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People keep bringing up the Stranger Things comparison like that show isn’t just a giant pastiche/clone of films like ghostbusters
Pastiche- what a great word. And used correctly.People keep bringing up the Stranger Things comparison like that show isn’t just a giant pastiche/clone of films like ghostbusters
People keep bringing up the Stranger Things comparison like that show isn’t just a giant pastiche/clone of films like ghostbusters
Difference is, I'm interested in the idea of Spengler's grandkid, not Foley's.Except it isn't. It's a pastiche of/homage to Spielberg school sci fi/fantasy and Stephen King horror, with some John Hughes coming-of-age dramedy shoehorned in. All 80s adjacent, but action-comedy Ghostbusters was none of those.
Imagine this was Beverly Hills Cop and we were getting a sweetly funny coming-of-age story about Axl Foley's grandkids. It would sound ridiculous. The fact Ghostbusters had a few genre trappings shouldn't change that analysis.
People keep bringing up the Stranger Things comparison like that show isn’t just a giant pastiche/clone of films like ghostbusters
It isn’t though?
Finn Wolfheart is the lead role. Casting him is what has people saying “Stranger Things”.Stranger Things is riding the 80’s nostalgia train I don’t see why the actual Ghostbusters franchise shouldn’t be allowed to try to capture that same market
Throw in It, and he's all over the kids ensemble fighting supernatural baddies thing.Finn Wolfheart is the lead role. Casting him is what has people saying “Stranger Things”.
The condescension, yes I have watched the show and even though those movies are its main influences I mean ensemble cast dealing with paranormal happenings with a good dose of humor?... they’re obviously trying to Force Awakens Ghostbusters and I’m totally okay with it. Let a young cast come in and take over the franchiseHave you actually watched the show? The kids are paying homage to Ghostbusters, but the actual show isn't anything like the movie "ghostbusters". It has more in common with E.T., Goonies, Stand By Me, IT, and other 80s movies. The film doesn't take place in NYC, and it's not about catching ghosts to make a living.
Kind of crazy to think studios once thought they could get back to theaters this summer only to punt everything off to next summer.'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' Release Date Pushed Back Even Further To June 2021 - SlashFilm
After already being pushed from this summer to spring of 2021, Sony PIctures is having the Ghostbusters: Afterlife release date delayed again.www.slashfilm.com
Ghostbusters got pushed back from March 2021 to June 11, 2021.
Trailer does nothing for me. Never really into these young kid ensembles becoming key players in out of their league scenarios. Loved GB number one. Second OK.
That's all Folks.