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From Jessica Harper to... Natalie Portman?!? Maybe?

DOOM should always be first by VictorVonDoom	Aug 6th, 2008 01:40:55 PM
So says DOOM!
To be fair, didnt many perk up by Jonah Echo	Aug 6th, 2008 01:41:20 PM
when Neil Labute signed up for wicker man, assuming he would do something special with it. WRONG.
Crapptastic? by The Dum Guy	Aug 6th, 2008 01:42:26 PM
I have no idea. Haven't seen the original in a long time.
perfect recasting. by dingus khan	Aug 6th, 2008 01:51:11 PM
but, wholly unecessary to remake. ... THE END.
grueman by Datascream	Aug 6th, 2008 01:55:57 PM
I'm no stranger to sarcasm, but there are limits to how far you can use it.
Disaster Movie will be great! You've convinced me! by IAmMrMonkey!	Aug 6th, 2008 02:14:23 PM
I like the cut of your hype, grueman.
Ugh. by chaplinatemyshoe	Aug 6th, 2008 02:14:28 PM
I don't doubt DGG's ability to direct art horror, but Natalie Portman has a terminal cuteness, and it's hard to picture her actually not appearing distractingly cutesy in this movie if she couldn't do it in Goya's Ghosts when she was being tortured. I'm reminded of how Audrey Tatou dragged down an otherwise great Dirty Pretty Things because she couldn't act anything other than cute and flirty.
Didn't they make a movie about you, VictorVonDoom? by IAmMrMonkey!	Aug 6th, 2008 02:15:37 PM
With The Rock as you? That movie sucked, dude.
David Gordon Green by BrightEyes	Aug 6th, 2008 02:16:42 PM
is the greatest filmmaker os HIS generation
Suspiria is not Untouchable by frongbak	Aug 6th, 2008 02:19:26 PM
I am much less offended by a Suspiraia remake than The Birds. I think Natalie could do a great job as a scream queen although I have been unimpressed by her acting in general. I love the choice of director and am quite optimistic about this film, bring it on.
NOOOOOOOOOOO. This remake will blow. by fassbinder79	Aug 6th, 2008 02:20:10 PM

Will she be naked? by sean bean	Aug 6th, 2008 02:25:22 PM
That's a pretty huge factor in whether I'd pay money to see this.
Cinematographer by Coma Baby	Aug 6th, 2008 02:30:17 PM
DGG sounds perfect for the directing job and Natalie Portman could be great as girl on the run in a girls' school. It's got to have really stylized visuals and atmosphere or otherwise what's the point? Just get Christopher Doyle to be the cinematographer and I think they've got all the right ingredients to do the first one proud (or at least make a pretty solid cult classic). They could even even improve on it, because, let's face it, story and character have not been Argento's strong suit.
How about Phenomena? by Fawst	Aug 6th, 2008 02:31:50 PM
It's not nearly as "beloved" as Suspiria, and the US release sucked ass anyways. The only thing they would have to do to make it work is travel back and time and get Jennifer "The Hotness" Connelly back in her youthful, nubile days.
portman was naked in Darjeeling. no need to see her now by BMacSmith	Aug 6th, 2008 02:33:18 PM
she's a terrible actress now. what happened?
Isn't the right choice obvious? by chaplinatemyshoe	Aug 6th, 2008 02:36:19 PM
DGG and Zoey have already worked together. She's more Jessica Harper than Natalie Portman. And she's cute but doesn't have to always be cute.
It's the concept, not the talent by Larry Sellers	Aug 6th, 2008 02:45:53 PM
The concept of remaking classic, already successful films turns me off. I could care less that these are pretty good choices for a Suspiria remake. Re-releases are much cheaper, and more respectful to everyone involved with the first. Of course, respect and rationality pale in comparison to $$$$
Hmm. How do you pronounce "potatie"? by heyscot	Aug 6th, 2008 03:07:53 PM
I don't want to be presumptuous but I would appreciate an answer, Quint. I feel that "potatie" should rhyme with "hottie" not "potato." Can you verify, please?
