Is the Color Purple (2023) a remake of the original movie?

"The Color Purple" got a new film adaptation in 2023, but fans of Steven Spielberg's original 1985 version wondered at the time whether it was a remake.
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This Day in History: December 18, 1985, ‘The Color Purple’ film adaptation released

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On December 18, 1985, the film adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel “The Color Purple” was released. Walker is a Georgia native from the city of Eatonton, Georgia. The film was ...

Steven Spielberg's ‘The Color Purple' holds this dubious Oscar record 40 years later

The film is one of only two Best Picture contenders to go 0-for-11 at the Oscars.
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‘The Color Purple’ Cast: What Everyone’s Up To 40 Years Later

As The Color Purple celebrates its 40th anniversary, the film remains a cultural cornerstone. We revisit the iconic story and find out what the cast is doing today. Even 40 years after its premiere, ...
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Steven Spielberg Told the Same Story Twice 37 Years Apart (& Both Versions Are Masterpieces)

There's no doubt about it: Steven Spielberg knows how to make a good film, including two adaptations of The Color Purple released almost 40 years apart. Even those who aren't movie buffs know who ...
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February 1 Will Be A Great Day For Whoopi Goldberg Fans

Erick Massoto is a Brazilian writer who's always loved film and TV and loves finding connections between them. That's why he supports double features, especially if they are of a modern film paired ...