Category Archives: Remake Reviews
Dark and Twisted Alleys: Discussion of ‘The Killers’ (1964)
F.R. Jameson and I are back with a discussion of the 1964 remake of The Killers. Feel free to leave a comment either here or on the video. Or the podcast, which will be coming soon. And here’s my review … Continue reading
Original vs. Remake: ‘True Grit’
This is one of those movies that I didn’t see until the remake was made. In fact, it was the remake that inspired me to watch the original. And, to be honest, I’d never wanted to see this movie until … Continue reading
Original vs. Remake: ‘Stagecoach’
What can I say about the 1939 version of Stagecoach that hasn’t already been said? Stagecoach is the story of a motley diverse group of strangers who are in a hurry (for one reason or another) to beat feet get … Continue reading
Original vs. Remake: ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’
I’d love to say that I absolutely adored Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway in the original version of this film. Except it would be a flat-out lie. Maybe it was all the hype around this movie, but honestly … I … Continue reading