he has a point, hollyweird comes up with sequel after sequel, remake after remake, movies filled to the rim with boring CGI special effects. total lack of originality.
Not to mention that I'd be willing to bet Citizen Kane would be a box office flop today
Most Hollywood films are like video games or fairground rides.
Now, independent films are sometimes interesting and different. Perhaps he's seen too many films from the major studios, which are run by lawyers, public relations groups, and financial analysts.
Audiences are starved for something halfway decent to see, and that desperation is the only thing keeping box office figures decent.