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Madonna is proposing a re-make of the classic movie "Casablanca" only with a twist. Her version of this ever endearing film will place the setting not in a Morocco being torn by WWII but in the midst of today's Iraqi conflict. So why would this be considered a re-make of the film Casablanca when it is not even going to be set in Casablanca as the original was? And exactly what is wrong with leaving a good thing alone?

You must remember this

A kiss is just a kiss,

a sigh is just a sigh.

The fundamental things apply

As time goes by.

How can anyone reproduce, with integrity, the perfection of the sexual tension between Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) and Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman)? There was a certain class and sophistication that existed in 1942 when this movie was filmed that is lacking with today's set of Hollywood actors and actresses.  .

And when two lovers woo

They still say, "I love you."

On that you can rely

No matter what the future brings

As time goes by.

The story of Casablance will always remain fresh and new to each generation who views such a wonderful story of desperation and love.  It is moving and touching and reachs out to the audience just as it is; in complete perfection, as each character yearns for the other and when faced with life altering choices.  It is a struggle to face the consequences, to make the right choice and to accept the consequences.

Moonlight and love songs

 Never out of date.

Hearts full of passion

Jealousy and hate.

Woman needs man

And man must have his mate

That no one can deny.

I cannot understand why there is such a need to take a wonderful film and change in into something that it was never meant to be.  Casablance is a story that can be told again and again just as it is and still touch the heart of all who see it with all their heart and soul going out to Rick and Ilsa and in the end crying for them with real passion and emotion.

 It's still the same old story

A fight for love and glory

 A case of do or die.

The world will always welcome lovers

 As time goes by.

The world loves and embraces Casablanca so please, let's just leave it alone!

Oh yes, the world will always welcome lovers

As time goes by.