tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post1978913824045445649..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: Best/Worst Movie Remake BlogfestL. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-56352404469064423862013-05-21T18:21:28.758-04:002013-05-21T18:21:28.758-04:00I agree 100% with you about Red Dragon. Manhunter...I agree 100% with you about Red Dragon. Manhunter was such a better movie! :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-64124609720454077882013-05-20T14:58:25.849-04:002013-05-20T14:58:25.849-04:00I totally didn't know The Ring was a remake. I...I totally didn't know The Ring was a remake. It was pretty dang scary! Rachel Schieffelbeinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01629400142880123520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-43089097507412000742013-05-19T23:23:06.972-04:002013-05-19T23:23:06.972-04:00I didn't see those movies, but I just watched ...I didn't see those movies, but I just watched the video. It's great. It helps that the song is so catchy too. I almost jumped up and danced, but his face morphed and I got a bit creeped out. =)<br /><br />Be well, Diane, and thanks for your well wishes.<br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-87889785184288194302013-05-19T23:20:56.574-04:002013-05-19T23:20:56.574-04:00I've never seen The Ring. Some horror writer, ...I've never seen The Ring. Some horror writer, huh? *laughs* I do agree with you on the Red Dragon comments. The book was excellent and the remake clearly was only riding coat tails.<br />Have a great week, Diane.<br /><br />-Jimmy James Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-20017313363508940242013-05-19T21:20:29.197-04:002013-05-19T21:20:29.197-04:00I haven't heard FF's version ;) But I do l...I haven't heard FF's version ;) But I do like that band.<br /><br />I loved the remake of Ring as well, but I can't really judge because I haven't seen the original. I recently read the book though and was surprised by all the differences in plot. I loved the book, even if it was my idea of 'wacko genius' ;)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-70338731130257224302013-05-19T18:22:44.450-04:002013-05-19T18:22:44.450-04:00I think Planet of the Apes is the worst remake for...I think Planet of the Apes is the worst remake for me. The Italian Job is a close second.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-67397125484483696572013-05-19T11:06:06.453-04:002013-05-19T11:06:06.453-04:00Not familiar with any of those, so can't say i...Not familiar with any of those, so can't say if there were good bad or indifferent. First movie that came to mind as a really re-make was The Italian Job.<br /><a href="http://flatstanleyfriends.blogspot.com/2013/05/flat-stanley-goes-to-college.html" rel="nofollow">After A-Z</a>Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-29125593108573226792013-05-18T12:52:15.082-04:002013-05-18T12:52:15.082-04:00Thanks, everyone. My in-laws are visiting so I'...Thanks, everyone. My in-laws are visiting so I'll visit everyone tomorrow once they have gone!<br /><br />Rhonda, the links to the blogfest hosts are all working.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-58923693102777152022013-05-18T03:56:58.942-04:002013-05-18T03:56:58.942-04:00We watch completely different movies. BTW - there...We watch completely different movies. BTW - there is no link (or it's not working). <br /><br />Rhonda @<a href="http://www.laugh-quotes.com" rel="nofollow">Laugh-Quotes.com</a>Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-26269266225455403302013-05-18T00:04:55.090-04:002013-05-18T00:04:55.090-04:00I actually liked Red Dragon, but you're right,...I actually liked Red Dragon, but you're right, the first one fit the book better in some ways. <a href="http://nancylarondajohnson.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Writer’s Mark</a>Chancelethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880082145266359126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-56611523634869498562013-05-17T23:30:56.057-04:002013-05-17T23:30:56.057-04:00Haven't seen either of these. Will skip the wo...Haven't seen either of these. Will skip the worst one. :) Remakes are tough to get right, aren't they?<br /><br />Happy weekend!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-14356380573140570872013-05-17T21:19:33.471-04:002013-05-17T21:19:33.471-04:00Very good point about Red Dragon! They did try to ...Very good point about Red Dragon! They did try to capitalize off of Silence and could not pull it off!<br /><br />Great picks.