Why is it that so many young filmmakers feel the need to make an artistic film. First of all, isn’t the act of filmmaking art in itself. I could be wrong but that’s what I believe. Why is it that they feel their films need to be artistic and complex and so dynamic. Don’t get me wrong all that is great. And I love artistic films. Even though I don’t get most of them. And that’s the thing, most artistic films that I like are done by experienced filmmakers like Darren Aronofsky and Stanley Kubrick just to name a few. Art films can be great but they are difficult to make and even more difficult to get your point across. So why would someone so inexperienced attempt to make a film that is so much more difficult to produce. I feel that every time someone makes a film they must take their audience into consideration. Do they have a target audience? If so they really need to make the film so the audience can relate to it and that way understand and enjoy it more.
Second, what’s wrong with just making an entertaining film? Why does everything have to be so big, and artistic and Academy Award winning? What’s the big deal with that. I would say 90% of my favorite films are just ones that are flat out more entertaining than anything else. Now, in those there is some political/social commentary and visually/technically appealing ones as well. But for the most part they are films you can just sit down and enjoy. Anytime.
The answer to these questions is originality. People and filmmakers seem to believe that there are no original stories worth telling without making it artistic or having a complex story with millions of characters and thousands of plot twists (i.e. CRASH). Nothing can be straightforward storytelling anymore. It’s considered lazy and unoriginal. Therefore young filmmakers see the opportunity for making a mark by creating an artistic film. Personally I’d rather make, and see, something that I enjoy and deals with topics that I like and can relate to. For example, my favorite type of film is a zombie apocalypse film, even though they have spread into popularity quicker than a zombie outbreak itself. Seems like every year a dozen major/semi-major ones are being released. It would start to get old for me if they weren't so darn entertaining. As more are released they seem to become an archetype as if there is a blueprint for them that everyone is using. But I like them regardless. And most of those are straightforward, entertaining horror films that try to scare you and freak you out with gore. Most people don’t like that or can only take it in small dosages. I love it.
My point is I wish we could make movies without having to worry about whether it’s been done before or being artistic and just create something that people can sit down and be taken away from their world for two hours and just be entertained.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Saturday, August 04, 2007
The CELTICS are BACK!
8.4.07
The Celtics are Back!
I’ve always been a huge fan of the Boston Celtics ever since I could remember. I grew up during the Bird era in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Unfortunately, the Celtics haven’t been much competition since Larry Bird left in 1992. They’ve had mild success with Paul Pierce, the current face of the franchise, and Antoine Walker in the late nineties and have only been to the playoffs six times since Bird’s departure. But, last year was one of their worst seasons ever which saw a franchise record 18-game losing streak. It was clear to everyone, including the Celtics’ director of basketball operations Danny Ainge, that a change was needed. And that’s exactly happened.
The trade for All-Star shooting guard Ray Allen immediately following this year’s NBA draft on June 28th was an attempt to change the trend of the previous three years to draft and build young players. Instead choosing to trade young talent and acquire valuable veteran players who can make an impact immediately. However, Allen wasn’t the only support for Paul Pierce Ainge was going to get.
On July 30th, the Celtics traded for Kevin Garnett, the All-Star power forward of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and one of my favorite players. The blockbuster deal sent a number of young soon to be stars to the T-Wolves including up and coming Al Jefferson. It was definitely a hefty price, but I can’t be happier. Garnett has consistently been one of the top players in the league for many years. Now with Ray Allen, who is one of the best long-range shooters in the league, and Paul Pierce, who shows no signs of stopping his brilliance in the organization, the Celtics are already contenders and one of the favorites in the Eastern Conference. And more importantly, these recent moves show me that the team does care about winning and getting back to the level of the once dominant Boston Celtics of previous years.
The Celtics are Back!
I’ve always been a huge fan of the Boston Celtics ever since I could remember. I grew up during the Bird era in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Unfortunately, the Celtics haven’t been much competition since Larry Bird left in 1992. They’ve had mild success with Paul Pierce, the current face of the franchise, and Antoine Walker in the late nineties and have only been to the playoffs six times since Bird’s departure. But, last year was one of their worst seasons ever which saw a franchise record 18-game losing streak. It was clear to everyone, including the Celtics’ director of basketball operations Danny Ainge, that a change was needed. And that’s exactly happened.
The trade for All-Star shooting guard Ray Allen immediately following this year’s NBA draft on June 28th was an attempt to change the trend of the previous three years to draft and build young players. Instead choosing to trade young talent and acquire valuable veteran players who can make an impact immediately. However, Allen wasn’t the only support for Paul Pierce Ainge was going to get.
On July 30th, the Celtics traded for Kevin Garnett, the All-Star power forward of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and one of my favorite players. The blockbuster deal sent a number of young soon to be stars to the T-Wolves including up and coming Al Jefferson. It was definitely a hefty price, but I can’t be happier. Garnett has consistently been one of the top players in the league for many years. Now with Ray Allen, who is one of the best long-range shooters in the league, and Paul Pierce, who shows no signs of stopping his brilliance in the organization, the Celtics are already contenders and one of the favorites in the Eastern Conference. And more importantly, these recent moves show me that the team does care about winning and getting back to the level of the once dominant Boston Celtics of previous years.
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