Twice-told tales

The most beloved films of Christmas are about redemption, often set against a backdrop of banking, real estate and commercialism. After the trouble of 2008, holiday favourites such as It’s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street probably will be seen in a whole new light this holiday season. Hollywood isn’t always content to let the audience do the re-imagining, however. Producers might want to create their own remakes, tinkering with the originals to frame them more appropriately for the cu...