It's not so much that "everything has been done" in the world of cinema, but these days, aside from the occasional Tarantino or Nolan film, pretty much everything has to be a franchise tie-in, a sequel, a remake, or an adaptation. In the post-recession context especially, studios would rather reboot a dead franchise than roll the dice on something new and exciting unless it's from a tested filmmaker. The problem, then, is that countless inferior filmmakers attempt to ape the style of Nolan and Tarantino in particular, resulting in a glut of boring grimdark blockbuster flicks and self-consciously witty action comedies. What cinema is really crying out for is a greater abundance of original voices, and studios brave enough to actually bankroll something that could certainly be called a gamble. Can It Make A Comeback?: Absolutely. The Netflix model is fascinating and has the potential to change the way movies are made from the ground-up, fostering the potential for greater creativity. The voices are undoubtedly out there, they're just not getting any money to have their movies made, and that's nothing short of devastating. Of all the issues on this list, this is one that could change the most over the next few years. The digital revolution has certainly helped young filmmakers get their projects seen and rise up the ranks, and other innovative models of distribution and funding could be the next step forward. What do you miss from the cinema of decades past? Shout it out in the comments!
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