well why aren't we(anyone NOT looney)starting our own "new" hollywood. Make movies that DO entertain an enlighten by telling the truth. We sit here NOT going to the movies because none of us can relate to the garbage hollywood turns out , yet there is a real need for someone out there to crank out movies with values and good story lines that are patriotic and interesting. Where is that person?! Maybe we should all look into funding some new up and coming film makers who will make "OUR" kind of films
Read the preceding post by Prysson. I doubt it would work. The industry begets self-importance, egoism, vainglory. To provide movies we'd watch we'd have to rely on people in the industry and the vast majority is already brainwashed. Even if we relied on outsiders, they'd soon become enamored with their own 'importance'. It's human nature. That's what I take out of his post (which, to me, hits the nail on the head).
Sorry, but promoting an alternative to Hollywood puts far too much importance on the industry in general (IMHO). As Prysson puts it, it's simple entertainment and nothing more. There's all kinds of ways we can (and perhaps should) entertain ourselves besides watching movies. I say give Hollywood and the industry their due; ignore them.
My wife has a half-brother (who I've never met). He and his family moved to LA in the mid-80's. As I understand it they were a religious family and from what we heard from them they found Hollywood difficult. Nevertheless, he became a successful writer for two very well known TV shows. We'd see his credits after every show. In the last several years we've lost contact with him. We've never seen his credits on any newer shows. We've often wondered whether they're still in Hollywood,or whether they returned back East. I guess my point is, did they eventually bow to the almighty dollar or retain their souls and leave? We don't know, but I think that puts 'Hollyweird' in perspective somewhat. And that's why I doubt it would work.