Hmmm...well jeez, Ken, even when we cross swords, I do believe each knows what the other is getting at.

Speaking for yourself?

Quite often, I have no idea of what you're getting at.

But "really great stories that are crying to be made into movies" Dear me...might you have, oh , A DAY IN THE LIFE or THE LONG WAY HOME in mind?

Among others . . .

Ken V.

Actually a good point. They Are only remaking movies that have done well. It pretty much makes for a sure fired hit. Somewhere I've heard Hollywood and the music biz is low on ideas, could it be true? If so, they don't know Jack yet!

Movies or music, I've always liked the original best.

And you're right . . . they don't know JACK! (In both meanings of the phrase.)
Ken V.

Didn't that guy on the poster die???? How are they going to do a proper re-envision without him? One of the most recognizable faces in movies and I don't know his name.

Michael Berryman is the guy. http://www.xofacto.com/justin025/hills.jpg

Now, if they made better versions of marginal movies I could understand it.

I've been saying that for years. Take something that could have been good and remake it. The only reason I can see to remake a classic is to use modern technology to improve the look. This is why I thought Kong worked, it didn't tamper with the original's basic story but updated its look.

What this represents to me is lack of imagination. Instead of looking for something new, they try to capitalize on someone else's past success. Ken V.

I see this as more of a ticket buyers problem than an indictment of the movie makers. These movies get made because they put butts in seats, if not brains.

I hate remakes!

Next thing you know some poor soul is gonna try a scene by scene remake of Psycho!

That's the funny part about remakes Kenji. They remake good movies and invariably do a poor job of it.

Now, if they made better versions of marginal movies I could understand it.

What this represents to me is lack of imagination. Instead of looking for something new, they try to capitalize on someone else's past success.

There are a lot (ahem) of really great stories that are crying to be made into movies.

Ken V.

That's right! Think about remake version "The Omen". I really like original. Gregory Peck, Lee Remick...they were great actors and actress. On the other hand, in remake version, they are Liev Schreiber and Julia Stiles! Unbelievable.....totally miscasting! Only one good casting is Mia Farrow as Mrs.Baylock. Jeez, she looks very scary nanny...

But in this remake version, most important factor's lacking. The music is not Jerry Goldsmith. The Omen without Jerry Goldsmith's music...worthless!

And another remake version, Poseidon. I think already James Cameron did it in Titanic. I saw Poseidon's trailer, but this looks like another Titanic.

I hate remakes!

Next thing you know some poor soul is gonna try a scene by scene remake of Psycho!

Gaaaah!!! I hate remake version's Psycho! I hate it! I hate it! I hate....oh, sorry. I become excitable when I think about this crap. I need downer... :o

I enjoyed the remake of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but for different reasons than I liked the original.

I like original too. Remake was not bad. Because plot is totally same stuff. The man with chainsaw try to kill hippies.....

I prefer "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2". Dennis Hopper as Lieutenant 'Lefty' Enright was wild and crazy guy!

I just saw the trailer to "The Pink Panther" it looks terrible. Steve Martin seems to be playing the role like he were Updike in the original (and best) "Kolckak: The Night Stalker"

The character Clouseau (spelling?) was a Peter Sellers/Blake Edwards creation. It cannot otherwise be done. It is not a role subject to interpretation like Hamlet or Captain Ahab. Who the heck does Mr. Martin think he is? This knocks him down a few pegs IMO.

I hate remakes!

Next thing you know some poor soul is gonna try a scene by scene remake of Psycho!

Impossible, Neotank! What idea-void director could even consider such a blasphemy? Oh... Van Sant, did you say? :eek: