Seems to me the only movies coming out are pure science fiction and remakes and movies based on the life of other people. People don't really talk about movies like they use to anymore. I think the old days are gone and the new generation are either running low on good film ideas. Maybe poor writers, or just plain untrained actors. Not to say there hasn't been at least one good definite oscar worthy movie this year, last year or the year before that, but face it, it's not like it use to be. Anyone agree?
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Well, I think what has been going on is driven by economics. The reason that great ideas are not coming up anymore is that pure film screenwriters are less in demand and so less paid. The reason being is that movies are not so much a focus of many people's lives anymore with so many other distraction like TV, I-pods, internet chat etc.. as technology advance. So the movies industry is oging through a slow phase of creative destruction to leave room for other diverisons in our lives. yes, certain movies do make mega bucks but if you look at the average film and its revenue per person adjusted for inflation, the heyday era of movies is a long lost memory. I don't think we will ever see a day like the fanfare surrounding the opening of gone with the wind. I suggest you look it up online. It was like a 3 day holiday/celebration in all over the country before the film premier. Hope this helps
633798
I think Hollywood has too much influence on our lives in general. Everything from politics to how many children to adopt. It seems that people have gotten to lazy to think for themselves and are easily swayed by big money interests and it's opinions.
355795
My feeling exactly.  The more people discuss the book/movie in a good or bad way, the more people will want to read/watch it.
478594
It is the extreme suspension of reality Hollywood gets into more and more.\nGets all the gymnastics of the fight sequences and hot chicks at the same time.  Reality be damned.\nPart of the unreal feminism that is being pushed too.
109802
That is why I do not waste my time on any awards show.  They have a committe pick movies or songs, but they should have the people that are wathcing them.  Yeah! maybe a movie did well at the box office, but it does not mean that everyone who watched it enjoyed it.  They need to choose 12 movies and have people vote on them.  I did like Crash though.  I have not wasted my time on the others.  Last time I rented a highly rated movie, I was very upset-War of the Worlds- I would not pay a penny to watch that.
298011
No, it just proves that hollywood has run out of ideas. Look at all the remakes of old shows. I rest my case!
264917
You probably feel that way because it presented just a little bit of lots of different story angles, rather than part 1 and 2's single continuous plot. Same goes for the great many mutants that had very little individual time to develop as characters with depth.\n\nI *understand* why so many people feel disappointed, but I sure as $hit wasn't!!!\nThe movie rocked!
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A reel of film still passes through the projector.  I suspect that some cinemas will go over to a digital projection system soon. \n\nI have seen this method a few years ago at a festival and it was nowhere near the quality of the old system, particularly as it was  a large 2000 seat cinema.  But I am sure the technology will get better.
405761
Yes and no. It is a brilliant set of movies and how all of the ideas are finally new ones, but some people might appreciate life any more then before like me unless something happens to you personally. For example serving time in Iraq.
56166
I think it's because of everything going on right now. We just had the Super Bowl and now the Olympics. When the Oylimpics are over, I'm sure that they'll roll out some new ones.
600372
My guess is that there are stacks (and stacks!) of inspired, entertaining and original screenplays in slushpiles all over Hollywood...but, no one will take a chance on them for the very reason that they are original.\n\nHollywood loves a sure thing, and you can't be any more sure than to repeat what's already been done.\n\nYes, that's right, I'm accusing Hollywood of being more conservative than Rush Limbaugh...not politically, but creatively.\n\nHey, Hollywood:  we want something else!
238809
Yes I can see the anti American crap in today's movies. I think that in the last few years Hollywood has "jumped the shark" I seldom go to movies anymore so that they will not get my money.
123149
Don't get me wrong I'm a huge supporter of gay rights but yes I'm getting sick of it.  I think it's time to focus on moving past Brokeback Mountain and look towards another movie featuring gay characters.\n\n(btw I'm also sick of people complaining about BBM losing at the Oscars.  You could *tell* that Crash was going to win, which is another great movie but now Crash is going to be known as ZOMG TEH EVIIIL MOVI TAT BEAT BBM!!!!eleventy111!!!)
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I never have been able to figure out the prequel thing. I guess it just goes along with the lack of imagination running rampant in the entertainment business. I think when they have a movie that is a hit they just say "Hey let's make some more money." Since the ending doesn't leave room for a sequel, lets try a prequel.
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I just got back from seeing the movie.  I was disappointed.  I loved the first two films, especially the second one.  It is true, that we do not know for sure if Scott is really dead.  Maybe Jean was killed off because she was just too powerful.  And what was with Angel?  They started off well by introducing the anguish he went through as a child trying to hide the fact that he had wings, and then he rebles against his dad and decides he does not want the cure.  It was as if they were leading up to create him to be a major character, but it never happened.  Everyone and their dog seemed to get written off in the new film and that pissed me off.  I think the problem is with the whole script.  Bryan Singer directed the first two films and he abandoned X-3 to direct Superman Returns.  Two of the screenwriters from the first two X-Men films did not work on X-3 because they wanted to work with Bryan on Superman Returns.  So I guess that means the real behind-the-scenes talent of the first 2 X-Men films all left for Superman, so that probably means that Superman will be a really good film.
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I think there needs to be a distinction made here between "Comic Book" movies and "Super Hero" movies.  Sin City, Ghost World, 300 (in production), A history of Violence (I know there are many I left out) are all good movies culled from comic books that do not involve super heroes.\n\nIf the filmakers stick with and properly utilize the source material there are plenty of good stories in either category to keep it going for a long time.  And why not.  It is about time comics were recognized for their literary and cultural contributions.  But Hollywood does have a tendency to take great ideas and dumb them down to affect a greater mass appeal.  It is up to the public paying to see these films to control this downward spiral.
475765
I agree...anything that might show the world that the Bible is true and putting it to a movie might bring the stories to life and make it more true than just reading about it. Any movie that can bring the whole family for a night out can be the best thing for today's busy and broken families. I hope it does good at the box office too.