Cape Fear is a Hitchcock film without Hitchcock. Who better to make it than Martin Scorcese, the master of all things bloody and dark? It’s the kind of film that theaters were made for. Cape Fear is…
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The days really blend together in 2020, huh? Looks like we have our own little Groundhog Day this year. Which gets me to thinking: what would a 2020 Groundhog Day remake look like? I mean, my days are getting to…
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Over the years, I’ve only gained more appreciation for the original blaxploitation classic known as Shaft. Not just for its cultural significance, but for its gritty seventies style, slick dialogue, and fascinating characters. There’s also…
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Hakuna Matata: words that have stuck with us for the past 25 years. The phrase may translate as literally meaning “no problem”, but most of us just remember it as being the catchphrase of Timon…
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I never expected Dumbo to ever appear on the roster of Disney’s live-action remakes rolling out since 2010. Like so many, I questioned this decision. The announcement that Tim Burton would be directing only added…
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Dario Argento’s Suspiria is a rite of passage for aspiring horror buffs. Beloved for its oddities, 1977’s Suspiria is a wild ride that is still considered a classic today, which makes the idea of a remake that much more…
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At this point, you might have heard the news that Clueless is getting a reboot, with Tracy Oliver (writer of Girl’s Trip) producing and Marquita Robinson (writer for Netflix‘s comedy series Glow) on the team.…
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Whether you love it or not, Disney’s been on a roll with their latest formula. Take a beloved movie from the past, and give it a star-studded, real world, modern update. They’re not the first…
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I mean, a female James Bond? The feminists are taking over! 007 theme plays I’m an adult virgin! For those of you who aren’t vine-savvy, this would be what I’m quoting: Yes, I am the kind…
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With Hollywood continuing to look for older properties to update for a new era, MGM has finally decided to modernize Overboard, a bizarre romantic comedy from 1987 that starred Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. And…