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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2009 13:23:53 GMT
The post in The Library brought to mind movies and subsequent remakes. The original version of THE RAZOR's EDGE was made in 1946,black&white with GeneTierney and Tyrone Power.I've not seen it but now really want to.
I also heard on NPR this a.m. that a remake of TWELVE ANGRY MEN is in the works.
Any thoughts on your favorite or least favorite remake.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2009 13:59:29 GMT
I quite liked the remake of Rear Window as Disturbia. I thought it was a clever update.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2009 6:13:31 GMT
I hear that a remake of "It" is in the works, after the tame mini-series version.
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Post by gyro on Mar 16, 2009 6:36:18 GMT
When I first saw Scorceses Cape Fear, I was unaware it was a remake. Not a bad fillm, but go see the original with Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum (one of his TWO finest screen performances). A SUPERB film, far more scary because of what you don't see, and what is implicated; especially considering when the film was made,.
2 key scenes for me;
1. The daughter getting chased by Mitchum through an empty school
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2. A Scene on the quay when Peck punches Mitchum, and therefore to all onlookers is quite clearly in the wrong. However, because of how slimy and repulsive Mitchum is, the look of revulsion on the crowds faces when he tries to drum up support is excellent.
Oh, and it's also the only film I've seen where Telly Savalas has hair too...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2009 10:42:02 GMT
The original CAPE FEAR is excellent. I always had a penchant for Mitchum,he sure can be menacing,although DeNiro wasn't bad either.
I think both movies came off pretty good. Funny 'bout Telly,had forgotten he had hair!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2009 10:43:23 GMT
Don't know "IT", will have to check it out.
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Post by gyro on Mar 16, 2009 10:46:34 GMT
If you liked Mitchum in that, have you seen the original Night Of The Hunter ? (only of 2 films ever directed by Charles Laughton)
FANTASTIC. Ironically, and rather bizarrely, it was remade with Richard Chamberlaine in the Mitchum role. Very odd casting.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2009 10:55:56 GMT
I was trying to think of the name of that film as I saw Mitchum's name,yes, speak of menacing! Chills...Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2009 11:22:13 GMT
Does anyone remember Harvey Keitel in a movie THE BAD LIEUTENANT? Shot on location in NYC?
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Post by gyro on Mar 16, 2009 12:02:27 GMT
Oh yeah. I remember seeing his cock in it too. Funny little film; wasn't it made by the same bloke that did Driller Killer, Abel Ferrera ?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2009 2:42:33 GMT
I believe so G. Anyway,there's a remake in the can,filmed here in New Orleans with Nicholas Cage. Title:The Bad Lieutenant;Port Of Call New Orleans, surely will have to catch due to locale shots. The original was quite good,I don't know about this one,sounds so hokey.
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Post by gyro on Mar 17, 2009 5:26:24 GMT
Oh, Jesus, no. I like some films with Nic Cage in, but these days ALL he seems to make are BAAAAD choices. Anyway, based on the ending of the first, this can ONLY be a vapid rip-off, can't it ?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2009 6:01:22 GMT
Oh yes, that recent remake of Bangkok Dangerous. Urp!
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Post by gyro on Mar 17, 2009 6:07:37 GMT
Things in the movie world have got so laaaaazy these days.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2009 10:32:58 GMT
it's all about the $$$$$$. I cringe when I see the top ten at the box office each week. Do they have that in Europe? It's truly embarassing.
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Post by hwinpp on Mar 25, 2009 8:14:38 GMT
Nicolas Cage? Will he cry again?
There should be an Oscar for "Saddest Face".
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Post by bixaorellana on Mar 25, 2009 15:44:56 GMT
Nicolas Cage? Will he cry again? There should be an Oscar for "Saddest Face". *snork* Do you see Sally Fields as a contender for female in that category? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2014 20:48:02 GMT
Actually, this is a TV remake but the upcoming version of The Three Musketeers looks like it might be interesting. |
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Post by bixaorellana on Jan 19, 2014 21:12:45 GMT
Oh god ~~ that should be wonderful!!! The first episode airs tonight on the BBC. Who here will be able to see it?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2014 21:22:48 GMT
In any case, it is interesting the Santiago Cabrera has found a more respectable role after his time on Merlin than acting in things like Dexter.
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