HOLLYWOOD *ACTION*

I have always had a deep passion for films, old, new, etc. Film quality isn't exactly the same as a few years ago, but neither is the audience. On a side note, I watched When In Paris, staring Audrey Hepburn, the other day, and wow that blew me away, but I'm not saying that every once and awhile good films don't come out (ex. The Help), but often I find that lately you cant even tell what's going to be good or not because critics don't seem to appreciate anything any more. Almost like they just don't care. Cultures changed, hollywoods changed, expectations... but still we have the same critics telling me that the last film I thought was exceptional was a load of garbage. No offense but perhaps its your understanding of the new cultural standards is what's sub-par. Films are all full of remakes, superheroes and adaptations nowadays and all I read is complaints of, "how many more of these do I have to sit through..." Personally, I tend to read a lot of books and most people don't know how over looked good opportunities can be missed, so im all for adaptations. As far as remakes or prequels go, if the original was good you never know what the quality of another film will be so lets give it a chance before you try to beat it dead already. I like to see what newer actors can do differently. James Franco will be starting as "Oz" in Oz: The Great and Powerful. Its a prequel to The Wizard of Oz told from Francos' point of view about how he became the wizard, it sounds interesting, and seems to have a good cast (Mila Kunis as Theodora, and Michelle Williams as Glinda), so Im rather excited to see it (release date March 8, 2013).

Films are a reflection of the people and $$$. Studios are constantly trying to figure out how to get people to sit in the seats for a little more than an hour, and how to appeal to there audience. We live in technologically dominated times and most people are always in a hurry to get through there day. I often spend my time going to the theater to watch movies, regardless of the $11 ticket price ($8 if i make the matinee), but to me it'll always be worth it. I like to go out and spend 2 hours relaxing and giving in to "Willful Suspension of Disbelief" (the one term i learned in my film class), just long enough to be able to relax and enjoy down time. I hate the idea that in a few years we'll be just watching movies right in our house. I don't know about other people but my tv is not as big as an actual theater and there are certain Hollywood men that I enjoy watching on the big screen. Though if they come out with a Kardashian film me and the cinema will be taking a break for a little while, I have standards. Anyhow I've come to realize though that a persons opinion is there own and if you don't like what you read... Well then write it yourself. I may not know much about cinematic tricks, camera shots, or lighting, but I've got a vivid imagination and an appreciation for all film, so I'm going to focus on what I can see and what Hollywoods got in the works and share all my opinions, insights, and ideas with the masses.