Anthony Mackie Explains Why Hollywood Movies Suck Now

Anthony Mackie Explains Why Hollywood Movies Suck Now
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Anthony Mackie answers fan questions on stage at the MCM London Comic Con, the Avengers star talks about playing Falcon in the Marvel cinematic universe, working with Eminem on 8 Mile and fun subjects ranging from effective pickup lines to Spider-Man star Tom Holland’s choice of underpants. Anthony also admits he’d love to play X-Men’s Beast or possibly even James Bond, taking the opportunity to show off his British accent skills. Anthony also talks about the possibility of Falcon eventually becoming the new Captain America and talks honestly about what’s wrong with the movie industry these days.
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[@rileysmall4317]

when he said "they're making movies for 16year olds and china" everyone laughed and yet it wasnt a joke.

[@Kewryn]

The principle of "it's funny because it's true"... though I fear that the audience here really didn't see that there was A LOT of truth in that statement.

[@yomanwtfisthisshit]

Well yeah he realizes and criticises all that and then keeps working for Disney/Marvel and participates in all that he spoke of in that little speech, so... So the audience probably sees the truth in what he says, but they all just go along with it just as he does.

[@rileysmall4317]

@@yomanwtfisthisshit well true however since Disney is such a large franchise they will have some other actor doing the job regardless meaning u could spend that money made on charities. good point tho he is being hypocritical.

[@cemba6552]

Anthony is a smart man, but doesnt make him right. its just his opinion. He lives in rich area, everyone got cinema at home. But most people dont have huge cinestar screen with OP 3D at home, with great sound sorrounding system, etc. Avengers movies are booked, but he is right about Tom Cruise thing, about going to see actor, but they don't go to watch him tho eather. Tom is mostly action, so people went on his movies knowing it will be good action, cuz hes famous. We have a lot of actors in the world rn, series, movies, youtubers, music, etc...You can be a fan of a fking dog on instagram. He misses that, he doesnt like that he has to sign kids posters, while for example lets say Tom had crazy bitch and older people adoring him and bitches asking to sign on her tity. You can still find those, hes just not in those type of movies. Thing is, when techonogly came out, elder people didnt give a fuck. 20 to 40 years old people tried it, kids are not let on their own usually. Thats why more mature people were fans and asking for his sign on a poster, becuase kids werent spoiled that much back then and parents didnt take them on every fucking event. TBH - older movies were shit, they were all the same thing action or drama or horror. A good actors only needed to express their grief realisticly in some moments and showing anger. ("Whats in the box") And it was all about the scripts, now its harder to script a movie that was never made before, but some poeple can still do it. OFC back then u have a lot of shitty actors and rare good ones, now world is filled with both, but a lot of them.

[@sashimi879]

@@Kewryn You probably have a superiority complex.

[@randyjax09]

“Stop remaking movies. Just stop.” I wish more celebrities were that honest. 😂

[@davidk7529]

I wish directors would listen. We all know they're especially not doing the women's rights movement any good by doing chick remakes of guy movies. There is literally no point other than easy money. No art involved, nothing new.

[@nsr5961]

Randy H I think people back then used to have a passion for great movies. Now everything is CGI and lame story plots.

[@michaels9666]

Randy H that’s a very vague statement. If a movie is bad, you could remake it and make it good since the bar is set so low

[@Retrorevelations]

@@davidk7529 Directors aren't the ones deciding that old movies get remade. The big studios who know that property once made money, or has a cult following now, do. The directors and actors that do the remakes, are just there for a payday.

[@patwest1815]

If you're going to redo a movie, pick one that had a good premise but was bungled the first time.

[@The_Quiet_Kiddo]

I love how he states that Rotten Tomatoes reviews ain't worth shit.

[@rogue8507]

Because they are shit they’re the “IGN” of movies

[@andreantunes8615]

@@rogue8507 Rotten Tomatoes is an aggregator dude. It doesn't have a mind of its own, it simply collects all the reviews for a particular film and gives it a score based on how many of those reviews were positive. It's 2021 and y'all are still out here not knowing what Rotten Tomatoes is ffs

[@spawncampe]

Rotten tomatoes is just critics either recommending or not recommending, it's not a score, and that's the problem

[@SebastianVik]

@@andreantunes8615 exactly! its being used as something it isnt.

[@daniel4647]

@@andreantunes8615 Yeah, we said that about IMDB too before it was overrun by bots and finally bought up by Amazon. Rotten tomatoes or even meta critic is no better since they're aggregating ratings from sources that are being artificially manipulated. A movie rating depends on it's marketing budget more than what people actually think. Are you new on the internet or something?

