Modern Moviemaking In A Nutshell - Drinker Does A Rant
Sept 19, 2021 17:37:51 GMT
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Post by lune7000 on Sept 19, 2021 17:37:51 GMT
I agree that the modern sequels of old blockbuster franchises are pretty underwhelming. Most of this has little to do with politics and everything to do with "ultra safe" decision making where formula writing is slavishly followed. Women/minority heroes and political messages can make a movie seem new and up to date but disguise the fact that the plot is the creation of a corporate committee so scared of losing their investment that they are afraid to take any chances with new storylines.
Movies today are investment vehicles pure and simple. Any chance taking risks that investment. So they try to cover up the blandness of story and character with dazzling computer graphics. And you know what? It works. Most viewers just want a cheeseburger movie that is what they expected to eat. The problem isn't the movie makers- it's the public. And nobody want to say this b/c there is no solution to that problem.
My only hope is that, as movie making becomes cheaper due to technology, more directors will be able to make money on a movie which is viewed only by the few who really want fresh new stories. I would take a cheaply made, innovative family drama or thriller over a big budget computer graphics explode-a-thon any day. Our only hope is the independent film maker.
Movies today are investment vehicles pure and simple. Any chance taking risks that investment. So they try to cover up the blandness of story and character with dazzling computer graphics. And you know what? It works. Most viewers just want a cheeseburger movie that is what they expected to eat. The problem isn't the movie makers- it's the public. And nobody want to say this b/c there is no solution to that problem.
My only hope is that, as movie making becomes cheaper due to technology, more directors will be able to make money on a movie which is viewed only by the few who really want fresh new stories. I would take a cheaply made, innovative family drama or thriller over a big budget computer graphics explode-a-thon any day. Our only hope is the independent film maker.