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Subject: Re: A Streetcar Named Remake - (nf)
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Date: Fri, 16-Mar-84 22:34:39 EST
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Posted: Fri Mar 16 22:34:39 1984
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uiucuxc!dsmith    Mar 16 16:14:00 1984

     One of the advantages to remakes/revivals is that we are
offerred a new interpretation.  I feel that regardless of how
well the original was done, there is the potential for seeing
something new in a remake.  This "something new" could be another
dimension of a character, or a completely new interpretation of that 
character.  Also, as years pass, "society" changes such that - 
particularly in film - areas previously censored may be discussed
(i.e. Blanche's relatively frank explanation of what happened
to her husband).
     Ann-Margaret's interpretation of Blanche DuBois was not the
same as Miss Leigh's in the original film; however, would we
want it to be?  Her performance, for me, was rivetting and
completely believable (and I am embarrassed to admit surprise
in discovering her capable of such work).  Mr Williams (Tennessee,
not Treat) obviously knew what he was doing when he chose
Ann-Margaret for the part.
     This remake of "A Streetcar Named Desire" with fine performances
from the supporting cast, and an excellent performance by Ann-Margaret
can well stand alone.  Film is not so different from theatre, in that
one can only benefit from seeing two good, yet different interpretations
of the same work.