Movies

In its time, the movie Gladiator was incredibly successful. It managed to be both a financial powerhouse, earning $465 million worldwide in 2000, and an awards sensation, bagging several Oscars such as Best Actor and Best Picture. Back then, any studio would have jumped at the chance to produce a sequel immediately with hopes of repeating that success. Yet, we’re only getting Gladiator II now. The question is, why the delay?

Indie films differ from the big-budget blockbusters that fill our local cinemas because they usually rely on smaller budgets provided by small production firms and individual investors. While opinions may vary as to which is superior, both mainstream blockbusters and indie films have their advantages. Independent films might not offer the mind-blowing special effects of Marvel or Fast and Furious, but they provide a wider range of opportunities to cater to specialized audiences through unconventional themes and innovative storytelling.

Just like every Star Wars production, the film titled Dawn of the Jedi has been enveloped in secrecy. However, director James Mangold has given fans a hint about its potential release date. Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi will transport viewers to an era even before the original trilogy, approximately 25,000 years ago – a time that could be referred to as “A long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.” Mangold’s standalone movie is one of the few Star Wars films in development after Disney and Lucasfilm trimmed down the overcrowded list of post-sequel trilogy projects.

The sequel of “Hellbound” is set to premiere on Netflix this week, having garnered widespread acclaim with a remarkable 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This horror-fantasy-thriller was Netflix’s most-watched show when it initially released in 2021. The upcoming season aims to surpass the success of the first, offering an even more substantial and sinister continuation. In this new installment, the once condemned will rise from the dead to torment the living.

Dabbling with the supernatural or mystical, even when it’s just for storytelling purposes, can prove to be extremely risky, as a matter of fact.