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Author:  paulzolo [ Fri Sep 25, 2009 10:02 pm ]
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OK. Get this - a remake of a remake. By the first remake’s director?

Cronenberg is apparently remaking/reimagining The Fly. :?

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/42466

Author:  Paul1965 [ Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Film Remakes

The Fly doesn't need a remake....instead Cronenberg could take a look at Scanners, for example. That could have been a classic with a better script and a lead actor who could act.

Author:  leeds_manc [ Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Film Remakes

Scanners was terrible in every way imaginable.

Author:  Paul1965 [ Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:38 pm ]
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The special effects were shocking (in a good way) and groundbreaking for 1981. Err....it had a good poster too.

Author:  JJW009 [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:29 am ]
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leeds_manc wrote:
Scanners was terrible in every way imaginable.

It's one of my all-time favourite films. It made a huge impact on me. The plot is pretty good, and the special effects blew me away.

In fact, I want to watch it again right now. Sadly, if I did then I'd probably realise the version in my head is much better than the real thing :lol:

Author:  Amnesia10 [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 11:08 am ]
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leeds_manc wrote:
Scanners was terrible in every way imaginable.

Great film a a poor lead actor. Apart from that it was good. The effects were great for the time. And everyone talked about the exploding head scene.

Author:  Paul1965 [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 11:31 am ]
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JJW009 wrote:
In fact, I want to watch it again right now. Sadly, if I did then I'd probably realise the version in my head is much better than the real thing :lol:


I watched it not too long ago with similar reservations and your concerns are not unfounded. The acting was worse than I remembered and there are serious plot holes. The effects are still great though - instant varicose veins!

Author:  ProfessorF [ Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Film Remakes

A couple of years ago, a film came out called 'Death at a Funeral'. Clicky.
It was very funny, as it was directed by Frank Oz, had Wash/Pirate Steve in it, and Daisy Donovan now I think about it.

Now, it's been remade for the US - Clicky.
Neil LaBute's directing this time, and let's face it, he's not known for his comedic chops.
Pointless remake? Oh yes.

Author:  l3v1ck [ Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Film Remakes

paulzolo wrote:
Cronenberg is apparently remaking/reimagining The Fly. :?
Why would you remake a turd?

Author:  belchingmatt [ Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Film Remakes

I quite liked the fly remake. However I've not seen it for probably 20 years so not sure how I would rate it now.

Author:  adidan [ Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:29 pm ]
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Did they ever do a remake of 'Debbie Does Dallas'?

Author:  EddArmitage [ Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:31 pm ]
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Wasn't Stephen Fry meant to be rewriting Dambusters?

Author:  adidan [ Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:34 pm ]
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EddArmitage wrote:
Wasn't Stephen Fry meant to be rewriting Dambusters?

Beard Smuts?

;) :D

Author:  brataccas [ Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Film Remakes

It's a scam.

Author:  l3v1ck [ Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:03 pm ]
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EddArmitage wrote:
Wasn't Stephen Fry meant to be rewriting Dambusters?

Peter Jackson is remaking Dambusters with Fry doing the script.

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