All articles tagged with #fan service
The article discusses the trend in modern cinema where characters, especially in action franchises like John Wick, are frequently resurrected despite apparent deaths, reflecting a broader pattern in Hollywood that diminishes the stakes and the perceived significance of death in movies, raising questions about the impact on storytelling and cultural values.
The director of Saw X, Kevin Greutert, discusses the post-credits scene in the horror prequel, calling it "the most fan-servicey thing we did in this film." The scene features the return of Costas Mandylor's character, Mark Hoffman, torturing a con artist alongside Jigsaw. The scene takes place in the same iconic bathroom from the original Saw film, and the production team went to great lengths to recreate it accurately. Greutert hints at the possibility of future Saw films but remains cautious about discussing them until the box office performance of Saw X is known.
The latest trailer for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts suggests that Paramount may have found a way to address the franchise's human problem. The movie features at least two human protagonists, but a shot from the trailer implies that one of them, Noah, might be in control of Bumblebee. This could be achieved through an updated exosuit, similar to the one worn by Daniel Witwicky in the original Transformers animated series. While this may not address why Noah would follow the Autobots into a war he could die in, it would make his partnership with the Transformers more sensible and serve as fan service. The movie is set to release on June 9th.
The new Dungeons & Dragons movie, "Honor Among Thieves," directed and co-written by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, captures the heart of the game by balancing fan service with a mass audience appeal. The film's unpredictability and character growth reflect the transformative properties of the game. While the pacing and plot choices can be uneven, the movie honors D&D's more equitable reimagining by players. The game's cultural resurgence is also reflected in the movie's diverse cast, which includes only two straight white male leads.