I just read an article on the Cinemtical module on my yahoo page that talks about a remake of "Forbidden Planet". Near the end of the article there is also...
It's as if Hollywood has changed it's name to "Copywood" and totally run out of original ideas.  It's very disheartening.  But keep in mind, most Sci...
I have to agree. And it's not that I have any major problems with CGI because it does have it's place (Gollum being a good example) BUT you can't make a decent...
I dislike remakes so much that I created a Yahoogroup for it, an anti-remake group, but it never got on its feet due to not having time to promote it. Anyway,...
Glenn - PlanetOrigo.com
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Nov 4, 2008 1:37 pm
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Good point about reviving interest in the origionals, but most of what I hear today is "How can you watch a black and white movie? You can get a color version,...
I think there should at least be a minimum number of years between an original film and a remake. Like, if a movie is younger than 50 years, do not remake it!...
Glenn - PlanetOrigo.com
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Nov 4, 2008 3:23 pm
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Remakes have thier place in the market, I agree most are no where near the same story telling quality as the originals, a few are, The Blob being on par with...
... Yes, "in the market" where things are sold and bought, like milk and soap. In terms of art, if we for the sake of discussion define movies as art, remakes...
Glenn - PlanetOrigo.com
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Nov 5, 2008 12:28 am
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All three are in various stages of remake possibility....I believe they are in the stage of casting robocop...and at one point were thinking of putting Michael...
Even thought I started this post I do have to defend SOME remakes to a degree. Carpenter's retelling (better than a remake) of the Thing is a decent example....
And thanks...it's been interesting to say the least! I would agree, the Thing remake was better in some ways...there are a few out there that are decent. But...
so tru dark lord.oh btw i looked up the crew list for as tar destroyer.on wookiepedia.a wealth of info there.if they ever remake star wars im out.no way...
so tru dark lord.oh btw i looked up the crew list for as tar destroyer.on wookiepedia.a wealth of info there.if they ever remake star wars im out.no way...
so tru dark lord.oh btw i looked up the crew list for as tar destroyer.on wookiepedia.a wealth of info there.if they ever remake star wars im out.no way...
I believe Jackson's King Kong was nicely done. I fell in love with Kong all over again. But the valuable remake is a rare thing. Most are lame. Battlestar...
... Most of the things we consider art today, at least classic art, were made to make money. Michelangelo were just a craftsman who worked for years to support...
Glenn - PlanetOrigo.com
glenn@...
Nov 5, 2008 12:50 pm
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AH..I was hoping you would add your voice to this discusion. Thank you. I, too, listen regularly to Mr. Welles "War of the Worlds" historic broadcast. A very...
Thank you, Blu! Your warm enthusiasm for my input is greatly appreciated. And I have to agree about the Spirit comment. Too often it is as if the remake...
Madagasgar: Escape 2 Africa (PG) Left marooned on the distant shores of Madagascar, the New Yorkers have hatched a plan so crazy it just might work. With...
Opening November 7, 2008 Slumdog Millionaire (Limited) A Mumbai street kid attempts to become a contestant on India's 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' to find...
Dear group  I have to say All the treasure trove of items I have been seeing on here is absolutely FANTASTIC.!!!!!!!!!!!  Where are you guys find it ???? ...
Don't miss Part 3 at this theater soon.... The first rule of looking good: don't sneeze while someone is cutting your hair. ---- Skeen Powered by Execulink...
I've said it before and I'll say it again...BEM is THE BEST group to which I have subscribed and Skeen's fantastic (and nostalgic) posts ard one of the...
I like the idea I read some time back that said, if you must do a remake, why not leave alone the good movies and remake the bad ones instead? At least then...
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