Just ran across this article (h/t Instapundit) and thought it very interesting. It looks at the Golden Globe nominees for 2005 and wonders if they aren't emblematic for Hollywood's well publiczed box office drop off. The list is here and none of them would really appeal to red state America. Not that every movie has to or should of course, but it's been an awfully dark year at the movies, no?
I haven't seen any of these movies and none of them have really jumped out at me. (Well, the acting buzz from Brokeback Mountain might pull me in but that's it.) I'll be surprised if I've seen any of the Oscar nominees either. Most of the serious films of the year have been political thrillers from outspoken Hollywood actors. A film involving Sean Penn and the UN is a complete non-starter for many millions of people.
A few months ago, I ran across this article about Hollywood's down year. It compares 2005 to the last down year, 1985. It contends that it took Schwarznegger and 'Back to the Future' to stem the tide back then. Not sure that's what's needed now but it's an interesting take.
The two most appealing movies of the year (from advertising) were 'Wedding Crashers' and '40 Year Old Virgin'. Both looked like light, fun movies. Neither one will be get awards. But sometimes movies can just be entertainment.
Update: And then I just ran across this one talking about the same thing from a different angle.
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