Something Old, Something New
Obviously I am much taken with movies as of late. I've been considering the recent phenomenon of remakes, and rather than bemoaning Hollywood's lack of creativity I've been thinking of films I'd like to see remade. Here's a short list:
Zulu
Chronicling the Battle of Rorke's Drift, this is one of my favorite films. I'm seeing Ewan MacGregor and Jude Law in the lead roles, with completely revamped battle scenes. It'll never happen though - far too politically incorrect.
Twelve O'Clock High
I've written about my fascination with warplanes of the Second World War before. I thoroughly enjoyed Memphis Belle and a remake of this one, with CGI rendered B-17s, Me-109s and others would be fantastic.
Ivanhoe
Just because it's a grand story.
Captain Horatio Hornblower, R.N.
The success of the Hornblower mini-series indicates there's an audience for this; Master and Commander demonstrates what an epic spectacle a film set in the Age of Sail can be on screen.
Alternative suggestion: I believe the above movie was based on Forester's Beat To Quarters; Ship of the Line would serve equally as well.
Any other suggestions?
Zulu
Chronicling the Battle of Rorke's Drift, this is one of my favorite films. I'm seeing Ewan MacGregor and Jude Law in the lead roles, with completely revamped battle scenes. It'll never happen though - far too politically incorrect.
Twelve O'Clock High
I've written about my fascination with warplanes of the Second World War before. I thoroughly enjoyed Memphis Belle and a remake of this one, with CGI rendered B-17s, Me-109s and others would be fantastic.
Ivanhoe
Just because it's a grand story.
Captain Horatio Hornblower, R.N.
The success of the Hornblower mini-series indicates there's an audience for this; Master and Commander demonstrates what an epic spectacle a film set in the Age of Sail can be on screen.
Alternative suggestion: I believe the above movie was based on Forester's Beat To Quarters; Ship of the Line would serve equally as well.
Any other suggestions?
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