EVEN THREE IS NO LONGER ENOUGH
For many years, the three-movie series was a staple of Hollywood. The original Star Wars trilogy may be the most famous example, but down the decades, we have also had the likes of Mad Max, The Matrix, The Dark Knight and Toy Story in glorious three-pronged form. It seemed for generations that the trilogy format just worked - after all, it was surely the perfect way to capture filmgoers with a logical beginning, middle and ending. However, the evidence is that things have changed in recent years, with even the most sacred trilogies spawning fresh sequels. What’s happening?
Of course, Hollywood has always had a love affair with the sequel - the dependable formula of a proven smash hit with a familiar set of characters, able…
You're reading a preview of
Apple (Digital) - 1 Issue, #237