And why take a chance on a new movie when they can do a sequel or a copy or a remake of something they… — Connie Willis
And why take a chance on a new movie when they can do a sequel or a copy or a remake of something they already own? And while we are at it, why not star remakes in the remake? Hollywood, the ultimate recycler!
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