In recent years, there has been a noticeable decline in interest in movies, leading to the popular phrase, “They don’t make movies like they used to.” While there is some truth to this statement, it’s important to recognize that people often romanticize the past more heavily than the present.
Movies back then were fresh and new with depictions of storylines not as hounded by the industry as they are today. Understanding the overuse of themes that we see time and time again is difficult because how does one reimagine something that does not resemble the past? And does it do it as well as it was done the first time?
We see an influx in reimaginings of older movies, and recreations that are meant to appeal to an audience in this age that keeps the consumers hooked. Understanding this is the understanding that media, whatever the medium is, is in a perpetual state of evolution, constantly adapting to the preferences and desires of its audience.
Therefore, if one desires to see a change in the type of entertainment being produced, it is important to actively engage in seeking out and supporting the creation of content that aligns with them.
Movies, whether you love the past, or if you’re consistently searching for the next, new classic, are changing. They are now catering to a modern audience that you might not find yourself in, or maybe you are the audience. Regardless, the change in movies is perpetual and makes directors and the audience strive for something new.