Episode
#591 - Critical Drinker - Why Does Modern Cinema Suck So Much?
1:20:48
Published: Sat Feb 18 2023
Description
Critical Drinker is a movie critic, an analyst of modern entertainment media and a YouTuber. Cinema is no longer just about entertainment, it's now a platform for social and cultural ideologies to be pushed through. If you don't like what Hollywood's execs tell you to like? Too bad, that's your prejudice showing, you bigot. Expect to learn why there are no more positive heroic role models in movies, the problem with Velma getting naked on a cartoon, why Rotten Tomatoes reviews are diverging more than ever before, why Matt Damon was always right, just how destroyed Rick & Morty is as a franchise and much more... Sponsors: Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 20% discount on House Of Macadamias’ nuts at https://houseofmacadamias.com/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Subscribe to Critical Drinker on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCriticalDrinker Follow Critical Drinker on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheCriticalDri2 Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Critical Drinker joins the podcast to talk about the state of modern entertainment media, explaining how it's become more of a platform for social and cultural ideologies, and why there are no positive heroic role models in movies anymore.
00:00 - 01:14 (01:14)
Summary
Critical Drinker joins the podcast to talk about the state of modern entertainment media, explaining how it's become more of a platform for social and cultural ideologies, and why there are no positive heroic role models in movies anymore. He also touches on other topics, including the Rotten Tomatoes reviews, the downfall of the Rick and Morty franchise, and more.
Episode#591 - Critical Drinker - Why Does Modern Cinema Suck So Much?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Critics and audiences' movie preferences have diverged as critics are believed to be paid for positive reviews, while audiences prioritize different aspects than critics when evaluating films.
01:14 - 10:07 (08:52)
Summary
Critics and audiences' movie preferences have diverged as critics are believed to be paid for positive reviews, while audiences prioritize different aspects than critics when evaluating films.
Episode#591 - Critical Drinker - Why Does Modern Cinema Suck So Much?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker expresses criticism of the TV series “Sex Education” for portraying women as perfect and featuring nude scenes of underage girls, and comments on the recent attempt to reboot “Scooby-Doo” through the series “Velma”.
10:07 - 18:58 (08:50)
Summary
The speaker expresses criticism of the TV series “Sex Education” for portraying women as perfect and featuring nude scenes of underage girls, and comments on the recent attempt to reboot “Scooby-Doo” through the series “Velma”.
Episode#591 - Critical Drinker - Why Does Modern Cinema Suck So Much?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The cultural shift towards redefining masculinity has led to the decline of male heroes in Hollywood movies.
18:58 - 27:16 (08:18)
Summary
The cultural shift towards redefining masculinity has led to the decline of male heroes in Hollywood movies. The exposure of scandals within the industry has also contributed to this change.
Episode#591 - Critical Drinker - Why Does Modern Cinema Suck So Much?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The allure of recapturing past success has studios rebooting franchises, but it can be a risky and expensive move, even with a pre-existing fan base.
27:18 - 32:35 (05:16)
Summary
The allure of recapturing past success has studios rebooting franchises, but it can be a risky and expensive move, even with a pre-existing fan base. Many movies haven't made their budget in theaters but have become profitable through DVD sales and streaming later on.
Episode#591 - Critical Drinker - Why Does Modern Cinema Suck So Much?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of stoicism is seen as toxic in modern Hollywood, and the career path for writers is extremely limited, only finding success if either they have connections in the industry or have attended liberal arts colleges that teach them to hate white people and men.
32:35 - 39:56 (07:20)
Summary
The idea of stoicism is seen as toxic in modern Hollywood, and the career path for writers is extremely limited, only finding success if either they have connections in the industry or have attended liberal arts colleges that teach them to hate white people and men.
Episode#591 - Critical Drinker - Why Does Modern Cinema Suck So Much?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Fan-Baiting is the practice of creating TV show adaptations with race and gender swapping.
39:56 - 46:18 (06:22)
Summary
Fan-Baiting is the practice of creating TV show adaptations with race and gender swapping. This method can result in backlash, causing problems for marketing the show.
Episode#591 - Critical Drinker - Why Does Modern Cinema Suck So Much?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the possible reasons behind video game companies avoiding setting games in modern-day America and the controversy around certain aspects of the Battlefield 5 game.
46:18 - 53:29 (07:11)
Summary
The speaker discusses the possible reasons behind video game companies avoiding setting games in modern-day America and the controversy around certain aspects of the Battlefield 5 game.
Episode#591 - Critical Drinker - Why Does Modern Cinema Suck So Much?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The author of Game of Thrones expresses excitement for the more action-packed season two and believes it will regain people's interest in the world of Westeros.
53:29 - 59:35 (06:05)
Summary
The author of Game of Thrones expresses excitement for the more action-packed season two and believes it will regain people's interest in the world of Westeros. However, the author admits to feeling cringe-worthy for actors who have made controversial remarks due to the potential for backlash.
Episode#591 - Critical Drinker - Why Does Modern Cinema Suck So Much?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The success of Marvel vs the failure of DC in terms of movie adaptations is frustrating as DC had some of the best characters before Marvel started their run.
59:35 - 1:11:08 (11:32)
Summary
The success of Marvel vs the failure of DC in terms of movie adaptations is frustrating as DC had some of the best characters before Marvel started their run. The DC movie, Justice League, would have required extensive reshoots to fix and was stopped when the studio wouldn't let Ben Affleck shave his beard for the shoot.
Episode#591 - Critical Drinker - Why Does Modern Cinema Suck So Much?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The movie industry goes through different phases for each genre including the maturity stage, deconstruction phase, and parody phase as exemplified by the evolution of the western genre.
1:11:08 - 1:19:23 (08:15)
Summary
The movie industry goes through different phases for each genre including the maturity stage, deconstruction phase, and parody phase as exemplified by the evolution of the western genre. The discussion also includes a brief mention of the sci-fi drama "Reminiscence" and the anticipation of "Dune 2".