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freakjae · 02-05-2002, 09:48 PM

Please don't get me wrong on this subject but why is it that hollywood seems to invest money in so many unnecessary projects? I not pinpointing anything like "Glitter" though. I just read that there's a planned remake of 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre'. Why? Is there really a need to remake this classic? Another example would be the remake of 'Psycho'. What was wrong with the original?

The disturbing trend of old television shows to movies also puzzles me. Do we really need to tarnish memories of shows we loved? Flintstones? Beverly Hillbillies? Not to mention the plans to make a Jetsons movie. What the?!?!

So how about folks? What do you think? I understand that some people may enjoy remakes and old tv shows into movies but where do you draw the line? What's next...a remake of 'Gone with the Wind' or how about 'Cheers: The Movie'? Just wondering about everyone elses opinion. Later.

***1138*** · 02-05-2002, 09:54 PM

Well, it is a business.

Jerm · 02-05-2002, 10:39 PM

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Originally posted by freakjae
So how about folks? What do you think? I understand that some people may enjoy remakes and old tv shows into movies but where do you draw the line? What's next...a remake of 'Gone with the Wind' or how about 'Cheers: The Movie'? Just wondering about everyone elses opinion. Later.

Now Cheers the movie...that would be sweet. Or how about "Saved by the Bell: The Motion Picture", or a live action combined with CGI smurfs :barf:

UserNameUndecided · 02-06-2002, 02:19 AM

Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake=

I've also heard about a Garfield live action movie being made. Good God why? Especially now that Lorenzo Music (Garf's original voice) is dead.
And does anyone remember the Tom and Jerry Movie?? I didn't either until I stumbled upon it while looking through the Leonard Maltin video guide book!
Just because an idea "sounds cool" doesn't mean that you should give the original product the finger, and invest millions in it, hoping that enough mindless saps will see it.

manigrasso · 02-06-2002, 03:46 AM

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Originally posted by freakjae

The disturbing trend of old television shows to movies also puzzles me. Do we really need to tarnish memories of shows we loved? Flintstones? Beverly Hillbillies? Not to mention the plans to make a Jetsons movie. What the?!?!

Well, if someone didn't get it in their head to remake "the Honeymooners," a show beloved by many, there'd never be a "Flinstones" in the first place

Mr. McMinn · 02-06-2002, 03:49 AM

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Originally posted by UserNameUndecided
And does anyone remember the Tom and Jerry Movie?? I didn't either until I stumbled upon it while looking through the Leonard Maltin video guide book!

Off the record, UserNameUndecided, I liked the Tom and Jerry movie.

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manigrasso · 02-06-2002, 09:22 PM

The only "original" thing to come out of Hollywood is the accounting.

02-05-2002, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
freakjae Actor Join Date: Nov 2001	Hollywood Lacks Creativity In Some Areas Please don't get me wrong on this subject but why is it that hollywood seems to invest money in so many unnecessary projects? I not pinpointing anything like "Glitter" though. I just read that there's a planned remake of 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre'. Why? Is there really a need to remake this classic? Another example would be the remake of 'Psycho'. What was wrong with the original? The disturbing trend of old television shows to movies also puzzles me. Do we really need to tarnish memories of shows we loved? Flintstones? Beverly Hillbillies? Not to mention the plans to make a Jetsons movie. What the?!?! So how about folks? What do you think? I understand that some people may enjoy remakes and old tv shows into movies but where do you draw the line? What's next...a remake of 'Gone with the Wind' or how about 'Cheers: The Movie'? Just wondering about everyone elses opinion. Later.

02-05-2002, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
*1138* Producer/Admin Careful, or I'll ban myself... Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Well, it is a business. __________________ Administrator I got a rock and roll band. I got a rock and roll life. I got a rock and roll girlfriend. And another ex-wife.

02-06-2002, 09:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
manigrasso Forum Sage Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: NJ	The only "original" thing to come out of Hollywood is the accounting. __________________ manigrasso I used to have a little cropped mustache and wear brown shirts with swastika armbands. Then I read about this guy named "Hitler." Man, was my face red! No wonder why Inga was the only girl who'd go to Prom with me!

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02-06-2002, 02:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
UserNameUndecided Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Austin TX	Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake= I've also heard about a Garfield live action movie being made. Good God why? Especially now that Lorenzo Music (Garf's original voice) is dead. And does anyone remember the Tom and Jerry Movie?? I didn't either until I stumbled upon it while looking through the Leonard Maltin video guide book! Just because an idea "sounds cool" doesn't mean that you should give the original product the finger, and invest millions in it, hoping that enough mindless saps will see it.