Not too long ago, we were talking about sequels and how they seem to be everywhere. Since then, the “sort-of sequel” has made an appearance. What’s a “sort-of sequel”? I hear you ask. Well, now that you’ve brought it up, a “sort-of sequel” is where characters or storylines from a previous film are used to make a new film without being a proper sequel (can also be called a spin-off, but I think “sort-of sequel” sounds better, more original). Example: Evan Almighty.  Making the rounds at the box office this weekend, superhero film The Avengers became the most recent “sort-of sequel”. [...]