Whats up with all the sequels?
Because Hollywood audiences’ attention spans are so short, it’s sometimes not possible to finish a story within the ninety minutes in which you’ve got their undivided attention — so you just continue the story in a sequel! Also, Hollywood is a very nepotistic place. People have a difficult time breaking into the industry unless they’re already connected to someone within it. This means most movies are thought up, written and made by people who also socialize together, so it’s not like there’s much room for fresh new ideas; they all get their ideas from talking to each other! Hence the slew of sequels. People just can’t think of a new (and better) story. One other big reason for all the sequels: if a film does really well, a sequel is considered a safe financial bet. Why is that such an important factor for Hollywood, but not for a cinema like Bollywood, which continues to make films even when none are making any money? Because apparently Hollywood lacks the financial security which wo
