jasonsbeer
Well-Known Member
Since the children of the eighties have reached critical mass in purchasing abilities, it seems we've been seeing more stuff from the eighties making a comeback. I guess this happens with every generation. It started with eighties stuff on the radio. Hair metal and pop rock. Now, we're seeing 80's remakes at the theater. Do you think these things are sacred ground or do you think they can be improved?
Cases in point:
1) Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005). This was a fairly dissapointing adaptation of the Douglas Adams stories. The original BBC TV adaptation of the novels "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe" was superior.
2) The A-Team (2010). Now, I told SWMBO to find a baby sitter because we're going to see this one in the theatre. We haven't been to the movies in forever, but this one I want to see. The previews look good, but we'll see if this results in a resurgence of the "kick ass and take names" genre.
3) The Neverending Story. This one is scheduled to be released in 2012. Hard to beat the awesome cheesiness of the original, which my kids love. I'm not so sure this is one that should be touched.
4) Motley Crue. Now, I love the Crue. But they are touring again. Point made.
5) Metal Mania and That Metal Show. Great shows on VH1 Classic, but the "classic" hurts my ego.
Cases in point:
1) Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005). This was a fairly dissapointing adaptation of the Douglas Adams stories. The original BBC TV adaptation of the novels "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe" was superior.
2) The A-Team (2010). Now, I told SWMBO to find a baby sitter because we're going to see this one in the theatre. We haven't been to the movies in forever, but this one I want to see. The previews look good, but we'll see if this results in a resurgence of the "kick ass and take names" genre.
3) The Neverending Story. This one is scheduled to be released in 2012. Hard to beat the awesome cheesiness of the original, which my kids love. I'm not so sure this is one that should be touched.
4) Motley Crue. Now, I love the Crue. But they are touring again. Point made.
5) Metal Mania and That Metal Show. Great shows on VH1 Classic, but the "classic" hurts my ego.