The Pat Kenny Show When movie remakes miss the mark!
Nov 5, 2025
Lisa Cannon, Head of Studio at DMG Media, joins the conversation about the highs and lows of film remakes. They discuss the enduring appeal of classics like *The War of the Roses* and why its recent remake struggles to capture the original's dark humor. The duo critiques the tonal and pacing issues in the new adaptation, and they ponder the effectiveness of shot-for-shot remakes, citing *Psycho* as a prime example. Lisa and Pat analyze when remakes succeed or fail, offering compelling insights into the art of reimagining beloved films.
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Tone And Context Matter
- Remakes often lose the original's tonal edge and cultural context when they copy rather than reimagine.
- Lisa Cannon and Pat Kenny note The War of the Roses' satire and dark humor vanished in the new version.
Watching The Roses Fall Short
- Pat Kenny describes watching The Roses remake and finding it awful despite strong actors.
- He points out the film pretends to be set in California but clearly looks like Ireland or Devon.
Psycho's Unmatched Chill
- The hosts play the original Psycho clip featuring Anthony Perkins' chilling Norman Bates.
- They use it to contrast why some originals remain unmatched by remakes.