From live-action Disney remakes like the Lion King, Aladdin, and Mulan – to fresh takes on classic films like Little Women and A Star is Born, remakes connect with audiences in a big way. Since a lot of us are watching movies at home right now, we thought we'd take a look at "the art of the remake" and explore some classic remakes available on the Cineplex Store, as well as some "new again" films coming out later this year. Join us as host Natasha Gargiulo discusses upcoming remakes of West Side Story, Dune, Candyman, and Green Knight with award-winning Canadian journalist and filmmaker Chandler Levack, and Sal Patel, managing editor of Shopify Studios in Toronto, and former managing content producer at the Toronto International Film Festival’s digital studio.

From live-action Disney remakes like&nbsp;the Lion King,&nbsp;Aladdin, and Mulan&nbsp;&ndash; to fresh takes on classic films like&nbsp;Little Women&nbsp;and&nbsp;A Star is Born,&nbsp;remakes connect with audiences in a big way. Since a lot of us are watching movies at home right now, we thought we'd take a look at "the art of the remake" and explore some classic remakes available on the Cineplex Store, as well as some "new again" films coming out later this year. Join us as host&nbsp;Natasha Gargiulo&nbsp;discusses upcoming remakes of&nbsp;West Side Story, Dune, Candyman,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Green Knight with award-winning Canadian journalist and filmmaker&nbsp;Chandler Levack, and&nbsp;Sal Patel, managing editor of&nbsp;Shopify Studios&nbsp;in Toronto, and former managing content producer at the&nbsp;Toronto International Film Festival&rsquo;s digital studio.

From live-action Disney remakes like the Lion King, Aladdin, and Mulan – to fresh takes on classic films like Little Women and A Star is Born, remakes often connect with audiences in a big way. Join us as host Natasha Gargiulo discusses upcoming remakes of West Side Story, Dune, Candyman, and Green Knight with award-winning Canadian journalist and filmmaker Chandler Levack, and Sal Patel, managing editor of Shopify Studios in Toronto, and former managing content producer at the Toronto International Film Festival’s digital studio.

Remake World

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In this episode of Hello Movies, we take a peek at some brand new films that shine a light on the different kinds of hiding we humans do. John Krasinski shares his unique directorial and writerly perspective on hiding from those creepy giant spider things in A Quiet Place II, while director Jeff Barnaby talks about putting an Indigenous spin on the age-old practice of hiding from zombies in Blood Quantum. And let's not forget Mulan, who hid from an entire army simply by putting on pants! Plus you won't want to miss the expert analysis of the week's upcoming theatrical releases. After all, what better place to hide from the real world for a few hours than a visit to some alternate universes? See you there! 

In this episode of&nbsp;Hello Movies,&nbsp;we take a peek at some brand new films that shine a light on the different kinds of&nbsp;hiding&nbsp;we humans do.&nbsp;John Krasinski&nbsp;shares his unique directorial and writerly perspective on hiding from those creepy giant spider things in&nbsp;A Quiet Place II,&nbsp;while director&nbsp;Jeff Barnaby&nbsp;talks about putting an Indigenous spin on the age-old practice of hiding from zombies in&nbsp;Blood Quantum.&nbsp;And let's not forget&nbsp;Mulan,&nbsp;who hid from an entire army simply by putting on pants! Plus you won't want to miss the expert analysis of the week's upcoming theatrical releases. After all, what better place to hide from the real world for a few hours than a visit to some alternate universes? See you there!&nbsp;

Hiding in Plain Sight: A Quiet Place II, Blood Quantum, Mulan

Host Natasha Gargiulo talks with Ben Affleck about his role in The Way Back, where he plays a basketball coach haunted by addiction and past trauma. Cineplex magazine Editor Marni Weisz brings the lowdown on Onward, the latest animation from Pixar, where two teens go on a fantastic quest to recapture the memory of their dad. And scientist Dominic Walliman (from YouTube’s Domain of Science) explains the theory behind Bloodshot, where Vin Diesel plays a resuscitated nanotechnology-enhanced super soldier who goes on a revenge mission when he finally remembers who was behind his death. Memory plays a role in all 3 of the films we’re focusing on this week — so don’t forget to listen! 

