Ten years later, the 'Kids' are definitely not alright (Hollywood downward spiral continues)

Variety ^ | Jan. 30/05 | Todd McCarthy

[AnnaZ]

The crap that's getting picked up or green-lighted is, literally, out of control.

 

Sure, these are independent offerings, but they're being bought. And if you thought Kinsey or Birth were a little, uh, trashy, please do a search on Brokeback Mountain.

 

Perhaps I'm naive, but I am in awe at the lack of cognitive realization that these "themes" are vastly unpopular.

 

When I first moved here to La-La Land, I was saddened that "Hollywood" was less about the "show" and more about the "business". Now I'm stunned to see that business is taking a back seat to... heck, I don't even know what to call it anymore.

[AnnaZ]

...completely out of control.

[ikka]

And they wonder why the Passion was such a hit; yet continue to churn out weirded-out crap.

[WorkingClassFilth]

Like the new alternative media (talk radio and the net) a new alternative for film will have to be generated. I think it is foolish to think or talk in terms of reforming or recapturing Hollywood. Like the Left in the '60's, the route is to dump the establishment and focus on population segments that will respond. Let the RATs feast on the garbage.

[AnnaZ]

Ping.

[AnnaZ]

And they wonder why the Passion was such a hit; yet continue to churn out weirded-out crap.

It's just weird. They've found a new god to replace money, but I'm not sure what that is. The arrogance is breathtaking.

 

It reminds of my favorite Ann-Coulter-action-figure quote: "Liberals have reinvented the Master Race, and it's their own hip selves."

[nunya bidness]

I'm suprised Variety published this.

[kb2614]

It's a Brave New World. (barf)

[cubreporter]

hollywood is going the way of the network news. Downhill. no one really cares about them anymore.

[GOPJ]

Those without talent substitute shock for art. When art was cool, the best and brightest gravitated to it. And great art was produced. Now, our best are running companies, writing groundbreaking software, and inventing the modern world. Only dropout types are drawn to "art" now. And the "art" shows it.

[AnnaZ]

Like the new alternative media (talk radio and the net) a new alternative for film will have to be generated.

Hey, folks try.

 

Look what happened to Mel (vis a vis Hollywood). Not everyone's got the 35mil to give 'em the big F-U. ('Cause, so far, nothing beats film.)

[AnnaZ]

hollywood is going the way of the network news. Downhill. no one really cares about them anymore.

I'm curious what this year's Nielsens'll be for the Oscars. Very curious.

[AnnaZ]

I'm suprised Variety published this.

Actually, so am I. It's almost like they care.

[AnnaZ]

It's a Brave New World.

Be a dear and pass me the Soma.

[cubreporter]

Interesting.

[international american]

"Those without talent substitute shock for art. "

BINGO!

[F16Fighter]

The Perverted Art world celebrates their "work" by proudly defecating on the sponsors of Sundance Film Festival.

[international american]

When Variety turns on its own, you know we have reached the abyss.

[Bob J]

You're kids are pretty good...

[Fiddlstix]