American Idle ::::: A new direction needs to be realized and taken
Many times I have been asked the question whether or not I care for Hollywood and if I am just one to rant about the ins and out that talent deal with. The answer to that is more than a simple yes or no. However no is not an option so lets take that out of the equation all together. However there are many elements in the entertainment industry that turn me off at times. Event's and productions that cause me to take a step back and reevaluate my reasons for loving film as much as do.
Often times, I come back with the same answer. Which is; that I love the art and all that it has to offer. From the bowels of motion picture, a deep understanding and acceptance of possibility exist that is not offered in any other medium of Art. With motion picture you are able to bring a full story to the screen that depicts a people, a time, a war, a love, a dream and a desire. Brining it to life in the sense of its existing compilation of woven together scenes and elements to make a final illusion that puts you in the the mind of the creative forces behind the project.
How can you not love that? A few things come to mind that does not sit well with me. There is a huge gap in quality when it comes to creative say. Although this gap is closing. I have been subjected to some films that are not on par with Hollywood and therefore are subjected to small movie houses such as "CodeBlack" which begins its journey of heading straight to video. Now keep in mind; Codeblack has made its name in this niche, and this is how it plans on moving into larger venues perhaps one day even the big screen. The pain come from seeing good stories turned in to cliche pieces. Otherwise great stories are given misleading titles to appease one audience or another.
Take a look at the film 'A Good man is hard to find', the premise is good, the
acting was on par and at times leaving you wanting more. Although this is a film adaptation of the stage play, the screen play does not seem to cut the mustard and the star power does not seem to resuscitate it.
Not only is it a bad adaptation it is also an imperfect title for what actually takes place in the movie. This film should have been titled a good woman is hard to find or, based off of the story, devotion would have fit perfectly. However some idiot of a marketing man downgraded an otherwise good film to appease to an African American Female audience.
However other elements played out as well. Due to the budget you did not get a great team of director and so on, to maneuvers these otherwise perfectly good actors into position. Which in turn diminishes any affect the film would have had if it had a larger budget to work with and a sound creative team.
This film in mention is a prime example of many cases that has taken place over the length of 4 decades. Although African American movies have be around longer, the past 4 decades and focusing on this millennial past eight years. We have seen an influx of movies that deserve a remake. However this is not fair to the actors who put it together. All too often the actor is not given the second chance to redeem bad career moves. No fault of there own, unless obvious their acting is not good.
How would we handle the next few decades in film? Are we capable of taking the time out to build better movie houses and teams that will work with the majors to get better funding therefore producing a better final piece? Does Barack Obama wining the party nomination have a possible influence on the future of Hollywood and how it portrays people of color?
I would like to know what you guys think about this. I will be watching this subject for a while so stay with me on this.
*** update Lets take a look into a film:
Are we in the age of the Hollywood shuffle or are we growing beyond that and it is just moving to slow to be apparent? You decide 2008 should be more than just a presidential nomination.
Clips from Hollywood shuffle a movie spoofing the African American battle to be take serious as actors in Hollywood. It is comedic look at the types of roles African Americans are offered and the perils they face in the industry. However understand it is a catalyst to the thought, for the roles have evolved since this film has been made. I am showing this because that evolution has been slow.
Clip 1 :
Clip 2 - The gang fight scene :
Although it is not as apparent as it was in the days of Black-Exploitation films. The stereotype has evolved into a new realm of getting its message across to the masses.
Clip 3 - Black acting school
Need I say anymore!
Often times, I come back with the same answer. Which is; that I love the art and all that it has to offer. From the bowels of motion picture, a deep understanding and acceptance of possibility exist that is not offered in any other medium of Art. With motion picture you are able to bring a full story to the screen that depicts a people, a time, a war, a love, a dream and a desire. Brining it to life in the sense of its existing compilation of woven together scenes and elements to make a final illusion that puts you in the the mind of the creative forces behind the project.
How can you not love that? A few things come to mind that does not sit well with me. There is a huge gap in quality when it comes to creative say. Although this gap is closing. I have been subjected to some films that are not on par with Hollywood and therefore are subjected to small movie houses such as "CodeBlack" which begins its journey of heading straight to video. Now keep in mind; Codeblack has made its name in this niche, and this is how it plans on moving into larger venues perhaps one day even the big screen. The pain come from seeing good stories turned in to cliche pieces. Otherwise great stories are given misleading titles to appease one audience or another.
Take a look at the film 'A Good man is hard to find', the premise is good, the
acting was on par and at times leaving you wanting more. Although this is a film adaptation of the stage play, the screen play does not seem to cut the mustard and the star power does not seem to resuscitate it.
Not only is it a bad adaptation it is also an imperfect title for what actually takes place in the movie. This film should have been titled a good woman is hard to find or, based off of the story, devotion would have fit perfectly. However some idiot of a marketing man downgraded an otherwise good film to appease to an African American Female audience.
However other elements played out as well. Due to the budget you did not get a great team of director and so on, to maneuvers these otherwise perfectly good actors into position. Which in turn diminishes any affect the film would have had if it had a larger budget to work with and a sound creative team.
This film in mention is a prime example of many cases that has taken place over the length of 4 decades. Although African American movies have be around longer, the past 4 decades and focusing on this millennial past eight years. We have seen an influx of movies that deserve a remake. However this is not fair to the actors who put it together. All too often the actor is not given the second chance to redeem bad career moves. No fault of there own, unless obvious their acting is not good.
How would we handle the next few decades in film? Are we capable of taking the time out to build better movie houses and teams that will work with the majors to get better funding therefore producing a better final piece? Does Barack Obama wining the party nomination have a possible influence on the future of Hollywood and how it portrays people of color?
I would like to know what you guys think about this. I will be watching this subject for a while so stay with me on this.
*** update Lets take a look into a film:
Are we in the age of the Hollywood shuffle or are we growing beyond that and it is just moving to slow to be apparent? You decide 2008 should be more than just a presidential nomination.
Clips from Hollywood shuffle a movie spoofing the African American battle to be take serious as actors in Hollywood. It is comedic look at the types of roles African Americans are offered and the perils they face in the industry. However understand it is a catalyst to the thought, for the roles have evolved since this film has been made. I am showing this because that evolution has been slow.
Clip 1 :
Clip 2 - The gang fight scene :
Although it is not as apparent as it was in the days of Black-Exploitation films. The stereotype has evolved into a new realm of getting its message across to the masses.
Clip 3 - Black acting school
Need I say anymore!
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