Send us a message, and get a shoutout on the next episode! In this episode of BJ in the Morning, we dive deep into the world of legacy sequels — the ones that landed, the ones that flopped, and the ones that probably should’ve stayed unmade. We break down how nostalgia fuels the Hollywood machine, why studios keep returning to old IPs, and what happens when filmmakers try to recapture lightning in a bottle decades later. From long-awaited continuations to questionable cash-grabs, we look at...
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Send us a message, and get a shoutout on the next episode! In this episode of BJ in the Morning, we dive deep into the world of legacy sequels — the ones that landed, the ones that flopped, and the ones that probably should’ve stayed unmade. We break down how nostalgia fuels the Hollywood machine, why studios keep returning to old IPs, and what happens when filmmakers try to recapture lightning in a bottle decades later. From long-awaited continuations to questionable cash-grabs, we look at...
Send us a message, and get a shoutout on the next episode! In this episode of BJ in The Morning, we dive deep into the highly anticipated 2025 film Weapons, directed by Zach Cregger (Barbarian). We kick things off with a spoiler-free review, sharing our first impressions, tone, performances, and how the film builds its eerie tension. Then, we head into full spoiler territory to break down the story, themes, and each of the character vignettes that make up this chilling and complex narrative. ...
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Send us a message, and get a shoutout on the next episode! In this episode of BJ in the Morning, we dive deep into the world of legacy sequels — the ones that landed, the ones that flopped, and the ones that probably should’ve stayed unmade. We break down how nostalgia fuels the Hollywood machine, why studios keep returning to old IPs, and what happens when filmmakers try to recapture lightning in a bottle decades later. From long-awaited continuations to questionable cash-grabs, we look at...
