Subjects Film Never Seems To Cover
I never see a "modern" movie that actually talks about the current IMPORTANT issues (not trendy baloney)... I think many movies are so many years behind -- waiting for OTHERS to take the chances.
shareWhat do you consider the important current issues that movies should cover?
shareWhat do you think are the important issues?
shareWhen I say "cover" I don't mean just throwing a reference... I'm talking about covering it well, with great writing, and great acting if possible. "The Battle of Algiers" covers war, freedom, terrorism, poverty, racism VERY well...
There are a few links of, and I pasted the correct one... "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" covers exploitation and the system very, very well.
The Battle of Algiers was, unfortunately, almost a one-of-a-kind thing. There aren't many Western (North American, West European) movies like that which cover issues like that in an honest and objective manner. I could probably count the number of Western movies like that on one hand. One movie I do love that's kind of like that is "The Quiet American" (2002).
Now I'm even more interested in seeing "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?". I've always heard it's a good movie, but I never knew what it's about.
Honestly, I don't trust Hollywood to handle anything I consider an important issue. Things I consider important are the ongoing and terrifying rise of fascism and general right-wing politics in the world, the various wars currently taking place, the crises of poverty and unemployment and low wages, inaccessibility of healthcare, student debt, etc. I can't see Hollywood handling most of these issues very well. Especially relating to war, which Hollywood usually just shamelessly glorifies.
The reason I asked you, though, is because you brought this up and I was just curious what you think they should cover. I thought movies do cover a lot of present-day issues. Whether they do a good job with it, though, is another matter.
I agree, those are important issues... Besides "I, Daniel Blake" which was very good (not great, especially for Ken Loach), did cover technological dehumanization... Automation is another topic that has had SO much change, but is never covered.
You mention right-wing politics, but I would go the other way...Where in the hell are all the liberals? They certainly aren't in Hollywood! I'm from the US, and we basically have a fascist party, and fascist lite that throw in a lot of slogans and stock votes just to say "See, now shut up and go back to work"
Btw, it doesn't have to be Hollywood -- I love watching movies from ANY country.
And to your earlier post, I agree most movies suck, but hopefully with the experts in here, we can check out maybe a great movie that didn't get much attention -- perhaps for being too truthful!
Oh, I watch a lot of international movies too. I mentioned Hollywood because most people here are Americans and Hollywood tends to get the most attention. But yeah, "The Battle of Algiers" for example was an Italian-Algerian production.
One movie Ken Loach made that I really, really love is "The Wind That Shakes the Barley". I'd go so far as to say it's one of the best movies I've ever seen.
“the ongoing and terrifying rise of fascism“
Oh, of course you’re referring to the new “brown shirts” Antifa.
“The crisis of poverty and unemployment and low wages”
Surely you aren’t referring to the US as we are having a booming economy. People who had given up and dropped out of the work force under Obama are now back working. For the first time in years people aren’t fearful to quit their current job to go to another or to start their own businesses. Been to Florida lately? Every blade of grass is being turned over to build new housing developments. Houses can’t be built fast enough! It’s darn near impossible to get someone to do repairs....as they are too busy building. BTW, unemployment is at 3.7%.
“Inaccessibility of healthcare, student debt, etc.
Anyone can get healthcare. There are free clinics popping up everywhere and of course the ER. Just ask the illegals...they get all the care they need. As far as student debt...government got involved and costs skyrocketed, but there is a solution. College bound kids don’t need to go to the most expensive universities....there are many small universities (more cost effective) where a student can receive a top notch degree. I have a friend who works for a local guy (now a millionare) who got his degree via an online university.
Are you aware that everyone in Hollywood as well as every multinational corporation, bank, and defense contractor all united around social justice candidate Hillary Clinton for president, in the most expensive campaign in world History?
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