64. Sequel Syndrome

An episode of the The Filmlings podcast, hosted by The Filmlings, titled "64. Sequel Syndrome" was published on July 10, 2018 and runs 76 minutes.

July 10, 2018 ·76m · The Filmlings

Summary

When a film is successful, the natural next step is to make another one, which may or may not also be successful. Today Alex and Jonathan talk about the varying quality of sequels and look at Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), The Matrix Reloaded (2003), and The Dark Knight (2008). We discuss the repeatability of sequels, ending on a "dot dot dot", and sequels that can be viewed on their own while also serving as a bridge in a finite story arc. Skip to: 7:01 – Rambo: First Blood Part II 20:25 – The Matrix Reloaded 46:12 – The Dark Knight 1:04:10 – Overall 1:14:17– Coming Attractions Coming Attractions: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Dr. Zhivago (1965) For more information, visit the blog: thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/07/10/sequel-syndrome

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