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League of Ordinary Gentlemen Podcast Episode #520 - League Do-Over Part 2 - The Manchurian Candidate (2004)

League of Ordinary Gentlemen Podcast Episode #520 - League Do-Over Part 2 - The Manchurian Candidate (2004)

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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

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