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In Reply to: Some Thoughts On Remakes. posted by AudioHead on February 28, 2006 at 06:04:37:
It is common to blame the Hollywood for all those trashy remakes, but the reality is simple - it is Remake-R-Us situation, where the makers simply give us what we are demanding.People love reliving their former good experiences.
So there is less of that logical, analytical approach that you are suggesting, and more simple business.
BTW - a related question: could the multiple takes of the same classical literature be considered "remakes"? I mean of course things like War and Peace. I doubt you will call the Bondarchuk's film a remake... or would you?
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While I agree with your and Jeff's emphasis on business aspect, I ask why simple business can't be logical-analytic in its profit making calculations on feeding the masses what they want? Granted, masses desires may be highly emotional, but business cannot afford to be that way, don't you think? IMO, sales in general appeals to emotions of consumers, for example, building up 'value' of products-services e.g., aesthetics, features, options, benefits, etc. and getting away from 'advertised price', which is what consumers often focus on, particularly when mark-ups, sales commissions and negotiations are involved. You as co-owner of a business, of course, probably know this well. If we accept what Jeff said, films that fell short of classic status are discounted due to increased risk factors, is this not being logical-analytic in calculating probablities of success of remakes? ~AH
..are the masses fed what they want or are the masses induced to swallow what is 'good for them'???
In the case of film marketing, I would surmise probably some of both. Time-worn and tested formulae of various genres encourage the film industry to repeat-reinforce what sells. If slasher films continually appeal to a sizeable(and highly profitable) market segment of consumers, then stick with it. This example might illustrate how the film industry would fulfill consumer wants while using power of suggestion to refuel those desires perpetually. ~AH
I'm sure there're millions out there just clamouring to see Matt Damon & Ben Affleck in the up-coming Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid remake.
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