- All You Need Is Kill = Edge of Tomorrow (Originally named after the Japanese light novel upon which it was based. The movie’s tagline – Live. Die. Repeat. – is considered by many fans to be the superior title)
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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? = Blade Runner (Based on Philip K. Dick’s 1968 science fiction novel)
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Nottingham = Robin Hood (The original version of the script featured the Sheriff of Nottingham as some sort of forensic expert attempting to track down he terrorist known as Robin Hood. Russell Crowe signed on to play the Sheriff but, upon further development, it was decided to adopt a more traditional approach to the material. Crowe switched his role to Robin Hood and movie’s title was changed to reflect the more generic product)
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Teenage Sex Comedy That Can Be Made For Under 10 Million Dollars That Your Reader Will Love But The Executive Will Hate = American Pie (The original title was really more of a calling card for writer Adam Herz, designed to generate buzz about the script and, hopefully, a sale. And it worked!)
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Tonight, He Comes = Hancock (The original title was more in keeping with the early concept of a flawed, alcoholic superhero with its much darker tone. )
Ready for Round #3?
Can you guess THESE 5 famous films by their original titles?
- Eaters of the Dead
Everybody Come to Rick’s
King of the Jungle
Pacific Air Flight 121
Scary Movie
A reminder that our Columbo rewatch resumes this Monday with our discussion of “Lady in Waiting”. Check out upcoming schedule and plan accordingly!
Friday, March 14th: Short Fuse
Monday, March 17th: Blueprint for Murder
Friday, March 21st: Etude in Black
Monday, March 24th: The Greenhouse Jungle
Friday, March 28th: The Most Crucial Game
Monday, March 31st: Dagger of the Mind
Friday, April 4th: Requiem for a Falling Star
Monday, April 7th: A Stitch in Crime
Friday, April 11th: The Most Dangerous Match
Monday, April 14th: Double Shock
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