Host&nbsp;Natasha Gargiulo&nbsp;talks with&nbsp;Ben Affleck&nbsp;about his role in&nbsp;The Way Back, where he plays a basketball coach haunted by addiction and past trauma. Cineplex magazine Editor&nbsp;Marni Weisz&nbsp;brings the lowdown on&nbsp;Onward, the latest animation from Pixar, where two teens go on a fantastic quest to recapture the memory of their dad. And scientist&nbsp;Dominic Walliman&nbsp;(from YouTube&rsquo;s&nbsp;Domain of Science) explains the theory behind&nbsp;Bloodshot, where&nbsp;Vin Diesel&nbsp;plays a resuscitated nanotechnology-enhanced super soldier who goes on a revenge mission when he finally remembers who was behind his death. Memory plays a role in all 3 of the films we&rsquo;re focusing on this week &mdash; so don&rsquo;t forget to listen!&nbsp;

Memories and March Break: Onward and Bloodshot

Host Natasha Gargiulo speaks with Alexandra West from the Faculty of Horror Podcast about all things horror: an innovative studio's take on a classic TV show with Blumhouse's Fantasy Island, the intelligent and super suspenseful sci-fi thriller The Invisible Man, and the return of the creepy haunted doll in Brahms: The Boy II. Plus, join Marni Weisz, Editor, Cineplex Magazine, for an auditory romp through the terrifying terrain of horror soundtracks.  Hold onto your popcorn -- there's bound to be a few jump-scares! 

Host&nbsp;Natasha Gargiulo&nbsp;speaks with Alexandra West from the&nbsp;Faculty of Horror Podcast&nbsp;about all things horror: an innovative studio's take on a classic TV show with&nbsp;Blumhouse's Fantasy Island, the intelligent and super suspenseful sci-fi thriller&nbsp;The Invisible Man,&nbsp;and the return of the creepy haunted doll in&nbsp;Brahms: The Boy II.&nbsp;Plus, join&nbsp;Marni Weisz, Editor, Cineplex Magazine, for an auditory romp through the terrifying terrain of horror soundtracks.&nbsp; Hold onto your popcorn -- there's bound to be a few jump-scares!&nbsp;

Horror of Horror: Blumhouse's Fantasy Island, The Invisible Man, and Brahms: The Boy II

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For Valentine's Day, we look at two very different types of date movies. With The Photograph, Canadian director Stella Meghie tells the tale of a daughter, played by Issa Rae, trying to understand her mother's early life. Along the way, Rae's character begins falling in love with a young journalist, portrayed by LaKeith Stanfield.  In Downhill, the married couple played by Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus question what love looks like when children are involved - and after tragedy almost strikes. Podcaster Kevin McCarthy and film critic Lauren Veneziani -- married film buffs -- detail what they love most about a movie theatre date night, and host Natasha Gargiulo even has a sweet love story that centres on, you guessed it, a movie theatre.

For Valentine's Day, we look at two very different types of date movies. With&nbsp;The Photograph, Canadian director&nbsp;Stella Meghie&nbsp;tells the tale of a daughter, played by&nbsp;Issa Rae, trying to understand her mother's early life. Along the way,&nbsp;Rae's character begins falling in love with a young journalist, portrayed by&nbsp;LaKeith Stanfield.&nbsp; In&nbsp;Downhill, the married couple played by&nbsp;Will Ferrell and&nbsp;Julia Louis-Dreyfus&nbsp;question what love looks like when children are involved - and after tragedy almost strikes. Podcaster <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/podcasts/reelblend/">Kevin McCarthy</a> and film critic <a href="https://twitter.com/dcfilmgirl">Lauren Veneziani</a> -- married film buffs -- detail what they love most about a movie theatre date night, and host&nbsp;Natasha Gargiulo&nbsp;even has a sweet love story that centres on, you guessed it, a movie theatre.

What Is Love: The Photograph and Downhill

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This week, two films about women out to even the score. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) stars Margot Robbie as Harley, who, as the Joker's recently ex-girlfriend, has a few beefs with male supervillains. And The Rhythm Section stars Blake Lively as a woman on a mission to avenge the death of her family. To help us understand what makes these characters tick like virtual time bombs, host Natasha Gargiulo speaks with psychologist Hina Khan. We also get some unique perspective from Mark Burnell, who wrote both the original novel and the screenplay for The Rhythm Section.

