In filmmaking, a remake has quite a few faces. Sometimes it’s a homage to an old classic, sometimes it’s a snooty aspiration to imply superiority, and sometimes it’s a feather-footed attempt to cash in on a proven success. Some films proudly include their remake status in their marketing campaigns, while some keep their origins tucked away. Be that as it may, remakes have always been a constant stream in the film industry.Unless you are a movie scholar, you may not always be able to tell a repurposed story from an original. Sometimes, a movie you thought was fresh could have started its journey long ago, maybe in black and white, maybe in the silent era, in a different cultural climate, with different faces, different sensibilities, and different tones. These differences create room for reinvention and individualistic voice. And that’s pretty much the basic idea behind making a remake.This list looks at eight such movies that tried to reinvent old stories with different voices and different understandings.8 Remakes of Forgotten Classics1. Scarface (1983)Remake of: Scarface (1932) | Directed by: Howard HawksWritten by: Oliver Stone | Directed by: Brian De Palma Tony Montana (Al Pacino), a Cuban immigrant, rises in stature in the dark world of Miami’s illicit drug trade. The film chronicles his rise, constant paranoia, and ultimate downfall. With the thematic elements of unbridled ambition and its consequences at the center, we see Montana chasing power faster than he can control it.For the remake, De Palma takes the central idea...
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