'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues': The Lukewarm Water Of Rockumentaries

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It’s not exactly an original opinion, but when it comes to cinema, I truly do strongly dislike remakes, reboots, and legacy sequels. Yes, of course, just like with anything there are exceptions to the rule, and good quality examples of all those exist, but in general I can’t help but associate them with creative bankruptcy, cynical opportunism, and the kind of nostalgia that late stage empires are always infused with. I know people say that nothing about them detracts from the originals, that you can always choose not to watch them. Sure, I can elect not to look at loads of things. That doesn’t mean that they stop existing, or stop being bad or saying so

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