BlessThisDay
BlessThisDay OP t1_ja66sly wrote
Reply to comment by no1name in Add realism by dialing back on attractive actors, give them bad teeth and hair, and have them not so eloquently well spoken. by BlessThisDay
Am I? Or am I just talking about independent filmmaking not the Hollywood movie business.
BlessThisDay OP t1_ja66h5z wrote
Reply to comment by ScientificAnarchist in Add realism by dialing back on attractive actors, give them bad teeth and hair, and have them not so eloquently well spoken. by BlessThisDay
Like the recipe for chicken McNuggets or presidential candidates. Don’t mess with the formula. Rom coms, super heros, furiously fast cars, and sci fi nerds who save the day… with a side of fries
BlessThisDay OP t1_ja65tzd wrote
Reply to comment by WhereIsThatElephant in Add realism by dialing back on attractive actors, give them bad teeth and hair, and have them not so eloquently well spoken. by BlessThisDay
I’m not sure how bad breath would be visualized… but yes bad in bed would be more refreshing, possibly adding to the dramatic tension that having sex with the person you’re escaping aliens with already presents.
BlessThisDay OP t1_ja65523 wrote
Reply to comment by ScientificAnarchist in Add realism by dialing back on attractive actors, give them bad teeth and hair, and have them not so eloquently well spoken. by BlessThisDay
I’d argue people eat what they’re served. I see tv shows that have significant cultural impact that pushes this envelope. Why not movies?
BlessThisDay OP t1_ja64is8 wrote
Reply to comment by Veszerin in Add realism by dialing back on attractive actors, give them bad teeth and hair, and have them not so eloquently well spoken. by BlessThisDay
Fascinating. Sounds like you have some really interesting background with your research. I’d love if you can share it. It does fascinate me. And thank you for providing the data points around this topic. Helps to bring realism to the discussion.
BlessThisDay OP t1_ja63qi7 wrote
Reply to comment by ScientificAnarchist in Add realism by dialing back on attractive actors, give them bad teeth and hair, and have them not so eloquently well spoken. by BlessThisDay
Not to me. Escapism doesn’t always mean into a fantasy. Entertainment isn’t always feel good look good.
BlessThisDay OP t1_ja635u2 wrote
Reply to comment by PotterAndPitties in Add realism by dialing back on attractive actors, give them bad teeth and hair, and have them not so eloquently well spoken. by BlessThisDay
I guess my underlying point is casting is part of quality filmmaking and quality filmmaking is paying attention to detail to better tell a story (or not detract at minimum). Otherwise read the book.
BlessThisDay t1_iv67ix7 wrote
Reunion. Grafton… right outside Worcester.
BlessThisDay OP t1_ja6a8mm wrote
Reply to comment by ScientificAnarchist in Add realism by dialing back on attractive actors, give them bad teeth and hair, and have them not so eloquently well spoken. by BlessThisDay
I agree. However, I feel a new paradigm is in play, and the formula isn’t as standard as implied. Just comparing movies over the decades along with technological advances (accessible computer f/x, low cost high quality video equipment), cyclical cultural evolution, and access (movie theater prices, video rental, pirating, streaming) is chipping away at the stranglehold the financially risk averse have on the commoditization art. Marvel and big tent pole movies are narrowing the options for casual consumers. The original question dared to ask if we are watching movies or really long commercials for toothpaste and hair products?