Guest Author - Judith Hodges

In a recent interview, Julie Andrews stated that Cameron Diaz should play Maria if The Sound of Music is ever remade. As the classic movie editor, I feel I should make a few comments about this statement.

My first question is was Julie Andrews joking? She doesn't seem like the kind of woman that just jokes about these things. Why would there need to be a remake of The Sound of Music? It has endured and is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Do we really need another The Sound of Music?

Why Cameron Diaz? I know they have been in movies together like Shrek 2 and they like each other. I think Diaz is a funny actress and I understand wanting to step out of that label. But I can not see her as Maria. I would not want the part because the standard for that movie would be so high that a flawless performance would not receive good reviews.

I don't want to see a remake of The Sound of Music. I think too many classics are remade, but not up to the standards that the original were made. Where will it end? Today it is Cameron as Maria, tomorrow it is Julia as Scarlet.