With a prequel, Hollywood can get as much out of intellectual property as possible. But prequels can also be a good way to illuminate something new about a story or character. Here are some of the ...
Sequels are never better than the original. At least, that used to be conventional wisdom. In reality, sequels are sometimes as good, if not better, than their precursors. Maybe it’s time to ...
For every box-office smash, there are disappointments that cost studios millions of dollars. This year is shaping up to be a ...
It is surprising to hear that Pixar is leaning towards rebooting the series instead of making more entries. Perhaps this is ...
From the iconic creepy phone call at the beginning of Scream to little Georgie sailing his paper boat in the rain at the start of IT, horror films have some of the most memorable openings.
From screeching tires to high-speed smashes, car chases have been a staple of the Hollywood diet for decades. Movie chases captivate audiences so much that a poll of 2000 movie fans by Jardine ...
Evolution is at the heart of the Planet of the Apes franchise, and yet for its fourth installment in its current reboot phase (and tenth chapter overall), it doesn’t progress so much as stand still.
Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. After the box-office success of Cars, you can understand why Disney and Pixar were eager for a ...