WTF Stories of the Week - Page 267

Ghoulish Delight · 07-09-2010, 07:47 PM

And my point was that there are plenty of examples of American adaptations that are not "horrific". You may not be a fan of some of them (like I said, I'm no fan of Three's Company, but that doesn't mean I think it's horrific) and an article that claims that "everything" that's been adapted is worthless seems like a pretty lame article.

As with any show, the quality has to do with the effort and creativity that goes into it, not with its origin.

alphabassettgrrl · 07-09-2010, 08:42 PM

Trying to clone something generally fails (in my opinion). I could go with "inspired by" but just doing it all over again?

Skip it. Maybe some of them have worked, and I'd maybe like to see a comparison with the original.

Same reason I hate movie sequels.

Alex · 07-09-2010, 08:51 PM

I don't mind remakes. There are a lot of bad remakes. But there are also a lot of good (such as the recent Karate Kid) or even great (such as The Maltese Falcon and The Wizard of Oz) remakes. Many well respected movies and TV shows are remakes of foreign titles.

If an attempt to redo it as an American version fails, oh well. Nothing lost except somebody else's money. If it succeeds then we all win.

What'll likely happen is it will be just as lame as the original (yes, Dr. Who is lame; yes, this is based on watching only two very lame episodes; however, my taste is perfect so I'm right) and yet somehow this time that will be held against it.

Moonliner · 07-09-2010, 09:25 PM

For me the difference is I never saw most of the British versions of those shows so I was happy to watch the US versions. Dr. Who and I go way back. I just can't see US producers doing it justice. I expect they'll do something against canon like having an actual effects budget.

alphabassettgrrl · 07-09-2010, 09:23 PM

I love Doctor Who and not only because I've been watching it since the 80s....

I love that it's corny and quirky and strange.

What's likely to happen is they'll try to mimic the quirkiness but get it entirely and boringly wrong.

lashbear · 07-10-2010, 12:19 AM

I'm thinking (trying not to, actually) of the USA remake of "Kath & Kim"

Kevy Baby · 07-10-2010, 07:41 PM

One British show us Americans screwed up is Whose Line Is It Anyways. The British version was brilliant and Clive Anderson was a MUC better host.

Not Afraid · 07-11-2010, 02:56 PM

I MUCH prefer the Brit What Not to Wear.

Morrigoon · 07-13-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I MUCH prefer the Brit What Not to Wear.

Seconded.

They actually discuss fit and form, rather than defaulting to "vintage" every time they run out of ideas. Also Stacy grates on me with her NY-centric attitude.

Capt Jack · 07-15-2010, 09:37 AM

Honda U3-X personal mobility device

Im....I honestly dont know how I feel about this, but it surely had me WTF-ing

07-09-2010, 07:47 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	And my point was that there are plenty of examples of American adaptations that are not "horrific". You may not be a fan of some of them (like I said, I'm no fan of Three's Company, but that doesn't mean I think it's horrific) and an article that claims that "everything" that's been adapted is worthless seems like a pretty lame article. As with any show, the quality has to do with the effort and creativity that goes into it, not with its origin. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Trying to clone something generally fails (in my opinion). I could go with "inspired by" but just doing it all over again? Skip it. Maybe some of them have worked, and I'd maybe like to see a comparison with the original. Same reason I hate movie sequels. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I don't mind remakes. There are a lot of bad remakes. But there are also a lot of good (such as the recent Karate Kid) or even great (such as The Maltese Falcon and The Wizard of Oz) remakes. Many well respected movies and TV shows are remakes of foreign titles. If an attempt to redo it as an American version fails, oh well. Nothing lost except somebody else's money. If it succeeds then we all win. What'll likely happen is it will be just as lame as the original (yes, Dr. Who is lame; yes, this is based on watching only two very lame episodes; however, my taste is perfect so I'm right) and yet somehow this time that will be held against it.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	For me the difference is I never saw most of the British versions of those shows so I was happy to watch the US versions. Dr. Who and I go way back. I just can't see US producers doing it justice. I expect they'll do something against canon like having an actual effects budget.
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	I love Doctor Who and not only because I've been watching it since the 80s.... I love that it's corny and quirky and strange. What's likely to happen is they'll try to mimic the quirkiness but get it entirely and boringly wrong. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	I'm thinking (trying not to, actually) of the USA remake of "Kath & Kim" __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	One British show us Americans screwed up is Whose Line Is It Anyways. The British version was brilliant and Clive Anderson was a MUC better host. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I MUCH prefer the Brit What Not to Wear.
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Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	Honda U3-X personal mobility device Im....I honestly dont know how I feel about this, but it surely had me WTF-ing __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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