Of all the massively popular franchises that have been thrown around as possible reboot candidates, there’s one that has yet to happen and likely won’t— “Back to the Future.” It’s long been known the creators of “Back to the Future,” Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, are against the idea of a reboot or remake of their beloved franchise. However, if it was up to the stars of the film, Michael J.

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It’s hard to imagine a time when director Quentin Tarantino wasn’t putting together favorite lists or telling folks why he loves certain films in various interviews, some well-known and others being obscure gems. The cinephile recently put that love of filmmaking to paper with a new nonfiction novel “Cinema Speculation” that focuses on the films of the 1970s that Tarantino watched as a young moviegoer and had a lasting impact as he eventually tried his own hand at creating his own movies.

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For years, the word “threequel” sent shivers down the spines of film fans the world over. A sequel is tough enough, but a sequel to a sequel? Hardly ever turns out great, right? Well, Michael B. Jordan is hoping to break that curse as the star and director(!) of “Creed III.” And to help, The Playlist Podcast is offering three films that are some of the best threequels to ever grace the big screen.

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Since its initial release, the “Back to the Future” trilogy has had an undeniable influence on generations of filmmakers and audiences. It’s been 35 years since the original film first hit theaters and to celebrate this year’s “Back to the Future Day,” the feature is getting a new release on 4K Ultra HD for the first time with “Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy.” The special release will consist of new content along with a preview of the musical show and audition footage, among other goodies.

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Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage, and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This biweekly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching. 

Since we last met, a flurry of prestige new releases have hit the streaming services – awards season in full swing, it seems, even this peculiar, couch-bound version of it.

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Robert Zemeckis’ “Used Cars” opens with a slow, patient push-in on a man tinkering around under the dashboard of a used car, eventually achieving the goal of rolling back its odometer. He’s whistling “Hail to the Chief” as he works; the opening title music that follows is a rousing rendition of “Stars and Stripes Forever.” The messaging here is not subtle: America, circa 1980, is a used car lot. Appropriately enough, at the year’s end, it would elect a used car salesman President.

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There have been rumors and theories for years that Eric Stoltz, who originally played Marty McFly in “Back to the Future” before he was replaced by Michael J. Fox, does appear in the final version of the film. Turns out, that could still be true, albeit for a split-second.

READ MORE: ‘Back To The Future’ Screenwriter Settles Debate On Film’s “Plot Hole” Once And For All

The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop, as they recruited screenwriter Bob Gale to track down answers regarding Stoltz’ small part in the film.

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Celebrities, they are just like us. And like us, they are taking to social media to share every single thought they come up with, as well as movie recommendations and theories, including the #FivePerfectMovies trend on Twitter. While many are simply using the hashtag to share their love for their favorite movies, others are using it as a call to explain the flaws in movies.

READ MORE: Marvel Delays ‘Doctor Strange 2’ To 2022, & Adjusts ‘Thor 4’

Enter James Gunn.

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Sadly, 2018 was not the year that Robert Zemeckis cemented his place as one of the best filmmakers working today. Despite being responsible for some of the best films of all time, the acclaimed director released one of the worst films (and biggest box office bombs) of the year, “Welcome to Marwen.” That being said, the filmmaker would be welcomed back by fans with open arms if he were to tackle two of his classic film franchises, “Back to the Future” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

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June is nearly here, and we’re really in the thick of summer blockbuster season. “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Diminishing Returns” opened this past weekend, “Wonder Woman” is coming up, Tom Cruise battles “The Mummy” after that, then “Cars 3,” “Transformers: The Last Knight,” “Baby Driver,” “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” “War For The Planet Of The Apes,” “Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets,” “Dunkirk” and “Atomic Blonde” are all on deck without a quiet week to be found.

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If there was ever a time where sci-fi was seen as something only for geeks, that time has long gone. You could debate the exact point at which it changed — when Stanley Kubrick’s “2001” had audiences dropping acid for a better trip, when the blockbuster success of “Star Wars” changed film forever, when comic book movies dominated screens, when CGI made it possible to do almost anything, when even nerdy old “Star Trek” got a sleek, hip makeover — but there’s no doubt that the genre is firmly within the mainstream.

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Robert Zemeckis’ “Back to the Future” trilogy remains today one of the most beloved movie series of all time. It’s partially due to the fact that it’s one of the rare film franchise that hasn’t been expanded out past a trilogy, but it’s mostly because Zemeckis and his co-writer Bob Gale took an original time-travel concept and spiced it with lovable, relatable working-class characters. Parts II and III do what every good series should do and expands on the world and the possibilities of the concept.

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Watch: You Won't Need Roads With This Time Travel Supercut

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Watch: Time Travel With Siskel & Ebert's Reviews Of The 'Back To The Future' Trilogy

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Watch: Steven Spielberg Reacts To Oscar Nominations For 'Jaws' In Vintage Video, Plus Trailer For 'Jaws 19'

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Ranked: The Films Of Robert Zemeckis

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Watch: Trailer For New 'Back To The Future' Documentary 'Back In Time'

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Watch: Detailed 30-Minute Video Essay Explores The Making Of And Magic Of 'Back To The Future'

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BBC's 100 Greatest American Films List Includes 'The Dark Knight,' 'Heaven's Gate,' 'Chinatown,' 'Tree Of Life,' And More

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'Back To The Future' Trilogy Getting Theatrical Re-Release, New Blu-Ray Set In October

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New Book Contends Eric Stoltz Was “Difficult” & The Cast Wasn’t Shocked He Was Replaced On ‘Back To The Future’

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"That's Outrageous": Robert Zemeckis Says He'll Block Any Attempts To Remake 'Back To The Future'

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Watch: Video Essay Highlights The Smart Storytelling Of 'Back To The Future'

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The 20 Best Summer Blockbusters Ever

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