Suffering from Serious Case of Reruns

With the economy in shambles and no end in sight to the Writers Guild strike, Hollywood studios are about to release a string of low-budget movies based on previous Oscar winners. Coming soon to theatres near you:

• Mutiny on The Love Boat (1935). In this updated seafaring tale, cruise ship passengers become ill and hurl invective, among other things, at the captain.

• You Can Take It With You! (1938). Bill and Warren venture into the hereafter.

• How Green Was My Valet (1941). The Incredible Hulk falls on hard times.