This episode of The Deja Review, Mart & Trev strap themselves into the memory machine for Total Recall (1990) and its 2012 remake — and only one of them leaves with their sanity intact.

They kick off with the 1990 original, a glorious, sweaty, one-liners-per-minute sci-fi masterpiece where Arnold blows up Mars, mutates half the cast, and still finds time to crack jokes. Mart and Trev are all in — practical effects, exploding heads, and Michael Ironside giving the greatest “I will absolutely kill you, Douglas Quaid” performance in the history of eyebrows.

They also go on a nostalgic tangent about their shared love of the 1980s TV series V, where Michael Ironside was so intense he felt like he was trying to overthrow an alien empire in every scene — which, to be fair, he was.

Then they hit the 2012 remake, where Colin Farrell runs through a very shiny, very clean future while everyone forgets to put any fun in the script. Mart shrugs: “It’s fine… I guess?” while Trev insists Colin Farrell's performance is commendable despite the story.

Expect rants about missing Mars, debates over whether three-breasted women are a required plot device, and a surprisingly lengthy discussion about Michael Ironside.

By the end, the verdict is clear:

The original is a glorious sci-fi fever dream…

The remake is just having one without the fever — or the dream — or Michael Ironside.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Deja Review Podcast

00:56 Exploring Total Recall: A Nostalgic Journey

06:43 Philip K. Dick's Influence on Sci-Fi Cinema

12:25 Special Effects: Then and Now

18:31 Character Dynamics and Actor Relationships

22:36 The 2012 Remake: A Different Take on Total Recall

31:36 Exploring Memories and Scars

32:06 Action Sequences and References

33:02 Grounding the Story: Earth vs Mars

34:14 Plot Holes and Character Changes

36:08 Stats, Errors, and Enjoyability

38:04 The Impact of the Title on Success

39:03 Comparing Lead Actors

41:01 Supporting Characters: A Comparison

42:54 Original vs Remake: A Preference

43:51 Michael Ironside: A Retrospective

46:38 5 to 1: Michael Ironside

01:00:30 Upcoming Films and Holiday Specials

01:02:35 Episode Blooper

Keywords

Total Recall, movie review, remakes, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Philip K. Dick, sci-fi films, special effects, character analysis, nostalgia, film comparison, Total Recall, film review, Michael Ironside, action sequences, movie comparison, plot holes, character analysis, original vs remake, cinematic legacy, holiday films, Colin Farrell

This episode on The Deja Review, Mart & Trev hop aboard a flying camper van to revisit Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) and its 2009 remake Race to Witch Mountain — two Disney sci-fi adventures separated by 34 years and about 300% more Dwayne Johnson.

Mart adored the original as a kid — he remembered it as magical, mysterious, and full of adventure. Watching it now, he spends the first 25 minutes trying to work out what on Earth (or space) is actually happening. Meanwhile, Trev’s convinced it’s less witch mountain and more an onslaught of bad theremin playing.

Then it’s on to the 2009 remake, where The Rock is a taxi driver who accidentally picks up two teenage aliens with more special effects and no harmonica. Mart’s quietly impressed, but Trev’s fixated on one burning question: did the train driver survive that crash?

Expect alien antics, glowing orbs, government goons, and Trev muttering, “I miss when Disney made sense.”

By the end, they agree: the 1975 film is charmingly bonkers; the 2009 one is louder, faster, and probably still owes that train driver an apology.

Two long time friends, one podcast.

This is The Deja Review.

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TIMESCALE

00:00 Introduction to Deja Review

02:09 Exploring Escape to Witch Mountain

19:49 Transition to Race to Witch Mountain

20:47 Comparing the Original and the Remake

39:16 5 to 1: Carla Gugino

Keywords

Deja Review, movie remakes, Escape to Witch Mountain, Race to Witch Mountain, Disney films, film analysis, podcast, movie discussion, nostalgia, film comparison

#WitchMountain #DisneyClassics #FilmReview #thedejareview #cinematichistory #filmcritique #moviepodcast #moviereview #movielovers #podcastrecommendations #movieremakes #filmanalysis #podcast #stormtrooperbeer #19crimeswine

This episode of The Deja Review, Mart & Trev go glamping at Camp Crystal Lake, the only holiday spot where the blood runs faster than the Wi-Fi.

They start with Friday the 13th (1980) — the classic that invented the “don’t have fun or you’ll die” rule. Mart watches another classic horror movie for the first time and notices: fog, fear, and a mum with more rage issues than an 80's Tennis player. Trev’s in nostalgic heaven, calling it “a masterclass in low-budget menace… and poor career choices.”

Then they tackle the 2009 remake, where Jason finally emerges — taller, buffer, and apparently moonlighting as an Olympic-level archer. Mart enjoys the chaos “He’s basically an evil Bear Grylls” Trev’s not convinced: “It’s less a film and more a pilot episode for CSI: Crystal Lake.” He spends most of the discussion demanding for Dean Winchester turn up and save his brother from the movie.

Expect campsite chaos, Mart’s suspicious enthusiasm for power-tool-based deaths, and Trev’s growing sense that the lake needs draining — permanently.

Two long time friends, one podcast.

This is The Deja Review.

Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Deja Review and Spooky Season

00:54 Exploring Friday the 13th: Origins and Impact

03:48 Background and Synopsis of Friday the 13th

05:41 Horror Tropes and Practical Effects

10:30 Iconic Death Scenes and Special Effects

14:47 Character Analysis and Plot Development

19:58 The Ending and Its Significance

23:20 Transition to the Remake of Friday the 13th

27:51 Overview of the 2009 Remake

31:58 Comparing the Original and the Remake

33:56 Nostalgia and the Evolution of Horror Films

36:19 Character Development and Method Acting in Horror

39:38 Pacing and Storytelling in Remakes

42:49 The Impact of CGI vs Practical Effects

45:41 Franchise Expectations and Audience Reception

49:05 Comparative Analysis of Horror Icons

51:28 5 to 1: Kevin Bacon

01:06:22 Upcoming Projects and Future Endeavours

Keywords

Friday the 13th, horror films, slasher genre, practical effects, Kevin Bacon, movie remakes, iconic death scenes, horror tropes, film analysis, Deja Review, Jason, Jason Voorhees, Jared Padalecki, Derek Mears, Danielle Panabaker

This episode of The Deja Review, Mart & Trev brave The Fog — first John Carpenter’s 1980 classic, then the 2005 remake that made Trev question his life choices.

In the original, Carpenter delivers atmosphere so thick you could butter it. Ghost pirates rise from the mist, Jamie Lee Curtis hitchhikes her way into trouble, and the soundtrack slaps harder than a haunted lighthouse door in a storm. Mart calls it “a masterclass in mood.” Trev calls it “the reason fog lights were invented.”

Then comes 2005’s The Fog, where the ghosts return… in full CGI. Trev calls it “a screensaver with a budget,” while Mart insists it’s “not that bad” — which Trev takes as a personal betrayal.

There’s romance, bad weather, and enough fog machines to deplete the Earth’s glycerine (AKA Fog Juice) supply.

Two long time friends, one podcast.

This is The Deja Review.

Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.

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00:00 Introduction to Deja Review

01:03 Spooky Season and The Fog

03:00 Overview of The Fog

05:54 John Carpenter's Influence and Style

09:11 Cameos and Music in The Fog

12:01 Inspiration Behind The Fog

13:01 Film Reception and Cult Status

15:52 Character Dynamics and Relationships

18:48 Errors and Plot Holes in The Fog

22:14 Transition to The Fog Remake

29:01 Overview of The Fog (2005) Remake

30:27 Film Critique: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

34:35 Character Analysis and Storytelling Flaws

39:23 Pacing Issues and Character Overload

43:48 Comparative Analysis: Original vs. Remake

47:08 5 to 1: Jamie Lee Curtis Films

55:21 Disappointing Films and Final Thoughts

Keywords

The Fog, John Carpenter, horror films, movie remakes, cult classics, spooky season, film analysis, film history, practical effects, soundtrack, film critique, storytelling flaws, character analysis, pacing issues, original vs remake, Jamie Lee Curtis, movie review, horror films, film nostalgia, cinematic disappointment

#thedejareview #cinematichistory #filmcritique #moviepodcast #moviereview #movielovers #podcastrecommendations #movieremakes #filmanalysis #thefog #johncarpenter #jamieleecurtis #tomwelling #maggiegrace #horrormovies

This episode Mart & Trev compare The Day of the Jackal (1973), a tense, methodical thriller where Edward Fox quietly builds rifles and stares at passports… with The Jackal (1997), where Bruce Willis turns into a master of wigs and weird disguises, while Richard Gere fights terrorism armed only with an “Irish” accent that sounds like it was rented by the hour.

Mart just laughs at Willis turning up as Steven Seagal, Trev praises the original’s noir-ness.

In the end, one’s a chess match, the other’s a dumpster fire.

Two long time friends, one podcast.

This is The Deja Review.

Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Deja Review Podcast

01:12 Exploring The Day of the Jackal

20:33 The Jackal Remake Discussion

31:34 Critique of Character Portrayals

34:48 Technical Flaws and Stereotypes

39:06 Comparative Analysis of Actors

42:55 Storyline Structure and Character Dynamics

46:18 Remake Necessity and Adaptation

47:45 5 to 1: Bruce Willis

59:53 Final Thoughts on The Jackal

KEYWORDS

Deja Review, The Day of the Jackal, The Jackal, movie remakes, film analysis, Edward Fox, Bruce Willis, suspense films, cinematic history, film critique

This episode, Mart and Trev go looking for a man they literally can’t see — which, as it turns out, makes reviewing him way harder.

