What if 'Hook' was recast in 1984?

Rewind your clocks and get ready to sprinkle some pixie dust as we reimagine the classic film "Hook" with a twist—it's 1984! Joined by the our friend from across the pon, Ash Hurry, complete with his British perspective and charm, we embark on a nostalgic journey through Neverland, re-casting our favorite characters with the era's brightest stars. 

As we navigate through the cinematic landscape of 1984, we ponder the staying power of films that continue to resonate with us. Why do certain stories, like those of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys, capture our hearts time and time again? We investigate the emotional depth and critical reception of family-oriented movies, challenging the notion that whimsy can't walk hand in hand with quality. The episode pays homage to the magic woven by the original "Hook" while exploring how the top films and Oscar winners of 1984 could have influenced its early debut.

From the enigmatic Captain Hook to the effervescent Tinkerbell, we find out who could play these iconic characters in the mid 80s! Hit play to see what we ended up with!

TIMECODES:
(00:01:01) Intro
(00:04:17) About the Movie
(00:08:38) Useless Critic Stats
(00:17:04) 1984: Box Office & Oscars
(00:20:59) Notable Films
(00:26:21) What Changes About the Film?

(00:31:10) Casting Rules
(00:35:01) 30 Seconds or Less Casting

Main Cast
(00:41:55) Smee
(00:49:30) Rufio
(00:59:16) Tinkerbell
(01:07:25) Jack
(01:14:18) Hook
(01:24:24) Peter Pan/Banning
(01:39:18) Final Cast

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Hosts:
Cory Williams (@thelionfire)
Nick Growall (@nickgrowall)

Co-Hosts (Season 5):
Aly Dale (@alydale55)
Ash Hurry (@filmexplorationah)
Cass Elliott (@take5cass)

Voice of the Time Machine:
Kristi Rothrock (@letzshake)

Editing by:
Nick Growall

Featured Music:
"Quantum Recast Theme" - Cory Williams
"Charmer" - Coat
"Revival" - Daniele Musto
"Pukka" - Bellodrone
"Kings and Queens" - Wicked Cinema
"Kiss the Cat" - Al Town
"Birdcage" - Al Town
"Passenger" - Abloom

*Music and licenses through Soundstripe