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Reboots and remakes: why is Hollywood stuck on repeat? (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] 4 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Bemoaning movie remakes: why is entertainment media stuck on repeat?

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Probably because it's a valid question

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

    The answer is that is what people will reliabily pay to see in a theater.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I wonder if there is actually any evidence that it's more profitable to make only "safe" movies over taking some risks. My guess would be that some of the most wildly popular movies of all time were considered a risk up front.

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