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Re: Oh God, My Childhood!

moogaman — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:15:38 -0000

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

Re: Oh God, My Childhood!

Alice — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:37:00 -0000

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.

Re: Oh God, My Childhood!

Zanthina — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:53:50 -0000

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.

Re: Oh God, My Childhood!

Zanthina — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:53:50 -0000

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.

Re: Oh God, My Childhood!

Kody — Thu, 29 May 2008 22:15:57 -0000

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.

Re: Oh God, My Childhood!

Kody — Thu, 29 May 2008 22:15:57 -0000

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.