[@icysaracen3054]

Came back from watching Top Gun 2, and what Mackie says is absolutely true. I went to watch a "Tom Cruise" movie and it was an experience. Its no wonder they say Tom Cruise is the last movie star left in hollywood.

[@Re-Todd_Howard]

I would add Keanu as well.

[@spawncampe]

Keanu Reeves has that kinda solo star power, but only certain roles are right for him. He's got a lot of trash roles, but he made John Wick(goat) his own thing like Indiana Jones was Harrison Ford

[@krellin]

yeah meanwhile stalone is done a shitty superhero movie everyone is loving it in the comments but i just feel disgusted to see the legend fall so low

[@cody8860]

@@krellin stalone has been doing shit movies since the 80s. Do you remember Stayin Alive the sequel to Saturday Night Fever? Should have been a mega hit but arguably the biggest flop of all time.

[@manakmishra]

No way, there’s still timothee and leonardo. Id watch a movie just because those guys star in it

[@50kZeke]

Most important statement he made “Stop remaking movies”

[@loot6]

Yep, stop remaking....and 'making' lol.

[@perrystuart8035]

Make me think of the gnostics belief that the archons were jealous of humans creativity because the archons werent creative at all. Nothing says not creative like remaking someone elses creation.

[@Elias171]

Specially with female role stars

[@lowpull622]

@@Elias171 Lol, that's what there doing...whoever calling the shots(Most Likely Female), has no original thoughts; and remakes everything Femanist-ized! Next there won't be any real people[LEGO], then they won't even need voice actors or even a studio...

[@mainstreetsaint36]

More like, stop making lazy remakes. Remakes aren't anything new in Hollywood but the laziness that the writers indulge in is out of control. Scarface (1983), The Ten Commandments (1956), and The Thing (1982) were all remakes and are considered some of the most classic films of all time.

[@mrsalty1019]

Mackie- "Stop remaking movies" Disney- "I thought this guy worked for us!?"

[@nexusprime2487]

@Laltluangliana Sailop The damage was already done when the last jedi and rise of skywalker were made.

[@TaterTot11]

@Laltluangliana Sailop Yeah good luck with that.

[@filip3180]

Laltluangliana Sailop let us remember one thing that will help us survive. 👏the👏sequels👏are👏not👏canon👏I👏dont👏give👏a👏shit👏what👏disney👏says👏

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Alexander-bc8dh]

@Laltluangliana Sailop That train left the station. For me star wars did with episode 7 - 9. They completly destroyed the franchise with it. But well people will still watch cause its star wars

[@hyacinthlynch843]

Originality and good storytelling is what's sorely missing in the movie industry today.

[@maryvallettakeith6146]

And interesting, layered characters.

[@hyacinthlynch843]

@@maryvallettakeith6146 Yes, absolutely.

[@kasistories]

exactly

[@aayushmankatiyar5862]

maybe the series and movies have reached to a peak level where news ideas cannot come anymore

[@michaelglasser258]

couldn't have said it better

[@noonecares514]

Anthony is literally speaking what billions have in their heart.

[@TheReeelBradPitt]

more mcu stars have started to say this, probably due to expiring contracts, that no longer hold a gun to their head. If you watch interviews asking whether or not you can compare mcu to genuinely good movies, the actors always dance around the question

[@Uhtredrag1080]

This guy is pretty intelligent and ballsy.

[@Ch0obyHD]

I can smoke my stogies anywhere I want, I don't have to find a hideout place like youuuu😁😁

[@Uhtredrag1080]

@Flush Abesei That whole freaking show is weird. I can't watch that mess. LOL.

[@Uhtredrag1080]

@Flush Abesei I suppose that would be a more enjoyable perspective. LOL.

[@aetherbunny8013]

I’m a new fan for life.

[@joiion913]

Intelligent, hmm. He literally kissed a dude in black mirror, he’s sold out to Hollywood. Once an African American does one of those gay roles, it’s when you know they are already Hollywood’s puppet. I feel bad for him.

[@msd.2869]

"People stopped going to the movie because they suck." Facts.

[@jeffwilliams2548]

Plus now you can stream them

[@BeastmodeBeats]

The Economy is shit for no reason, no one wants to spend $15 on popcorn 😂😂

[@herogibson]

@Justin Sime holy shit you lyin! ... ... i hope you lyin =/

[@fuckgoogle9224]

My girl suck at the movies. Don't be nobody in there

[@mosslinden5058]

I thought I was the only one who genuinely felt this way. Movies have been trash since 2010.

[@RazorRex]

After Thor Love and Thunder and the announcement for like 12 different MCU projects this has aged gracefully. Also my respect for Anthony Mackie has gone up; he seems like a smart guy and is not afraid of being brutally honest. Plus he is a man of taste.

