By Brian Morgan
What happened to the good movies? What films of today will be considered classics for generations to come? Recent films such as Cowboys vs. Aliens, and Mars Needs Moms will barely be remembered by the viewing audiences a week later, no matter years later. Even movies that are receiving Oscar buzz such as The Artist and The Descendants, although considered excellent movies today, will be quickly forgotten tomorrow. Yes, some of the recent movies are enjoyable, but most of them are based on books or movies from yesteryears. Sherlock Holmes and The Muppets are both entertaining movies; however they are based on books and TV shows from the past. You cannot create a film classic by solely taking characters from previous successful works and placing them in new adventures.
Star Wars, and Bambi are iconic movies that have stood the test of time. Even though they were first seen more than sixty years ago, they are still enjoyed today by people of all ages. How many people have gone in search of Gone with the Wind, Casablanca and Young Frankenstein? What makes these movies last is that they were unforgettable the first time they were viewed. They were new and exciting for their era and, at the same time, timeless. Classic movies come in all forms: animated, drama, comedy or science fiction. What makes a movie a classic is not it’s genre but its innovation and creativity.
The movie industry seems more interested in making money than making a film that will be remembered for years to come. Hollywood should return to the movie basics that create wonders. A movie that appeals to the current audience may not be relevant to audiences of the future. Some ideas are timeless. Movies based on love, family, hope and the unthinkable last a lifetime. Mindless shoot-um-ups and sophomoric movies might evoke a scream or a laugh for the moment but the silence in the future will be deafening.
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