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Oh God, My Childhood!

Started by Anthony T. · 10 months ago

So I’ve been thinking about my childhood recently.  Really because the first dog I had is being put to sleep tomorrow.  Super sad.
Then I started thinking about all the new movies that are just remaking or continuing my childhood.  First, let us talk about Indiana Jone ... Continue reading »

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  • Kody

    1 year ago

    I think the unfortunate answer as to why TPTB are doing remakes upon remakes is that the formula works most of the time. If they make a remake, a lot of times it's going to bring them some bank because it comes with a built-in fan base. I think they would rather do that, or suckle the teet of a tried and true pre-established franchise rather than take a risk on something new and original.
    While the majority of remakes resemble bastard stepchildren of their predecessors, I think some have an heir of worthiness of their own. A few that come to mind are The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, Dawn of the Dead, and The Hills Have Eyes. Interestingly, all horror movies.

    Speaking of pooping on childhood memories, I believe I've read something about either a Goonies remake or sequel.

    One remake I would actually love to see is The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I know no one could play FranknFurter as well as Tim Curry, but I think a modern take on the movie could work well with todays audiences.
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  • Kody

    1 year ago

    I think the unfortunate answer as to why TPTB are doing remakes upon remakes is that the formula works most of the time. If they make a remake, a lot of times it's going to bring them some bank because it comes with a built-in fan base. I think they would rather do that, or suckle the teet of a tried and true pre-established franchise rather than take a risk on something new and original. While the majority of remakes resemble bastard stepchildren of their predecessors, I think some have an heir of worthiness of their own. A few that come to mind are The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, Dawn of the Dead, and The Hills Have Eyes. Interestingly, all horror movies. Speaking of pooping on childhood memories, I believe I've read something about either a Goonies remake or sequel. One remake I would actually love to see is The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I know no one could play FranknFurter as well as Tim Curry, but I think a modern take on the movie could work well with todays audiences.
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  • Zanthina

    1 year ago

    I would go see a remake of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. They better not remake Goonies, I don't think they can capture the feeling and mood of that movie...I don't think anything reminds me more of being a kid at that specific time than the Goonies. I liked the Tejas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween, still gory and awesome.
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  • Zanthina

    1 year ago

    I would go see a remake of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
    They better not remake Goonies, I don't think they can capture the feeling and mood of that movie...I don't think anything reminds me more of being a kid at that specific time than the Goonies.

    I liked the Tejas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween, still gory and awesome.
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  • Alice

    1 year ago

    Oh, come now. Don't you enjoy watching straight to DVD Cinderella part II: Happily Ever After or The Little Mermaid Two: Ariel's Daughter's Story??

    I don't try to make a brownie better. I accept it in all its gooey chocolatey goodness. Somethings simply cannot be improved.
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  • moogaman

    1 year ago

    Exactly. Couldn't have said it better myself without repeating what you just said.
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