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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 57 MIN

Hollywood's Addiction to Sequels

from Don't Praise The Machine (DPTM)

Hollywood's sequel obsession is real! Meet the Parents' surprising return, I Am Legend bringing back Will Smith (despite his death!), and Karate Kid's endless reboots. Why can't studios create new stories? They're even ignoring iconic character deaths for familiarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hollywood's sequel obsession is real! Meet the Parents' surprising return, I Am Legend bringing back Will Smith (despite his death!), and Karate Kid's endless reboots. Why can't studios create new stories? They're even ignoring iconic character deaths for familiarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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