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'Point Break' is Being Remade Because Why Not?

Damon Houx — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:59:11 +0000

1991′s ‘Point Break’ is the latest film to be dusted off for remaking, as former cinematographer Ericson Core has been hired to direct it, and there’s already a finished script. Which means this might actually happen. Great. In the original FBI agent Johnny Utah (played by Keanu Reeves) was on the trail of bank robbers [...]

Patrick Swayze's Widow, Lisa Niemi, Helps Unveil 'Dirty Dancing' Wax Statue [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:50:52 +0000

The late Patrick Swayze’s Johnny Castle character from ‘Dirty Dancing’ has been immortalized in wax by Madame Tussauds Hollywood.

Swayze’s widow, Lisa Niemi, who was on hand for the unveiling, posed with the statue, recreating a scene in which Johnny taught Jennifer Grey’s Baby character the importance of balance in dance.

Another Hollywood Remake, This Time, Point Break

Lori Crofford — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:30:02 +0000

Every time I hear that Hollywood is doing a remake, I again hit my head against the wall, why, why, why would they want to do this, why ruin a great movie. I understand that remakes are going to happen. I realize that they want to bring a great story to a new generation, but why, this why now. Hollywood is wanting to remake Point Break.

Get Ready to Cringe: A New Dirty Dancing Remake is In the Works

Lori Crofford — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:22:19 +0000

If you thought Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights was bad, but you tolerated it just because you wanted to see Patrick Swayze in a cameo appearance, get ready because Hollywood is remaking Dirty Dancing. Insert the BIG sigh here.