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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2021 · 55 MIN

Coming to America, Coming 2 America - Celebration of Black Excellence

from Remakes Reboots & Revivals · host Rolando Nieves & Nicole Pometti

Before Wakanda there was Zamunda. This week, Nicole and Rolando discuss 1988's "Coming To America." The movie is regarded as an 80's classic comedy and marks a turning point for Eddie Murphy's career. How does the movie hold up and where does it rank among Eddie Murphy's career? Then, 32 years later, Hollywood revisits Zamunda. However, instead of a fairy tale love story they give us the story about gender politics and illegitimate children. Does the film capitalize on its black excellence or has the franchise lost its shine? Listen to find out.   CONTACT US: We are happy to announce that Remakes, Reboots and Revivals has a phone number and we want to hear from you. CALL US & LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: ‪(862) 248-2326 We want to hear from you. Reactions. Clapbacks. Responses. We might just play it on the show.   FOLLOW US: Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK: facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/remakesrebootsrevivals YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ And we always want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

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Before Wakanda there was Zamunda. This week, Nicole and Rolando discuss 1988's "Coming To America." The movie is regarded as an 80's classic comedy and marks a turning point for Eddie Murphy's career. How does the movie hold up and where does it rank among Eddie Murphy's career? Then, 32 years later, Hollywood revisits Zamunda. However, instead of a fairy tale love story they give us the story about gender politics and illegitimate children. Does the film capitalize on its black excellence or has the franchise lost its shine? Listen to find out.   CONTACT US: We are happy to announce that Remakes, Reboots and Revivals has a phone number and we want to hear from you. CALL US & LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: ‪(862) 248-2326 We want to hear from you. Reactions. Clapbacks. Responses. We might just play it on the show.   FOLLOW US: Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK: facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/remakesrebootsrevivals YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEw7r_fZuVfxLNo3uEwlPJQ And we always want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

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