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Bad Idea of the Week: Madonna Remaking Casablanca (?!)

BuzzSugar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:00:18 -0700

It's only Monday morning and already we have a Bad Idea of the Week! And yes, this is entirely rumorific right now, but the mere thought of it is so appalling to me, I had to vent.

Madonna. Remaking. Casablanca.

Of course, the remake - possibly set in a modern war zone like Iraq - would be a starring vehicle for the Queen of Pop herself. Apparently, a "source" told the Daily Mail, "Madonna is talking about taking the Ingrid Bergman role for herself, even though Bergman was in her 20s when she played Ilsa and Madonna is nearly 50." Um. Yeah. To see what else there is to say about this, read more.

Age is the least of the issues I'd have with Madonna taking the role of Ilsa in a remake of Casablanca. First and foremost I have a problem with the words "a remake of Casablanca." And in general, Madonna is simply all wrong for the part. Ilsa (Bergman) had that sweet, vulnerable face,] and a gentleness to her that I don't quite see Madonna achieving.

Again, this is totally just a rumor right now. But if it is true, it annoys me to think that just because Madonna wishes to reclaim some credibility in the movie world, she has to go after one of the most - if not the most - well-loved classic films of all time.

If this is true, I . . . I don't even have the words. I really don't. But maybe you do? What do you think about this idea?

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Buzz Brainteaser

BuzzSugar — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:30:00 -0800

Welcome to Buzz Brainteaser, the trivia feature on BuzzSugar! Every weekday I'll test your knowledge about TV shows, music and movies. If you enter in the correct answer, you win points! Happy Valentine's Day! Here's a nice, easy one for any fan of the movie Casablanca.
What song does Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) famously tell Sam (Dooley Wilson) to play in the movie Casablanca?

The Results Are In: Recast Casablanca

BuzzSugar — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 07:00:14 -0800

Every Wednesday on BuzzSugar, we'll be posting a Recast challenge, where we'll ask you to recast a classic TV show or movie for these modern times. Last week, I asked you guys to recast Casablanca, and there were so many great entries it was hard to chose a winner.

However, the award for best Recast goes to Demily, who not only found a great trio to play Rick, Isla, and Capt. Renault but also gave us another version that modern-day Hollywood would be more likely to cast: Heath Ledger as Rick, Kate Bosworth as Isla, and - wait for it - Queen Latifah as Capt. Renault. That had me laughing for days. But here are Demily's actual picks, complete with a new cast photo.

Rick Blaine - Clive Owen
Ilsa Lund - Nicole Kidman
Capt. Renault - Jean Reno

Reminder: Recast Casablanca!

BuzzSugar — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:00:53 -0800

Hey guys, don't forget to submit your ideas for this week's challenge to recast Casablanca. I know, I know: No one can do it like Bogey, but if you had to recast the movie with new actors in the roles originated by Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains, who would you cast?

We've already got some great entries, so leave yours in the comment section below, and I'll pick one winner to feature next Tuesday, Dec. 19, complete with a "new" cast photo.

Characters to recast:
Rick Blaine
Ilsa Lund
Capt. Renault

Recast Casablanca!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 07:50:15 -0800

Ever wonder what a movie or TV show would be like if you could be the casting director? Well, now's your chance. Every Wednesday on BuzzSugar, we'll be posting a Recast challenge, where we'll ask you to recast a classic TV show or movie for these modern times.

This week's challenge: The legendary 1942 film Casablanca. I know, I know: No one can do it like Bogey, but if you had to recast the movie with new actors in the roles originated by Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains, who would you cast? Cate Blanchett as Isla? Philip Seymour Hoffman as Capt. Renault? Leave your entry us in the comment section below, and I'll pick one winner to feature next Tuesday, Dec. 19, complete with a "new" cast photo.

Characters to recast:
Rick Blaine
Ilsa Lund
Capt. Renault

Link Time! Heroes Is Killing Off a Major Character

BuzzSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:30:36 -0800

Want to know who's getting the ax on Heroes? Click here for the spoiler - Watch With Kristin
Commemorate Election Day '09 with five of the best election campaigns in movies - MTV Movies Blog
Director/writer Richard Kelly talks about The Box and whether he would push the button - Collider
Weezer continues their run of head-scratching collaborations. Check them out with Chamillionaire, Sara Bareilles, and . . . Kenny G?! - Stereogum
Hey Muse fans, here's their new video for Undisclosed Desires! - Rolling Stone
Your childhood Berenstain Bears are coming to the big screen - Moviefone
Critics are just not liking the new Chris Brown album cover, and I have to agree - Vulture
Gordon Ramsay is taking on another cooking show for Fox - YumSugar
Now here's a holiday cover I can get behind: Strokes singer Julian Casablancas is taking on the SNL ditty, "I Wish It Was Christmas Today." Genius. - Pitchfork

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