[@mattchooblink]

He is in a great sleeper hit called synchronous

[@KristianRobertsen]

It must have hurt him to make the TV show, what utter trash.

[@SpFlash1523]

​@@KristianRobertsen Yeah, TFATWS probably left a bitter taste in his mouth.

[@masonlaw3520]

1:05 "Now you go see X-Men." Now you can't even go see that anymore.

[@Sizdothyx]

"Anthony Mackie isn't a movie star. The Falcon is a movie star." :( I feel for you, man.

[@TrickNPlay]

Adrian Arshad this explains why the kid who played live action Aladdin can’t get an audition

[@TheSteel101]

Yep sad state of affairs films are now. Luckily we got the Irishman

[@deathstarresident]

I’m sitting here like “well who tf is falcon?”

[@KlondikeMIC]

@@deathstarresident lol

[@pietossing]

Only actors would believe we should care more about actors than CHARACTERS and STORY. I completely disagree with the concept he is presenting. You didn't watch Back to the Future because of Michael J Fox, he was simply someone to get your initial interest. You continued watching them for the STORY.

[@delavalmilker]

"Movies today are made for 16 year olds and China". Pretty much sums it up.

[@thegreath.sapiensapien6907]

Hollywood celebrities are not hot anymore

[@NathanJennings1222]

And for a long time certain actors were associated with quality movies. Now said stars are being put in movies with boring stories that have been done to death. Look at Will Smith's past few flicks. I rest my case.

[@emilio2647]

@@NathanJennings1222 even recent Fast and Furious films aren't the same anymore. I remember when the franchise used to be about street racing but it seems like Vin Diesel wants to mock the MCU.

[@VooDooMaGicMan81]

Have to disagree, the Chinese market openly mock the forced diversity and marxist agenda coming from Hollywood today. It's widely documented.

[@JPB242hgc2]

@@VooDooMaGicMan81 idk thanks 4 the info

[@matienazemy1382]

What’s even more sad is that the film industry nowadays depends too much on streaming services. They allow a movie like The Irishman play a few days in the cinemas and then it’s only available on Netflix. It’s a shame because films like The Irishman or Dune which came out a while ago are meant to be experienced in the theaters not just at home. I understand that things have changed due to COVID, but this whole ‘straight to streaming services’ thing was going on even before the pandemic. You have no idea how happy I was to watch Dune in the cinema.

[@nancykerrigan]

Probably because of what Mackie said at the end; why go to the theater when I can have a theatrical experience at home with my big screen tv and speaker system and streaming service? Especially when I don't have to deal with rude patrons or potentially getting infected with covid?

[@daniel4647]

Cinema should be optional, not everyone likes it and making those people wait 3-6 months before they get to see it just because someone is nostalgic about cinema is nonsense. Many of us have just as good equipment at home, surround sound systems, projectors or huge screens, 4K, HDR, and so on. Plus we have good comfortable seats, cheaper snacks, the ability to pause and go to the bathroom, good food, and no noisy brats kicking our seat, no germ infested dirty room you pay to get herded into like cattle, home is much better for a lot of us. Besides, there are loads of people that have difficulties with crowds that are being discriminated against if no alternative to cinema is being provided. There is no experience that only cinema can provide, and the experience cinema provides is often much worse than watching it at home so expecting people to pay $20 in order to watch it with a ton of people we've never met is absurd. I get that it was a big thing back when cinema was the only way to see a movie, but those days are long gone. If you want that experience then go see a play or something instead of trying to force your cinema on those of us that much prefer to stream it.

[@lucasrosendal3420]

@@daniel4647 you are doing exactly what you say someone shouldn't do: force an opinion on someone. It is your opinion that there is no experience that only cinema can provide and that it is worse than streaming, yet you are formulating it as if what you are saying is a fact. No. It's just your opinion. For some people the cinema experience is one of the best out there. Some people love to see art on the big screen. Some people, including myself, love the experience of being hyped for a movie, waiting for the ticket sales, getting the best seat, waiting in anticipation for days, then finally going to the cinema, buying drinks and snacks, sitting down in the theatre and watching art in front of their eyes, being totally imerged by the grand visuals and bombastic sounds. THAT is an experience only CINEMA can provide. As you said you shouldn't force opinions, so I won't do that because everyone is different. I want to at least give you an understanding that some people prefer cinema above all other movie experiences, so it is frustrating to see you forcing your own opinion as if it is a fact

[@stephanos6128]

And now a year after your comment streaming services (or hbo and netflix at least.) killed animation overnight for a tax refund, with no way to watch the shows without pirating. (course not all of it but it was a dick move on the companies part) its just... kinda all became cable again...

[@Sai-ns9ky]

Sorry but I'm not sitting 4 hours in a theatre.

