Minority Mindset

The film Memory of a Killer is based on the 1985 novel The Alzheimer Case by Flemish author Jef Geeraerts. It stars Patrick Dempsey as Angelo Doyle, a hitman whose carefully separated professional and personal lives start to fall apart when he begins to show signs of Alzheimer’s disease – and someone attempts to harm his pregnant daughter. This story isn’t entirely new; the novel was previously adapted as a Belgian film in 2003 and as the 2022 film Memory, which starred Liam Neeson.

It might seem strange, but I truly believe I’ve cracked the code for Hollywood success. Having some insight into how studio executives operate – and let’s be honest, it’s all about the bottom line – I realized they’re always looking for ways to build on existing franchises. They want to take something popular and connect it to something new, but familiar. That’s why I have this incredible idea: a Dr. Mario movie! Imagine the fun, colorful world of the Super Mario films blended with the dark, realistic tone of The Pitt. It’s a winning combination, and I’m convinced it’s exactly what audiences want.

Director Steven Soderbergh added to the speculation about a Contagion sequel when he shared plans to create one with Scott Z. Burns, the original film’s screenwriter. He explained it wouldn’t be a direct continuation of the story, but rather a “philosophical sequel” examining similar ideas in a new setting. He recently confirmed they were still working on the project and had come up with a “terrifying” concept for a post-COVID storyline. Despite this, no studio has officially announced that the sequel is in development.