I am 20 years old and still get excited when I go to the cinema to see a film. However, I think we all know that sometimes there is not always much to choose from. Since I moved to Glasgow I had the chance to compare what is on the screens in my hometown Sofia and here. And you know what ? There is not a singe difference. Except of the Bulgarian films, but I don't count them right now.
It is all about sci-fi and action kind of stuff. Normally, I don't have anything against. But you see one,then another one and after a while they do not make a difference.Feels like watching the same film over and over again. And if you want to see something different, you get the chance once a year on film festival.
The Hollywood domination is more than logical, as we live in a commercialized world and everything is about the mass consumption. Everybody will crave to go and see that blockbuster just because it's being talked about .. and advertised, so much advertising.
Currently, the cinema's programme consists of titles like Captain America, Need for speed, The Legend of Hercules, 300. You get the idea. I know it is a matter of taste as well. Yes, these kind of films are not really my thing, although I enjoy them sometimes. But I believe cinemas should be about diversity of genres. Another thing that makes me sad about this domination is that certain actors are being known only for a role like that. Take Hugh Jackman. The first thing that pop into your head was X-Men, wasn't it? This amazingly talented actor who has a wide variety of different roles is known for Wolverine.
You may have seen him in The Prestige with Christian Bale,again mostly know for playing Batman? Or in Woody Allen's Scoop? Both brilliant films and totally different from one anther. Most recently you may have witnessed Hugh Jackman's musical talent in Les Miserables.
So, I will see you guys on the next post where we will see what film festivals around the world can offer.
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