Writer's Block: Let's try this again

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I think people who are regular readers of my burblings know my answers.

Firstly, I would love to see a remake of Dracula. A remake that is more faithful to the novel. No tacked on love story (even tho' I must shamefully admit that I do like that in the Langella and Coppola versions), no changing characters around, and make Dracula menacing, thanks. Make the scene where he forces Mina to drink his blood to be chilling, because that's how it should be.

The other movie I would LOVE to see remade? Mary Poppins. Remember a few years ago when the "re-imagined" trailer for Scary Mary went around? Mary Poppins treated as very strange and creepy? YES, I WANT THAT. I want something closer to the books, where Mary Poppins is a force for ... something. Not necessarily for good or happy families, but for chaos. Weird things keep happening around her, and when Jane and Michael ask questions, Mary Poppins shuts them down. "How dare you suggest I would take part in such things? What are you talking about?" Mary Poppins isn't a shiny happy nice nanny, and I want a movie that reflects that.

Comments

[juushika.livejournal.com]

La this is one hell of a late comment, but as I'm closing tabs, why not: This got me to add Mary Poppins to my to be read list. I have no strong attachment to the film and knew nothing about the character in the source material—but she, well, she sounds quite intriguing. So thanks for bringing it to my attention!

[juushika.livejournal.com]

And (despite the fact that you don't know me and probably don't care!), I thought I'd mentioned that I just finished and reviewed (http://juushika.livejournal.com/706347.html) the first Mary Poppins book. I'm glad this prompted me to read it—your right, book!Poppins is a much more intriguing character.