They say you shouldn't dwell on the past. But when it comes to a Tim Burton Superman movie or Tarantino making Kill Bill Vol. 3, how can you not take a moment and imagine, if things had gone differently?
Sometimes, American remakes of British shows are a complete flop—particularly in comedies, the sense of humor just doesn't translate well. But what happens when they're a success? Let's examine some American remakes that were successful.
You thought Don’t Worry, Darling was the last of press tour scandals, didn’t you? It Ends With Us might seem like a typical romance drama, but it goes deeper than that, both on and off the screen.
Robert Taylor was one of the most popular leading men in Hollywood—but if few people know him today, maybe that’s because of the shocking way he set fire to his OWN reputation.
Johnny Weissmuller was the Olympian-turned-actor most famous for originating the role of Tarzan on screen. And in classic Old Hollywood style, his real life was every bit as wild as the famous “Ape Man’s”.
Jack L. Warner co-founded Warner Bros. Studios with his older brothers. They all became rich—but Jack would soon make his brothers regret ever trusting him.
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