blah.. by OBSD	Aug 6th, 2008 03:09:05 PM
Natalie Portman peaked with her first movie. You know when a stalet has peaked when they start talking about doing a sequel to the movie that made them famous. Winona Ryder did it 10 years ago when she started talking about a sequel to Heathers, and Portman did it a year or two ago when she started talking about doing a sequel to Leon. Give it up, Portman. Your time is over and nobody cares.
really bad actress by Cotton McKnight	Aug 6th, 2008 03:14:59 PM
I hate to say that because she is one of the most beautiful women in the world, and she comes across as a very thoughtful, intelligent person. But the girl can't act. I wish she could, but she can't. She simply is not good at her craft. She's wooden.. almost the female version of Keanu Reeves. Though much less dopey, of course.
Sorry by OBSD	Aug 6th, 2008 03:16:57 PM
"Sarlet." I'm not sure what a "stalet" is.
Speaking of Keanu by Cotton McKnight	Aug 6th, 2008 03:20:38 PM
I saw the trailer for The Day the Earth Stood Still yesterday. Does anyone else laugh when he answers "are you in pain" by saying "my BODY does". And then when they ask he is human and he says "my BODY is". YOU should let me go. If the earth dies, YOU die. If YOU die, the earth lives. Okay scratch that. At least Keanu Reeves is entertaining on some level. Natalie Portman on the other hand is just boring.
Get Ellen Page! by cookylamoo	Aug 6th, 2008 03:25:07 PM
She IS Jessica Harper! In fact, let's do a remake of INSERTS with Brad Pitt and Ellen Page.
Why are they making this? by Subtlety	Aug 6th, 2008 03:33:59 PM
Seriously, I'm not opposed to remaking movies; even good ones. But the thing that makes Suspira a classic are the nuances (lighting, score, pacing, general ambiance) which the remake, however well-intentioned and even well made, will never be able to recapture. Its too specific to a certain time, place, and people. You remake a movie to take a story or scenario someplace new... but story is the last reason anyone likes Suspiria. Why try to re-film a story which was never all that great (or even sensical) to begin with? They have to know they're not going to be able to recapture the nuance and magic of the original. I guess if they really focused on fleshing out the story and making it a better one to base a new film on, I could see it working... but then why call it "Suspiria"?
a girl named jessica Harper by Gatsbys West Egg Omlet	Aug 6th, 2008 03:34:15 PM
went to my high school. she was tiny and very attractive. thats all i got for this one.
hmm by macgruder	Aug 6th, 2008 03:39:57 PM
after hearing so much buzz from people I knew about Suspiria, I watched it and hated it. I thought it was strung out, had lousy acting and just plain boring. However if Green can make it exciting, with Portman as the lead, it HAS to be better than the original. Hwo about they stop with the remakes though. We didnt have remake/retelling fever 10-15 years ago and hollywood did fine. Cant people think of original ideas anymore?
I mean... by Subtlety	Aug 6th, 2008 03:41:27 PM
Hell, its not like they can possibly think they'll make bank simply by name-checking the title "Suspiria"... great as it is, its much less-seen and less known (in the larger culture, anyway) than, for instance, "Texas Chainsaw"... something that they would be able to sell the name for. So, to return to the title of my previous post... yeah, why would they make this? It seems like a terrible idea artistically AND financially! Portman would be kind of good for this if she'd remember to act once in awhile (she does have the body for it... meaning I think she could be convincing as a dancer). Although if they want to stick to the spirit of Argento films, they'll want her typical wooden performance.
The trailer for Suspiria scared me by Bentley_Bear	Aug 6th, 2008 03:41:53 PM
It was attached to "The Incredible Melting Man" when I saw it in the theater. Likewise, Jessica Harper was also in "Phantom of the Paradise" which could use a remake.
