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Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, film industries all over the world witnessed a steady decline in the sale of tickets. But at the same time, they also noticed the rise and dominance of movie franchises at the box office. However, this is something that acclaimed filmmakers like Martin Scorsese have always condemned.
Although the filmmaker personally failed to bring a change, despite beginning his film preservation crusade in 1980, it seems Christopher Nolan did it on Martin Scorsese’s behalf. Following the release ofOppenheimer, Nolan spoke withCountdown to the BAFTAspodcast host Alex Zane and noted the change brought by his movie to the landscape of cinema.
Martin Scorsese Condemned the Dominance of Franchises
As the film industry kept changing constantly over the past 20 years, filmmakers and actors witnessed a steady surge in different trends. One of such renowned trends happened to have been that of film franchises. Following the rise in demand for franchises among audiences, it was quickly established that people were going through “franchise fatigue”.
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Well, this is one of the recent trends in cinema that made acclaimed filmmakerMartin Scorseselament. Aiming his criticism at the conflict between artistic intentions and the corporate desire to satisfy the vast audience, Scorsese further noted the downsides of streaming platforms. Speaking withEmpire Magazine, the filmmaker even made harsh comments on Marvel films.
Comparing the movies churned by Marvel Studios with theme park rides, Martin Scorsese claimed that they weren’t anything close to cinema. Although he later clarified his blatant remarks, there’s no doubt that Scorsese has been on his film preservation crusade since 1980. But he isn’t the only one who has such sentiments, several of his illustrious colleagues like Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, and more, shared similar views.
Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimerHints at a Change
For years, Martin Scorsese has alone tried to figure out a way to preserve the authenticity of cinema, while others simply turned Hollywood into a money-churning business. But unfortunately, the filmmaker failed at his attempts, despite perpetually attacking the current state of cinema, streaming, algorithms, and commercially successful movie franchises.
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But after years, it seems the change is finally here, holdingChristopher Nolan‘s hands. Following the release of his 2023 war dramaOppenheimer, the film significantly changed the landscape of modern cinema and even attracted casual moviegoers towards the epic masterpiece. Thus, speaking with Alex Zane ofCountdown to the BAFTAspodcast, viaDeadline, Nolan hinted at the new era of global cinema.
“I think the success of Oppenheimer certainly points to a sort of post franchise, post intellectual property, landscape for movies — it’s kind of encouraging. [Oppenheimer reminded] the studios that there is an appetite for something people haven’t seen before or an approach to things that people haven’t seen before.”
“Everybody has a tendency to talk down the movie business. For the whole time I’ve been working in movies, I felt the cultural establishment was always predicting the demise of movie theaters, and I now get asked that question: ‘what do I think about the health of the movie business?’ And I don’t really know how to respond.”
Finally, a ray of hope appears for the future of cinema asOppenheimerchanged the trajectory of the film industry. It seems the 2023 war drama finally landed the win, Martin Scorsese’s film-preserving crusade always wanted.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