[@hollywoodsucks3793]

Refreshing to hear Falcon be honest about the industry, he's saying what i've thinking for years.

[@championdesigns]

"Falcon" :) nice

[@Eking-su3tr]

How don't u see the irony here

[@hollywoodsucks3793]

@@Eking-su3tr I see the irony but the fact that he responded honestly enough to know the state of films he gets my respect.

[@maryvallettakeith6146]

You calling him Falcon after all he said in the video. Were you even listening?

[@hollywoodsucks3793]

@@maryvallettakeith6146 Were u listening? he said it himself "Anthony Mackie's not a star Falcon's a star". Im addressing him in the role he's known for.

[@camreese]

That's the voice of an actor who is watching the death of a culture he once revered

[@igodreamer7096]

word

[@787brx8]

A prolific ghostwriter wrote two versions of each Disney Star Wars movie. Guess which versions the world got? In the end, it came down to ripping off the writer. The industry killed the golden goose.

[@joquelhalyard6024]

Excellent way to put it

[@BManStan1991]

Brohamed DaBruhphet: acting used to be a culture before it devolved into just being a pawn for corporations and destructive political narratives.

[@Belowone]

@@BManStan1991 that's like everything in america, capitalism does that. Ruined art, ruin music, ect ect

[@johnseabiscuit4961]

Finally an actor saying something that makes some sense.

[@DrKnow1tAll]

Two things killed the Hollywood star. Pirating and CGI. CGI is actually a growth in movie making caused by pirating. When the industry started losing millions, due to pirating, it had to create a formula to combat it. That's why most big budget movies are 3-D models. You can't pirate that experience. This has driven the super hero, animation and sci-fi genres to the forefront and hence, we are victims of the good subplot or story telling of yesteryear Hollywood movies. We only have us to blame. Think about that next time you buy a bootleg dvd or stream a movie to your TV from an illegal app.

[@johnseabiscuit4961]

Dr. Know interesting but I'm sure the average attention span of people being equal to that of a goldfish has something to do with it.

[@DrKnow1tAll]

John Seabiscuit It is the digital age, after all.

[@fucheduck]

good! I thought I"d phased to another Universe, a shitty one with a shitty Earth. guess it's this Earth has fucked up.

[@haczabim]

It's probablyhow the vast majority feelabout it.- well,not brie larsonofcourse, but it doesn't count

[@markopolo5695]

He's an under appreciated actor

[@klauscata225]

yes , he's good , but he is also a big idiot. He started to hate lord of the rings and harry potter because they are "racist" lol . this idiot disn t even read the books , and he thinks it's fochen 'Murica everywhere. I lost all my respect for this

[@klash85]

"The Falcon is a movie star, not Anthony Mackie." Great comment.

[@Sep-ls1sh]

Honestly Anthony Mackie is more interesting here than in the marvel movies

[@stefanitaalexandru8132]

Honestly he deserve a main role in a big movie,not falcon one...

[@Sep-ls1sh]

Stefanita Alexandru I thought he did a great job in the second season of Altered Carbon, we need him to do that in a bigger movie

[@stefanitaalexandru8132]

@@Sep-ls1sh that's what i am saying..:)

[@Sep-ls1sh]

Stefanita Alexandru great minds think alike

[@stefanitaalexandru8132]

@@Sep-ls1sh yep:)

[@eden9808]

Falcon is really talking facts here, he should quit avengers and become an actor or something.

[@ninjahombrepalito1721]

HAH XD Lol, gottee

[@bananasaur5209]

You calling him Falcon after what he just said is ironic.

[@irishboi7100]

Falcon should drop the soup act and do stand up

[@Richjack3]

@@bananasaur5209 *Wolfcastle from the Simpsons* "That's the joke"

[@theyellowflashoftheleaf5896]

@@bananasaur5209 r/whoosh

[@tykemonster6416]

Damn on point. I miss the Hollywood that used to make movies with stories around real people, real stories and real emotions and not just VFX shit.

[@hispacacciato3514]

Damn. He truly nailed it. He couldn't be more accurate

[@RepublicOfBridger]

This man is in a position where saying these things can only hurt his career. Mad respect for not holding back and spitting some truth

[@EmperorElizer]

This was 4 years ago, now he's as woke and sucks as much as the things he complains about here

[@zacharyb2723]

@@littlehollow whst? what are you on? what movie did YOU watch? who brought up race? you arent even close to what he was talking about.

[@plet.s]

@@littlehollow you said "He did exactly what he said is the problem with movies in his new TV show" he's just an actor preforming his act the way the script is written and the way the directors tell him to...nothing really comes from the actor himselfs.

