Last year, I made it a point to see as many movies that were nominated for major awards as I could.
This year, I'll pass.
Let's just take a look at the Best Picture nominees:
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
CAPOTE
CRASH
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK.
MUNICH
I sense a theme here. It appears that since audiences are abandoning Hollywood, Hollywood has decided to return the favor. In order to convince themselves that slumping box office numbers have nothing to do with the quality of their product, they're highlighting "serious films" instead of low brow entertainment for the masses. As far as I can tell, not one of these movies appealed to the general public. They certainly didn't make an impact at the box office.
"Oh Rich, popularity has nothing to do with Art!"
Yeah, right.
Here's the thing about art; without an audience, it's nothing but an exercise in self gratification. Not that there's anything wrong with that, as long as you do it in private and wash your hands afterward. Just don't expect me to pay to watch it.
Posted by Rich at February 2, 2006 1:52 AM | TrackBack