top five changes for Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 8.25 - Kevin Spacey from 2017-11-24T21:49:09
In light of recent events, Marie and Lindsay decided to rewrite Kevin Spacey's career by recasting his most iconic roles.
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Episode 8.0 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull from 2017-11-15T12:14:52
Lindsay and Marie talk magnets, South American history, and the reality of nuking the fridge as they take on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 7.5 - Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Minisode from 2017-11-12T15:44:06
Marie and Lindsay preview their rewrite for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Nine-year-old spoiler alert. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 7.0 - The Mummy (2017) from 2017-11-08T14:33:34
Marie drops some knowledge about ancient Egypt, Lindsay gets deep with her love for The Mummy (1999), and both discuss the practicality of Chekov's Zombie as they attempt to salvage this Dark Unive...
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Episode 6.5 - The Mummy Minisode from 2017-11-05T15:22:41
Lindsay and Marie preview their rewrite for The Mummy (2017), and cover corrections and omissions from Star Trek Into Darkness and Passengers. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 6.25 - KHAAAAAAAAN from 2017-10-25T12:46:09
In a special bonus episode, Marie and Lindsay are joined by a special guest as they attempt to choose a better casting option for Khan, while getting sidetracked by fabulous abs, Apocalypse Now, an...
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Episode 6.0 - Star Trek Into Darkness from 2017-10-18T19:12:50
Marie and Lindsay trek through their thoughts on white washing, backwards character development, and just so many bad accent attempts in their rewrite of the second installment of the Star Trek Kel...
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Episode 5.5 - Into Darkness Minisode from 2017-10-15T14:33:28
Lindsay and Marie preview their rewrite for Star Trek into Darkness, and their many problems with the second installment of the Kelvin Universe. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 5.0 - Passengers from 2017-10-11T14:20:53
Marie and Lindsay talk about the thoroughly misguided names, intensely creepy metaphors, and mysterious space chickens of Passengers, while realizing that in space, no one can hear them rewrite. Th...
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Episode 4.75 - Blade Runner 2049 Review from 2017-10-09T22:15:54
Marie and Lindsay share their surprisingly positive review of Blade Runner 2049 in a very special bonus episode. Spoiler-free review for the first 17 minutes, followed by intense discussions about ...
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Episode 4.5 - Passengers Minisode from 2017-10-08T15:02:44
Lindsay and Marie preview their Passengers rewrite, and cover corrections and omissions from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 4.0 - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child from 2017-10-04T13:26:26
Lindsay and Marie return to Hogwarts, question the origins of Delphi, and explore an alternative timeline without time travel. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Shaeffer.
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Episode 3.5 - The Cursed Child Minisode from 2017-10-02T01:07:47
Marie and Lindsay dive into their many problems with the Harry Potter sequel play, and cover corrections and omissions from the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 3.25 - Star Wars Costumes Bonus Episode from 2017-09-29T12:53:48
Marie and Lindsay have some wine and deconstruct Padme's many, many costumes of the prequel trilogy. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 3.0 - Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith from 2017-09-27T13:58:42
Lindsay and Marie do a deep dive on coughing robots, messianic midichlorians, and the inexplicable self-destruction of a strong female character in their final rewrite of the Star Wars prequel tril...
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Episode 2.5 - Revenge of the Sith Minisode from 2017-09-24T14:44:15
Marie and Lindsay preview their final rewrite of the prequel trilogy, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 2.0 - Star Wars: [Title Redacted] from 2017-09-20T11:47:43
Marie and Lindsay discuss Star Wars hitting rock bottom, try to make sense of Naboo's government, and realize how difficult love stories are to write. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 1.5 - Attack of the Clones Minisode from 2017-09-17T15:32:18
Lindsay and Marie continue their Star Wars prequel rewrites with a preview for Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 1.0 - Star Wars: The Phantom Menace from 2017-09-13T11:32:48
Lindsay and Marie discuss what Star Wars means to them, defend Jake Lloyd's legacy, and consider all the differences that could have made the Star Wars prequel trilogy great. Theme: Big Splash by E...
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Episode 0.5 - Phantom Menace Minisode from 2017-09-10T15:35:24
Marie and Lindsay kick off their prequel trilogy series, and preview their first rewrite, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Theme: Big Splash by Evan Schaeffer.
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Episode 0.0 - Welcome to Pop Culture Rewrites from 2017-09-07T00:00
Have you ever been disappointed by pop culture? Upset by misguided fan service and nonsensical character arcs? Frustrated by writing that’s just plain bad? We're here to help.
Marie and Lindsa...