The Movie Sequel Trap: Why So Many Follow-Ups Fail (and How to Avoid It)
Sequels are one of Hollywood’s most stable earners, even within a model of diminshing returns. They offer built‑in audiences and fan bases, familiar worlds, and the chance to extend a profitable film franchise. Yet for every Top Gun, Batman or Star Wars that soars, there’s a Godfather or Indiana Jones that stumbles. Sequels are more […]
“Zombieland: Double Tap” is a Hearty if Tardy Sequel
What’s with all of the decades-late sequels these days? Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner 2049, Mary Poppins Returns… the list goes on and on. But as long as they’re critical and financial successes, more will be made. One of the latest is Zombieland: Double Tap, a sequel to the hit horror-comedy Zombieland from 2009. And while […]
