I think what frustrates me the most is that I am sure that there are TONS of amazing novel stories out there waiting for a chance to be showcased, yet Hollywood seems to be hellbent on pushing this never ending stream of cheesy remakes that nobody asked for: like 3x Ninja Turtle films, Ghostbusters "but with women this time", Power Rangers, Baywatch... seriously?

@rarebooksleuth, a great way to make this series of post more diverse and interactive would be to hear recommendations from other users, so I am all ears!