Modern Wisdom #918 - Critical Drinker - Why Do Modern Movies Suck So Much?
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Mar 22, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Critical Drinker, a sharp-witted movie critic and YouTuber, dissects the failures of modern cinema. He reveals how studios prioritize messaging over storytelling, leading to disappointing adaptations of cherished franchises like Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. The discussion also covers the Oscar's decline in excitement, the evolving role of celebrity culture in film, and the ambitious future of smaller productions. Tune in for his candid insights on Hollywood's changing landscape and what it means for the future of storytelling.
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James Bond Franchise
- The Broccoli family protected the James Bond franchise from overexploitation.
- Amazon now has full creative control and plans a Bond cinematic universe.
LOTR Revival and Failure
- Amazon successfully revived Lord of the Rings, impressing some.
- However, they also destroyed the franchise by blowing a billion dollars.
Rings of Power's Failure
- Jeff Bezos doesn't run Amazon Studios; Jennifer Salke does, and she's responsible for Rings of Power's failure.
- She prioritized messaging over Tolkien's lore, even firing a Tolkien scholar who criticized the show.