Episode 120: Open Your Eyes (1997) and Vanilla Sky (2001)

In this mind-bending episode, Stuart and Jacob explore the narratives of "Abre los ojos" (Open Your Eyes) and its American remake, "Vanilla Sky," starring America's favorite maniac, Tom Cruise. They dissect the themes of reality versus fantasy, identity, and the consequences of wealth as they look at the twin stories of our main characters. How do the character arcs differ between the two films, and what unique elements does each version bring to the table? Is the twist ending more impactful in the original or the remake?Also featured in this episode are ruminations on Michael Mann's "Thief", discussions about how many pop culture references is too many, deliberations on Tom Cruise's acting ability, and Stuart and Jacob construct their own afterlives. All this and more on They Remade It!Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 10:35 - 15:[email protected] on [email protected]