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Reason First: The Case for Romanticism in the Cinema
Hollywood has figured out that there is an untapped audience yearning to see stories that reflect their lives up on the big screen. People flock to the movies to see the latest incarnation of super heroes or opioid addicts. But there is another set. This faction of the populace is tired of the putrid offerings that the mainstream studios produce every year. These people are earnest, smartworking, faith-filled Americans who just want to forego all of the blood and guts and gutter language and sexual situations. They seek out arts and entertainment that will bring them back to their roots or charge them to continue going down their faithful pathway. They seek to view wholesome, family-oriented entertainment. What is the response? Movies like Courageous (2011) God’s Not Dead (2014) I Can Only Imagine (2018) and God Bless the Broken Road (2018) are often low-budget ($2-$5 million) and take in considerable returns usually around $50 million- $80 million.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Geeks
Disney vs. Netflix
Media Industry The media industry is certainly becoming a competitive environment with different technology and content companies leading the charge. At the current moment, Netflix is the top dog, while every other company in the industry is trying to gain market share. However, over the years as we've learned through ratings, content is king.
By Dylan Baldessari8 years ago in Geeks
'John Carter' Actually Made Money
John Carter has been reported as a big money loser. “John Carter loses $200 million,” screams the CNN Money headline. “The megaton flop known as John Carter imploded harder than any movie in recent memory” says a Forbes article. The problem is, these statements aren't true. John Carter made money.
By John Taloni8 years ago in Geeks
Comcast Should Keep Disney From Buying Fox. Top Story - June 2018.
Hallelujahs were called when news hit that Disney would buy Twentieth Century Fox. Just knowing that the Marvel Cinematic Universe would be complete led fanboys to rejoice. Disney also expressed their excitement for the other franchises Fox had. Though the merger wouldn't be finalized until another year, everyone could smell the roses and green grass.
By Allen D. Lyons8 years ago in Geeks
The Dump of Recycled Dreams - Hollywood, Remake After Remake
My boyfriend sent me the trailer for the new Halloween movie with the message "This looks terrible." I'll admit I couldn't bring myself to watch it. John Carpenter's first Halloween movie is very close to me because it was probably one of the first movies I watched with my dad that then set us off on being film buffs together. Or more likely made me join in on the buffness.
By Maura Dudas8 years ago in Geeks
This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things!!
Comcast vs Fox vs Disney, FIGHT! Holy f*** is this s*** going cray. Like, what in the f*** even people? Holy mother of god. Ok, Comcast, I know you're scared, I know. But like, who told you this was the best possible course of action? People already don’t like you and this isn’t helping, at all.
By Hapsetshut The Pharaoh8 years ago in Geeks
The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media
I am a filmmaker. I have always loved to write. When I'm not telling other people's important stories as a journalist, I am creating worlds of my own, as an indie filmmaker under my production company name FARMGIRL IN THE CITY PRODUCTIONS INC, with the dream of being as well known as people like Patty Jenkins, Roxann Dawson, Ron Howard....
By Marjorie Roden8 years ago in Geeks
Why I'm Tired of Remakes and Reboots
Remakes and reboots, oh my. It's seems like that's all I've been seeing over the last several years. Now before I proceed any further, let me be clear of something: I'm not against all remakes and reboots. There are some that I like and dislike. So I thought I'd get that out of the way. I'll be giving my two cents on why Hollywood should come up with new ideas, as opposed of them doing constantly doing remakes and reboots.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 years ago in Geeks
