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Ghostbusters vs Ghostbusters – Ivan Reitman’s original vs Paul Feig’s reboot

02 Jun 2019

Words by Leigh Singer

Silhouetted figures in a brightly lit, ornate hall with a large, illuminated structure at the centre.
Silhouetted figures in a brightly lit, ornate hall with a large, illuminated structure at the centre.
A side-by-side look at the classic 1984 comedy and its she-boot” counterpart from 2016.

In the latest episode of our Remake/​Remodel video essay series, Leigh Singer compares the beloved original Ghostbusters from 1984 with its maligned 2016 reboot, analysing the key similarities and differences between the films while also asking important questions about nostalgia, fandom and legacy.

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