The Brothers Howell

The Brothers Howell
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Explore with us, life's absurdities and how we turn them into personal affronts.
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The podcast focuses on themes of media critique, cultural commentary, and personal storytelling, with episodes discussing the lack of originality in Hollywood remakes, the decline of late night talk shows, and the implications of celebrity participation in space tourism. For instance, they tackle the effectiveness of remakes by contrasting films like 'Cape Fear' with lesser attempts like 'The Longest Yard', and analyze how changing viewer habits are reshaping the talk show landscape.

Explore with us, life’s absurdities and how we turn them into personal affronts.

In the third episode of 'The Brothers Howell,' hosts Steve and Mike delve into the current trend of movie remakes and rehashes, lamenting the lack of originality in Hollywood. They discuss personal movie experiences, including Mike's recent viewing of a Led Zeppelin documentary and their mutual disappointment with many modern remakes. They highlight some effective remakes like 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' and 'Cape Fear,' while criticizing poorly executed ones such as 'The Longest Yard' and 'Footloose.' The episode also touches on the issue of studios prioritizing profitability over creativity, attributing the rise in remakes to financial safety and shareholder expectations. Ultimately, they express a desire for more original content and better-crafted remakes, urging studios to put more effort into storytelling and dialogue.
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