Running out of good movies to watch—what now?

frozenbison3 said:We’re getting older, and honestly, some of that cinematic magic just seems to be fading away. It used to be that we’d sit there with our eyes and mouths wide open, totally floored by a movie or a killer soundtrack. But as the years pass and you gain more experience, stuff stops hitting the same way. It's harder to get surprised or even just genuinely stoked. I mean, think about it—if you’ve already sat through 10,000 horror flicks, what on earth does the 10,001st one have to do to actually rattle you? I was just sitting there thinking about it.

Man, maybe it’s just weird to us seeing our grandfathers just sitting at the table, messing with their food, maybe skimming the paper, and lighting up a cigarette. They just look completely bored with everything.

Solid, spot-on post, unfortunately 👎

Meh... this feels just like that other thread about how movies are dying. A few people complain here and there, but after all the arguing, we basically realized things aren't actually that bleak.🙄

Every year, you can find at least 10 absolute bangers, while everything else is just... okay, maybe mediocre... and that's been the deal since the dawn of cinema.

Anthony Smith3 said:Meh... this feels just like that other thread about the downfall of cinema. A few people complain here and there, and after all the heated debates, we always end up realizing things aren't actually that bleak.🙄

Every year, you can pick out at least 10 absolute masterpieces, while everything else falls somewhere between "pretty decent" and just... meh. That’s just how it goes from the jump.

So, take those 10—though personally, I’d say even more—multiply them by, say, 100, and you get 1,000. You start working your way through those films one by one, and once you finally finish, you realize you have to start all over again!😁
For instance, last year I found about thirty really great movies, and that includes everything from Europe and North America to Asia and the USA... not even counting the good ones and the mediocre stuff.
The state of the American film industry isn't nearly as bad as some people make it out to be. Besides, Hollywood isn't the only hub for Americans in the film world.

Anthony Smith3 said:Meh... this feels just like that other thread about movies being ruined. A few people whine here and there, then after all the arguing, we basically realize things aren't actually that bad.🙄

Every year, you can always pull at least 10 absolute bangers out of the pile, while everything else is just... meh, okay, or whatever. It's always been like that since the dawn of cinema.

Check out my thread 😍

And once again, absolutely nothing to talk about here. It feels like the world is right on the edge of collapsing, and honestly, if it all goes down, I really couldn't care less. It wouldn't be much of a loss.When it comes to actually decent movies, obviously.

goldenhound32 said:If I had such a narrow way of looking at things, I’d probably just end up taking a dull knife to myself.

And I’m just over here using a nail file. 😁

I Billy Bob Thornton He claims the movie is basically just a deep dive into a dark phase of life. His recent comment to the Telegraph actually carries some weight when he claims Hollywood is currently churning out the worst movies in its entire history. From his perspective, these films are basically being engineered to cater to a generation raised on video games—it's just endless, mindless killing for the sake of pure entertainment. He pointed out that even back in the day, traditional violent films usually carried some kind of deeper message or purpose, whereas now we're mostly stuck with vampire flicks and those flashy, hollow 3D spectacles.

That’s true enough, though it’s a pretty broad generalization—Thornton's cowardice is really just a jab at big-budget Hollywood.

Jerry Martinez50 said:Besides, Hollywood isn't exactly the only place where the American film industry actually happens.

Of course it isn't.

Here are a few useful links:

Cinematic Gems from The Last 10 Years you Shouldn't have Missed – Part 1 http://t.co/2egr1fP Cinematic Gems from The Last 10 Years you Shouldn't have Missed – Part 1 Cinematic Gems from The Last 10 Years you Shouldn't have Missed – Part 1 http://t.co/2egr1fP

Cinematic Gems from The Last 10 Years you Shouldn't have Missed – Part 1 NorthforkHonestly, I had no clue that movie even existed. Who actually went out and saw it? Ebert Done.

The top 10 Films of 2010 that you never Heard of 27 of The most Underrated & Underappreciated Films of 2010 The playlist The top 10 Films of 2010 that you never Heard of 27 of The most Underrated & Underappreciated Films of 2010 The playlist

27 of The most Underrated & Underappreciated Films of 2010 The playlist The top 10 Films of 2010 that you never Heard of 27 of The most Underrated & Underappreciated Films of 2010 The playlist http://bit.ly/hZAnpC

For some incredibly stupid reason, I still haven't gotten around to watching it. The American The American Anton Corbijn—this one really caught me off guard. Solitary Man, please Give, White Material Claire Denis White Material Claire Denis Down Terrace... Just all the movies that are actually available.

