So I was watching this flick the other day, and it suddenly hit me; I’ve already seen this. Now, don’t get me wrong! I do realize that many movies share similarities. Heck, they have to. But, I was viewing a film with an identical plot I had seen back in the 80s. This is when I took it upon myself to look it up on the IMDB. For those who are unfamiliar with this acronym, it’s the Internet Movie Data Base. You can find out all you desire to know regarding movies, actors, actresses, producers, directors, release dates, ect. Well, as it turned out I was watching a re-make. DUH! I should have already known this. After all, the entertainment industry no longer has an imagination!

How many films have you seen this year that are lame re-makes or scripts based on novels, comic books or video games? Yes, I actually said video games. I can’t believe the arcade has worked its way into Hollywood. When I sit and ponder this issue, I’m ANNOYED to say the least. I don’t want to see the same redundant material over and over again. Who cares what actors were signed onto the project! I want to see NEW ideas. Is this really too much to ask for? I understand that “The Omen” made big bucks at the box office back in the day, but let’s try a new script now. Hollywood producers need to get some balls and take some risks. They continually invest in re-makes for the simple fact that it’s a safe moneymaker. It made money then, so naturally it will be a hit now. Well whoopty-do! I can’t speak for everyone, but I would like to watch a flick that I haven’t already seen before. Furthermore, it’s difficult to top the originals.

Take a gander at the new flicks coming out this year. You shouldn’t be surprised when you spot a slew of past titles and famous fiction novels. Safe, Safe, Safe! That’s all Tinsel Town is banking on anymore. Trust me when I say there are many screenwriters out there crafting great stories with new and original ideas; try 100,000 written each year, but unfortunately they often receive the cold shoulder. After all, Hollywood is such a tight circle. Heaven forbid they invest in something original from a new writer with real talent. NOPE! They’d much rather stick to the scripts written by masters of the past. So get ready to fork out that 8.50 for another re-make this Friday. I hope you enjoy the cast and special effects, because those are the only nuances Hollywood has to offer.