Quantum Recast: Your Favorite Films, Recast In Different Years
We are a time-traveling film podcast that journeys through time to take classic films, blockbusters and cult favorites, to recast them in different years!
Episodes
118 episodes
The Lost Boys: The Timeless Appeal of Vampires
What if we finally recasted The Lost Boys?Join us as we cap off the Halloween season by reminiscing about our first encounters with the dark world of vampire films, and recast Cory's beloved undead bad boys film, 1987's "The Lost Boys"....
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:16:10
Joker: Folie à Deux - In Defense of the Sequel
What if the internet is warping our perception of movies? On this episode of Quantum Recast, Ash Hurry rejoins Cory & Nick to tackle the polarizing reactions to "Joker: Folie à Deux", and attempt to defend this already infamous sequel. ...
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Season 5
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1:25:42
Quantum Reaction: Movie Franchise Midterms
It's almost time for midterms, and Cory and Nick have decided to make enemies of every film fandom, by passing out report cards to every major franchise (and their fans).After kicking off with heartfelt tributes to the entertainment leg...
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Season 5
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1:51:01
Quantum Reaction: Girl at the Linkin Park Show (The Music Episode)
What are your thoughts on the new Linkin Park singer?Join us as Cory and Nick talk the state of music (and music-based movies!) and reminisce about their own musical journeys, from sneaking secular music past strict parents to reflectin...
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Season 5
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1:37:03
Quantum Reaction: 2024 State of Movies (So Far)
It’s time for a fresh take! After a whirlwind summer filled with international escapades and a deep dive into scriptwriting, Cory and Nick are shaking things up. We’re setting aside our usual recasting format for a bit to bring you spirited con...
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Season 5
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1:01:03
The Lost World: Jurassic Park - In Defense of The Sequel: Jeff Goldblum's Dino-Trauma
What if the sequel to a beloved classic isn’t as bad as everyone says? On this minisode of Quantum Recast, we’re joined by Ash, an unyielding advocate for "The Lost World: Jurassic Park," and Aly Dale, who’s can't say its her favorite Jurassic ...
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Season 5
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1:03:39
Space Jam - ?!?!: A Looney Change-Up to the Michael Jordan Juggarnaut
What if 'Space Jam' was recast with another NBA star?While the rest of the crew are out enjoying summer, Cory and Nick go on their own trip down memory lane as they reminisce about the 1996 Looney Tunes classic. After shifting gears to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:23:27
The Jetsons - Mid 2010s: Bringing to Life Hanna-Barbara's Future Family
What if 'The Jetsons' had a live-action adaptation in the Mid-2010s?Join us as Terran returns to help kick off our new minisode series, "Quantum Reanimation." On this spinoff, we'll bring to life classic cartoons, video games, anime, an...
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Season 5
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1:12:20
X-Men - 2027: Days of Future MCU Cast
WHO will play the X-Men in Marvel's introduction of the team into the MCU? Join Nick, along with Aly and Cass, on a special episode as we try to forecast the X-Men lineup for a future movie slated for 2026-2027. We kick things off ...
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Season 5
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1:39:59
Troy - 1997: Managing Myths, Brad Pitt & Greek Epics
What if 'Troy' was recast in 1997?Strap in as Cory, Nick and Ash give us an epic of an episode, reimagining the 2004 Wolfgang Petersen epic, during an era when action icons were handing over the reins to fresh faces. We don't just specu...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:59:26
Jumanji - Mid 80s: Rolling the Dice on the Robin Williams' Family Adventure
What if Jumanji was recast in the Mid 80s?Ever wondered how the enchanting world of 'Jumanji' would spark to life with an '80s twist? Nick and Cass journey through the possibilities of who might have walked the jungles and braved the st...
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59:10
Star Wars - Marry, Sex, Kill: Picking the Best & Worst Films of the Skywalker Saga
May the 4th is nearly here, and it's time to play that infamous game again, as Cory, Aly and Nick slice through the Star Wars trilogies, dissecting everything from the original's groundbreaking influence, the prequel's controversial legacy, to ...