[@thefluffyshark5202]

@@EmperorElizer I mean you sorta gotta lend that to the directors and writers not the actors, actors can still do parts and have reservastions about but still do it for a number of reasons. Its the job of the writers and directors and producers to listen to feedback and produce somthing enjoyable, actors are just there to act out that vision as best as they can.

[@kAY-yl5en]

It's like, there's nothing one can do... Things change and as much as we don't like to see that, thats whats going to happen.

[@Misteryang]

One of the hardest hitting quotes in this whole shit “they make movies for specific audiences as opposed to just making good movies”. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@isaacbeeby2528]

But that quote is also bullshit because how can he speak for everyone as to what a good movie is? Movies are an artform and are is subjective. You can put 1000 people in a movie theatre and show them all the exact same movie and each of those 1000 people are going to walk away having a different experience to the people sitting beside them. Guess what, there are people out there who do not like The Shawshank Redemption, or The Godfather, or The Dark Knight, or A New Hope, I can go on and on. There is no such thing as a good or bad film because what is considered good or bad when it comes to something subjective like film, music or more traditional forms of art like a drawing or painting is all in the eye of the beholder.

[@Wveth]

@@isaacbeeby2528 You're taking the quote out of context and pretending like it means a specific thing when the context makes it clear that it doesn't. Essentially, you're strawmanning him, whether you realize it or not. What he's talking about when he says "making movies for specific audiences" is the compulsion to just PUT BUTTS IN SEATS rather than tell a story. Obviously all movies are made for specific audiences; you know it, I know it and it's very clear he knows it. It's about the art of filmmaking turning from "how to tell the best story with this material" into "how to trick people into the theater while avoiding the hard storytelling work." Again, context makes this clear.

[@isaacbeeby2528]

@@Wveth I simply cannot agree with that as an aspiring filmmaker.

[@sassythesasquatch250]

Yet when people make movies catering to minority groups that aren’t good, the reaction is that the movie is a masterpiece and everyone who doesn’t like it is a horrible piece of shit

[@enzocrespin5806]

@@sassythesasquatch250 I'd say it's more that whenever a movie or serie, or video game is perceived as pandering to women or certain minorities, and it's not good, some people will blame "woke PC culture" for its failure instead of simply bad writing or the managementnot giving a shit about the quality of the product, like they would have if they didn't see the work as pandering. Mackie's statements are on point, it's not about "wokeness", it's a general issue as he says

[@1ncarnacio]

what a clip! Anthony Mackie took the words out my mouth. Refreshing to hear this kind of prespective from a prolific individual actively involved in that industry

[@alejandrodiaz9355]

This aged really well. Hard to believe this is from 5 years ago and it's still incredibly relevant today. Although, he contradicts himself when promoting himself becoming Black Cap.

[@retrohero2762]

Marvel's giving him that sweet pay rise, I wouldn't blame him lol

[@ShotgunGabe]

I like this actor more he speaks the truth and not just a shill.

[@catfunt5744]

i wonder how this is going to affect his relationship with marvel/disney/china or just the whole industry in general im not into these type of news so maybe im late lol

[@stephenmeinhold5452]

it's brave as Movie execs are nasty people, look at what happened with James Gunn.

[@gfilmer7150]

I liked the part where he talked about remaking movies, because Black Christmas just came out and it just looked terrible, compared to the 1974 classic. They already made a remake like, back in 2009 and everyone hated it.

[@ight3817]

@@stephenmeinhold5452 well james gunn couldn't keep his perverted thoughts to himself which is what got him fired. Dude has issues for joking about pedophilia all the time.

[@hawaiianpizzaadvocate1490]

It's refreshing but I really hope that his career will remain intact because the Hollywood scene is vicious.

[@Incognito-gh5qi]

When he said "Stop remaking movies, just stop" I felt that.

[@manicepisodes3903]

And then immediately mentioned Scarface, a remake...

[@KillZoneHart1]

@@manicepisodes3903 well, I don't blame him. Almost nobody thinks of the original.

[@Mariocraft97]

@@manicepisodes3903 Sorry for the wall of text, I ended up venting a bit more than I should. Difference is the scarface remake is so INCREDIBLE it totally erased the memory of the original. Also... If the movies they remade was from the 30's Id be okay with that. Even the 70's, as old as oroginal scarface was when they remade it. Problem is they be remaking movies that aint even old yet. The Lion king is from 1994... By scarface logic it should be remade not now, but in 2045... "Old" has changed. With this increase in movie consuption old has really lost its meaning the last 20y, and along with it the presumed assumption that everyone would like these "Old" movies remade. When they remade cinderella, I was ok with that, cause its actually an old movie! Keep it up! Remake "The dictator" remake "Pinocchio" Animation might even be a bad example as they barely age imo, and remakes are live action anyways, which I dont really care for. Imagine a new Snow white.. New, fresh animation that isnt jagged. More vibrant colorschemes. A more in depth plot with a stronger, reimagined musical score. I would love that. But no... Old aint old no more. Soon they gonna remake the truely great movies and everyone will buy it up. I hate this trend.

