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[rogueslayer452]

++ There's going to be a Spartacus sequel series in the works, as confirmed by the creator. It would be ten years since the original series ended on STARZ. I don't have much thoughts on this development other than this: it better stay exactly the same, stylistically. That regardless of its budget there are absolutely no improvements whatsoever. The dramatic slow-motion scenes and the ridiculously gratuitous amounts of splattering blood, all of this was part of its charm, it became its signature that separated it from anything else on television back then and even today, so if they still stick with that then we're golden. That is all.

Furthermore, I hope that this awakens the Spartacus fandom, newcomers and older fans alike, (re)discovering the series and it having a kind of resurgence, because that show was so good.

++ Zhu Yilong's newest upcoming movie, Lost in the Stars, seems to essentially be a psychological thriller mystery, and just based on the trailer alone I'm deeply intrigued. Also, the teaser reminded me of the trailer for The Handmaiden, just from the way it was edited together in quick succession to the chosen music. It's effective, since it tells you nothing and it gets you curious of what it could possibly be about. Either way, I really want to see this whenever it becomes readily available.

Comments

[facethestrange]

Oh, the "hugely unreliable narrator" vibe of Lost in the Stars looks AMAZING!

And I remember when everyone was obsessed with Spartacus 10 years ago. :D Never watched it myself, though.

[rogueslayer452]

Seriously, that's what got me so intrigued. I love a good psychological mindfuck.

Spartacus was such a good show, and although we live in such a "reboot" era of media at the moment I admit I was a bit surprised when I saw this announcement. It was such a niche show that those outside of dedicated fans seem to have forgotten about it. Part of me wonders what else is there to tell, because they concluded the show on a satisfactory note, and it makes me apprehensive since any kind of revival of any show tends to not go as well as most hope, but we'll see.

[elizalavelle]

Oh wow! I hadn't thought of that show in ages but a new season would be so fun!

[rogueslayer452]

It truly was a surprise, completely unexpected. I'll admit to being a bit apprehensive considering the state of a lot of revivals of older shows popping up in recent years since the majority of them haven't been as good, but we'll see. Regardless, I think it'll create a resurgence of the show in general, which will definitely be fun. :)