<br /><br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-22620036604395952082013-05-17T19:14:32.623-04:002013-05-17T19:14:32.623-04:00Hart, considering the artist, Seether's versio...Hart, considering the artist, Seether's version is much better.<br /><br />Tony, so did Manhunter.<br /><br />Laura, it's it terrible when they ruin an old film for us?<br /><br />Stephen, it is all in how we view things. The video is really fun, which is why I posted it!<br /><br />L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-59351640977895031772013-05-17T17:46:35.787-04:002013-05-17T17:46:35.787-04:00Ya know, I hated Cars since it first came out. I d...Ya know, I hated Cars since it first came out. I don't know why. Just did. Have a wonderful weekend!M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-91435711296641583462013-05-17T17:19:55.745-04:002013-05-17T17:19:55.745-04:00I remember the RING very well, but I forgot it was...I remember the RING very well, but I forgot it was a remake. A good one! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-5063800513662594712013-05-17T16:55:55.155-04:002013-05-17T16:55:55.155-04:00I still want to see The Ring. Maybe I should see i...I still want to see The Ring. Maybe I should see if its downloadable and watch it tonight :)Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-65660754083678987742013-05-17T16:45:12.145-04:002013-05-17T16:45:12.145-04:00Love Fear Factory's remake of Cars. And the vi...Love Fear Factory's remake of Cars. And the video is just fun to watch! <br /><br />I just came from a blog stating Ringu was great and the American version was awful. Guess its a matter of perspective. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-72952777130091515162013-05-17T16:03:44.610-04:002013-05-17T16:03:44.610-04:00I don't watch scary movies if I can help it. ...I don't watch scary movies if I can help it. Love the idea of you dropping your phone.<br /><br /><a href="http://henderson-jo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE</a><br />Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-46885850963153431112013-05-17T15:42:46.455-04:002013-05-17T15:42:46.455-04:00I've seen both films but don't remember th...I've seen both films but don't remember them much. I know I didn't drop my cell phone in the toilet. That I would remember.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://afarawayview.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> A Faraway View</a><br />An A to Z Co-host blog<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-46584421198672341242013-05-17T15:24:51.061-04:002013-05-17T15:24:51.061-04:00I never saw Red Dragon - I heard it was bad.
Happ...I never saw Red Dragon - I heard it was bad.<br /><br />Happy Weekend!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-17836389764559451072013-05-17T15:22:44.121-04:002013-05-17T15:22:44.121-04:00I agree that the remake of Red Dragon was awful. ...I agree that the remake of Red Dragon was awful. Not to mention unnecessary.<br /><br />Interesting you've mentioned The Ring as the best. I've seen it as the worst in other parts of this blogfest. I can't comment because I've only seen the Japanese version.Kate Larkindalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202347563426692610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-27946589729893976312013-05-17T13:42:57.517-04:002013-05-17T13:42:57.517-04:00Oh dear. It sounds like the Ring would FREAK ME OU...Oh dear. It sounds like the Ring would FREAK ME OUT.<br /><br />Hey, that Cars remake IS good!Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-48595198238383197692013-05-17T13:28:07.919-04:002013-05-17T13:28:07.919-04:00I haven't seen either of those. Little Women i...I haven't seen either of those. Little Women is one of my favorite remakes. I also really like the remake of The Thomas Crown Affair. One of the worst remakes is The Truth about Charlie, which was a remake of the Cary Grant/Audrey Hepburn film Charade. Charade is one of my favorite "oldies", but the remake was terrible.<br /><br />Happy reading and writing! from <a href="http://lauramarcella.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Laura Marcella @ Wavy Lines</a>Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-13331979337527832712013-05-17T13:21:22.860-04:002013-05-17T13:21:22.860-04:00Red Dragon had a terrific cast. Red Dragon had a terrific cast. Tony Laplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07854455859399339169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-76591735708443702402013-05-17T12:36:54.706-04:002013-05-17T12:36:54.706-04:00Haven't yet found the nerve to watch the Ring,...Haven't yet found the nerve to watch the Ring, but I'll take your word for it :) Never heard of Red Dragon. must check it out.<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.com