[@clintbeamquillope3123]

@@Mariocraft97 problem is, so many actors and directors remake the movie for the sake of burying the orig that they didnt at least consult the orig then add new elements for the current era. They just straight up do it without considering the orig material. This is the current 2010s im talking about because most of the movies since are remakes and sequels.

[@manicepisodes3903]

@@Mariocraft97 Don't get me wrong, I love the Al Pacino version so much. But the 1932 Scarface is pretty awesome too, and my point was remakes aren't necessarily bad, when you change enough of the elements to stand on its own merit. But I hate pointless remakes

[@zabut2301]

I remember seeing Eddie Murphy in Trading Places for the first time on the big screen. Trading Places would DEFINITELY not get made today. One of my favorites.

[@Yousaf_Yunes]

Tropic Thunder with RDJ in blackface

[@DailyDoseOfRandomLogic]

Now I know for certain how he really feels about Falcon and the Winter soldier. This man has spit some fax here while risking his ass. Love him!

[@minecraftpro110]

He's got some nerve talking about movies like this while being in Marvels movies, respect

[@kevinmyrick218]

Thats whats im saying like what

[@donal935]

Stupid question, but are you calling him a hypocrite or are you calling him brave? xD I'm a lil confused

[@kevinu6004]

Fair point, dont feel hes established enough in the industry or has a big catalogue.... but he makes a few valid points

[@kevinmyrick218]

@@kevinu6004 on the same coin who gives a shit how established he is he came out and spoke truth Hes a paid actor a part of the machine.

[@elbo7755]

@@donal935 Him saying respect at the end of his sentence means the latter.

[@cs512tr]

this guy is 100% correct, and the depressing tone in the audience and fake laughing was the reality sinking in.

[@elriane94]

Oh please, he plays in the movies he's criticizing. What a hypocrite, he doesn't mind the industry when he's paid. Edit: guys, stop @me, I don't give a shit

[@KirbyMan12]

@@elriane94 I guess I can't criticize my place of business because I work there as an employee. D'oh my opinion is invalidated then. That's stupid.

[@elriane94]

@@KirbyMan12 I didn't say he couldn't, just that he's an hypocrite. It's not like he's struggling financially. If he really meant what he said, he'd stop supporting these movies by playing in them (aka the Disney owned MCU where he's really happy to be a main character now that he's Captain America). But no, he criticizes them while benefiting from them.

[@cs512tr]

@@elriane94 doesn't make him wrong. not everyone has to praise 100% of their job/work environment

[@danielrko9895]

@@elriane94 well shit and what is he supposed to do ? no one is making ,,indie'' movies anymore everything is just garbage made by hollywood and if they only make shit you have 2 choices, watch it or don't watch it

[@RockSmithStudio]

"The business, they makes movies for specific audiences as oppose to just making good movies" NAILED IT ON THE HEAD

[@jaythompson5102]

Honestly this was incredible. What a great thinker I've never heard a lot of these ideas put together in such a concise way.

[@zemekiel]

The sad part is that everything he talked about has gotten way worse since this interview.

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

Right!

[@Aristocratic13]

How so?

[@Solgrem]

Black Moon Knight Now we have movies that cater to audiences and agendas more than ever before. Instead of making fun movies with the exception of a select few, hollywood has figured out how to make bank. And like any business, if you figure out how to make the most money with the least amount of effort you’ll stick to that method

[@Aristocratic13]

J Nebulae Interesting...

[@Aristocratic13]

@zemekiel your opinion?

[@sandile84]

He's not going to last in this business, he's too smart, perceptive and vocal.

[@DevinsDen]

Idk a lot of actors are almost too vocal nowadays especially with politics now.

[@blazeraze2013]

@@DevinsDen they are vocal with what hollywood want to hear

[@pursesheels6807]

blaze raze preach

[@pursesheels6807]

SupDev nah vocal with lies and a agenda NOT TRUTH

[@anthonypapiccio2045]

Yeah I was waiting for a red dot to appear on his forehead when he started talking about watching the avengers at home instead of going out

[@anthonywoodroof2800]

Just great. How many people on camera do you hear being so honest. Very likable guy. Falcon show....not so much.

[@rosskemp2444]

I'm genuinely impressed with his honesty.

[@ramonabdiel10]

“The Evolution of the Superhero has meant the death of the movie star” That’s so true

[@1997residente]

yep. nobody watched Joker because it stars Joaquin Phoenix and nobody saw Spiderman Far from home because they love Tom Holland...there is a pre-existent love with the character and that encourage you to see the film.