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Season 5
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1:15:07
A League of Their Own - 2020: A New Starting Lineup for the Tom Hanks/Geena Davis Baseball Classic
What if "A League of Their Own" was recast in 2020?Cory, Nick and Aly are stepping up to the plate with a riveting recast rundown that'll have you yearning for extra innings! As they knit together personal anecdotes with baseball's rich...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:34:02
Godzilla - 2007: Re-evaluating Roland Emmerich's 1998 Radioactive Blockbuster
What if Godzilla was recast in 2007?Set your nostalgia beams to 1998 because we're about to take you on a rollercoaster ride back to the year of Roland Emmerich's 'Godzilla,' the infamous film that stomped its way into our hearts—...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:19:58
Ready to Rumble feat. Aaron Powell: WrestleMania Redemption for David Arquette
Step through the ropes and into the ring with Cory and Nick, as they tag in renaissance man Aaron Powell for a fantasy recasting smackdown of the 2000 cult classic "Ready to Rumble". Just like a perfectly executed piledriver, they ...
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Season 5
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1:09:04
3:10 to Yuma - 1976: Rustling Up a New Russell Crowe and Christian Bale for a Gritty Western
What if '3:10 to Yuma' was recast in 1976?Ever wondered how the dusty trails and lawless landscapes of a Western classic like "3:10 to Yuma" would fare against the disco-drenched backdrop of 1976? Saddle up with Cory, Nick, and Aly as t...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:40:19
Leprechaun - Marry, Sex, Kill: A Wickedly Fun Breakdown of the Warwick Davis Franchise
Could the "Leprechaun" movie franchise actually serve up a more twisted St. Patrick's Day than a pint of green beer? Brace yourselves for Cory and Nick's riotous romp through the cult classic series that's as unpredictable as the Irish weather....
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Season 5
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39:18
Ghostbusters II - In Defense of the Sequel: Bill Murray Strikes Back
Fasten your proton packs and prepared to be slimed as Cory and Nick dissect the underappreciated sequel, "Ghostbusters II." On this minisode, in anticipation(?) of Ghostbusters: Frozen Kingdom, we peel back the curtain on the fall from grace of...
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Season 5
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49:42
Rebel Without a Cause - 2014: A Modern Dreamcast for the James Dean Classic (feat. Justin Jayne)
What if "Rebel Without a Cause" was recast in 2014?Nick welcomes friend, filmmaker, and movie enthusiast Justin Jayne (@justin__jayne) onto the show to recast the iconic James...
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Season 5
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1:14:29
Crazy, Stupid, Love - 1993: Playing Matchmaker with Steve Carrell & Ryan Gosling's Rom-Com
What if 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' was recast in 1993?Ever wondered what "Crazy, Stupid, Love" would look like in the flannel-clad, grunge-pumping world of 1993? Nick, alongside the ever-insightful Aly Dale and Cass Elliott embark on a time-...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:20:38
Fantastic Four - 2025: Way Too Late Predictions for Pedro Pascal's New Marvel Family
After the news of Marvel's casting of the upcoming Fantastic Four, we decided to drop our formerly Patreon-exclusive mini-sode (from over a year ago!) to see how close we got to nail this cast! Discover how Cory, Tanner and Nick's predictions m...
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Season 5
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31:32
Super Bowl Movie Draft: Casting the All-Time Cinematic Football Team
Get ready for a romp through the reel as Cory and Nick draft our ultimate cinematic football teams, cherry-picking from the fictional greats of film lore. Snuggle up with your team jersey and a bucket of popcorn; it's time to merge the end zone...
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Season 5
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56:13
Mean Girls - 1984: The Ultimate 80s Makeover of the Lindsay Lohan Classic
What if 'Mean Girls' (the original 2004 version) was recast in 1984?Imagine slipping into a time machine and landing in the heyday of 80s teen cinema—what would Tina Fey's "Mean Girls" look like with the stars of that rad decade? That's...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:37:13
Hook - 1984: Robin Williams' Misunderstood Classic or Millennial Nostalgia?
What if 'Hook' was recast in 1984?Rewind your clocks and get ready to sprinkle some pixie dust as we reimagine the classic film "Hook" with a twist—it's 1984! Joined by the our friend from across the pon, Ash Hurry, complete with his Br...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:43:08
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - In Defense of the Sequel: More Traps, More Laughs, More Macaulay Culkin
Nick and Cory revisit the classic sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, which Cory firmly believes is superior to the original. Join us as we explore the critic and audience scores, lament of Roger Ebert's disdain for these movies, and debate...
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Season 4
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46:02