Black Remakes: Films Past & Present Rebooted With African-American Stars

September 19th, 2011 - By TheEditor

Sparkle

Sparkle (1976)

A singing group must deal with the challenges of drugs and the success of its standout member. 

The 1976 film, “Sparkle,” upon which the remake is based, was inspired by The Supremes.  The film marked the arrival of Irene Cara of later “Flashdance” fame and Philip Michael Thomas, who would make a splash in “Miami Vice.” “Sparkle” is considered by many as a cult classic in the African-American community.  Its success paved the way for “Dreamgirls,” which made its stage debut in 1981.

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  • Chance

    Sparkle will be a hit. It’s whitney’s comeback movie and people are rooting for her. Variety mag is reporting budget of $10mil. they will make that back first week.
    Hope people support it.

  • RideBlackCowboyBrett

    What about t a re-make of "Thelma And Louise" with two girlfriends,one black and one white,re-prising Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon,with YOURS TRULY in the Brad Pitt role of the-in my case-older black cowboy stud over whom the ladies fall and who's pursued by both gals.Trust me,at 58,I'm DEFINITELY handsome enough to play the leading lad!!!!

  • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=778164272 Torri Oats

    I don't disagree. Many of the indie studios that produced great original content have been swallowed by the big corporations. Now, what we're seeing is more of the same. Until audiences stop supporting the same types of films, Hollywood won't get the message.

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