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Classic Movies that should never ever be remade?
Posted on 09/19/2019 6:58:06 AM PDT by Bigtigermike
In light of the heavy backlash from fans and celebrities over rumors of a possible remake of ‘The Princess Bride, What other movies stands on its on as a classic (those near perfect movies) that should not be bastardized in being redone?
1. Godfather 2. Back to the Future 3. Die Hard 4. Shawshank Redemption 5. Original Star Wars, especially Empire Strikes Back 6. Rocky
What else?
TOPICS: TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: classicmovies; destroychildhood; godfather; greatmovie; hollyweird; movies; remakes; starwars
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To: wally_bert
They should have left the taking of pelham alone too.
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:09:36 AM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
To: Bigtigermike
Hombre
Cool Hand Luke
To: Bigtigermike
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:10:22 AM PDT
by
frogjerk
(We are conservatives. Not libertarians, not "fiscal conservatives", not moderates)
To: Bigtigermike
White Christmas. The Ten Commandments. Forrest Gump. Saving Private Ryan. It’s a Wonderful Life.
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:10:24 AM PDT
by
Blood of Tyrants
(Everyone who favors socialism plans on the government taking other people's money, not theirs.)
To: Bigtigermike
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:10:30 AM PDT
by
frogjerk
(We are conservatives. Not libertarians, not "fiscal conservatives", not moderates)
To: Bigtigermike
Animal House
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Stripes
Caddyshack
The Ten Commandments
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:10:45 AM PDT
by
Big Red Clay
(Greetings from the Big Red State)
To: Carpe Cerevisi
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:10:53 AM PDT
by
wally_bert
(Hola. Me llamo Inspector Carlton Lassiter. Me gusta queso.)
To: Bigtigermike
Wizard of Oz
Sunset Boulevard
Airplane!
Easy Rider
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:11:27 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain......................)
To: Bigtigermike
NONE of them should be remade.
The arrogance of some producers / directors who think they can do it better than the original is breathtaking.
Would an author re-write someone else’s book?
To: Bigtigermike
You don't mess with perfection.
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:11:46 AM PDT
by
workerbee
(America finally has an American president again.)
To: Bigtigermike
Blazing Saddles, not that that’s a real possibility....
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:12:33 AM PDT
by
McGarrett
(Book'em Danno)
To: Peter W. Kessler
Its all about money, money, money...they don’t care if they destroy legacies and classics.
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:12:45 AM PDT
by
frogjerk
(We are conservatives. Not libertarians, not "fiscal conservatives", not moderates)
To: Dr. Sivana
Casablanca...............
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:12:56 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain......................)
Godfather 1 and 2..
Wizard of Oz..
Casablanca...
Angels with Dirty Faces...
Maltese Falcon...
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:13:02 AM PDT
by
basalt
To: Bigtigermike
Cool Hand Luke
Footlight Parade
Singin’ in the Rain
Wonderful Town
Airplane
Naked Gun
The Searchers
Rio Grande
To: Joe 6-pack
The MIDWAY remake looks like it may be pretty good ...
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:14:27 AM PDT
by
BlueLancer
(Orchides Forum Trahite - Cordes Et Mentes Veniant)
To: Bigtigermike
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:14:30 AM PDT
by
fieldmarshaldj
(Who will think of the gerbils ? Just say no to Buttgiggity !)
To: workerbee
Agree, and I would have said the same about this:
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:15:51 AM PDT
by
Magnum44
(My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them.)
To: Peter W. Kessler
NONE of them should be remade. The arrogance of some producers / directors who think they can do it better than the original is breathtaking. Would an author re-write someone else’s book?I heard they're considering a Princess Bride remake. Since it is impossible to improve upon that movie, it is clear that Hollywood is simply out of good writers, and they're seeking to make a buck off of copying originals, or in different formats of originals (Lion King live action etc), or in sequels and serials (Avengers, etc). The notion of "better than the original" is mere PR, trying to trap more audience. They're using the name and reputation of someone better to try to keep their careers going, that's all.
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:17:04 AM PDT
by
Teacher317
(We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men)
To: basalt
I loved Angels With Dirty Faces. I’ll watch it every time it’s on. There was a sequel titled “Angels Wash Their Faces,” which I saw only once. Ronald Reagan was in, as were The Dead End Kids.
I saw “Dead End” about a month ago for the 3rd or 4th time. IMO, the kids were the stars of the movie, even though none of them were listed in the opening credits.
Another decent Dead End Kids movie was “They Made Me a Criminal,” starring John Garfield.
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posted on
09/19/2019 7:17:19 AM PDT
by
be-baw
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