[@ninjahombrepalito1721]

Nope. Everyone knows who Robert Downy Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt, Scarlett Johansson, are.

[@ninjahombrepalito1721]

@@1997residente that's because nobody knew who Joaquin Phoenix and Tom Holland were. Nobidy went to watch the first Terminator movie because it starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. That's the movie that really launched his career. Nobody watched Titabic because it starred Leonardo DiCaprio, that's the movie that really made a huge star out of him.

[@zacharypreval3186]

@@1997residentenah I know girls who saw spiderman because it had Tom in it.

[@ninjahombrepalito1721]

@@dwzenix7954 That's another good point. An actor should be able to adapt to different characters so we see the different characters instead of just the actor (which is why Vin Diesel is an underrated actor).

[@shanechannel7066]

He is 100% correct. Take Chris Hemsworth for example. People only care about that guy when he's playing Thor.

[@sericarose1828]

@robizzlor No, Chris Hemsworth is good. He had a small part in Star Trek 2009 and did a great job. He also did a great job is 12 Stong. He can act, just needs good lines and not just CGI.

[@Joelksk]

@@sericarose1828 but because he is known as thor he gets given roles like mib international which further ruin his chances of being given good roles. If superhero movie were liek the dark knight then there would be something to go by.

[@radwanrhmani7057]

and this guy is only relevant because he was in avengers, he is not entirely correct. people have been attracted to movies like james bond for the character, batman as well as many other movie franchises were marketed by the lead character(s). that has increased over the years but it is not why movies are worse now, movies are worse because of the agenda behind movies in general, to much political messages because hollywood actors and producers thought they should use their platform to further their messages

[@sericarose1828]

@@radwanrhmani7057 Much of what you say is true. But it does feel like most of the movies, especially big "hits" like the Marvel world, are made for 15 year-old boys - and China.

[@ald8501]

Shane best example would be Robert Downey jr/ Ironman

[@jkapp374]

He used what star power he had, using the genre of superhero films/shows, to really say something about race & society with "Falcon and the Winter Soldier", - that took a lot of guts and commitment, and I have nothing but props and respect to Mackie and the directors/writers/producers of that series for that- GREAT show

[@lucasrosendal3420]

I couldn't agree more. That show doesn't get enough credit for the important things at had to say and people are writing it off as the worst marvel Disney+ show only because it didn't have enough crazy superhero spectacle like say Infinity War

[@marcusking8507]

I did like that show, but the Flag Smashers were really BAD... So badly written.

[@gilbertmillers4865]

I got to say he’s starting to become my favorite actor because he’s honest which is more than I could say for other people who don’t call things out on absolute bullshit

[@skitsandjiggles7286]

Mackie was taken to a back room and reprogrammed immediately after this panel concluded.

[@rp-lopez]

😂😂😂

[@OOOOOOOOOOOOO]

LMAO

[@dlb83082]

"I apologize for any criticism I had or may have against the movie industry" - The handler in the earpiece You want me to say what?

[@jaidermosquera5629]

Nah. It's BS. There's no such thing.

[@cecilianagy3562]

lmao

[@josecruz-jr8pl]

Mad respect for this guy. He knows he's risking his career speaking the truth

[@kato2395]

especially about china. China got butthurt so easily they might ban the next movie Mackie stars in.

[@josecruz-jr8pl]

@@crappymcdick gotta pay the bills I guess

[@MrOPD]

@@crappymcdick Should just say no to the millions upon millions and star in indie movie that 3 movies will watch. Him not taking the free millions is not gonna change people's behavior. Also, people are very much still seeing movies because of the actors or do you really believe people went to see Dr Dolittle for anything but fucking RDJ? Or that people expect anything else from a Johnny Depp movie other than seeing Johnny Depp? People might not wanna see an Anthony Mackie movie, but people very much still go to see latest movie with the Rock where he's playing the Rock. He's right to a degree and yet blatantly ignorant in other regards. He's just a guy riding the wave - there's no wisdom in his words, he's not preaching.... he's just telling you that you are, for some reason, giving him all the money in the world despite him telling you how little he thinks of you for it.

[@welshed]

CrappyMcDick maybe he still loves the industry he works in. They’re not all bad. I imagine he’s made friends and had great experiences as well as you know, making a shitload of money. You can still love your job whilst recognising it’s flaws and challenges. He’s just expressing his views about how the industry has changed and how he thinks it will continue to do so. None of that means he has any intention of quitting. Or that he should.

[@jaythehulkmoeller6648]

He know he ain't risking shit. Anthony Mackie is Hollywood! He runs this shit! 💪

[@swacfan100]

Mackie explained the problem with Hollywood films better than anyone I've ever heard. Actually pretty prophetic given the time he said this. Brilliant.

