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What do you think of modernizations of classics?
Do you have favorites? I’m a big fan of them, but I definitely want them to be done well.
For example, the wonderful musical, My Fair Lady, starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison is a “modernization” and loose retelling of a play produced by George Bernard Shaw in 1913?
I had a little fun with that particular modernization in the first Mitchell’s Crossroads book, A Twist of Faith.
Or did you know Bridget Jones’s Diary, Lost in Austen, Bride and Prejudice, and The Lizzie Bennett Diaries were all modernizations of Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Do you have a favorite of those?
What about The Lion King as a modernization of Shakespeare’s Hamlet or Ten Things I Hate About You as a retelling of Taming of the Shrew? Some people have even said Oh Brother! Where Art Thou is a loose retelling of Homer’s The Odyssey!! Whoa!
And then there’s Jane Austen’s Emma? Clueless is the number one modernization of that classic, but I’m prefer the regency adaptations, especially the 2009 BBC version. Emma’s always been a character people have had trouble loving, so it was with trepidation and lots of love that I took up the challenge of modernizing this story in my upcoming release,
A Match for Emma.
Here’s a little bit about the Appalachian spin I put on Jane Austen’s classic.
Emma Mitchell may enjoy sprinkling romance into the lives of others, but her own plans involve a single first-class ticket to culinary school in Europe. When her best friend, Jon Noble, suddenly moves back to Ransom, Emma’s certain her life can’t get any better, especially when their relationship begins to teeter on the brink of something unexpected. Through an endless game of Scrabble, classic front porch chats, and some horrible attempts at a New York accent, Emma and Jon attempt to navigate a surprising newness to their friendship which may include some…nonverbal lip-to-lip communication. Unfortunately, Emma’s matchmaking schemes nosedive and culinary future falls flat. Can she turn the disaster around and capture her best friend’s heart in the process, or will her pride be the downfall of her happily-ever-after? #NobleEverAfter #luvewe
Here’s the Stop # 20 Skinny:
If you’re interested, you can order A Match for Emma on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CBD or at your local bookstore!
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Link to Stop #21, the Next Stop on the Loop: Lynn Blackburn’s site!
But WAIT!! Before you go, I’m offering two entrants an opportunity to step back in time in Appalachia by winning a paperback copy of My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge. All you have to do is leave a comment below answering this question:
What is your favorite classic remake OR what classic would you LIKE to see remade 🙂
Two commenters will win a copy of My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge and a heart tree ornament. (USA only)
I am not sure if it is considered classic but I would love to see CHRISTY..but then I love the new Beauty and the Beast, maybe Cinderella
Oh man!!! Christy!! I love that story!! My historical romance My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge has a lot of Christy vibes in it, but it’s not a modernization. And…I think it’s ALWAYS fun to see adaptations of fairytales!!!
My daughter likes any story where animals are the main characters. Then Call of the Wild (Jack London) could be a really good family movie.
I wouldn’t mind watching a (shorter) remake of Gone with the Wing or a well-casted (true to the book) remake of Great Expectations.
Oh, I would love to see The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck updated…..and many more!
Amanda, what great ideas! And unique ones too!! Great Expectations would be super interesting to see in a remake (and modernized)
Gerard Depardieu’s version of The Count of Monte Cristo.
Oh wow!! I’ve not heard of this version
Little house one the prairie or Anne of green gables
Oooh, TWO great choices!!!!
Little House on the prairie or Anne of Green Gables
Anne of green gables
Anything Jane Austen!
HAHA!!! I think that modern media definitely agrees with you, with as many Austen adaptations there are 🙂
Father of the Bride, Fright Night, Robin Hood men in tights, Man on Fire,
HAHAHAHAHA!!! Can you imagine a modernization of Men in Tights?? LOL
I don’t if A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett has been made into a movie, but that would be a good story to use! Or maybe The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.
Actually, there is a beautiful movie adaptation of A Little Princess (not completely true to the book, though), but a beautiful rendering. It’s an older movie at this point, but I love how they did it. A Little Princess and The Secret Garden were two of my favorites I read in middle school
Scents & Sensibility (movie) and Austentatious which is a series that combines many Austen characters in modern times–Amazon Prime and DVD…
I’ve seen that, Kim. It’s super cute
I love well done remakes. I’m a fan of clueless, 10 things I hate about you, Bride and Prejudice, and She’s the Man (Twelfth Night adaptation).
