Last year, I revealed the five filmmakers that mean the most to me, based on either their approach to filmmaking, their storytelling prowess or simply the personal impact they’ve had on my love of movies. However, just as certain writers or directors instantly make a film a must-watch for me, there are a handful of film franchises that will always have a special place in my heart.
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5 Signs that the ‘Sin City’ Sequel Is Coming Too Late
This Friday brings the arrival of Sin City: A Dame to Kill for, the long-awaited follow-up to directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s 2005 adaptation of Miller’s popular Sin City graphic novels. Despite the fact that the first film earned more than $158 million worldwide and critical acclaim, buzz surrounding the sequel’s theatrical debut hasn’t been nearly has enthusiastic as one would expect.
Likely this wouldn’t be the case if the film had been released a few years back, as a quick examination of exactly why audiences aren’t clamoring for more of Miller’s neo-noir universe on the big screen reveals. So, for your reading pleasure, here are 5 reasons why Sin City: A Dame to Kill for is late for a very important date. Continue reading 5 Signs that the ‘Sin City’ Sequel Is Coming Too Late
The House of Mouse: 5 Pieces of Your Childhood Disney Owns
To some, they’re an evil empire worthy of the Dark Lord of the Sith. To others, they’re guardians of “the happiest place on Earth.” However, whatever your persuasion on The Walt Disney Company, chances are strong that the media conglomerate that started simply with a mouse has touched your life in some pretty profound.
Indeed, this week’s announcement that Disney plans to develop a stage musical based on last year’s box office smash Frozen only serves to remind us just how much the House of Mouse has expanded in the past couple of decades, when it was known almost exclusively for animated features like Aladdin and The Little Mermaid and its numerous theme parks. In fact, today’s incarnation of the beloved juggernaut that shaped many a childhood includes a number of divisions that might surprise you. Continue reading The House of Mouse: 5 Pieces of Your Childhood Disney Owns