The cool riders themselves, Allen and Chris turn back the hands of time and discuss notorious flop Grease 2.
The original Grease has become a classic, rediscovered by every generation while the songs from the soundtrack are burned into the pop culture consciousness. Grease 2 is the film that made Maxwell Caulfield the star he is today.
However this much maligned sequel has been garnering a cult of late, has history been kind to Grease 2 or is it better forgotten?
We talk about Michelle Pfeiffer in her first big role (as head Pink Lady, Stephanie), Christopher McDonald's agelessness, the dodgy sexual politics of the T Birds and we answer the question that has plagued man since the dawn of time....
Where does the pollen go?
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DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.
In between 'proper' episodes where we delve into a particular film or franchise we'll be doing bonus episodes where we can talk about wider trends in sequel culture, sequel news, new trailers and whatever the hell we like.
In our first bonus episode Allen and Chris discuss:
Independence Day 2 and failing sequels!
Trailer Talk!
The men Chris and Allen would go gay for!
Correspondence!
LINKS
Trailer Talk:
Articles discussed/further reading:
http://www.vulture.com/2016/06/definition-of-sequel-has-changed.html#
http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2016/06/are-we-seeing-the-end-of-the-pointless-sequel/
RECOMMENDATIONS
Allen:
F/X 2: The Deadly Art Of Illusion
Funeral In Berlin
Fright Night (2011)
Chris:
Wayne’s World 2
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COMING SOON ON DIMINISHING RETURNS - EPISODE 03: GREASE 2
DIMINISHING RETURNS: A comedy podcast about movie sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots. Hosted by Allen and Chris. WARNING: Contains Scottish accents and spoilers.