Hollywood's Less Than Graceful Decline

Lately I've noticed something very sad. Every time I see a movie I feel a sense of déjà vu. Some way, some how I already know what will happen, what lines will be used, what techniques. And it isn't just me. Many regular movie goers have voiced their disappointment in the new materials.

Hollywood isn't necessarily dead, but it is mortally wounded.

Firstly, this is due to the actors whose ability is slowly deteriorating. The glory days of Anthony Hopkins, Meryl Streep, Al Pacino and Jack Nicholson are passing. Now the circuit is full of Selena Gomez, Taylor Lautner and Kristin Stewart for whom looking down and sweeping her hair behind her ear is now an award winning gesture.

Think about it for a second. Can you compare these generations? No because they aren't even on the same wave length. These new so-called “stars” do not know the secret. Here it is: it may be called acting, but it shouldn’t look like it. You should totally become the character, changing for every role. These young ones are being payed to be themselves, not act!

Secondly, original story lines just don’t exist any more. When was the last time a movie came out where there weren't vampires, explosions, robberies or scandals? Hard to think of one right? Instead of breaking out of the norms and current following of the public, Hollywood is just repeating the idea, making it tedious.

I think they should start making films of unusual, but well written novels. Like they did with Cirque Du Freak which is about vampires, but in such a different way. Things like Jenny Nimmo’s Children of the Red King, or Meg Cabot’s Heather Wells series. There are many other examples, these are just a start.

Start learning from your public Hollywood. Bring back the splendour of old Hollywood.

The success may just surprise you.