Who says they don’t make movies like they used to? Judging by the number of upcoming remakes

Who says they don’t make movies like they used to? Judging by the number of upcoming remakes of vintage Hollywood films that are in development, it looks as if many filmmakers are spending a lot of late nights watching Turner Classic Movies for inspiration. Here are some remakes in the works.

v “The Thin Man”: If the gumshoe fits, Johnny Depp is ready to try him on for size. Depp will play martini-swilling sleuth Nick Charles in director Rob Marshall’s new version of the 1934 classic.

v “A Star Is Born”: “Star” was first born in 1937 with Fredric March as the washed-up souse of an actor who discovers Janet Gaynor and makes her a star. Then it was reborn in 1954 and again in 1976. Clint Eastwood is resurrecting the tale again with Beyonc reportedly slated to play a rising singer and Tom Cruise as her Kurt Cobain-ish mentor/lover.

v “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”: In 1947, Danny Kaye had a real dream role as James M. Thurber’s milquetoast whose fantasies are far more exciting than his everyday life. Now Ben Stiller (who’ll also direct) will dream on in a remake also starring Kristen Wiig, Shirley MacLaine and Patton Oswalt.

v “All Quiet on the Western Front”: Director Mimi Leder is preparing a remake of the 1930 best picture Oscar winner.

v “To Catch a Thief”: “Evan Almighty” screenwriters Josh Stolberg and Bobby Florsheim are penning a script for a remake of Hitch’s 1955 comic thriller.

Rush at Consol

PITTSBURGH

Rush’s upcoming tour in support of their new album “Clockwork Angels” will come to Consol Energy Center at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11. Tickets ($96, $70.50, $46 reserved) go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at livenation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and by phone at 800-745-3000.

Dinner-concert set

YOUNGSTOWN

St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., will have a spaghetti dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Emilie Eberth and Tim Welsh will present a concert of Broadway and film love songs at 2 p.m. as part of the event.