by Max Evry
Why do we crave sequels? Is it to revisit characters we fell in love with the first time around? To see a property improved upon by new talent? Before the "Godfather"'s and "Star Wars"' of this world, there was a time when sequels were frowned upon in Hollywood. Now they are the kneejerk reaction to nearly any film that makes bank, usually within two or three years of the original’s release. Sometimes, though, it takes a little longer…
Oliver Stone’s "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" is part of a tradition of late sequels, in this case a whopping 23 years after the 1987 original, which won Michael Douglas an Oscar for his portrayal of financial shark Gordon Gekko and put Stone firmly on the map. It is a rare sequel which brings back both the original stars (including a hilarious Charlie Sheen cameo) and production team that made the first such a classic. It also introduces new characters, such as Shia LaBeouf’s eager protégé and Josh Brolin’s ruthless corporate raider.
Pulling old franchises out of mothballs and throwing them back in the multiplex is starting to become a habit with studios, and with the looming release of the "Wall Street" sequel we take a look back at some of the best and worst late sequels, ponder what went right and wrong, and peer into the future where some of our long-cherished series' will be back on the big screen. Read More...
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If ever there were two popular Hollywood properties that would end up crossing over, I must admit, I never expected them to be the Jason Bourne series and "Little Miss Sunshine." But that's exactly how The Hollywood Reporter's Heat Vision blog is describing Warner Bros.'s latest acquisition, "Family Getaway."
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Our Suggestions For Five Alternate Students For 'Waiting for Superman: Part 2'
Posted 9/24/10 3:16 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Commentary, Humor
Director Davis Guggenheim's documentary "Waiting for Superman" sheds light on the failings of the American public education system, but as we mentioned earlier this week, not every school is a failure — so long as they're rooted in fiction, that is.
Likewise, there are many students that have passed through the halls of movie high schools that students today can look up to and admire for a whole variety of reasons. After the jump, check out five of our favorite students in film history! Read More...
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