“For all the paperwork of democracy — government by and for the people — we have become a citizenry of spectators who simply want to be entertained.” — David Thomson Has the prolific film critic David Thomson fallen out of love with the movies? That’s the question I began my…
Episode 2965: Has David Thomson Fallen Out of Love With the Movies? https://keenon.substack.com/p/a-sudden-flicker-of-light?utm_source=youtube
A film critic shares his evolving perspective on the movie industry, expressing wariness about the enterprise like never before. What does this mean for the future of cinema? #FilmCritic #MovieIndustry #Cinema #FilmReview
Individual films still bring immense joy, but a growing doubt lingers about the overall benefit of the medium itself. A complex relationship with cinema. #FilmIndustry #MediaConsumption #Cinema #PersonalGrowth
Individual films may offer critical insights, but does the medium as a whole perpetuate falsehoods for profit? The subtle, cumulative damage of decades of cinematic deception is hard to see, but it seeps in. #MediaEthics #FilmIndustry #CulturalImpact #Deception
Is Hollywood's fascination with alien life, like Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day,' a reflection of our deepest anxieties and concerns about the unknown? A mirror to our collective consciousness. #Hollywood #Filmmaking #SciFi #PopCulture #Anxiety
Cinema evolved beyond mass appeal by the 1970s, reaching select audiences like novels and symphonies. Focusing on ordinary life, not blockbusters, leads to the best films today. #Filmmaking #Cinema #ArtHouse #IndieFilm #Storytelling
A golden era of American cinema (1967-1975) bloomed with realistic pessimism, a stark contrast to previous fantasy-driven optimism. This period birthed profoundly impactful films. #Filmmaking #CinemaHistory #AmericanFilm #Pessimism #ArtisticEra
Epic films shot on iPhones might be closer than you think. Theatrical releases are becoming antique as new ways to view movies emerge. #iPhoneFilmmaking #FutureOfFilm #MobileVideo #Filmmaking
We meticulously teach children spelling and grammar, hoping for literacy. Yet, we overlook decades of them consuming moving images, vastly outnumbering their reading time. Is our definition of literacy evolving? #Education #MediaLiteracy #Children #Learning #DigitalAge
Filmmakers have been warning us for decades about figures like Trump. From 'Network' to 'All the President's Men,' movies have depicted the rise of such characters, echoing real-world events. #MoviePredictions #PoliticalCommentary #Filmmaking #CulturalAnalysis
For decades, films depicted women as passive, beautiful dolls ready to comfort men. From the late '40s through the '50s, this portrayal dominated, presenting a socially disastrous pattern with few exceptions. #FilmAnalysis #GenderRoles #CinemaHistory #SocialImpact
Exploring the ingrained male-dominated narrative in cinema, where women are often passive icons. Is the medium itself reflecting the values of its male founders? #FilmMaking #GenderRoles #MediaCritique #Hollywood
The film industry has seen significant progress, challenging old norms. From Spike Lee and Barry Jenkins to recognizing women's and diverse voices, the landscape is evolving. Everyone has the potential to create. #FilmMaking #DiversityInFilm #IndustryProgress #Storytelling #Representation
Young people are realizing how film's medium shapes its message. McLuhan foresaw this, predicting his ideas would resurge. Cinema's power demands understanding its form. #MarshallMcLuhan #MediaTheory #FilmStudies #Communication
Every film cut forces a separation and a union. Shots transition, demanding viewers connect them, creating order from distinct images. An element of violence lies in each cut, jolting us to a new reality. #FilmEditing #CinematicTechnique #Filmmaking #MovieCuts
This filmmaker sees American life not through Hollywood archetypes, but as strange, odd, real people. He aims to portray them with recognition and without judgment, reflecting who we are. #Filmmaking #AmericanCinema #SocietalReflection #Realism
Screens are profoundly reshaping our culture and society. The influence is often alarming, yet undeniably exciting, demanding our focused attention. #ScreenTime #DigitalCulture #SocietalImpact #MediaStudies #CulturalShift
Hollywood once mirrored American culture globally. As the studio system weakened and new voices emerged in the '60s, cinema reflected changing realities. Now, with theatrical film an 'antique form,' expect epic stories to emerge on devices like the iPhone. #HollywoodHistory #FilmIndustry #FutureOfCinema #MovieTrends #iPhoneFilmmaking
Is Citizen Kane or The Godfather the definitive movie about America? One critiques the lust for power, the other reveres it. A look at two cinematic titans. #CitizenKane #TheGodfather #MovieAnalysis #AmericanCinema #FilmHistory
Is Citizen Kane or The Godfather the definitive movie about America? One critiques the lust for power, the other reveres it. A look at two cinematic titans. #CitizenKane #TheGodfather #MovieAnalysis #AmericanCinema #FilmHistory
