John the OFM | 13 Apr 2018 10:42 a.m. PST |
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jdginaz | 13 Apr 2018 11:59 a.m. PST |
I had to read that stupid book in high school, hated every page of it. |
Mserafin | 13 Apr 2018 12:06 p.m. PST |
I didn't have to read that book in high school, did anyway, and loved it. It's still one of my favorite movies. The original movie is very good too, particularly if you like the B-25. |
Korvessa | 13 Apr 2018 12:58 p.m. PST |
To steal a gig from Johnny Carson: Q: What does your new rookie shortstop do when you hit him 40 ground balls? A: Catch 22 |
advocate | 13 Apr 2018 1:22 p.m. PST |
Loved the book, even enjoyed a student production of it in the 80s |
vagamer63 | 13 Apr 2018 4:52 p.m. PST |
Sounds as it will be a perfect waste of time, money, and film! |
Wackmole9 | 13 Apr 2018 6:02 p.m. PST |
Hollywood and the continual regurgitation of old stories. |
CorroPredo | 13 Apr 2018 6:34 p.m. PST |
Well, he is one, so it would be appropriate. |
Dances with Clydesdales | 13 Apr 2018 9:38 p.m. PST |
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ancientsgamer | 13 Apr 2018 10:21 p.m. PST |
Ben Hur Total Recall Another remake; what could possibly go wrong?
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Wolfshanza | 13 Apr 2018 10:44 p.m. PST |
Can't beat the opening scene in the origional ! Music to the ears. |
Sundance | 14 Apr 2018 7:34 a.m. PST |
Loved the original. Refuse to watch any of Hollyweird's remakes. |
Ceterman | 15 Apr 2018 6:10 a.m. PST |
I'm sure you'd like it if it had The Rock, Gibson & Roseanne Barr in it. |
Wolfshanza | 15 Apr 2018 10:20 p.m. PST |
Now that would be downright weird ! ? |
Marc33594 | 16 Apr 2018 6:49 a.m. PST |
I enjoyed the book and the first movie. My fear on this remake, especially weighing in at 6 episodes, is they will try and make it relevant to today's political situation. Heller was pretty clear. He based the material on his own experience as a bombardier during WW II. The satirical novel of course skewered the bureaucracy of the military but it was critical not of WW II but rather the Cold War and McCarthyism. The Korean War influenced Heller. The only reason I can see to remake this one, especially as a limited series, is to use it as a vehicle for current political commentary. |