[HEADING=3]"Rosebud..."[/HEADING]
Possibly single most famous line in cinema history. A single line from a single movie which shall forever echo through the annuls of history. Why? Because it was a memorable line from a memorable movie, an example of film making at its best. A remnant of time when film making was a field in which one could take great pride.
The silver screen has seen many such occasions. Simple phrases and scenes have transformed from film projections to cultural memes we hear quite often. How many time have you heard someone say "Use the force", or "Quite frankly, I don't give a damn"? A lot I am sure. This is because these scenes appealed to the viewer enough for it to burn itself into their minds among the many other words and phrases, allowing them to remember it for repetition.
At one time moments like these were everywhere. Film making was considered an art and means of entertaining the masses and people with bold visions had to make the best with what they had available to them at the time.
Jurassic Park is one example. Despite the use of what many would consider "old" graphics technology to render several subjects, it still looks good even 17 years after its creation. Why? Because the movie was made with the care and finesse of an artist. Another great one is Star Wars, which was constantly being dragged down with problems and a fairly limited special effects. But when all is said and done, it is still considered one of the greatest movies in science fiction, and a major leap away from Logan's Run, which despite being released the same year, had terrible special effects.
Unfortunately, careful production and memorable moments in movie making have been tossed to the side in favor of bigger budgets, bigger names, franchise adaptations, and remake, upon remake, upon remake, upon remakes of remakes. Movies have become less a "performer x audience" relationship and more of a "supplier x consumer" relationship. Turning a perfectly fine industry into a business rather than an outlet of entertainment.
And do you know who I blame for this?
[HEADING=1]You.[/HEADING]
The Consumer.
The Consumer.
The moviegoer who has demanded more action in the form of explosions, gunfights, and heart-stopping car chases. The moviegoer who has demanded bigger and better effects over grittiness. The moviegoer who grew bored of dialogue and complex stories in favor of shorter movies and more action. The moviegoer whose idea of a romance story involves a lot of jokes and sexual humor or a forbidden love element. The moviegoer who has lost their sense of class and now prefer the tits and ass of Megan Fox over the performance of Judy Dench and other, far better actresses. The moviegoer whose new theater is their computer screen and a bit-torrent site.
Especially you jerks in the back row. You and your constant chit-chat and texting. I'M TRYING TO WATCH THE HURT LOCKER GOD DAMN IT!
It is your fault the SAW series has spanned 5 movies! It's your fault Summit Studios has enough money to produce BOTH Eclipse and Breaking Dawn with the money made from New Moon! It's your fault Avatar made 2.7 billion dollars! It's your fault horror movies are being remade!
And yes...[HEADING=3]It's your fault Michael Fucktarded Bay is making Transformers 3![/HEADING]
Because studios and directors now realize that the moviegoer no longer has the same pedigree it did back in the 50s and 60s, they now tailor their scripts, cast, and special effects to fit the demands of the increasingly hungry consumers. The result of this pandering has ruined movie making and has led what could have been a good scene and made it into complete trash.
So long as the film consumer continues to pay hand over fist to have steaming shovel loads of shit tossed into their eyes, movies will continue to get worse, remakes will be made, and childhood memories will continue to be raped by studios and directors looking to pander whatever your hungry eyes desire.
This can be prevented however. For just the price of a single admission at your local movie theater, you can support genuinely good movies such as Hurt Locker and A Prophet. By avoiding terrible movies such as Revenge of the Fallen, you send a clear message to movie studios that substandard isn't what you want. With ticket purchases you spell out what you like as a moviegoer, and if enough people begin to spell out what they like, eventually someone will listen.
[HEADING=2]And now it's time for the show[/HEADING]
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Just to show you, let me give you a few examples of good film making contrasted against bad film making.
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Just to show you, let me give you a few examples of good film making contrasted against bad film making.
[HEADING=3]DOINITRITE[/HEADING]
Steven Spielberg is one of the most renowned names in film making. His movies are known for their deep characterization in gripping scenes in action or otherwise. One such example is the final battle in Saving Private Ryan. This scene, while lasting for nearly a full half hour, never becomes boring. Why? Because we see characters which we have grown to known and care about fight for their survival in a brutal, high-speed, close quarters battle. The gritty nature of the set and dirty, destroyed environment add to the authenticity and immersion. This is an example of a battle scene done right.
