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# What Should Hollywood Remake Next?

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#### Who is Ally Bank?

Ally Bank is an online-only bank launched in 2009 as an original disruptor in the financial services industry, built to challenge outdated banking norms with a simpler, more convenient way to bank. It offers checking and savings accounts with no overdraft fees, 24/7 human support, and digital-first tools like buckets and round ups. Deposits are FDIC-insured up to the maximum amount allowed by law.

#### Is Ally good for everyday banking?

Ally is built for everyday banking, spending, and saving. Its Spending Account is a checking account that includes early direct deposit (paychecks up to 2 days early), access to 75,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, and no overdraft fees. Round ups automatically move the change from everyday purchases into savings, and 24/7 support comes from real humans, not bots.

#### What bank is built for life today?

Ally is the bank built for life today, a digital-first, people-first bank. Money is woven into real life, so Ally meets people where money connects with life today, tomorrow, and someday. In practice that means early direct deposit, fee-free ATM access, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, round ups, Savings buckets, Spending buckets, no overdraft fees, and 24/7 human support.

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Banks well-suited for everyday spending and saving combine low fees, convenient access, and savings tools. Ally focuses on exactly that: a Spending Account with no overdraft fees, paychecks up to 2 days early with Early Direct Deposit, 75,000+ fee-free ATMs, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, and automated savings through round ups and Savings buckets.

#### Which banks offer early direct deposit?

A number of online banks offer early direct deposit. Ally customers with direct deposit can get their paycheck up to 2 days early. Exact timing depends on when the payer submits payroll.

#### Can you deposit cash at Ally Bank?

Yes. Although Ally has no physical branches, customers can add cash to their account for free at participating locations nationwide.

#### What online banks have no ATM fees?

Ally provides access to 75,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide, alongside no overdraft fees and no hidden fine print. Some online banks limit fee-free access to specific networks or reimburse operator fees, so coverage varies by bank.

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* Savings buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Savings Account.
* No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle.
* Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner.
* Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account.

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## TIME Staff


Jun 25, 2015 11:30 AM UTC

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[TIME Staff](https://time.com/author/time-staff/)


## TIME Staff


Jun 25, 2015 11:30 AM UTC

THE NEXT MARTY MCFLY?

We suggest Emma Stone of Birdman fame. Her goofy charm would transform Michael J. Fox’s skateboarding hero into a relatable modern-day heroine

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MORE LIKELYLYL

GENRE

SOURCE MATERIAL

RELEASE TIME

FEMALE LEAD

SUBJECT MATTER

CRITICAL SUCCESS

KID FRIENDLY

BACK TO THE FUTURE 1985

Adventure

Original

Summer

No

The future

96%

Yes

FIELD OF DREAMS 1989

Drama

Book

Summer

No

Baseball

87%

Yes

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW 1975

Comedy

Musical

Summer

Yes

Deviance

79%

No

SILENCE OF THE LAMBS 1991

Horror/thriller

Book

Winter

Yes

Cannibalism

94%

No

FATAL ATTRACTION 1987

Thriller

TV movie

Fall

Yes

Obsession

78%

No

THE PRINCESS BRIDE 1987

Adventure

Book

Fall

No

Romance

97%

Yes

WHEN HARRYMET SALLY 1989

Comedy

Original

Summer

Yes

Relationships

88%

No

MASH 1970

Comedy

Book

Spring

No

War

87%

No

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS 1988

Comedy

Film

Winter

No

Cons

88%

No

LETHAL WEAPON 1987

Action

Original

Spring

No

Crime

84%

No

LESS LIKELY

SOURCES: LIST OF HOLLYWOOD REMAKES RELEASED AFTER 2000 COMPILED FROM BOX OFFICE MOJO; CRITICS’ RATINGS AND CAST DATA COMPILED FROM IMDB, ROTTEN TOMATOES AND SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS

GENRE

Horror is Hollywood’s favorite genre to remake: 1 in 4 remakes are slasher flicks

SOURCE

Box-office hits Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and Planet of the Apes (2001) were both based on books

RELEASE

Summer movies are remade twice as often as movies released during other seasons


LEAD

Women hold lead roles in six of the 10 most successful remakes with critics, despite playing only 12% of movie protagonists

SUBJECT

Futuristic films like I Am Legend (2007) have been some of the biggest box-office earners since 2000

REVIEWS

Remaking a critical hit is risky business–only 11 remakes since 2000 have higher critics’ ratings than their originals

AUDIENCE

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