(Just ask fans of John Carpenter’s The Thing or David Cronenberg’s The Fly.)īut even given that long history, few movies stand out for the sheer number of remakes like A Star is Born. Whether filmmakers are recycling familiar genre archetypes or giving an old classic a modern update, revivals have been a movie staple since the beginning of the industry - and sometimes, those remakes can become classics in their own right. It’s easy to lament Hollywood’s love of reboots, remakes, and sequels as a sign of modern-day creative stagnation, but the truth is that the entertainment industry has always loved retelling the same stories. This review comes from the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival. Welcome to Cheat Sheet, our brief breakdown-style reviews of festival films, VR previews, and other special event releases.
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