he was the right guy at the right time; talent & originality are secondary to capturing the moment.
having said that, I'll let Chuck D speak for me:
Elvis was a hero to most
but he never meant shit to me
I can't make this one, but hopefully some of you can:
local legends The Gories have reunited for a one-off gig TOMORROW NIGHT at the Magic Stick. Tix are $15
some of them are
Kraftwerk
Delerium
Dissidenten
MASSIVE ATTACK
Mandalay
Portishead
Komputer
Autechre
Brian Eno
Tangerine Dream
Daft Punk
Boards of Canada
Deep Dish
Koop
Jeff Mills (his Metropolis soundtrack is incredible!!)
the Residents
...lots of industrial bands, too!
I worked security at the 3 Jacksons shows here in '84. Got to see all 3 shows...fucking amazing performer live. Better than any description you may have read.
commenting on your two examples...
I don't see the point in scene-for-scene remakes, so the original Omen wins.
near dark was awesome! the whole practical drudgery of vampire everyday life if you're not swimming in $$$ really caught me.
I'm amazed no one's remade Soilent Green yet.
how about: Executive Decision vs. Air Force One?
^ too bad, dude - JA were incredible!
on topic: I'm not going to watch a band that's stinking up the joint, whether opening or headlining. having said that, I've noticed that I'm showing up to see openers since I've started playing out again these past few years.
I've moved Mars into orbit around Venus, moved the pair out to earth's distance from the sun( but on the other side), and am beginning the terraforming process...
I have that one a lot.