This week, two films about women out to even the score.&nbsp;Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)&nbsp;stars&nbsp;Margot Robbie&nbsp;as Harley, who,&nbsp;as the Joker's recently&nbsp;ex-girlfriend, has a few beefs with male supervillains. And&nbsp;The Rhythm Section&nbsp;stars&nbsp;Blake Lively&nbsp;as a woman on a mission to avenge the death of her family. To help us understand what makes these characters tick like virtual time bombs, host&nbsp;Natasha Gargiulo&nbsp;speaks with psychologist&nbsp;Hina Khan. We also get some unique perspective from Mark Burnell, who wrote both the original novel and the screenplay for&nbsp;The Rhythm Section.

Girls Get Even: Birds of Prey and The Rhythm Section

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Join tv and radio personality Natasha Gargiulo and movie-watching experts Marni Weisz and Ingrid Randoja from Cineplex Magazine for an inside look at the top 10 films on the horizon for 2020. Without giving anything away -- let's just say it’s going to be an eclectic year!

Join tv and radio personality Natasha Gargiulo and movie-watching experts Marni Weisz and Ingrid Randoja from Cineplex Magazine for an inside look at the top 10 films on the horizon for 2020. Without giving anything away -- let's just say it&rsquo;s going to be an eclectic year!

2020 Vision: Fresh movies and a new host!

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Jumanji: The Next Level director Jake Kasdan talks about adding Awkwafina and some famous Dannys to the cast. Also: Host Lana Gay talks Bombshell with film blogger Sasha Stone, and movies to see at Christmas with Tanner Zipchen, plus trivia from the very first Star Wars movie.

<div>Jumanji: The Next Level director Jake Kasdan talks about adding Awkwafina and some famous Dannys to the cast. Also: Host Lana Gay talks Bombshell with film blogger Sasha Stone, and movies to see at Christmas with Tanner Zipchen, plus trivia from the very first Star Wars movie.</div>

Jumanji: The Next Level director Jake Kasdan talks about adding Awkwafina and some famous Dannys to the cast. Also: Host Lana Gay talks...

Jumanji: The Next Level | Bombshell

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Frozen II producer Peter Del Vecho explains how a trip to Iceland inspired the creative team behind the film, Nerdist contributing editor Lindsey Romain talks Knives Out with host Lana Gay, plus we've got Mister Rogers trivia, movie tropes, and what's new in theatres with Tanner Zipchen.

<div>Frozen II producer Peter Del Vecho explains how a trip to Iceland inspired the creative team behind the film, Nerdist contributing editor Lindsey Romain talks Knives Out with host Lana Gay, plus we've got Mister Rogers trivia, movie tropes, and what's new in theatres with Tanner Zipchen.</div>

Frozen II producer Peter Del Vecho explains how a trip to Iceland inspired the creative team behind the film, Nerdist contributing edit...

Frozen II | Knives Out

Linda Hamilton's trainer Mackie Shilstone talks to host Lana Gay about Terminator: Dark Fate, we take a look at Doctor Sleep (the sequel to The Shining), plus Terminator trivia, our listeners' scariest movies, and new films hitting theatres this week with Tanner Zipchen.

<div>Linda Hamilton's trainer Mackie Shilstone talks to host Lana Gay about Terminator: Dark Fate, we take a look at Doctor Sleep (the sequel to The Shining), plus Terminator trivia, our listeners' scariest movies, and new films hitting theatres this week with Tanner Zipchen.</div>

Linda Hamilton's trainer Mackie Shilstone talks to host Lana Gay about Terminator: Dark Fate, we take a look at Doctor Sleep (the seque...

Terminator: Dark Fate | Doctor Sleep

A podcast by movie lovers, for movie lovers, Hello Movies gets you closer to the new and exciting films coming out on the big screen. Every two weeks, host Natasha Gargiulo and guests offer up ideas and insights about the two top movies playing in theatres. Sneak peeks, insider info, and cinema trivia. All the stars, all the stories -- all brought to you by Cineplex Entertainment.

A podcast by movie lovers, for movie lovers, Hello Movies gets you closer to the new and exciting films coming out on the big screen. Every two weeks, host Natasha Gargiulo and guests offer up ideas and insights about the two top movies playing in theatres. Sneak peeks, insider info, and cinema trivia. All the stars, all the stories -- all brought to you by Cineplex Entertainment.

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