And honestly, all those lists of the best films from 2010—even if they drive some people absolutely insane—can actually serve as a pretty solid roadmap if you're looking for some genuinely great movies:

BFI | sight & sound | 2010 : The year in Review BFI | sight & sound | 2010 : The year in Review | Looking back at 2010, it’s kind of wild how much ground we covered. If you're trying to make sense of the chaos, I found some decent starting points like BFI | sight & sound | 2010 : The year in Review, reverse Shot's ten Best of 2010, and even that 2010 Movie of The Year : Gravity Was Everywhere Back Then | bad liti piece. For anyone feeling nostalgic or just looking for something better than the usual blockbusters, check out my favorite Movies of 2010 | Movieline or this video | The year in film 2010 , part 1 via @guardian. There are also those " Best ( and Worst ) of 2010 " lists from Time Out New York's and the Hits and Misses of 2010 via Electric Sheep Quote if you want to see where people's tastes diverged. It was definitely one of those years where you had to dig a little deeper to find the actual gems. BFI | sight & sound | 2010 : The year in Review
reverse Shot's ten Best of 2010 reverse Shot's ten Best of 2010
Looking back at everything that hit theaters, deciding on the 2010 Movie of the Year feels like a bit of a toss-up, honestly. There were so many different vibes floating around that year, making it pretty tough to pin down just one standout without feeling like I'm ignoring something great.2010 Movie of The Year : Gravity Was Everywhere Back Then | bad liti 2010 Movie of The Year : Gravity Was Everywhere Back Then | bad liti
Looking back at everything we watched, I’ve finally sat down to put together my favorite movies of 2010. It feels like a lifetime ago, doesn't it? Honestly, there were so many gems buried under the mainstream noise that year, and I'm still trying to wrap my head around how some of these didn't get more love. Here is my personal take on what actually held up. my favorite Movies of 2010 | Movieline http://t.co/TThcVbx my favorite Movies of 2010 | Movieline http://t.co/TThcVbx
video | The year in film 2010 , part 1 via @guardian Looking back at the landscape of cinema from 2010, it’s kind of wild how much there was to digest if you actually bothered to look past the massive blockbusters. If you're feeling nostalgic or just want to catch up on what slipped through the cracks, you should check out this video | The year in film 2010 , part 1 via @guardian. It really makes you realize how much variety we had during that stretch.Cinematic Gems from The Last 10 Years you Shouldn't have Missed – Part 1 video | The year in film 2010 , part 1 via @guardian via @guardian
Year out / Year in : Films to Remember and forget http://tinyurl.com/2v3q3tp
"Best (and worst) of 2010" lists from Time Out New York's critics all on one page http://bit.ly/eICium
Hits and Misses of 2010 http://t.co/0UFjytF via Electric Sheep

Michael Parker92 said:We're facing a chronic shortage of actually good movies, so what's the move?

Like I said, grab a nail file and aim straight for the jugular. 😬

Maybe try doing a little more research—I assume you aren't picking your movies based solely on trailers you saw at AMC Theatres.🤷

People have always made movies just to turn a profit. Just because your taste doesn't align with what the average moviegoer wants (which is what Hollywood aims for, with varying degrees of success), it doesn't mean there aren't films out there that you'll actually enjoy. If you hate the mainstream, hey, fine—don't look to Tinseltown for satisfaction. A movie is an incredibly expensive toy, and if it doesn't at least break even, things get messy fast.

Personally, I’ve never been much for those overhyped, big-budget American blockbusters, though I’ve developed a massive appreciation for modern European cinema lately; they seem to have such incredible directors. I’ve sat through things like "story from the golden age," "death of Mr. Lazaresk," "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days"... there are plenty more where those came from. Honestly, if you aren't strictly tethered to the Hollywood machine, there is a wealth of brilliant Iranian, French, or Italian films just waiting to be discovered. It’s a shame that most people won't even give a movie a chance unless it’s an American or English production (at least in my neck of the woods...). As for me, I can always find something that actually suits my taste...

I caught some movie about an oligarch last night—someone Russian-French, I think. I only skimmed through it because it was getting late, but it looked pretty solid. It actually had some humor, plus a really attractive lead actress.

Melissa Mendoza57 said:Personally, I’m not much for the big Hollywood blockbusters, but I absolutely love modern Romanian cinema; they have such incredible directors. I’ve watched things like "A Golden Age," "The Death of Mr. Lazarescu," and "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days"—there are plenty more. Basically, if you aren't strictly focused on American movies, there is so much great stuff coming out of Iran, France, Italy, and beyond. It’s a shame most people won't even give a movie a chance unless it’s an American or English production (at least in my circle...). I always manage to find something that fits my taste.

Fair point... honestly, it bugs me when I can't understand what people are actually saying 😬... I see how even American movies get terrible translations sometimes, so I often just turn off the subtitles... but with something like a Romanian film, I don't have that option 🤷 so I end up wondering if they actually said what the text claims they said 😁

For instance, I’ll bring up *Elite Squad* as a non-American film that I loved... and what happens? A character says three full sentences, and the translation gives us maybe five words total... 👎 🤷