Why is it when they remake shows/movies, especially scifi shows/movies, they completely ignore the obvious subtext that made the original so successful?
Easy Bake. Flop-a-palooza. Woosh. Pop. I don't skulk.
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Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon
A topic for the discussion of Doctor Who, Arrow, and The Flash. Beware possible invasions of iZombie, Sleepy Hollow, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi, superhero, or fantasy) show that captures our fancy. Expect adult content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
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Tom Scola - Mar 02, 2011 7:39:57 am PST #16076 of 30001
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Vortex - Mar 02, 2011 7:44:06 am PST #16077 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Because they think that they're being "fresh" and "different". Sometimes (rarely), it works, though. The Hawaii Five-0 reboot is really good, and they've made some major changes. Basically, it's still set in Hawaii and they're still cops. But, a lot of major differences that work. Of course, the writing is excellent, which is also a major key.
Kristen - Mar 02, 2011 8:25:03 am PST #16078 of 30001
I hear that Nikita reboot is awesome!
beekaytee - Mar 02, 2011 9:39:17 am PST #16079 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
Marc Singer is on the new V?
Oy. I have no interest in the show anymore, but will have to find those scenes somewhere. Any pointers for where to begin looking?
Vortex - Mar 02, 2011 9:41:06 am PST #16080 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I hear that Nikita reboot is awesome!
Yes! And last night, I watched this great episode that I had tivoed last week. Can't remember the writer's name -- Krista something, I think.
Kristen - Mar 02, 2011 9:46:43 am PST #16081 of 30001
But I hear she's a real diva. Trashing the sets and breaking shit.
Vortex - Mar 02, 2011 10:06:17 am PST #16082 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Yeah, well, that bitch left me hanging at the end of the episode, so she is ON THE LIST.
Kristen - Mar 02, 2011 10:26:22 am PST #16083 of 30001
Mwahahahahaha!
megan walker - Mar 02, 2011 10:57:08 am PST #16084 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
BSG question: I have a friend in my book salon who is mainlining BSG; he is almost finished with Season 2. Where does Razor fit into the scheme of things?
Kathy A - Mar 02, 2011 11:08:54 am PST #16085 of 30001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
IIRC, Razor was the view from the Pegasus, so after S2 would work. But, I could be wrong. (My sister has my S1-S3 dvds, and I'm going to bring them back when I see her after Easter.)