One of the most consistent trends for franchises is the disappointing sequel to the first film. Of course, there are film franchises where each successive film is better than its predecessor, but this is considerably rarer. However, a less consistent trend is for the worst movie sequels of all time to be followed by better third films that allow franchises to recover. Some of these terrible sequels surprisingly don't kill their franchises, buoyed by a better follow-up that revitalized people's faith and interest in the series. Film franchises that bounce back after a disappointing sequel often show a pattern in…
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One of the most consistent trends for franchises is the disappointing sequel to the first film. Of course, there are film franchises where each successive film is better than its predecessor, but this is considerably rarer. However, a less consistent trend is for the worst movie sequels of all time to be followed by better third films that allow franchises to recover. Some of these terrible sequels surprisingly don't kill their franchises, buoyed by a better follow-up that revitalized people's faith and interest in the series. Film franchises that bounce back after a disappointing sequel often show a pattern in…
Hollywood's top 2024 films are mostly sequels, but a significant number of franchise films did less at the box office in 2024 than their previous counterparts. The tug of war between expectation and reality defines the film industry, especially its business side. For viewers, a film's ability to live up to its hype is often the biggest determining factor in the viewing experience. Disappointing films thus become major points of contention because even something acceptable like Star Wars: The Phantom Menace receives unbridled hate if it is too exaggerated before it is seen. Despite the continued trend of Hollywood releasing…
Hollywood's top 2024 films are mostly sequels, but a significant number of franchise films did less at the box office in 2024 than their previous counterparts. The tug of war between expectation and reality defines the film industry, especially its business side. For viewers, a film's ability to live up to its hype is often the biggest determining factor in the viewing experience. Disappointing films thus become major points of contention because even something acceptable like Star Wars: The Phantom Menace receives unbridled hate if it is too exaggerated before it is seen. Despite the continued trend of Hollywood releasing…
Horror films of any era reflect people's collective anxieties. Sometimes the source of the horror — whether it's a psychopathic killer in a slasher or a mythical monster in a supernatural horror film — is a metaphorical stand-in for what makes people feel anxious, and sometimes it's the characters' response to danger. and horror that represents the source of anxiety in people. So, for example, among the best horror films of the 2020s is The hostwhich is premised on the type of social isolation the world has been forced into during the COVID-19 pandemic. The development of body politics discourse…
Horror films of any era reflect people's collective anxieties. Sometimes the source of the horror — whether it's a psychopathic killer in a slasher or a mythical monster in a supernatural horror film — is a metaphorical stand-in for what makes people feel anxious, and sometimes it's the characters' response to danger. and horror that represents the source of anxiety in people. So, for example, among the best horror films of the 2020s is The hostwhich is premised on the type of social isolation the world has been forced into during the COVID-19 pandemic. The development of body politics discourse…
Despite the widespread popularity of Disney and Dreamworks, animation as a storytelling medium remains criminally underrated, to the point that it is still widely considered a film genre. While there is an exclusive Oscar for animated feature filmsthe Academy has not yet considered, for example, dubbing worthy of an Oscar. Even the Oscar for visual effects has never been awarded to an animated film. Only three animated films were nominated, one of which is the live-action remake of The Lion Kingwho is still totally excited. As a result, It's not uncommon for animated films to go unnoticed or have low…
Horror films often offer cautionary tales, from Frankenstein's monster to families who move into haunted houses despite warnings. Horror films based on folklore, for example, have premises that carry timeless moral messages. The protagonists' strength of character is tested in these films, and sometimes even ends in tragedy, on the way to establishing the importance of being conscientious. That's why horror movie villains sometimes seem to be rightas in Carriewhere even though the titular character ends up killing many people, her previous mistreatment at the hands of the deceased makes her actions seem justified. Horror films reflect the anxieties of…
action movie Movies arouse distrust, and thrillers of the 2010s were some of the best ever at twisting and distorting audience expectations. The theme of suspicion is a source of experimentation for directors who make mind-bending thrillers. Sometimes the source of distrust is simply a lack of certainty about a character’s survival, but often it goes deeper than that, especially with the unreliable narrator who introduces a mistrust into the film itself. A thriller was successful when your audience doesn’t know what to expect next and which perspective to trust as they try to figure out what’s going on. Every…
“What could go wrong for a ragtag group of mercenaries who sell their skills to the highest bidder while doing their best to not get caught by the law that unfairly placed them in a prison they escaped from?”In nearly 100 episodes aired over five years from 1983 to 1987, the NBC show The A team tried to answer that same question. Episodically covering violent, cartoonish adventures, the show follows four abrasive men who fought together in the Vietnam War, can turn anything into a weapon, and can rain down a storm of bullets without killing anyone. In addition to…