Sequels That Aren't Sequels (The Sequel) - Summary

Summary

The video is a review of two movies, "American Psycho 2" and "Jingle All the Way", and a promotion for Squarespace. The host expresses disdain for "American Psycho 2", describing it as a cheap marketing tactic that insults viewers' intelligence. He explains that the movie was initially intended to be a standalone film, but was later rebranded as a sequel to "American Psycho" by an executive at Lionsgate. The host criticizes the decision, stating that it ruins the original movie's ending and overall narrative.

The host then reviews "Jingle All the Way", a comedy about a man trying to win a Christmas present race for his daughter. He finds the plot implausible in 2014, but praises the film for its humor. He also promotes Squarespace, a website builder, offering viewers a 10% discount on their first purchase. The host demonstrates how to create a website using Squarespace, suggesting that viewers can create their own "twofart.com" website.

The video ends with the host thanking viewers for watching and promoting Squarespace, and expressing hope that they will enjoy the rest of their Saturday night.

Facts

1. The video is sponsored by Squarespace, providing viewers with a 10% discount on their first website purchase.
2. The host expresses dissatisfaction with the practice of marketing stand-alone movies as sequels to unrelated movies.
3. The host discusses the plot and production of "American Psycho 2", which was initially conceived as a different movie but was later retconned as a sequel due to an executive's decision.
4. The movie "American Psycho 2" features Mila Kunis as a serial killer, a character that was not originally intended for the movie.
5. The host criticizes the changes made to the plot and the decision to make the movie a sequel to "American Psycho", stating that the author of the original book denounces it as not canon.
6. The host expresses admiration for "American Psycho", praising its lifestyle critique, dialogue, writing, and sound design.
7. The host criticizes the changes made to the plot and the decision to make "American Psycho 2" a sequel to "American Psycho", stating that it disrespects the original movie and its author.
8. The host criticizes the decision to portray Mila Kunis as a stereotypical "cool spunky girl" in "American Psycho 2", stating that it undermines the movie's intent to root for the character.
9. The host discusses the plot of "Jingle All the Way", a comedy about a dad competing to buy his daughter's desired Christmas present.
10. The host suggests viewers to consider creating their own website using Squarespace, offering a 10% discount on their first purchase.