Episode 28 - Red Dawn (1984 VS 2012)

Published: Sept. 9, 2013, 11:09 a.m.

To coincide with the Blu-Ray release of the recent remake of Red Dawn, we decided to do one of our beloved 'VS' podcasts where we compare old with new. Starting with the 1984 original version of this film, we both had quite different opinions on this one. We did notice the amazing cast of young Hollywood heart-throbs who all went on to become household names and we talk about why this film was so poignant for its day. We then go on to look at the recent 2012 release starring Chris Hemsworth. We compare the differences and how they've dressed it up to suit modern day cinema, but mainly discuss why we think this film was such a flop at the box office. A phrase we seem to be hearing more and more these days. Enjoy!! Music credits: Opening - Main Title - Basil Poledouris - Red Dawn Original Soundtrack 1984 Closing - Wolverines - Ramin Djawadi - Red Dawn Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 2012