Reboot me. . not

[rudiroo]

Happy 4th July to you all, friends across the Atlantic!

What think you of this bad call - the return of Ghostbusters?
This isn't about gender equality - nope, it's about artistic integrity (call off the dogs: lightweight, funny and even sci-fi films have integrity. It's hard to imagine any film director saying to himself "um , this film of mine won't have a breath of integrity" ).

Subtract Harold Ramis, Bill Murray and Dan Murray from the equation and you have something, but it surely isn't the Ghostbusters that I remember so fondly from '84/'85.

Anyone, else think that some reboots are gagging for the cease and desist treatment?
What would you want to see with a Reboot me. . not sticker slapped on it?
Here's a few of mine:
Tremors (1990)
The Big Chill (1983)
When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Broadcast News (1987)
Trading Places (1983)
May I suggest that we limit ourselves to 5 films, released between 1980-1990?

Thanks!

 

[muskrat]

Word. I've heard of em talking about rebooting Jaws...JAWS, fa god's sake, like, the world's most perfect movie. They say, "well, the shark looks fake." GET EM UP AGAINST THE WALL!

 

[GNTLGNT]

...boot the reboots!!!!....

 

[Lee9900]

I don't mind an occasional reboot, but they are seldom good.

i much rather have old stuff with new material but still following the conventions of the old franchise or films.

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[Dana Jean]

Happy 4th July to you all, friends across the Atlantic!

What think you of this bad call - the return of Ghostbusters?
This isn't about gender equality - nope, it's about artistic integrity (call off the dogs: lightweight, funny and even sci-fi films have integrity. It's hard to imagine any film director saying to himself "um , this film of mine won't have a breath of integrity" ).

Subtract Harold Ramis, Bill Murray and Dan Murray from the equation and you have something, but it surely isn't the Ghostbusters that I remember so fondly from '84/'85.

Anyone, else think that some reboots are gagging for the cease and desist treatment?
What would you want to see with a Reboot me. . not sticker slapped on it?
Here's a few of mine:
Tremors (1990)
The Big Chill (1983)
When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Broadcast News (1987)
Trading Places (1983)
May I suggest that we limit ourselves to 5 films, released between 1980-1990?

Thanks!

So nice to see you! You've been missing too. I hope all is well.

 

[rudiroo]

Word. I've heard of em talking about rebooting Jaws...JAWS, fa god's sake, like, the world's most perfect movie. They say, "well, the shark looks fake." GET EM UP AGAINST THE WALL!

You're so right.
Hopefully, the Spielberg factor will make it reboot-proof

 

[arista]

I am just happy that they brought back the green colored marshmallows in honor of the Ghost buster slime.

 

[rudiroo]

So nice to see you! You've been missing too. I hope all is well.

Aw, thank you so much - I've been visiting that well-known planet called Going Downhill:

But I'm back in business, and hope to be posting hard for as long as I can - yay!

 

[Sigmund]

Hi rudiroo *waves*

Some re-makes are okay, I guess. On the movie thread we discussed Cape Fear and I think the re-make with Juliette Lewis was way cool IMO.

I agree with you - Ramis, Murray and Akroyd made the movie Ghost busters.
(I have a huge problem with song covers !)

>>hugs<<

 

[fljoe0]

In this instant video age we live in where we can see almost any movie ever made, I don't understand most remakes unless someone feels that they can add something to the original. make it better or give it a new twist. I really don't understand the current trend of remaking things that are not that old like Spiderman.

 

[Lee9900]

That's the thing about writers and other creative people.

They all ahve to have their own take on any given story.

it's the same thing with ancient mythology, why there are different verisions o Hercules stories, and the like.

And why there are so many different superhero versions too.

This can be a good thing, but, sometimes too many cooks spoil the broth.

 

[rudiroo]

I am just happy that they brought back the green colored marshmallows in honor of the Ghost buster slime.

Ah, the Stay Puft man

Hi rudiroo *waves*

Some re-makes are okay, I guess. On the movie thread we discussed Cape Fear and I think the re-make with Juliette Lewis was way cool IMO.

I agree with you - Ramis, Murray and Akroyd made the movie Ghost busters.
(I have a huge problem with song covers !)

>>hugs<<

Useless information coming up:
While Hershey bars, Krispy Kremes and Oreos have crossed the Atlantic

Hi rudiroo *waves*

Some re-makes are okay, I guess. On the movie thread we discussed Cape Fear and I think the re-make with Juliette Lewis was way cool IMO.

I agree with you - Ramis, Murray and Akroyd made the movie Ghost busters.
(I have a huge problem with song covers !)

>>hugs<<

Hi rudiroo *waves*


>>hugs<<

I'm with you about the Cape Fear remake - most bonkers.
But so cool!
Hugs straight back atcha

 

[Arkay Lynchpin]

An Asian, Middle Eastern, Aussie or all-girl version of The Wizard of Oz.

 

[GNTLGNT]

An Asian, Middle Eastern, Aussie or all-girl version of The Wizard of Oz.

...and Toto is a pit bull....

 

[rudiroo]

Oops. Something went weird with my reply to Arista - I meant to endorse choice of our Stay Puft buddy.
Then I mused about how come Mr. Stay Puft, Kraft Mac & Cheese and Fritos aren't in need of a passport, anytime soon.

Strange how some US food leaves Brits drooling, but other US foods have no effect. .

 

[Tery]

Word. I've heard of em talking about rebooting Jaws...JAWS, fa god's sake, like, the world's most perfect movie. They say, "well, the shark looks fake." GET EM UP AGAINST THE WALL!

Oh, hells NO!! Nothing about Jaws needs to be rebooted. Nothing!

 

[skimom2]

I don't think it's a coincidence that each remake/reboot/reimagining done in the last few years has underperformed. It's boring. I can't think of a single one that sounds even remotely interesting.

 

[Arkay Lynchpin]

I had a crazy dream where Kanye & Iron Mike redo all the Laurel & Hardy episodes...

 

[Winter]

Hi rudiroo *waves*

Some re-makes are okay, I guess. On the movie thread we discussed Cape Fear and I think the re-make with Juliette Lewis was way cool IMO.

I agree with you - Ramis, Murray and Akroyd made the movie Ghost busters.
(I have a huge problem with song covers !)

>>hugs<<

What sort of music do you listen to?

 

[Tery]

Worst reboot or remake ever? IMO? Psycho. A shot-for-shot remake only in color. WTH were the studio suits thinking? The original is perfection. You don't mess with perfection!