INTRODUCTION

Remakes are, for almost all directors that tackle them, a make-or-break point in their careers. They offer the chance to climb even higher past the success of a film that's already a classic, or to crash and burn at the feet of an insurmountable original. Whether by success or failure, remakes are a fantastic opportunity for us as viewers and filmmakers to measure the merits of old and new concepts and techniques. More importantly, through examining remakes, we can better understand the timelessness of good storytelling. Enjoy the following articles about remakes!