Discussing Endless Remakes, Cinematic Trends, and the Power of Childhood Memories
The big studios have completely figured out that recycling established characters is an easy financial safety net because audiences are naturally drawn to things that make them feel safe, warm, and comfortable during stressful times. I was recently reading a fascinating media analysis over at
which does a brilliant job of breaking down the economic mechanics of this trend and explaining how risk-averse executives rely heavily on pre-existing fanbases to guarantee massive box office returns. If you want to avoid this endless loop of recycled stories, my best advice is to actively step away from the major multiplexes and start exploring independent streaming platforms, international film festivals, or crowdfunding sites where independent creators still have the freedom to take massive storytelling risks. Supporting small indie directors by purchasing cheap digital rentals or talking about their projects on social media is the only realistic way we can show the industry that there is still a massive market for unique ideas.