Jul 14, 2021

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How a ‘Cool World’ Remake Could Actually Be Good

The 1992 film starring Brad Pitt and Kim Basinger is a disaster, but the idea has potential to be great…if you fix the gender politics.

Have you seen the (almost) cult classic Cool World? If you haven’t, I wouldn’t blame you. It’s mostly known for being that Who Framed Roger Rabbit? rip-off…

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How a ‘Cool World’ Remake Could Actually Be Good

The 1992 film starring Brad Pitt and Kim Basinger is a disaster, but the idea has potential to be great…if you fix the gender politics.

More from Sam Lenz

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