Ever so often,people always love a series of stories. Whether they are books, television programs and movies, people can't get enough of them. Just imagine, how many books are there in the Harry Potter series, or how many seasons/episodes there are in Game of Thrones? Movie series' are also a commonplace, as Star Wars, being one of the oldest movie franchises, having a series of movies. But though these are enjoyable ones, I guess the best stories as what we call as One-Shots. From the definition itself, these are self contained stories that are complete on it's own.
Why do I consider them the best? Simply a series or serial clogs the market with a glut of material. Since these stories were meant to be continued, the writer has to be more creative with the process. Thus there will be parts of the series that are good, then some not really good. Let's take Game of Thrones. Season One really got me hooked into the series, as a new form of storytelling really captivated me. However, I quit the series at around season 3 since I found some parts of the series already boring. Same thing as with movies. Was it necessary for us to continue Star Wars, knowing that the first trilogy was really a great movie series? Seems that Disney just wants to cash in on the purchase of Lucas Films IMHO.
See, with one-shots, the writers can cut loose and concentrate on a well written story. The stories will have a definite end, and be complete in itself without a need for a sequel. In my opinion, it leaves the audience full already. A good example id the Christopher Nolan film Inception. The movie fills you with a solid ending. No more need for a next film. His current movie Dunkirk also may fit the bill.
Some people may think that one-shots are a failure since it does not have any continuation. In a world where we want serials, these type of stories may not fit the bill. As a longtime comic fan, stories like Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland, Frank Miller's Elektra Lives Again, and in television,APT Entertainment Lenten Specials. For me, it brings out the best in almost all aspects.
In closing, I guess that it will be much better that the entertaiment industry focuses on one-shots or specials. This will leave the fans mmroe fulfilled with a movie, television or even in print.
Have a nice day!!!
BRIAN LUCIANO
AUGUST 29,2017
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