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

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 Classic01:34 We're Trying to Enjoy This Film 02:20 Pre-Final Thoughts aka Initial Thoughts04:22 Production and Box Office Insights05:54 Opening Scenes 06:57 Character Analysis and Performances08:28 Plot Points and Key Differences11:58 Critical Reception and Personal Opinions13:59 Memorable Scenes and Final Thoughts39:52 Shaw's Release and Graphic Design Critique41:09 The Hidden Implant Mystery41:43 More Than A Feeling with Delp 42:21 Psycho Therapy43:56 Rosie's Revelation and Marco's Mission50:55 Voight flaps away on kayak55:41 The Final Countdown01:01:58 Letter Grade and Final Thoughts