Blockbuster mentality
Blockbuster mentality refers to the pressure faced by the small number of conglomerates who run much of the movie industry to create formulaic productions with a high budget.[1][2]
Examples of blockbuster mentality
- Jaws and audiences' recognition of the original novel leading to the film's success.[3]
- The success of Ghost, Pretty Woman and Home Alone (each, according to Jeffrey Katzenberg, told well-executed good stories that the public will search what it wants to see).[4]
Criticism
The focus on creating blockbusters can undermine the artistry of films, since everything in the production process becomes focused on concerns about fiduciary duty and shareholder value.[5]
See also
- Blockbuster (entertainment)
- List of highest grossing films
- Studio system
- Box office flop
- New Hollywood
References
- ^ Movie Blockbusters - Google Books (pg.108)
- ^ Heroes, Monsters and Values: Science Fiction Films of the 1970s - Google Books
- ^ How 'Jaws' Forever Changed the Modern Day Blockbuster|IndieWire
- ^ Read The Jeffrey Katzenberg Memo That Inspired Jerry Maguire's Mission Statement - CinemaBlend
- ^ 'Hellboy' Bombing: How the Blockbuster Can Be Its Own Enemy - Variety