"The bell tolling the end of Hollywood may well be the pending sale of Warner Discovery to either the streaming behemoth Netflix, which refuses to firmly commit to a theatrical release model going forward, or to rival studio Paramount, whose parent company has demonstrated more fealty to the ruling regime than to creative, journalistic, or political independence. Maybe "The Movies" have had their run, as"
"pursuit. Going to a movie will be like going to see live theater, or a literary reading, or a symphony-not necessarily an elitist pastime, but with an audience that attends with more intentionality than the average crowd at a matinee for Anaconda this weekend. Maybe this comes from being in a Portland bubble with a high density of excellent independent theaters, but something that makes bland corporate multiplexes either change their"
The film industry faces an existential crisis driven by corporate consolidation and the rise of streaming powerhouses. A potential sale of Warner Discovery to Netflix or Paramount exemplifies the industry’s shifting ownership and release strategies, with streaming platforms less committed to theatrical windows. Historical shifts like VHS and television are noted, yet the current moment is framed as uniquely threatening. The theatrical experience may narrow into a more specialized, intentional cultural activity akin to theater or symphony attendance. Independent cinemas could flourish as multiplexes adapt or fail, producing a smaller but more dedicated cinephile audience for future generations.
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