Theater Thursday
Week 13 - What's Old is New Again
Remakes - we see them more and more frequently. Taking an old movie and completely reshooting it with a new cast, new effects, new styles and even new genres can be a hit or miss proposition. This summer we've seen several remakes already, from The Stepword Wives (original and remake) to The Manchurian Candidate (original and remake), plus there's even an Alfie remake in production (original and remake).
1) What is your favorite remake of an older film? Did it actually improve on the original?
I have two: Ocean's 11 and Sabrina. With Sabrina especially, I think Harrison Ford and Greg Kinnear were so much better than (I know this is sacrilege) Bogart & William Holden. Audrey Hepburn, on the other hand, well, no one could be better than her although Julia Ormand did a fine job.
2) What remake was handled so poorly even if the original was not great it would've seemed Oscar-worthy?
Psycho. There was no need to remake it in the first place. The original is a classic.
3) Are there any classic films you feel would cause the fabric of space/time to rip apart were a remake made of it?
Casablanca. If they tried to remake it life as we know it would end instantly. Same with The Sound of Music & When Harry Met Sally.
BONUS) What film would you most like to see remade, and what would be your dream cast?
Love Story starring Sandra Bullock and Matthew McConaughey.
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