League of Ordinary Gentlemen Podcast Episode #520 - League Do-Over Part 2 - The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
The League tackles the totally of-its-time remake of The Manchurian Candidate from 2004, starring Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, and a bunch of other actors who don’t have much to do in this movie.
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Dursin, The Elder, and Clay BEN Ferno revisit 'The Manchurian Candidate' in its 2004 remake form, starring Denzel Washington and Meryl Streep. Does it stack up against the 1962 classic in this Do-Over Part 2? Spoilers: It's complicated. Listen to our in-depth, funny discussion on the performances, plot changes, and nostalgia of the original versus the post-9/11 reimagining. This episode is packed with opinions and laughs as we navigate the remake's highs and mostly lows. Join us as we decide if this 2004 political thriller should have stayed in development from the Sinatra Estate.
00:00 Get ready to Compare AND CONTRAST to the 1962 Classic
01:34 We're Trying to Enjoy This Film
02:20 Pre-Final Thoughts aka Initial Thoughts
04:22 Production and Box Office Insights
05:54 Opening Scenes
06:57 Character Analysis and Performances
08:28 Plot Points and Key Differences
11:58 Critical Reception and Personal Opinions
13:59 Memorable Scenes and Final Thoughts
39:52 Shaw's Release and Graphic Design Critique
41:09 The Hidden Implant Mystery
41:43 More Than A Feeling with Delp
42:21 Psycho Therapy
43:56 Rosie's Revelation and Marco's Mission
50:55 Voight flaps away on kayak
55:41 The Final Countdown
01:01:58 Letter Grade and Final Thoughts
