Remakes have become a plague on American cinema. There are few times in history where a classic film has been remade with improvement. Steven Soderbergh had a good idea when he remade a Frank Sinatra/Dean Martin film that was not well received when originally debuted in 1960; “Oceans Eleven” 2001 however was a huge hit. […]
As Disney films go, Pete’s Dragon, the latest in their crusade to turn all animated films into live action, is exactly what you expect from the family friendly studio. It’s got all the touchy feely moments, all the predictable outcomes, cue the positive music at the end, you know it’s time to exit. Disney (and
As Hollywood continues its 80’s & 90’s retrospective remakes, the 1982 horror classic co-written by Steven Spielberg, has been reinvented for the modern day. The original version, followed by its two sequels, have long been the source of controversy due to the fact five of the actors died somewhat of unusual circumstances. Minor details have