The battle at the end of Attack of the Clones. While you watch this I request that you ask yourself this: Do you actually care about anyone you see die in this battle?
Steven Spielberg is one of the most renowned names in film making. His movies are known for their deep characterization in gripping scenes in action or otherwise. One such example is the final battle in Saving Private Ryan. This scene, while lasting for nearly a full half hour, never becomes boring. Why? Because we see characters which we have grown to known and care about fight for their survival in a brutal, high-speed, close quarters battle. The gritty nature of the set and dirty, destroyed environment add to the authenticity and immersion. This is an example of a battle scene done right.
[sup]If you wish to watch the rest, you are free to watch
Part 2 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKB39QmX7hM&feature=related] and Part 3 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twS9UtJaw7s&feature=related].[/sup]
[HEADING=3]URDOINITWRONG[/HEADING]Part 2 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKB39QmX7hM&feature=related] and Part 3 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twS9UtJaw7s&feature=related].[/sup]
The battle at the end of Attack of the Clones. While you watch this I request that you ask yourself this: Do you actually care about anyone you see die in this battle?
[HEADING=3]Oh baby it feels so right.[/HEADING]
Casablanca has been revered as one of the most classic love stories ever burned into film and audio reels. It has achieved an almost god-like status in the movie industry, and the perfect exemplification of how subtlety is always the best approach.
[HEADING=3]Don't leave me like this...[/HEADING]
It was sickening experience just to be looking for this scene. At least you have the option of not watching it.
Casablanca has been revered as one of the most classic love stories ever burned into film and audio reels. It has achieved an almost god-like status in the movie industry, and the perfect exemplification of how subtlety is always the best approach.
[HEADING=3]Don't leave me like this...[/HEADING]
It was sickening experience just to be looking for this scene. At least you have the option of not watching it.
[HEADING=3]The chemo...[/HEADING]
This is probably the most renowned and parodied scene in the horror genre, and anyone who says otherwise doesn't know what makes this scene so great. The answer is simple. Jack Nicholson.
[HEADING=3]The cancer...[/HEADING]
Just pick any scene from the SAW series. Seriously.
This is probably the most renowned and parodied scene in the horror genre, and anyone who says otherwise doesn't know what makes this scene so great. The answer is simple. Jack Nicholson.
[HEADING=3]The cancer...[/HEADING]
Just pick any scene from the SAW series. Seriously.
[HEADING=3]Teach me, oh master.[/HEADING]
I hate to reference Star Wars again, but this scene is by far my favorite of the entire saga. In A New Hope we were introduced to The Force. A mystical entity which resided only within the frames of a film roll. In The Empire Strikes Back a young Luke is sent off to learn the ways of The Force from Master Yoda. In this scene an ignorant Luke fails to raise his crashed X Wing from the swamps on the count of it being "too big" to raise with The Force. That is when Yoda then gives a quick philosophical lecture on this mystical entity.
What made this scene do powerful is that it not only established the force as a free flowing energy that is formed and cultivated by life. Its reaches have no bounds. It was here that the force ceased to be something of imagination and entered the world of reality. So long as you believed in it, one could use The Force.
[HEADING=3]Wait...[/HEADING]
Thanks Leo. Just...thanks.
I hate to reference Star Wars again, but this scene is by far my favorite of the entire saga. In A New Hope we were introduced to The Force. A mystical entity which resided only within the frames of a film roll. In The Empire Strikes Back a young Luke is sent off to learn the ways of The Force from Master Yoda. In this scene an ignorant Luke fails to raise his crashed X Wing from the swamps on the count of it being "too big" to raise with The Force. That is when Yoda then gives a quick philosophical lecture on this mystical entity.
What made this scene do powerful is that it not only established the force as a free flowing energy that is formed and cultivated by life. Its reaches have no bounds. It was here that the force ceased to be something of imagination and entered the world of reality. So long as you believed in it, one could use The Force.
[HEADING=3]Wait...[/HEADING]
Thanks Leo. Just...thanks.
[HEADING=3]NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO![/HEADING]
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[HEADING=3]DO NOT WANT![/HEADING]
Did you really care about this Optimus?
This scene needs no description.
[HEADING=3]DO NOT WANT![/HEADING]
Did you really care about this Optimus?
~Timotei
DISCLAIMER: I do not blame you, the Escapist, specifically. However if you happen to fit the demographic of the people I wish to criticize, then yes, feel blamed.
