Remakes are more than the low-hanging fruit of Hollywood's franchise dependency; they're either a banal carbon copy of what came before OR they're an incredible opportunity to revise and revitalize the source material. Jason and Ryan present a recipe for success, and analyze what key ingredients lesser remakes are missing.
The Deep Question: What is a dead or suffering film franchise that deserves a solid reboot/new entry?
This Week's Features:
Batman Begins (2005)
Casino Royale (2006)
The Crow (1994)
Highlander (1986)
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Point Break (1991)
Point Break (2015)
Red Dawn (1984)
Red Dawn (2012)
Robocop (1987)
Robocop (2014)
The Rocketeer (1991)
Star Trek (2009)
Total Recall (1990)
Total Recall (2012)
The Warriors (1979)