It’s a double bill of The Invisible Man, starting with the 1933 original, where Claude Rains plays a scientist who turns himself invisible and immediately goes full murderhobo. Subtle, he ain’t.

Mart praises the variety of branded beverages in the pub, while Trev can’t stop laughing at how quickly Griffin becomes a public menace.

First he’s invisible, then he’s trouser less, then he’s chucking bicycles at villagers and declaring himself ruler of Earth.

Really, a casual Thursday night out in the 90's for Trev.

Then it’s the 2020 remake — same concept, different trauma. Elisabeth Moss stars as a woman being stalked by her invisible tech-bro ex, who faked his own death because therapy was too hard. Mart calls it a sleek, smart thriller. Trev’s just impressed the guy managed to haunt her without accidentally bumping into furniture for 90 minutes.

You’ll never trust an empty chair again.

Two long time friends, one podcast.

This is The Deja Review.

Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.

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00:00 Introduction to Deja Review

01:10 Exploring The Invisible Man (1933)

22:07 The Invisible Man (2020) Remake Discussion

30:05 Exploring the Invisible Suit's Implications

31:59 The Dark Universe: A Failed Franchise

34:23 The Need for Universal Monsters Reboot

35:48 Technological Aspects of the Invisible Suit

37:45 Plot Holes and Inconsistencies

41:55 Comparing the Invisible Man Films

43:52 Nostalgia for Classic Horror Films

45:46 Invisible Man Adaptations and Their Impact

48:01 5 to 1 HG Wells adaptations

56:18 Critiques of Recent Adaptations

KEYWORDS

Invisible Man, H.G. Wells, Universal Monsters, 1933 Film, 2020 Remake, Claude Rains, Elizabeth Moss, Film Review, Special Effects, Dark Universe

This episode, Mart and Trev slip into their inner "Independent Women" and revisit Charlie’s Angels by answering the call from Charlie himself, revisiting not one but two generations of glamorous butt-kicking.

First up, it’s the year 2000 – where Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu kick, flip and slow-mo hair-whip their way through a plot that mostly exists to justify karaoke, explosions, and Destiny’s Child on the soundtrack.

Mart insists it’s someone caught the millennium bug and wrote this in a fever dream; Trev insists it’s basically The Matrix if it was directed by Smash Hits magazine.

Then comes the 2019 reboot—Elizabeth Banks’s attempt to zap the franchise into the me-two era with Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska. The angels now fly for a global agency, not just Charlie’s living room, and are out to try and stop an evil Amazon Alexa from being a new super weapon.

Expect the usual nonsense as Mart insists on rating each Angel’s outfit changes, while Trev proposes a drinking game every time someone says “Charlie.”

Two decades, two reboots, and two blokes who really shouldn’t be allowed near wigs or wire harnesses.

Welcome back to The Deja 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_Fish

Mart & Trev

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Deja Review

01:09 Charlie's Angels Overview

03:57 Film Analysis and Themes

07:54 Character Dynamics and Cast Insights

11:49 Comedy and Tone of the Film

16:02 Comparative Analysis with the 2019 Remake

25:33 Critique of Film Pacing and Character Development

32:46 The Impact of Quick Production on Quality

35:54 Comparing Original and Remake: Chemistry and Storyline

44:36 5 to 1: Cameron Diaz

48:58 Final Thoughts and Audience Engagement

KEYWORDS

Charlie's Angels, Movie Review, Remake vs. Original, Action Comedy, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Elizabeth Banks, 2000s Nostalgia, Film Critique

Mart & Trev suit up for the promised Superman (2025) bonus episode, where David Corenswet dons the cape for a reboot that’s equal parts action, pep talk, and therapy session. Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) gets her scoop, Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) acts like Elon Musk with a grudge, and then there's Krypto the Superdog.

It's James Gunn's way or the highway!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Deja Review Podcast

03:05 Film Synopsis and Initial Impressions

05:56 Character Analysis: Superman and Supporting Cast

08:51 Exploring Themes and Character Dynamics

11:47 Lex Luthor's Role and Portrayal

15:11 Justice Gang and New Characters

18:03 Crypto and Humour in the Film

29:37 Reimagining Jimmy Olsen

31:33 Film Release Strategies and Audience Reception

32:56 Character Utilization in the Narrative

34:52 Supporting Characters and Their Roles

36:44 Character Development and Backstories

38:43 Supergirl's Introduction and Future Potential

40:40 Humour and Tone in the Film

42:37 Cameos and References to Superman's Legacy

44:35 The Impact of Previous Superman Actors

46:30 Nods to Comic Book History

48:58 Balancing Humour and Serious Themes

50:49 The Ensemble Cast and Their Chemistry

52:47 Final Thoughts on the Film's Reception

KEYWORDS

Superman 2025, DC Universe, James Gunn, Lex Luthor, Kryptonian Heritage, Comic Book Adaptation, Justice League, Supergirl, Movie Review, DC Comics