"Die Hard" changed the action genre almost 30 years ago; ever since then it has evolved in numerous, interesting ways, (mind you not all successful) but it’s given us a handful of great movies. "Fury Road" is only the latest addition to this ever-evolving genre. Where do we go from here? What will be the consequences of a post-“Fury Road” action world? As A.O. Scott wrote in The New York Times, "Miller has reminded us that blockbusters have the potential to not only be art, but radically visionary – even the fourth in a series. What a lovely day, indeed." Here are ten movies -all released within the last 30 years - that tried to change the game, succeeded and made it a lovely day for blockbusters.”
Read moreThe 10 Greatest Movie Sequels of All-Time
Making a sequel in Hollywood might be the single most stress-inducing task for cast, crew, director and producer. Why? Because expectations are that the first film was, in all likelihood, well-liked and popular and thus by making a sequel you stand a chance to tarnish its legacy if not done right. You also run the risk of pissing off a considerably well-built fanbase that will ask for someone's head if the film fails to meet expectations. That's Hollywood for you. Most of the time the sequel doesn't come remotedly close to the original's freshness, but sometimes, in the case of these 10 classics, it turns out to be a landmark moment.
Read moreGeorge Miller's to direct 'Three Thousand Years of Longing'
It's been 4 years since George Miller gave us "Mad Max: Fury Road," we all expected his next film to be the sequel, "Mad Max: Wasteland," alas that project has had so many delays, due in part to legal issues, that its future is now in severe doubt. So what's old Georgie boy to do in the meantime? How about create a whole other world on-screen. Deadline is reporting that Miller will helm "Three Thousand Years of Longing" which will star Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba. Miller has penned the script and will direct as well. Plot details have been kept secret, but sources say it will be epic in scope and is a fantasy-romance revolving around a genie. Suffice to say, the chances of 'Wasteland' actually happening are becoming slimmer by the day.
