Recently there's been a spate of sequels, prequels and remakes that indicates to me there is a lack of imagination out there in La La Land.

I think it's time for a clean sweep of all those tired old hacks. It's time for some new blood.

Of course, we'll have to get rid of a few producers before a total clean up can be made.

I was actually shocked when New Line fired DeLuca earlier this year. He had given the greenlight to many many good films, and the fact that 2001 wasn't a good year for the studio proves who ruthless these older bosses can be in sacking the man. Execs are getting younger, but the problem is they seem more in it for the money then the movies, so for a long time to come you can still expect endless sequelx and plotless action movies because they know they'll make instant $$$. In part, it's our fault for going to see these movies. If more people would go and see a Magnolia over a Freddie Got Fingered then we'd be seeing greater films.

With the digital age looming, and films becoming cheaper to make, we're only going to see more and more sh*t on our screens, I think such releases will cause a lack of interest in movies from the public, hence my questioning the movie industry still thriving in 30 years time.

Dan (UK)

To me, the problem is all the 20-something writers and producers who have the power in Hollywood these days.

Look at the movies they are producing, either gross-out or blow-em-up types. Even Gladiator used some weird MTV editing chops that gave me a headache.

You missread my post. I stated that if only more people would go and see a film like Magnolia instead of movies like Freddie Got Fingered then Hollywood would start making better films.

Trust me, these abysmal gross out teen comedy, endless sequels, plotless movies that are violent for violence sake? I hate them all oh so much.... My point was, these unfortunately still make money, and with movies soon becoming cheaper to make we're going to see more and more of them, and even those who like them will quickly become bored, and the industry is going to have to wake up.

As a writer and filmmaker in practice, I feel just as strongly as you do about this.

Dan (UK)

Dan (UK)

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Originally posted by Dan Brecher:
Ooops indeed. Sad truth is, people pay to see such movies.

Dan (UK)

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[Message edited by Dan Brecher on 05-04-2001]

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Two of the best movies I saw last year were, Snow Falling on Cedars and Cider House Rules, but the two movies I enjoyed the most were Gladiator and Gone in 60 Seconds. I agree that there has been a slight decline in Film Making over the years but I am very confident that there will always be great movies that make you think and really show true emotion.