Swapping out SJP for Portman = improvement by Mullah Omar	Aug 6th, 2008 03:42:05 PM
The film could still suck balls, but it will most definitely suck less balls. This is a universal rule: Film - SJP + Portman = Better Film
Yugggggh by PotSmokinAlien	Aug 6th, 2008 03:42:38 PM
What a horrible idea this is. Suspiria is right up there with Texas Chain Saw Massacre as one of the great lightning-in-a-bottle films of all time. The original is good for a shitload of reasons but one of them is that you don't really like or even give a shit about the main girl.
do not want do not care by blonde redhead	Aug 6th, 2008 03:47:07 PM
hate all remakes stop making them PLEASE for the love of GOD!
please remake Mother of Tear by Gorgomel	Aug 6th, 2008 03:57:23 PM
Don't touch suspiria, but please remake La Terza Madre which was a crappy way to end the Three Mothers trilogy.
One of my favorite horror movies by Dapper Swindler	Aug 6th, 2008 03:58:30 PM
I love asking people if they have seen it or not. Now it's over. Someone should compile a list of horror movies that HAVEN'T been remade yet. Chucky, the Changeling, what else? Oh, and Suspiria doesn't have ONE of the greatest horror movie soundtracks, it's easily the greatest. It is one of the greatest movie soundtracks in general.
AWESOME! by LHombreSiniestro	Aug 6th, 2008 04:03:45 PM
You know, SUSPIRIA is an absolute favorite of mine, and you'd think I'd be against it, but I'm only against studio enforced remakes. This one seems interesting. And Natalie Portman as Suzy Banion (or whoever the lead character is called in this one) is pretty damn perfect. I mean, she used to do ballet if I recall (or dreamt) correctly.
Craptastic Baby-Boomer-ness by kungfugazi	Aug 6th, 2008 04:26:18 PM
Why is the Baby Boomer generation constantly trying to resell our childhoods to us? Is there no creativity left?
Dazza from NP.com is a fucking asshole! by Orionsangels	Aug 6th, 2008 05:49:46 PM
arrogant prick from south africa! don't believe a word he says
You can't be serious... by solongyoubastard	Aug 6th, 2008 05:52:59 PM
Unnecessary remakes are one thing. But to do your own version of a great director's signature work... < p > It's not like Suspiria has this great amazing plot that lends itself to different styles! Argento's classic is an exercise in style and atmosphere. The opening scene of Jessica Harper walking through the sliding doors at the airport...who can make walking through sliding doors fascinating like that? < p > I think that Green's a talented fellow, and with Pineapple Express it seems like he's finally found an interesting place for himself as a filmmaker. But I hated when he pillaged Killer of Sheep with George Washington, and to me this is just offensive. When morons like Michael Bay remake Texas Chain Saw, at least people seem to know that it's just Hollywood fucking something up, as usual. But Green being attached means people like Quint are gonna give it a pass, be excited for it? Dear god. < p > I'd like to say "proove me wrong," but honestly the best thing would be for the whole project to be scrapped. And to all the Natalie Portman enthusiasts out there, all I can say is wouldn't you rather cast somebody who tries to give a performance once in a while? Jesus I thought I couldn't hate this remake more.
First off. by hank quinlan	Aug 6th, 2008 06:11:17 PM
Remake...Lame. Cant Green come up with his own damn horror film? Nope. Hey Im glad the guys doing mainstream stuff. Even though I was never a fan of his other stuff. But also, Portman? Seems kinda old to be going to ballet school. And shes not even old. Just too old to be in ballet school. Dont do it, Green. Don't be the guy who remakes Suspiria.
Get Naked Already by topaz4206	Aug 6th, 2008 08:14:32 PM
Before we stop giving a shit! And no, half-naked in that shit Wes Anderson movie doesn't count.
Oh My God, it's so like. You know.... by Captain Hooks Girl	Aug 6th, 2008 09:46:42 PM
Natalie Portman can star as a girl who goes to this totally awesome dancing school where all the other girls are so, like jealous of her and her awesome dancing ability. And then she'll meet this really cool boy who totally saves her life from the bad evil bitchy witches. And since this is a PG-13 horror world, the first death, so lovingly crafted in the original, will consist of a pretty bland blonde actress stubbing her big toe. I HATE the idea of a remake so much that I actually switched from being a lurker here to writing a comment. Balls.
boner by JackieGleasonUFO	Aug 6th, 2008 09:48:29 PM

Ellen Page by enderandrew	Aug 6th, 2008 09:56:17 PM
That is a brilliant suggestion. And Portman was naked for the short film, which was very disappointing. It was the skinniest I've ever seen her, and it really wasn't flattering.
