Even though "Let Me In" is supposed to be very well done, I just can't find any interest to go see it because I've already seen "Let the Right One In". I get that people were happy that the new American version is faithful to the original but part of me doesn't know why a film should be remade if it's going to be a carbon copy. I'd much rather see the American version be it's own entity, ala "The Departed" vs. "Infernal Affairs".

The reason I bring this up is because there is now a report from The Playlist that says that Johnny Depp is interested in starring in a remake of "The Thin Man". If you haven't seen the original "Thin Man", you should put it at the top of your Netflix queue. It's a vintage light-hearted detective movie with a great witty banter between the drunk Nick Charles and his wife Nora as they stumble into a mystery. I'm a fan of all of the "Thin Man" movies and definitely recommend them and LOVE the idea of Depp as Nick, as long as he doesn't overdo the drunkeness. Nick's more buzzed throughout and not shitfaced ala Capt. Jack.

Another remake that I think is a good idea is a prequel to "The Thing". Not only do I like the cast, with Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Joel Edgerton but the original is one of those cult classics that shouldn't necessarily be remade but should probably be reimagined a bit and brought to the 21st century. The original film holds up well and if the prequel was accompanied into theaters by a rerelease of the original, I think everyone would be happy.

One remake that I'm not thrilled about it "Flash Gordon". Now, I think a remake of "Flash Gordon" would be great and I could see The Rock making a solid tween movie out of it but the initial reports about the remake is that it's going to be more realistic and possibly edgier. I'm sorry but the story of Flash Gordon is kind of ridiculous and trying to make it more realistic seems stupid. What, is Flash's achilles heel going to be concussions or a torn ACL?

I'm all for remakes and ripping off older films but the tone needs to be right and there needs to be some sort of fresh perspective brought to the proceedings or else it's kind of pointless. Maybe later this week or this weekend I'll make up a ilst of films that I'd like to see remade and I'm always down for suggestions. What films would you like to see redone? Any casting suggestions?