Mirror Mirror

They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To

Mirror, Mirror by Jennifer Allen

“The burden of originality is one that most people don’t want to accept.” ~ Marilyn Manson

I’ve noticed as of late that we as a society have reached an unusual state of stagnation when it comes to our consumption of entertainment. To further explain, it seems as if we’ve hit a place where a rework or a rehash of previously created material is more likely to gain profits as opposed to something unique and original these days.

I’ve touched upon movie remakes in a past article, which can have good and bad results depending on how the film is made in relation to the original. To tack on to that, the ‘remake machine’ is now very much a thing in serial programs as well. In recent years I’ve caught adverts publicizing new imaginings of shows like The Equalizer. He-Man, Walker: Texas Ranger. Lost in Space, Hawaii 5-0, MacGyver, Magnum, P.I., and so on.

And if it’s not a remake, then it’s more likely to be a sequel, prequel, or spin-off of an existing show or movie which will initially garner some buzz simply for its narrative roots. I’ve honestly lost track of how many Walking Dead shows there are or all the various superhero stories and crossovers in the DC Arrowverse. It can be downright exhausting to keep it all straight.

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