Who would you cast in a remake?

Who cares? Many of us do. Some of us still respect film as an ART form. Not just a big industry that generates huge profits for the filmmakers, actors, and theater owners. I have no problem with a remake bringing new life into an aging story, especially if it was a lackluster production to begin with, but still respect the original. Lots of remakes are in the works now, of classic childhood favorites of mine: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. I will enjoy seeing the new version and see what they did with these classics.

As for the "age thing", maybe if you cared more about casting beling believable, you'd care more about the movies. I agree that some(many?) productions are just done to make a buck, but just as many, if not more, are done for the art, expression, and joy as well. Just listen to the commentary on a few great movies and you'll see what I mean.

In the meantime, I would rather not see Patricia Heaton, much as I think she's a great actress, portray the mother of Scarlett Johansen, much as I think SHE'S a great actress. Her big sister, maybe, but not mom. I could see Florience Henderson, or Goldie Hawn (oh yeah!), or someone that SEEMED like her mother, in age, appearance, and character. THAT'S what casting is about, along with their abilities, of course.

Thanks for listening.