What if 'Mars Attacks!' was recast in 2011?

Ash challenges Cory and Nick to come up with a new cast for the sci fi retro comedy/satire by Tim Burton. We buckle up for a wild ride through the plot, characters, and inspiration drawn from 60s trading cards, and speculate on the movie's chances of success if it had hit our screens in 2011, a year swarming with remarkable films like The Adjustment Bureau and Crazy, Stupid, Love.

How much will this invasion film change by bringing it forward? As we delve into the casting decisions, leading up to the final casting, weighing up the charisma and eccentricity of Jack Nicholson,  before making our final selection for the dual role. We explore the ideal combination of energy, eccentricity, and delivery needed for a modern remake of Mars Attacks!, and we turn the spotlight on potential contenders for each character.

 Will Nick step out of character and destroy a film Cory loves? And will we get through this episode without spoiling other movies? Join us for this entertaining trip down memory lane, as we give Tim Burton's Mars Attacks a fresh spin, taking it from 1996 to 2011, and casting it with the stars of the era. Whether you're a movie buff, a Mars Attacks fan, or just looking for a good laugh, this episode promises to be a treat!

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:01) Intro
(00:02:24) What We've Watched
(00:06:37) Critic Stats
(00:09:39) Year in Review: 2011 Box Office
(00:12:00) Oscars 1995
(00:14:17) Twin Movies & Hidden Gems
(00:20:12) What Changes?
(00:25:10) Why We Chose The Movie
(00:28:29) Who Should Direct?
(00:31:26) Rules
(00:33:15) 30 Seconds or Less

MAIN CAST:
(00:38:32) First Lady Marsha Dale
(00:44:56) Nathalie Lake
(00:52:20) Byron Williams
(00:59:01) Prof. Donald Kessler
(01:05:20) Richard Norris
(01:12:11) President James Dale
(01:20:23) 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