Hollywood's Newest Formula for Success: Rereleasing Old Movies
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The article discusses Hollywood's trend of rereleasing old movies in theaters, sparking a discussion on whether it's a cash grab or a way to experience classic films on the big screen.
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ngruhn
4 months ago
3 repliesI mean I like the idea of going to the theater to watch an older movie. But it does sound like a cash grab.
_mlbt
4 months ago
I'd rather they rerelease than remake them.
dtagames
4 months ago
I saw Sunset Boulevard in its restored version for the 75th anniversary and it was terrific. It's wild to see a classic like that, stuck in the little box for decades, freed to live at its natural size and volume level. Stunning.
byproxy
4 months ago
This is one of those rare cash-grabby schemes I don't mind. I find it pretty fun to go watch some old favorites in a communal environment on the big screen!
voxadamAuthor
4 months ago
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ViktorRay
4 months ago
I think this is cool. Watching a movie in a theater is a different kind of experience. For those of us who didn’t get to watch these movies in theaters when they came out this can be a nice way to do so.
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