GREAT choices!!
Pride and prejudice
If done well, I always enjoy those!!! I can’t wait to write my own. I have one in the works 🙂
I think I just can’t get enough of prude and prejudice remakes! It’s just so good but I’d love to see maybe Jane Eyre redone
I would enjoy a modernization of Anne of Green Gables.
Wouldn’t that be amazing!
I love different renditions of Cinderella
YES, Crystal
My favorite classic remake is Mary Poppins Thanks for the opportunity to win
Excellent choice!
I would love a modernization of Anne of Green Gables.
Kerri, I think that would be so much fun!
Anything Jane Austen!
– Kailey B
Oh yes! I love those too
Pollyanna
What a fun one
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers is my top favorite musical!!!
That would be a fun one to write
Ok, it’s hard for me to enjoy most remakes, but I’m going to go with The Black Stallion.
nice choice!!
don’t like remakes
I like them if they’re done well 🙂
Cinderella remake is amazing!
I thought it was so sweet!!
Cinderella or Beauty and the Beast
I really enjoy seeing fairytale adaptations!
I’d love to see a remake of the Little House on the Prairie series.
The Little House on the Prairie series
that would be so much fun but really hard to beat the original!
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
You’re the fourth person to mention this one!! It’s definitely a favorite
I really love the new Cinderella!
Yes, have courage and be kind
I am more of a fan of originality; don’t usually make an effort to watch remakes. Just love classics as they are so don’t really have one I’d like remade…but thank you for giving us this opportunity.
Classics are classics for a reason 🙂
To be honest, I’m not usually a fan of remakes because I’m an old-fashioned girl, but perhaps Terhune’s “Lad: A Dog” or Leppard’s “Mandie” series.
sweet!!
Black Beauty
Oh, I bet that could be such a nice movie
I would love to see Father Goose remade
Gone with the wind
HAHA!! That’s fabulous
Would Love to see a remake of Little House on the Prairie!
You’re among many who’ve said that one! I think it would be hard to improve upon the original!
Although it’s very hard to see a remake of a classic live up to the original, I would love to see a new version of the story Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – non-animated, or Anne of Green Gables.
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Great choices, Kay.
Heidi is one of my favorites!
It is such a sweet story!!!
My favorite remake would be It’s a Wonderful Life. It may not be a book, but it would make a wonderful retelling of a timeless story!
It is timeless!!! I love it!! How could anybody be better than Jimmy Stewart?!? That would be a tough call.
I love any book retellings of the classic fairytales like Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella!
Totally with you on that!
I love Emma!…and of course, the copycat modern time, Clueless!
Yes!
I am a big reader and also a big movie buff…most of the classics just aren’t the same when they are remade (at least in my opinion) but I absolutely LOVE the Thin Man series and if they could cast the right people, that would be great! By he way, I absolutely ADORE My Heart Belongs in The Blue Ridge Laurel’s Dream and I would LOVE to see it made into a movie…One of the best books I have read in a long while!!!
Margie, you just made my day!! Thank you so much for those sweet words! And I”m with you, it takes a really special movie to challenge an original
Little Women
I’ve watched “The Count of Monte Cristo” so many times and I’d love to see another remake! hehe
The rest of the Chronicles of Narnia, if they count
My favorite remake is the “new” version of Pride and Prejudice, with Kiera Knightly. I love that story and their interactions were perfect!
I would have to say the newest version of Pride and Prejudice!
Little Women!
The new remake that is coming out for Little Women looks really good!
Roman Holiday, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
I like lots of adaptations. Some favorites are Dickens and Jane Austen.
I don’t know if it is considered a classic, but there are many books that are based on Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. And I love each of the ones I’ve read!
And I would love to read My Heart Belongs in Blue Ridge! That place is dear to my heart!💖
Dumbo
Little Women, Anne of Green Gables
Robin Hood. Thanks for the chance to win!
I would like to see another version of The Nightmare Before Christmas !
Heidi
Clueless – retelling of Emma by Jane Austen
Hi Pepper my friend! I usually like the originals. Remakes I’ve watched are never as good to me as the first ones. The original Miracle on 34th Street is one of my favorites.
Pollyanna might be interesting though. Big Red or Old Yellow were good Disney Movies but made me cry.
I just love this cover. Sounds wonderful.
