The Next Picture Show

#038: (Pt. 2) Ghostbusters (2016) / Ghostbusters (1984)

Our GHOSTBUSTERS discussion turns its attention to Paul Feig's new remake, which was made with obvious affection for (and cameos from) the 1984 version, and replicates certain character types and plot points. But it also breaks from it in significant ways we'll discuss, as well as thoughts on the effects, the villains, New York City, blockbuster culture, and more. Plus, Your Next Picture Show, where we share recent filmgoing experiences in hopes of putting something new on your cinematic radar. 
Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about Oldbusters, Newbusters, or both by sending an email to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. 
Intro: 00:00-02:09
Main Discussion: 02:10-51:24
Your Next Picture Show: 51:25-58:50
 *Genevieve: Emily Carmichael's STRYKA
 *Tasha: Entertainment Weekly's GHOSTBUSTERS oral history
 *Scott: Hirokazu Koreeda's OUR LITTLE SISTER
 *Keith: King Hu's A TOUCH OF ZEN
Outro: 58:51-1:02:58
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Looking at cinema's present via its past. The Next Picture Show is a biweekly roundtable by the former editorial team of The Dissolve examining how classic films inspire and inform modern movies. Episodes take a deep dive into a classic film and its legacy in the first half, then compare and contrast that film with a modern successor in the second. Hosted and produced by Genevieve Koski, Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson and Scott Tobias.