Has Hollywood forgotten the art of making magic on the silver screen?

Article Abstract:

Most modern films are a response to cultural and economic trends, and are not intended to have a permanent impact. They contrast strongly with classic films such as 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Casablanca.' Some purport to deal with adult themes, but are in fact just as superficial as films aimed specifically at children. It would be reasonable to assume that children and young people now have very little sense of the history of films, but this is actually not the case. They may not have seen classic films, but they realize that modern films do not act as a repository for magic.

Social aspects, Column, Motion pictures, Movies

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Farewell, movie stars, you're dinosaurs

Article Abstract:

There has been a significant shift away from films featuring top Hollywood stars in 1997. The most successful films, including 'Mortal Kombat Annihilation' and 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' have gained acclaim in spite of their lack of the most well known actors and actresses. Film-goers now seem to be rejecting leading stars, having become bored with films that are all very similar. It will soon no longer be possible for stars to make large films which are poor in quality.

Public opinion, Motion picture actors and actresses, Movie actors

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Is it factual? Not really. Is it entertaining? Hardly. But the biopic is back

Article Abstract:

There has been a revival of interest in biographical films in the second half of the 1990s. Indeed, there are more than 30 biographical films under development in 1998, covering politicians, film stars, musicians and historical figures. Biographical films are mainly being produced in order to satisfy the great demand for new film material. Some observers believe that biographical films can never really be successful, as they are neither real biography nor real films.

Motion picture & video production, Motion Picture Production, Motion Picture and Video Production, Analysis, Movie production, Biographical films, Biographical movies

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