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With the release of the new version of The Wedding Banquet —a remake of Ang Lee ’s wonderful 1993 comedy—I got to thinking about remakes. Specifically, the rare remake that not only justifies its existence, but actually improves  on the original. It doesn’t happen often. In fact, it’s a pretty short list. But when it does happen, it’s worth celebrating. So, I decided to put together a list of 15 remakes that, in my opinion, are actually better than the original movies they we

Steven Soderbergh  is one of the most fascinating filmmakers of the last few decades—a true chameleon behind the camera who's reinvented himself countless times while still leaving a distinctive mark on everything he does. From redefining indie cinema with his groundbreaking debut "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" (which basically launched the Sundance Film Festival ) to crafting slick Hollywood hits like "Ocean's Eleven" and "Magic Mike," this guy has done it all. He's won an Acade