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Re: 111 movie sequels currently in the works
By: Mac Date: December 16, 2014, 6:34 pm
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Thanks for the link. I read through that pretty much shaking my
head. Yep, that's true. And that's certainly true... And Duh,
you didn't see that coming?
I know I'm that older guy he speaks about himself as well. Yet I
also take my age with Experience. I know good movies. I know
it's good even if I don't like it. And I like bad movies. But,
I've been saying for quite some time, most movies suck. On one
hand I find it quite pleasing when I find that Good movie, but
mostly... I'm ****ed at all the crap I sit through. I can count
on my hands how many movies this year, I would endorse to you
guys, family and friends.
I read in utter awe the attention some movies get. I do believe
most are throw away and won't matter years from now. We all know
good stories prevail. And while a film like Birdman, which I
haven't seen, took a great amount effort to put together, it
will probably sustain much longer than most other movies out
there.
I feel the same way with music. Clearly studios and those exec's
think short term and money. That's why the world is flooded with
crap. Then having a diet of crap, you feed the people with the
only thing they know. It matters now, but I doubt have much
relevance even 6 months from now.
Music lovers know good music and find it. Same with movies. Like
the author says, most of the audience is young, immature and
some older folks trying to hold onto their youth for some
reason. Thus propelling making these throw away flicks.
I think we here at pennycan lean towards the better films
because we love film and good stories. I think a lot of folks do
not.
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Re: 111 movie sequels currently in the works
By: Neumatic Date: December 18, 2014, 4:05 am
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Another depressing, but well-researched article about all the
filmmakers we're losing because of the loss of the mid-budget
flick
HTML http://flavorwire.com/492985/how-the-death-of-mid-budget-cinema-left-a-generation-of-iconic-filmmakers-mia/view-all.<br
/> This definitely makes me uneasy about the future (more so tha
n
usual, I've never really suspected I had much of a future) since
I tend to gravitate towards the types of stories and characters
that aren't being made nowadays.
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Re: 111 movie sequels currently in the works
By: Mac Date: December 18, 2014, 10:32 am
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The last few paragraphs in the article are very telling. I
agree, the pendulum is swinging way to the side and it will
stop. There was an article I read the other day (not sure I can
find it), but it dealt primarily with the onslaught of comic
book movies and how the (young) audience is showing signs of
tiredness. Yep, it’s gonna take a few major crashes for the
studio’s to reassess their direction. Right now, it appears so
limited. I can’t think of the last time I was beaming with
excitement on a tent pole movie and telling friends to check it
out.
I am curious on the numbers regarding who is going to the
movies. This article says young people are going less, and I
would think that be true with their viewing habits, but isn’t
the big budget films for those young folks? I know my tastes
have changed and I’m in that demographic that likes more adult
oriented material. When I go and pay money for those films, the
screening room is not packed, but it’s not empty either with
people my age. We do go to the movies.
Good article. I think we need to see the pendulum stop and come
back. Yes, there will be a loss in good filmmakers, but there
will be new ones right in line behind.
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Re: 111 movie sequels currently in the works
By: Neumatic Date: December 19, 2014, 1:54 pm
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Another article, also on Grantland, tying together these points
HTML http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/2014-year-in-movies/.
I'm going to have to subscribe to this site.
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Re: 111 movie sequels currently in the works
By: Neumatic Date: February 9, 2015, 10:55 pm
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Well, it's happening: Spider-man is joining the Marvel Cinematic
Universe.
HTML http://marvel.com/news/movies/24062/sony_pictures_entertainment_brings_marvel_studios_into_the_amazing_world_of_spider-man<br
/> I notice that Amy Pascal is involved in the deal, I wonder if
her change in position has anything to do with this, a condition
to make the deal happen. Maybe the demotion was to put her in a
position to shepherd this project, since it's success could
mean... well, who knows, but great things, undoubtedly.
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Re: 111 movie sequels currently in the works
By: Chiprocks1 Date: February 9, 2015, 11:45 pm
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Ack!!!! You beat me to the punch!!!!! It's great news for all
Marvel fan-boys.
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