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Movies: Top 5 Sequels

Sequels are often panned for being lazy and derivative excuses to pinch more pennies out of an already exhausted idea. No matter how atrocious the predecessor is, if the cash is rolling in, a sequel even more disastrous is probably in the pipeline. However on a rare occasion a sequel will outstrip its predecessor; faith is restored. A brief respite when cineastes everywhere rejoice and acclaim the brilliance of narrative continuation. So here are 10 movies that were better than their predecessors

The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

This gripping follow-up laid claim that a sequel should be darker than the predecessor. The Empire Strikes Back is constructed of scenes awash with Lucas’s unworldly imagination consisting of immense screen battles none more memorable than the Hoth Battle as well as new characters including Yoda, Land and Boba Fett. Of course there’s also shock revelations (“I am your father”). A touchstone for a generation.

Toy Story 2 (1999)

Remarkably, originally intended as a straight to DVD movie. But Toy Story 2 hit all the right buttons and asserts itself as the greatest animated sequel to have graced the big screen; a truly uplifting family movie that grips the audience from start to finish. As all good sequels should,  fresh new characters are introduced as well taking old ones into new territory. In some ways, it’s a tragic tale of a child growing out of toys, old-fashioned cowboy Woody is told to forget about being loved by kids forever and embrace his role in a retro toy collection.

The Dark Knight (2008)

Christopher Nolan’s re-imagining of the Batman lore is simply tenacious and arguably the greatest comic-book movie ever made. This enthralling sequel is all the more haunting as we witness Heath Ledger, in his penultimate movie; give the performance of a lifetime, exquisitely portraying the psychotic Joker. Nolan’s rumination on the aftershocks of Batman’s origin belongs on the list of the greatest films of all time.

Godfather II (1974)

Opinions are divided whether this sprawling epic outstrips its predecessor, what is undoubted is that both definitely outdo the overrated Godfather 3.   Coppola’s disinclined return sees him delivering a damning picture which captures the intensity of Al Pacino’s Michael Corleone in the a way that The Godfather simply couldn’t. Michael emerges from teh shadows to assert a stranglehold over his empire. The effectiveness of the two intertwining tales is sheer brilliance, following the rise of Pacino’s mobster as he gains the world but loses his soul whilst simultaneously exploring the founding of the Corleone crime empire by Vito Corleone, played by De Niro.

Evil Dead 2 (1987)

Sam Raimi’s low budget cult film is essentially a B-movie come good. Evil Dead 2 made zilch when it opened in 1987, but has built up a diehard fan base due to its downright ridiculous and incomprehensible narrative. So why is it placed? For one it’s hilarious gory. Also, star Bruce Campbell’s chainsaw/shotgun combo is outlandishly genius. But mainly, to witness a young Raimi demonstrate his undoubted potential with manic montages and mastermind camera work.

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The Best Romantic Movies Ever

Even if you are feeling down in the dumps and completely cynical about life, a great romantic movie can turn things around instantly. It can be just the thing to renew your hope in the human spirit while reminding you of why people fall in love in the first place. After all, who doesn’t have relationships or dating on their mind at all times? Great romantic movies can be the perfect distraction while you search for your own true love in real life. Sometimes they can be wickedly realistic, or other times they might feature more make-believe elements like magic love spells or fairytale endings. But whatever specific formula a romantic movie follows, the best ones are able to cut to our soul by the time the final credits roll. Here are some of the best romantic movies that you can rent if you need a quick boost of true love.

Sleepless in Seattle – no one could have predicted that this movie would have become as huge as it did. Even though it would be considered old by some standards today, it can still hold its own against any romantic movie that Hollywood turns out now. It’s interesting to remember that the two characters don’t even meet until the very end of the movie. How magical is that?

Wall-E – this movie makes the list because of the unusual fact that the two main characters aren’t human at all. But when everything is said and done this movie features one of the greatest love stories of all time between two lovable robots. And along the way, we get messages about the importance of preserving the environment, protecting the earth, and how love is the most essential thing of all.

Titanic – if you have three hours to kill that it might be time to revisit this instant classic. A lot of people forget that the filming of Titanic was plagued with numerous problems and an overinflated budget. As it turns out, none of that matters today because all we think of when we think of this movie is one of the best romantic films of all time.

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Movies Made Better by Wireless Headphones for TV

There is no denying that sound is one of the key components that allows people to enjoy their favorite movies even more. If you are watching a romantic comedy then sound might not be a huge factor, but the circumstances are much different for a sci-fi thriller or even a horror movie. Sometimes quality sound can take you to another level of enjoyment that you would not be able to get otherwise. This is where a set of wireless headphones for TV comes into the picture, because they are a one product that can certainly provide you better sound performance rather than using your basic stereo system. Here is a quick list of movies that you are sure to enjoy like never before with new wireless headphones.

Saving Pvrivate Ryan – the opening sequence of this film is a dazzling monument to the chaos of war. Just speaking from a visual perspective, there is still no movie about war that compares to the first 20 minutes of this film. And in terms of sound, you will really take it to the next level if you find a way to hear all of the little details contained within the first few scenes of the movie.

Star Wars – it’s a rather amazing how well this movie holds up especially compared to the prequels that have all lost a touch of the magic. Star Wars remains visually impressive today, and the sound is surprisingly fresh and vibrant as well. They didn’t have the technology that we do now, but back then they found a way to create some of the best sound effects that we still recognize today. There are also ways to enjoy Star Wars through numerous video games these days and a wireless gaming headset would maximize the sound for those.

Avatar – this movie is a feast for the senses no matter how you look at it. A lot of people focus on the visual aspects of this film when it first came out for obvious reasons, but the sound production in this movie was unparalleled as well. Try enjoying it again with a set of wireless headphones and see what huge difference it makes.

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