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To an extent, yes, Bollywood is loosing its charm/appeal, mostly for its [failed] attempt at copying Hollywood. It's quite sad to see Bollywood trying to desperately to make their films 'westernized' by adding some random smooching scenes or showcasing some foreign locales - as though the only thing that differentiates Bollywood from Hollywood is the locales and amount of clothes one wear. I don't think Bollywood needs to change its tune and style so fast - there just isn't any need of it. Especially since the culture of India (and by extension, of most South Asian countries) is so different from the western culture, copying western movies doesn't really make sense to me. This 'wannable' attitude is what pisses me off mostly. The movies of the 90s weren't anything extraordinary either, but they were at least true and felt real, which is more than what can be said for any these recent films.
And I honestly don't see the fixation with comedy films. I am not, was never one, and most likely would never be able to appreciate comedy or even satire (thanks to the wonderful movies like No Entry). I understand that after a hard day of work, people want and need escapism - but doesn't the same humors get boring and monotonous after a while? I like movies based on escapism (well, who doesn't?) but not to the extent that my brain falls apart and I accept anything for a good little laugh.
Anyway, as for the original topic, I was never a movie buff. Used to watch Bollywood movies every now and then in the past, but now no longer do it (except for watching old movies of some specific actresses or a few good movies here and there). Something seems to have gone wrong; not sure if it is the films/industry or if it is me.
I wish there were award functions like the Academy Award which focuses more on the artistic value and technical levels of filmmaking rather than the Box Office revenue. On that way, we can at least get to know about the films. Like I wait for the Academy Award every year not only because of the award itself, but also because of the list of movies I get to know through it.
And I honestly don't see the fixation with comedy films. I am not, was never one, and most likely would never be able to appreciate comedy or even satire (thanks to the wonderful movies like No Entry). I understand that after a hard day of work, people want and need escapism - but doesn't the same humors get boring and monotonous after a while? I like movies based on escapism (well, who doesn't?) but not to the extent that my brain falls apart and I accept anything for a good little laugh.
Anyway, as for the original topic, I was never a movie buff. Used to watch Bollywood movies every now and then in the past, but now no longer do it (except for watching old movies of some specific actresses or a few good movies here and there). Something seems to have gone wrong; not sure if it is the films/industry or if it is me.
I wish there were award functions like the Academy Award which focuses more on the artistic value and technical levels of filmmaking rather than the Box Office revenue. On that way, we can at least get to know about the films. Like I wait for the Academy Award every year not only because of the award itself, but also because of the list of movies I get to know through it.
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