If you could suggest a remake what would it be?
I saw this article on MTV’s website. It really bothered me because I could not stop thinking of great Pre-Code films that could be remade. I mean, could you remake “Baby Face” now? I don’t think it would fly, but I would love to see someone try and pull it off.
Here’s a section from the article:
‘Footloose’ Remake Not Happening, So We Suggest Other Movie Musicals To Take Its Place
Posted 1/20/10 12:47 pm ET by Terri Schwartz in Movie News, Movies
Slipped into their announcement of the Coen’s newest feature film release date, Paramount took “Footloose” off their release schedule, Variety reported. In light of Kenny Ortega and Zac Efron both leaving the project, this announcement seemed a bit inevitable.
While we mourn this loss of a chance to see Chace Crawford (he signed on to the movie after Zac bowed out) shaking his booty in true Kevin Bacon style, we would like to propose some other potential musical films for Paramount’s consideration (and for Chace to also star in, of course!). Check out our pitches after the jump!
FLASHDANCE
Same generation, different dance movie. Sure it’s not a musical per se, but the story of a woman down on her luck and struggling to make a living would be especially potent in today’s harsh economic climate. And wouldn’t it be great to give Jenna Dewan a chance to dance on screen again in Jennifer Beals’ classic role?
Broadway Bad is something I think would make a nice spicy remake. Encapsulates the whole Britney, Lindsey ,Paris and Heidi careers. Careers made on publicity rather than ability. I love this line from the film “Broadway Bad”:
Man #1 “Can she sing?”
Man #2 “Who cares?”
Here’s a description:
Broadway Bad
“BROADWAY BAD” (1933)
This 1933 showbiz drama stars Joan Blondell as a wisecracking but goodhearted chorus girl whose husband (Ricardo Cortez) is an abusive lout. Blondell’s plight makes the headlines, which results in an upswing in her career. Rather than wallow in self-pity, she trades on the publicity to become a star, while hubby mutters dark promises of revenge. This film was based on the real-life relationship between Broadway star Hal Skelly and a promiscuous young actress who assumed several professional names.
After Broadway angel Ricardo Cortez’s “dividend checks” break up dancer Joan Blondell’s marriage to a jealous Yalie, she rides the publicity to stardom at The Follies of 1929 — with sidekick Ginger Rogers along for the ride — but down the line there’s a custody fight over…whose son? The Hays Office flatly vetoed a 1935 reissue.
“Starts off with a pre-Code bang, with a long sequence of lingerie, legs and lechery, and much snappy dialogue.”
- William K. Everson
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