What about Swiss Family Robinson?
I love Little House on the Prarie, but I’m not sure a remake could do it justice.
I would like to see a remake of Jeanette Oke’s books. Hallmark carried some of them for a while, but I haven’t seen them in a long time.
Little women
Anne of Green Gables is still one of my favorite books and the TV miniseries. I would love to see that again! I think I will read them again now that you brought it up. Thanks!
I, too, would love to see a re-make of Little Women.
How about a modern retelling of the Helen Keller story?!
Janice Moore, SLP
jrcmoore@windstream.net
Little Women, perhaps. I honestly admit that I frequently prefer the classic originals on most things.
Scarlet Pimpernel
I’d love Pollyanna to be redone.
Han’s Brinker new ice skates!
I think I would enjoy seeing a remake of Gone with the Wind.
Oh my gosh…I absolutely love My Fair Lady!!
My favorite classic remake is Cinderella ❤️
I like most of the Jane Austen remakes.
I’m not much of a movie person but I’ll go along with Gone With the Wind!
i absolutely LOVE the latest pride and prejudice remake!
Little House On The Prairie! I would love to see that series redone, would be hard to out do the original though.
Cheaper by the Dozen. 🙂 Love that book and movie!
I love The Lion King!
I would like to see a modern remake of The Three Musketeers
I think it might be fun to see a modernization of Sleeping Beauty.
Northanger Abbey
I generally like the original makes of great works. 🙂
CutePolarBear
Unfortunately I am having a hard time thinking of things that have been remade. :/ Some of the ones I can think of were okay, but I preferred the original (ie. Anne of Green Gables, The Chronicles of Narnia, etc.). I haven’t seen the remakes of the Lion King or Aladdin yet but am hoping that they are just as good as the original Disney movies.
My very favoritest movie ever is the 2009 “Emma” starring Romola Garai. It’s so lovely, and the music is great. Mr. Knightley 4 EVER! 😉😍
I’m not a huge fan of movie remakes but I really enjoy reading Melanie Dickerson’s fairy tale retellings.
Her books are so well done
A remake of Brigadoon. It’s probably about time for the magical city to re-appear.
Oh my goodness! What a fun idea!!
Anne of Green Gables starring Megan Follows
I would love to see a movie of the Snow Queen. Thanks for the chance.
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Anything Jane Austin! I love reading and watching both books and movies based on her novels!!
Christy! One of my favorite stories….
I would love to see a remake of rapunzel. Thanks for this opportunity.
Mulan! I already have this book so don’t put me in drawing. Just stopping by to day hi ❤️.
I usually love the originals, but would love to see a remake of It’s a Wonderful Life (looove Jimmy Stewart) or anything Jane Austen, if done well! Thank you for the opportunity!
PBS does some great remakes, I like Jane Eyre.
A remake of Cinderella would be fun to watch.
Oh, I have to say that the 1990’s movie “Black Beauty” is a favorite. It’s been my favorite book since I was a kid and seeing it in movie form was wonderful, even if I did shed a few tears. Thank you for being a part of the scavenger hunt!
I always enjoy the Little Women movies or the Anne of Green Gable movies.
I don’t really like to watch remakes — but if I had to pick one, I’d probably choose Tuck Everlasting.
I enjoy the Count of Monte Cristo and I think fresh remake would be fun to see.
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is my favourite remake! (Canadian so not entering the contest)
My favorite classic remake is Anne of Green Gables…the original remake 🙂
I would like a remake of “The Hiding Place”. I love all the Cinderella remakes. “You’ve Got Mail” is a remake of “Shop Around the Corner”, & I love both of those…especially Jimmy Stewart 😍!!
Anne of Green Gables! One of my favorites!
I also vote for the classics Christy, Tuck Everlasting, or even Island of the Blue Dolphins.
I have enjoyed the real life remakes of the fairytales. I’m looking forward to seeing Mulan when it comes out in the Spring.
Little Women
My favorite classic is WUTHERING HEIGHTS! i love THE lOVE story of Heathcliff & Kathy. I don’t know of any classic remakes of hand.. Your books sound wonderful as I have briefly visited the Blue Ridge State Park a few yrs back & felt the piece & serenity & beauty of the Mountains!
Around the World in 80 days
I have no idea. I love Sleepless in Seattle, but it is modern, a classic to me.
