[Phalanx]

I'll weigh in on this one...it's been revisited numerous times.
I am not against the remake, however, I will say that I much prefer what you may call a complete "reinvisioning" that a straight up remake.
The new Dawn of the Dead, for example...I don't even compare it with the original, but I think it was a great film only on it's own merits, style, and storyline.
However, most remakes keep at least a few things fresh, which is why I'm not entirely against them...I mean hey, I think the 'Ultimate' universe in marvel comics is the best thing to happen in ages, and that whole range of comics is essentially a remake.
So, it's not limited to just film, comics and music come into play too, not to mention tv series...I mean, how GOOD is that new Galactica? No way anyone can shit on that "remake".
I think as long as there's creativity involved, it's ok by me.
I agree with only one aspect of the "anti-remake" argument...there sure does seem to be quite a lot of them, and certain things, I just don't see the point of remaking. Eg - Halloween...not saying that it's going to be good or bad, just something that I don't personally see a need for. So yeah, quantity of remakes vs original films these days, especially in horror, I'd like to see shift a bit more towards the original side...however, the remake isn't something I for one see the need to rip into.