Recasting Classics: Rosemary's Baby

I know, I know. You can't imagine anyone but Mia Farrow playing Rosemary Woodhouse. I can't either. But since they're working on it whether we like it or not, let's talk about who we'd cast.

Recasting Classics: Dr. Strangelove

Nobody panic! As far as I know, there is no plan to remake Dr. Strangelove. Seriously, you'd be idiotic even to attempt it. Besides the fact that Peter Sellers was one of the best comedic actors of all time, the Cold War paranoia just isn't relevant today. But as I told you last time, these are just for fun! Most of us film lovers are wholly against remakes, but if we had to cast a classic film with today's stars, who would we pick?
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That's the question with Dr. Strangelove. Any ideas? Is there a comedic actor working today good enough to play all three of Peter Sellers' roles? Who would you pick to bring the funny if they ever updated the film?

Recasting Classics: My Fair Lady

I'm hoping to make this a regular feature here at Nitflicky. With remakes becoming more and more prevalent in cinema, there are often talks of updating beloved classic films. One that's reportedly getting the remake treatment is George Cukor's My Fair Lady, the film adaptation of the stage musical, which in turn was based on George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion.
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The casting of the 1964 film was famously controversial, with fans of the stage production adamantly insisting that Julie Andrews reprise her role as Eliza Doolittle. But producers wanted Audrey Hepburn, who wasn't known for her singing voice but who studio heads thought would bring bigger crowds and more money. The decision also affected the Oscars. My Fair Lady racked up 12 nominations, but Audrey Hepburn was left out. Many speculate that Julie Andrews' win for Mary Poppins was Hollywood's consolation prize for losing the role.
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The updated version was announced in June of 2008, but so far no details have been confirmed. Reportedly Emma Thompson is on hand to write the screenplay, with Daniel Day-Lewis and Keira Knightley looking to get on board as Henry Higgins and Eliza.
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Now, I have to make myself very clear on this point: I'm not a fan of remakes. Even the great ones tend to lose something special from the original. But this is just for fun. Pretend for a moment that the movie is being made for the first time. Which of today's stars would you cast as Eliza Doolittle, Henry Higgins, Colonel Pickering, Freddy, and Alfred Doolittle? Let me hear your thoughts in the comments section.