Joni Truex
One of my favourite series is by Debra White Smith. She retells all of Jane Austin’s classics.
Pride and prejudice
Commenting because I want to be entered for your awesome giveaway, but I have no answers for your question! 🙂 I love books, and if a book is well-written, I think I will probably enjoy almost any remake of a classic. (so feel free to go ahead and write more of ’em!! 🙂 )
Have a great day!
Pollyanna. Such a good story.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
I would like to see a remake of Disney’s Old Yellow. Thank you for this wonderful chance
Disney’s Pollyanna❤
Lost in Austen <3 I have seen that so many times and I still enjoy watching it. 🙂
Someone suggested a remake of Christy. That would be nice.
She’s the Man is humorous kind of adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”.
Any updated fairy tale.
I absolutely love Christy, a remake would be fabulous!
Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley was really well done.
i like to see gone with winds
A live action version of The Trumpet of the Swan would be amazing. I work near where E.B White lived. The Christy tv series was fun to watch. It was too short though. They need to make a reboot.
I would like to read a remake of pride and prejudice❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍
I love Bridget Jones’s Diary! Though nothing beats the BBC Pride and Prejudice lol
Pollyanna
I’d love to see a modern remake of West Side Story
I loved the princess and the pea when I was young That would be a fun retelling
Along with some of the ones you mentioned, like Clueless and Lost in Austen, I also really like the Cinderella remakes/modernizations, Sydney White, Maleficent, etc. One of my favorite “remakes” is the comedy sketch “Went With the Wind” that was on Carol Burnett. Hilarious!
I would love to see Cinderella.
My favorite remake is “A Muppet Christmas Carol.” Michael Cain did such a brilliant job as Scrooge?
Michael Cain did such a brilliant job as Scrooge! Sorry for the typo!
I love a good “Pride & Prejudice” remake. I wonder if a plausible modern remake could be made of “The Scarlet Pimpernel”…or maybe one set during World War II.
I loved The Phantom of the Opera with Gerald Butler. Who knew he could sing??? Lol
I always love a Jane Austin, doesn’t matter which one or how many times it’s been done.
Hello! I am enjoying doing the scavenger hunt! I will have to look for more of them. My husband and I both really enjoyed “Bridget Jones’s Diary”. He still talks about it years later. Although we didn’t realize it was a remade story of “Pride and Prejudice”. I have been interested in the Appalachian Mountain area since I was a kid! My favorite book set in the Appalachians is “the Book Woman of Troublesome Creek”!
I like 10 Things I Hate About You as a remake, although generally I don’t like remakes. I prefer the original. I’m looking at all the ones people are suggesting as remakes, and thinking that there is no way I would like another version more than the original.
I loved Pride and Prejudice and the new Cinderella.
Huckleberry Finn
I loved Christy and would love to see it re-made.
Heidi.
Thank you for participating in this scavenger hunt. I always enjoy meeting new authors especially those who write about the Appalachian area (as long as they don’t buy into all the stereotypes).
I’m unsure as I read more than watch movies. That picture at the top of your site is amazing though!
I like Jane Austen movies with a Regency setting. Also Sherlock Holmes, but not the modern version with Benedict Cumberbatch. Looking forward to the new Little Women movie.
I’d like to see The Twenty-Fourth of June made into a move.
A modern retelling of Emma would be good.
I like originals, but remakes are great for introducing old favorites to younger audiences. A Gone with the Wind remake would be great, my favorite book and movie!
Add me to the list, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers would be a great classic to remake!
Perhaps Little Women? It’s on of my favorites. I like the remakes so far they’ve done and another one is coming out this winter I believe.
I loved Bridgette Jones’ Diary! It was so funny.
I also loved the Spencer Tracy versions of Father of the Bride and Father’s Little Dividend, but the Steve Martin remakes were even funnier.
Anne is green gables
Little Women or Gone With the Wind
Gone With the Wind
I like 10 Things I Hate About You. I’m a fan of remakes…my husband and I have several originals and the modern versions.
i would love to see some remakes of some of the OLD OLD Christmas stories …..made for now days and not back in the 1800s
I’m not sure of my favorite remake… but I really loved a retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses I read recently called Entwined.
I would love to see a remake of Somewhere in Time! Maybe with a happier ending 😉
I love the Pride and Prejudice 2005 version. Thanks for the chance!
Little Women and Little House on the Prairie are my top choices.