Let's Get Original Folks

Way before I started blogging and working in Corporate America, I produced this little show.

Some of you in Charlotte might be surprised to know that I was one of the lead producers who actually helped create this show.

I bring this up because today's post reminds me of a topic that I would have pitched to the crew for a 'topic' of the night.

The topic being:

Movie and TV Remakes - YAY or NAY?

It seems to be a big trend right now.

The most recent being that they're remaking the 1987 classic, Dirty Dancing.

Yes, it's true, and I think it's ridiculous.

This is one of the best movies of all time and I can't believe they're going to taint the original with a remake.

 There's also word that TNT is getting ready to remake/bring back, the 1980's hit show Dallas.

What's even crazier about this one?

Larry Hagman(JR), Linda Gray(Sue Ellen) and Patrick Duffy(Bobby), are all coming back and will appear in this new series.

 And...I've noticed that there's already a movie trailer in circulation for the remake of the classic movie Footloose.

It doesn't look nearly as good as the original.

 It's real simple.

Are you YAY or NAY on remakes?

You can probably figure out my stance by now.

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Gone with the Wind and The Jefferson Hotel

I would have to say that my favorite movie of all time is Gone with the Wind. So Southern of me..right?

I’ll never forget the first time I saw it. I actually, didn’t want to be bothered with sitting for that long but my Mom made me(or we). My best friend Rebekah and I were in the 8th grade and she rented it and made us watch it. I’ll never forget, we were in love.

It was from that day that my love grew for the 1939 classic. I collected my share of Scarlett dolls, plates and have even visited the author Margaret Mitchell’s house in Atlanta and her hometown of Jonesboro, GA.

So, it was a given this weekend that after my MIL told me the staircase used in the movie was in The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond that I would be visiting it as well.

It was only one block from our hotel so Robyn and I strolled down there.

One word for the 100-year old hotel.

GORGEOUS!

Once inside we were pointed to the staircase.

My first reaction – was that the staircase had to have been renovated if these were the original ones.

Then, I stopped a hotel employee and asked if they were really the stairs used to film the movie??
That’s when he said ‘no’ but that they were a replica.

I thought – ‘what a letdown’.

Then, I googled and found out that they are believed to have been the inspiration for the stairs in the movie. BUT.. one site also claims that Cretien Point Plantation in South Louisiana was the inspiration.

Who knows!?

I do believe that the stairs in the movie were built and filmed on a soundstage in Hollywood like a majority of the film.

Despite the fact that they aren't the original stairs, I did find The Jefferson Hotel breathtaking and would suggest on your next visit to Richmond you either stay there or at least visit.

What’s your favorite movie of all time? Have you seen Gone with the Wind?

The Proposal -- Dee's Review

One of my friends was so kind to treat me to this movie last night. Cocktails and a movie in celebration on my engagement! YAY!

Gosh, what a perfect movie to see too! It may not have gotten good reviews from the critics but I loved it. Sandra Bullock was her normal, awesome self and Ryan Reynolds is a hottie! Also, much of the movie is set in Alaska and the scenery is beautiful!

If you want to see a feel good movie go for this one. I would consider going to see it a second time.

Well, Happy Humpday!