trollie
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Post by trollie on Jan 19, 2017 15:22:20 GMT
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Jan 19, 2017 15:31:46 GMT
I have that exact same question.
Why does someone think this is a good idea??
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Jan 19, 2017 15:33:46 GMT
It's because no one in programming has an original thought any longer. It seems that all they do is remake or bring back old shows and movies lately. They need to learn to leave well enough alone!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2017 15:34:17 GMT
It's crazy!
Did you know there's a CHiPs movie coming out next month? Is there no originality left in Hollywood?
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Post by Restless Spirit on Jan 19, 2017 15:53:11 GMT
I saw that commercial for Beaches a few days ago. Well, actually I heard -I wasn't looking up at the TV - that song (that I absolutely hate) and thought who would use that for product advertising?
Then I saw it was going to be a TV movie! Good grief, Hollywood. Please hire some writers with an original thought.
Honestly, I think Tekevision-land has sold their souls to reality TV and have totally given up on scripted shows.
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Post by myshelly on Jan 19, 2017 15:57:24 GMT
I hate this.
I love Idina and would normally watch anything she's in, but this looks awful.
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Post by myboysnme on Jan 19, 2017 15:58:57 GMT
Will not be watching under any circumstances. I mean I wasn't in love with the first Beaches, but Bette Midler... This time around I just can't.
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Post by LeaP on Jan 19, 2017 16:08:23 GMT
It's because no one in programming has an original thought any longer. It seems that all they do is remake or bring back old shows and movies lately. They need to learn to leave well enough alone!  Sequels/prequels/remakes tend to turn a profit so they get made. If you look domestically, however, I think there is evidence that people are starting to get tired of this business model and going to other forms of entertainment. Forbes articleSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave |
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NoWomanNoCry
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Jan 19, 2017 16:11:21 GMT
My thoughts exactly!
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oh yvonne
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Post by oh yvonne on Jan 19, 2017 16:11:57 GMT
Stupidest shit ever.
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Post by jumperhop on Jan 19, 2017 16:15:24 GMT
WHY? I am just going to pretend I didn't hear this do I can continue to live a happy, peaceful, prosperous life. Jen |
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Post by jumperhop on Jan 19, 2017 16:17:15 GMT
I caved and watched the Annie remake. And will never make that mistake again.
Jen
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Post by pierkiss on Jan 19, 2017 16:32:31 GMT
Probably for the same reasons they remind Steel Magnolias. Whatever the hell those were (the reasons, not the magnolias).
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MizIndependent
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Post by MizIndependent on Jan 19, 2017 17:06:19 GMT
Nope. Nope nope nope.
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Post by JustTricia on Jan 19, 2017 17:08:56 GMT
I posted about this a month or so ago. My bigger problem with it (unless they've changed the marketing) is the commercials we're touting it as a Lifetime ORIGINAL?! No, NOT an original, it's a remake!
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Post by Julie W on Jan 19, 2017 17:28:47 GMT
Thank you for posting, I totally agree.
I like Idina, have several of her albums, but there is no one who can ever be CC other than Bette Midler!
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Post by papersilly on Jan 19, 2017 17:42:09 GMT
i know! it's not like there isn't thousands of screenwriters out there dying to get their original material seen by the studios.
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Post by 2peaornot2pea on Jan 19, 2017 17:54:49 GMT
Remakes have run amok. Netflix has a remake of "One Day at a Time". I saw a favorable review of it, but no. I watched it in the 70's, I'm not watching it again.
They can play re-runs for people who loved the original, but I want new shows to watch.
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Post by trollie on Jan 19, 2017 18:30:50 GMT
Probably for the same reasons they remind Steel Magnolias. Whatever the hell those were (the reasons, not the magnolias). What??!! Why the eff would they do that? You can't make that movie better. Jeesh! |
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Post by jumperhop on Feb 3, 2017 5:02:17 GMT
Who will admit to watching the Beaches remake? Any thoughts?
Jen
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Post by AussieMeg on Feb 3, 2017 5:05:21 GMT
Will not be watching under any circumstances. I mean I wasn't in love with the first Beaches, but Bette Midler... This time around I just can't. Ditto and ditto! I didn't love the original movie but yes, Bette Midler!! Come on! |
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tanya2
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Post by tanya2 on Feb 3, 2017 5:40:01 GMT
I watched - and i completely regret it
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 3, 2017 11:29:34 GMT
I'm tired of remakes. I want new!
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Sequels/prequels/remakes tend to turn a profit so they get made. If you look domestically, however, I think there is evidence that people are starting to get tired of this business model and going to other forms of entertainment. 
