I have yet to see The Pang Brothers original version of The Eye, (IMDb) even though I own it and I’ve heard nothing but good things about it. I know they did great things visually with Re-Cycle (MP review), so I’m excited to see The Eye. I am not excited however to see the upcoming remake (tentative release of Feb 1, 2008) starring Jessica Alba. I’m so tired of American versions of great Asian films.

     However, the new one-sheet has got kind of a nice feel to it. Creepy and wince-worthy at the same time. Have a look and let us know what you think. It doesn’t make me want to see the film, but it’s still kind of a cool poster if you ask me.

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     There has been talk lately of there possibly being a sequel to Verhoeven’s, 1990 movie Total Recall. This has just been sort of a rumor that I’ve heard smatterings of here and there. but this news I couldn’t not post. MovieHole is reporting that the new picture is likely going to be…. get ready for a surprise!… a remake!

     Now, I generally enjoy Recall for what it is and find myself watching it again when I flip past it every damn weekend on one cable channel or another, but I don’t think it’s a cinematic classic by any stretch.

     So since Arnie is obviously not going to be reprising the role of Quaid and now that The Weinsteins have total control of the rights and it seems that the movie public loves to pay for remakes, this sort of makes sense.

     Surprisingly, I don’t totally hate the idea. I don’t necessarily think it’s a good idea either, but it could be an interesting idea with today’s newer effects and some big name stars and a competent director. I remember not completely understanding the entire premise of the film until about the third or fourth viewing (much like Vanilla Sky), so this means the script and plot thread are intelligent enough. If they somehow manage to keep the intrigue and psychological implications in a fascist future along with the action and gun play, it might actually turn out to be a fun time in the theater…. agreeably, it also has just as much potential to be a total train wreck.

they should remake this scene with Penelope Cruz

     My question is - since when is there going to be a ‘Bullitt’ remake? Sorry if I am just not up-to-date with every piece of news but I hadn’t heard a single thing about there being a remake of it. And for those of you in the same boat as me; here is what’s going on with it:

      Brad Pitt will be starring as Lt Frank Bullitt originally played by cinema legend Steve McQueen. He has been linked to the film since 2003 but the project has only just recently “been given the green-light as film bosses desperately try to kick-start as many movies as possible before the Screen Actors Guild begin their anticipated strike action.”

     Now I am probably in the minority here but I have yet to see the “classic” 1960’s version of the movie so I can’t say whether a remake would be any good or even needs made.

But for those who have; what do you think of them remaking it?