Actually, in my Ellen Page INSERTS! by cookylamoo	Aug 6th, 2008 10:14:57 PM
Seth Rigan would be better in the Richard Dreyfus Part. But we could cast Naomi Watts as Veronica Cartwright.
Seth Rogan!! by cookylamoo	Aug 6th, 2008 10:15:25 PM

I welcome the idea by kafka07	Aug 6th, 2008 10:31:33 PM
Suspiria isn't one of those movies that would be blasphemous to remake, as much a I like it in all its Argento strangeness. I'd like to see a lot of elements reused, but this time have a plot that makes more sense. And Portman is a great choice.
god, Jessica Harper is gorgeous and talented by beamish13	Aug 6th, 2008 11:09:03 PM
just check out Woody Allen's possible masterwork "Love and Death" and "Pennies From Heaven"
The sexiest Portman by dirtsandwich	Aug 7th, 2008 01:56:46 AM
would be as a hit woman in a sequel to "The Professional".
I'd buy a ticket... by Audrey Heartburn	Aug 7th, 2008 02:34:05 AM
to this NOT being made. Not sure how that would work, but I'm in. Please please please don't muck with Suspiria.
I want a great movie about witches by TheManBehindTheMask	Aug 7th, 2008 03:12:17 AM
(and don't say Blair Witch...Mmm Kaay?) no need about remaking the great Suspiria, they can adapt the Anne Rice books about Witches, or what about having an...original idea...?
Tough call by Shoegeezer	Aug 7th, 2008 04:51:04 AM
It's hard to remake a movie where even the choice of outmoded film stock was more important than the actual plot. Still, it'll probably mean there'll be a decent DVD of the original put out to cash in, maybe even a newly struck theatrical print - I've been to about 4 or 5 screenings of the Argento movie and they've all been dreadfully maintained prints. Green should use the opportunity to make his own weirdo stylistic horror under the Suspiria name as a straight remake would be rather pointless. He'd make a good one too, he's a fine director. As for the music? Could always get Justice involved, they make doomy, prog rocky dance music and are also fans of Goblin - their track Phantom is built around the Tenebrae theme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =1dHrXgdZNJY
FRANCES O'CONNOR, Dammit! by PoppaRotzi	Aug 7th, 2008 06:43:48 AM
Logical choice...she is Jessica Harper's clone...check it out!
Anyone that says "hottie-potatie" by Engelhast	Aug 7th, 2008 07:27:42 AM
Should get their membership to male society revoked.
"Mother of Tears" by cookylamoo	Aug 7th, 2008 08:09:53 AM
Was pretty intense. Love what happens to the witch at the end.
Damn, I need to see "Suspiria"... by Anna Valerious	Aug 7th, 2008 09:19:19 AM
Speaking of Harper, I'm voting for Kristen Bell to play Phoenix in the POTP remake. Very much hoping Phoenix is an innocent Sweet Lolita-type.
When you write about Ms. Portman by Abominable Snowcone	Aug 7th, 2008 10:59:01 AM
you should include at least one image of her so that guys can, you know, enjoy her visage. I agree with whoever said that a Professional sequel is in order. I can just imagine her all done up in tight....oouhhhhhhahhhh
I thought this was about a Phantom Of The Paradise by skimn	Aug 7th, 2008 01:15:56 PM
remake. Verne Troyer in the Paul Williams role?
Jessica Harper by skimn	Aug 7th, 2008 01:29:14 PM
Was nice to see Spielberg cast her as the mother victim in Minority Report. Didn't he and Lucas and DePalma sit in on each others casting sessions?
Natalie Portman is an awful actor. by FleshMachine	Aug 7th, 2008 03:18:30 PM
she peaked at 12 apparently. hot, yes...but thats it.
Actually Skimn... by Anna Valerious	Aug 8th, 2008 07:36:31 AM
I'm still thinking Swann is gonna be based on Simon Cowell. And I'm tossing in Julian Barratt from "The Mighty Boosh" to play him. Especially since I wanna see Noel Fielding in the title role all visual kei.

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