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Best Sequels
Second films that expanded rather than repeated. The rare ones make the original look like a first draft.
Four textbook cases
Not the best four — the four that define the shape. Start anywhere.
The Godfather Part II
Francis Ford Coppola · 1974
Aliens
James Cameron · 1986
The Empire Strikes Back
Irvin Kershner · 1980
Mad Max 2
George Miller · 1981
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Set the clock, pick the awards, and let your guild nominate. Six films over three months is the recommended shape.
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