The Death of Cinema: Who's to Blame?

TLDRCinema is dying, with fewer people watching movies than ever before. The industry has shifted to producing endless franchise movies based on familiar IP, targeting international markets and prioritizing safe bets over originality. Marvel and Hollywood's obsession with interconnected cinematic universes is often blamed for the decline of original movies for adults.

Key insights

😢Cinema is at its lowest point in terms of viewership.

🌐Hollywood prioritizes international markets and safe bets over originality.

🎥Marvel's success with interconnected cinematic universes led to the dominance of franchise movies.

🤔Audiences are now less willing to watch original movies and prefer familiar properties.

🎬The decline of physical media and availability of older movies contributes to the death of cinema.

Q&A

Why are people watching fewer movies?

Audiences have shifted towards franchise movies, and the rise of streaming platforms and declining physical media make it harder to access older movies.

Are there any new original movies being made?

Yes, there are still new original movies being made, but they receive less attention and have smaller audiences compared to franchise movies.

Is Marvel to blame for the decline of cinema?

Marvel's success with interconnected cinematic universes inspired other studios to prioritize franchise movies, but they are not solely responsible for the decline of original movies.

Will cinema ever recover?

It's uncertain. The current trend towards franchise movies and the dominance of streaming platforms pose challenges for original movies, but there will always be audiences who appreciate and seek out diverse cinematic experiences.

What can be done to save cinema?

Supporting original movies, independent filmmakers, and attending local cinemas can help preserve the diversity and vitality of cinema.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Cinema is experiencing a decline in viewership.

04:25The rise of franchise movies and the focus on international markets contributed to the decline of original movies.

08:05Marvel's success with interconnected cinematic universes inspired other studios to prioritize franchise movies.

12:58Movies now face competition from streaming platforms and declining physical media.