Lily James, 29, to star in remake of Alfred Hitchcock's classic film Rebecca

Daily Mail ^ | November 14, 2018 | BAZ BAMBIGBOYE

[originalbuckeye]

Just an FYI-Lily James is a really big Lefty. She may be pretty, but she has a dark heart.

[The Deplorable Miss Lemon]

I am not sure if I have ever seen the original and know for certain that I have not seen the remake. I just find it difficult to separate current “stars” from their politics which causes me to shun most everything that comes out of Hollywood.

Thank for the info, though, if I get the chance I will give it a try.

[SoCal Pubbie]

Actually it was the third version. The first remake was made in 1936 had a lighter tone and a different title, Satan Met a Lady.

http://www.cracked.com/article_19190_6-classic-movies-you-didnt-know-were-remakes.html

[erkelly]

I hope not, hard core lesbian sex would be revolting. However, an imagined, or real, lesbian relationship between Mrs. Danvers and Rebecca would really explain Mrs. Danvers much better. When I read the book and when I saw the movie, I felt that Mrs. Danvers motivation was not very believable. However, if the Danvers character was an aging and plain spinster with an unnatural attachment to Rebecca it would explain a lot; and possible a weird romantic attachment to Mr. de Winter as well, something very twisted and confused, making MISS Danvers both more terrifying and more sympathetic. I think the writers and actors should do their best to make villains and villainesses appear to be both. While the audience are horrified by the villain, they also feel pity, and in an odd sort of way, are rooting for them to succeed all the while sitting on the edge of the seat afraid they might succeed at the awful thing they have set out to do.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

This is proof that those in Hollywood are clueless drug addicts and alcoholics.

Hmmm. Yeah, remake "Rebecca". Let's see if we can improve on this cast:

• Laurence Olivier
• Joan Fontaine
• Judith Anderson
• George Sanders
• Nigel Bruce

to name just a few of that great crew. Everyone in that cast is truly stellar. Today's crop of actors wouldn't even make it as an extra under real directors and producers. And where is Hollywood going to find another Alfred Hitchcock to direct? Ha!
 

[Ammo Republic 15]

I agree with you 100% which is why I almost exclusively watch old movies...haven’t been to a theater movie since 1981.

Seriously, I’ll bet you would love the remake of Sabrina...my wife’s favorite movie of all time.

[cradle of freedom]

Remember Laura with Jean Tierney playing the title role?

[BlueHorseShoe]

The movie is GREAT! Very long. I’ve seen it probably 4 times. I haven’t read the book but great idea to do. I’ll make you a deal, you watch the movie and I’ll read the book! ;)

[zanarchist]

Live action Cinderella. She’s dating Matt Smith.

[dandiegirl]

Ok I’m getting it. My favorite book is Jane Eyre.

[dandiegirl]

Ugh oh

[Pravious]

Remember Laura with Jean Tierney playing the title role?

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I sure do. When she finally appears you gasp because she’s just so gorgeous.

[LadyDoc]

if you want to see her in a nice film, watch the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie society.

Hollywood could ruin Rebecca, but Lilly is an actress who lights up the screen in her roles.

She also played Natasha in the BBC War and Peace.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

I thought she looked like she had been romping in packing peanuts.

[Tired of Taxes]

I’ll make you a deal, you watch the movie and I’ll read the book! ;)

Sounds like a good plan! LOL. Maybe it's time to finally give the movie a chance. Thanks for the suggestion!

[zanarchist]

She was great in War and Peace

[Tired of Taxes]

If you loved the book “Jane Eyre,” you might love the book “Rebecca,” too. Enjoy!

[Daaave]

Books by Daphne du Maurier that were made into movies.

Jamaica Inn 1936

Rebecca 1938

Frenchman's Creek 1941

My Cousin Rachel 1951

The Apple Tree, Includes the novelette 'The Birds' 1952

I've read most of du Maurier's early books. Including these five and the movies made from them.

[Daaave]

I've read most of du Maurier's early books, including these five. And I've seen the movies made from them. (Well, that makes more sense, doesn't it?)

[Tired of Taxes]

Rebecca
Jamaica Inn
My Cousin Rachel

Those sit on our bookshelves, too.

Also du Maurier’s book of short stories: “Don’t Look Now”

Favorite author.