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Brace yourself. *long sigh* History (The History Channel) just announced plans to remake....Roots. Yes, Roots. One of the most celebrated and groundbreaking TV programs of all time. And no, I'm not kidding. Roots - the miniseries that debuted in 1977 and earned a record 36 Emmy nominations, winning nine, including best limited series.
A remake? Nice. And by nice, I mean no. Here are 10 reasons why a Roots remake is a bad idea:
- Just because Django, The Help, The Butler and 12 Years a Slave did great at the box office doesn't mean the remake of Roots will do the same.
- Hollywood has a terrible track record when it comes to remakes. The odds aren't good.
- Black people have other stories to tell. Wake up Hollywood!
- Greatness (Roots) stands the test of time. It is what it is. (Air the original).
- Twitter will completely shut DOWN if this remake really happens. Explode!
- Roots is a classic. You see anybody remaking Gone With The Wind?
- This remake is a perfect example of doing too much. And doing too much always backfires.
- A remake seems so lazy. Create new content! (TV writers have completely run out of new ideas.)
- Prettttty sure America has capped off on remakes for the decade. (In other words...folks are sick and tired of remakes.)
- The History Channel can't give 10 reasons (good ones) why a remake of Roots is necessary.
I love, love, love to see the world wake up and embrace & respect someone's talent. LOVE it!
Case in point: Chiwetel Ejiofor. A British-Nigerian actor known in America for his roles in Amistad, Inside Man and American Gangster. Chiwetel started out as a theater actor and has since, balanced stage productions with film and television commitments.
His latest role as Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave is....brilliant, to say the least. His talent is so dope that there are scenes where he doesn't even speak and he KILLS it. Just amazing.
The buzz has already started about an Oscar nomination for Chiwetel. Shame on Hollywood if they don't honor him! He deserves it and then some.
In the meantime, learn to pronounce his name correctly. You'll be talking about him for a long time. Chiwetel is pronounced Choo-EH-tell. Ejiofor is pronounced Edge-ee-OH-for. Got it?
One of the greatest artists of our time. Love, love, love him! He's been acting since he was 20 years old and he just keeps getting better with time. His catalog of work is extensive and super impressive.
If I had to choose my favorite Robert De Niro film, I couldn't do it. I mean. I just....everything he's done has been stellar! Raging Bull?? The Godfather Part II?? Cape Fear?? Casino?? Silver Linings Playbook?? Just amazing! And did you know he directed A Bronx Tale and The Good Shepherd?
Robert De Niro is so dope, he makes me want to be a better writer!
