1972coronet Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I wonder if the current Governor will play the role of Chalmers in the remake? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Geez... what gotten into Hollywood these days? Nobody can’t write an original screenplay anymore? There are plenty of books that can be made into movies. But remakes? I don’t like them. They always seem to leave out or make a drastic scene change from the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 What would he think of someone remaking "Saving Private Ryan"? greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, GLMFAA1 said: What would he think of someone remaking "Saving Private Ryan"? greg when i was growing up our local video store was a little bit seedy. my mum had been told you could get pirate new releases if you asked the right person. i'm not sure if mum asked the right person or not but it sure wasn't saving private ryan. very similar title but i'm not going to say it to save everyones ad blockers from imloding. suffice to say at least shes safe with netflix, lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) I will watch it but I don't have high expectations for it. I read where a Christine remake is also supposed to be in the works. Edited November 19, 2022 by Scott8950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 One remake that comes to mind which I thoroughly enjoy is The Thing from 1983. Can't beat the original, but that 1983 edition just sleighed me! POW! I have no opinion regarding that "hot mess" re-remake from a few years ago. I'd heard -read- rumours that a remake of They Live is "in-the-works". There is no way that the original can be 'bested', especially considering that its main actor is deceased. Heck, that movie speaks more to today than it did almost 34 years ago! BTW, @stitchdup, I know of which, um, version, of Private Ryan you're speaking of (never seen it, never will). Of course me mind goes to Seinfeld in respect to pirate films: Cry, Cry Again, replete with Elaine performing the "Thrusting Thumb Dance". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 7 hours ago, 1972coronet said: One remake that comes to mind which I thoroughly enjoy is The Thing from 1983. Can't beat the original, but that 1983 edition just sleighed me! POW! You're right about that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 15 hours ago, TonyK said: Yes, he is amazing in Papillion and so is Dustin Hoffman. Those 2 are great in almost every movie they do. Papillion made me hate nuns and love island girls. heh heh I’ve got to add a few horrible remakes.The first being [The Out Of Towners].Then there’s [The In Laws],as well as remake of [The Taking of Pelham 123].And i have to say that all three of these movies were GREAT movies,and never should have been remade.And I gotta go along with Snake on this one,[Assault on Pct 13],was also a pretty bad remake,sorry..I also think the remake of Papillon was pretty lousy too,not horrible,but still pretty crappy..I just hope that if Spielberg is going to do a remake of Bullitt,that there are no dinosaurs (T-Rex)in the film,lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 2 hours ago, NYLIBUD said: The Taking of Pelham 123 The original (1974?) was the influence for Reservoir Dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Mr. NYLIBUD, I'm with you on those 3 movies you mentioned in your first sentence. I think part of the problem (and my problem) is you had top notch actors in the originals and then they think they're going to make a better movie with whoever they get now. Just leave well enough alone. Old movies such as mentioned above (The Thing) can benefit with new technology and scare the "blank" out of you so I don't have a problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 What's interesting is that this is not a remake per se. It's a new story featuring the character of Frank Bullitt. Again, this seems weird to me. Was he really that interesting a character? Does Frank really need another movie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M. Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) Spielberg would have a tough time recreating the chase between the 67 Mustang and 68 Charger in "Bullit" which has gone on to become the granddaddy of all car chases in Hollywood history. Real men drove real cars then. I never was a fan of rebooting classic films. Edited November 19, 2022 by John M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, John M. said: Spielberg would have a tough time recreating the chase between the 67 Mustang and 68 Charger in "Bullit" which has gone on to become the granddaddy of all car chases in Hollywood history. McQueen's son and the Gas Monkey gang recreated the car, and then recreated the chase scene a couple years ago for TV. They did a pretty good job of it, too. It's probably on YouTube if you want to look for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, 1972coronet said: The original (1974?) was the influence for Reservoir Dogs. Huh,Really?Where did you hear or read that?I mean yes,there were some similarities in both films.First was a robbery,the train,(passenger hostages),in Pelham 123,and the diamond store in Reservoir Dogs.Second was that in both films,none of the robbers knew each other,and went by color coded aliases.Eg;Mr.Blue,Mr.Gray,Mr White/Mr.Pink,Mr Blonde,Mr Brown,Mr.Orange,etc.But other than that i fail to see other real concrete similarities in both films,but i could be wrong,lol.All i do know,is that both films were GREAT,and are definitely two of my favorites.Also Pelham 123 did have some pretty humorous over tones to it,thanks to Walter Matthau,and Jerry Stiller.And you gotta love the final scene of [The Taking of Pelham 123]”Gesundheit”,(German spelling,LOL) Edited November 19, 2022 by NYLIBUD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Anyone see Chad McQueen's early movie, "Red Line". Not a remake of Bullitt but does have an homage to the famous chase scene. Not a great movie, BTW. But, here's the chase scenes in that movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) 51 minutes ago, NYLIBUD said: ”Gesundheit”... Makes me think of a potential woke sci-fi blockbuster to be called Gesundheit 451, about the systematic tracking down and burning of any papers questioning the origins or handling of the flu-like ailment that can't be named, and the related drug efficacy and side effects. Edited November 19, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy TYPO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 1 hour ago, NYLIBUD said: Huh,Really?Where did you hear or read that? Tarantino stated that himself, and for the reasons you've mentioned [see @NYLIBUD's full text for references]. Similar to how Tarantino created Jackie Brown from Steven Keats's character in Friends of Eddie Coyle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Snake45 said: McQueen's son and the Gas Monkey gang recreated the car, and then recreated the chase scene a couple years ago for TV. They did a pretty good job of it, too. It's probably on YouTube if you want to look for it. Here it is: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Wagon Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Spielberg could’ve announced a Goonies spinoff featuring Sloth and it would’ve sounded like a better idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Well when you dig deeper you find the actual truth, it’s not a remake it’s a sequel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 20 hours ago, stitchdup said: when i was growing up our local video store was a little bit seedy. my mum had been told you could get pirate new releases if you asked the right person. i'm not sure if mum asked the right person or not but it sure wasn't saving private ryan. very similar title but i'm not going to say it to save everyones ad blockers from imloding. suffice to say at least shes safe with netflix, lol Here I thought you were going to say your mom got "Saving Ryan's Privates" the porn movie😲 greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 1 hour ago, GLMFAA1 said: Here I thought you were going to say your mom got "Saving Ryan's Privates" the porn movie😲 greg she did, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 The Jackie Brown movie origins come from Elmore Leonard's book "Rum Punch". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) It’s not a remake, nor a sequel really, but a spinoff. Also, surprised many of you are bashing McQueen’s acting in the original, when it is in fact hailed as one of the breakthrough method acting performances on film, moving away from theatrical delivery, which prevailed in movies before that. Edited November 20, 2022 by PowerPlant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I respect Spielberg but someone needs a original ides like baby driver. Bradly Cooper lost his woman over lady GaGa. I think everyone knows where my heart and opinion of the 60’s classic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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