Bill Oduory with ten disappointing 80s comedy sequels… The 1980s marked the golden era of comedy, with timeless masterpieces like Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, and Princess Bride coming to life in the decade. The continued widespread popularity of the many comedy films released films at the time encouraged studios to cash in by producing sequels. However, not […]
The Childhood-Defining Legacy of Ivan Reitman
Tom Jolliffe on the childhood-defining impact of Ivan Reitman’s movies… If you grew up in the 80s and 90′, your awakening to the notion of what a director is, and recognising them probably began with stalwarts like Steven Spielberg. Additionally, from this era of great family entertainment and crowd pleasers, you may have become aware […]
Underrated Movie Sequels That Deserve A Second Chance
Marvelous Videos presents underappreciated sequels to acclaimed pictures… Sequelitis is one of the biggest plagues of the film industry. On the one hand we get it: by being successful, a movie has shown its producers that it’s a successful IP with a brand name among new audiences. On the other, sometimes a story doesn’t need […]
What’s with all the hate for Ghostbusters II?
Simon Columb on the hate for Ghostbusters II… Off the bat, I’ll admit it’s inferior to Ghostbusters. The combination of Dan Ackroyd, Harold Ramis and Bill Murray, in a family-friendly blockbuster, with a fiendishly spooky-but-fun script is a perfect cocktail of expertise. With these elements in mind, Ghostbusters II ultimately doesn’t have the innovation calling […]