Modern Filmmaking

Modern films seem to be taking a completely new direction from where we were in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Modern films are normally overproduced, terribly acted, pieces of crap, more concerned with how to make the most money than actually entertaining people. And most filmmakers will trade character depth for plot development or a few extra special effects or vice versa. Now this is not to say i don't enjoy my eye-candy, but it seems that this is what our multi-plex's have become filled with.

Now while movies such as "Transformers" destroys box-office records, films that pay homage to the forerunners of modern cinema go overlooked, such as "(500) Days of Summer". Here is a film that does not sacrifice character for plot or humor. Here is a film that is able to evoke such emotion that you want to cry, hate, and love all at once. While "Transformers" on the other hand, overplays the story accompanied by terrible acting, racist humor (you know what i am talking about), and overblown effects that look a bit dated. Yet these films continue to break records year after year. Why is this?

Could the answer lie because people in the golden age were more educated, or well knowing into the culture? Or could it be because people would rather sit mindlessly and not have to think about the social or moral commentary that most indie flicks tend to impose? It might be a combination. But nevertheless, quality is just going to keep dropping for quantity as studios continue to crank out sequels until no more money can be made. And it is a damn shame in my opinion.

Please show support of lower budget and indie films and keep the spirit of film in its prime. Maybe with enough support these films with sport a wider release.