[@JamitMan]

Tarantino said the same thing this year at the end of 2022 and almost everybody went woke 😂

[@gamingislife8262]

keep in mind he said this in the time where everyone gets offended over everything

[@shinndig1293]

Because nobody gets to decide what objectively counts and doesn't count as "real cinema"

[@ixapsyborg]

I'm pretty sure people were saying this everyone is offended by everything narrative in 2015 as well. Now if he said it in 2005, that would be different, but he didn't because movies hadn't succumbed to the MCU phenomenon as well as the remake/reboot era being in its infancy. I don't think the backlash is because of wokeness but rather because these kinds of films are such a huge asset to these companies who will pander to anything to make a quick buck including "woke controversy" - knowing there is money in woke liberals being offended but also in anti woke people being offended by perceived wokeness - and they perceive it often even when it isn't happening - (spoiler alert, you're literally being used exactly the same, to help the bottom, but think you're an independent mind for some reason, a delusion that also makes money). So I would imagine that backlash is more like these bosses protecting their product while profiting off of both left and right wing commentary, rather than some snowflakes who usually don't have that much power besides making people have a difficult time on social media (something also not confined to "woke" spaces).

[@mrpurple11]

​@@ixapsyborg great comment, fully agree there's money to be made on perceive offenders and offended and goes both ways

[@zman2748]

He's right. Look at Chadwick Boseman I've seen so many people disregard his other work but because he played black panther he died as black panther and not the man he actually was

[@mr.mcthicc1073]

Yo I was thinking about that the other day

[@TheHulkbuster13]

First movie I saw him in was Black Panther, last movie I saw him in was 2017 Marshall, really enjoyed it, and as a law student, found it even a little inspiring.

[@robi6317]

honestly Black Panther wasnt that great - the end was terrible

[@sentientarugula2884]

@@robi6317 nah the CG sucked the ending was fire

[@truecrimejungle]

for real, I was going through his imbd the other day - Oh yeah, he played that guy, and that guy, AND that guy, holy crap I totally forgot he played everyone...

[@LoverGurrl411]

"Anthony Mackie isn't a movie star, the Falcon is a movie star...The evolution of the superhero has meant the death of the movie star" -- Damn! Levels of truth!

[@ieuanhunt552]

Falcon isn't a movie star he's a sidekick. Captain America is the movie star. Chris Evans is a movie star. Now that Anthony Mackie is in Altered Carbon and he's been handed torch of Captain America he'll be a household name.

[@MrBlackghost34]

Ieuan Hunt who’s chris Evans I no captain America and falcon but have no idea who those other ppl are he’s 100 percent right there is no Schwarzenegger/ Stallone cint eastwood John Wayne those are the 4 biggest names in movie history and no one today is even close

[@fenrirswolh3]

@@MrBlackghost34 I... I understood what you said, but the Grammar Nazi in my mind just had an aneurysm.

[@IskandarTheWack]

Which feels like a good thing, acting is about becoming a character. We shouldn't be going to see stalone being stalone, we should be going to see daniel day lewis become a character, we should be there for the characters and story, not the star power.

[@SuperMontsta]

@@IskandarTheWack Ahmen. A good actor is one who gets lost in the role. Chris Evans has acted differently in different movies. DiCaprio has done it. Etc. Just about all Will Smith movies for example, I feel like I'm watching Will Smith in a different scene. All his movies could be one big cinematic universe and he's the same person, and I wouldn't be shocked. Boring.

[@baby_grogu]

After hearing Anthony Mackie talk about this, I have huge respect for him. I never really liked Falcon as a character, but I appreciate Mackie’s honesty about target audiences, remakes, streaming, etc. Everyone knows it, but they’re all afraid to say it out loud. So I really respect Mackie’s “I don’t really care if they’re offended” attitude.

[@dreammfyre]

This is literally where Tarantino got his talking points about the Marvelization of Hollywood. And he’s being called a racist? How?

[@KEN-1991]

They're just mad because he makes politically incorrect movies with ACTUAL strong female protagonists. Everything Tarantino does is the good opposite of what Modern Hollywood does.

[@StefanoBorini]

because he's white, obviously

[@gahan101]

Exactly, my friend! People got fucking mad on social medias when Tarantino made this exact point about Marvel actors not being movie stars but he was damn fucking right ! And after he did,Chris Evans himself acknowledged he was right. Cos they know what they're talking about.

[@denzelmendoza4336]

"Movies used to be about life, but now they're all about other films"

[@renanmesquita8527]

Woaw, best comment ever.

[@renanmesquita8527]

I hope Hollywood don't reboot your comment too. 😁

[@brytonwallis4817]

Renan Mesquita bruh

[@cliffordbenenati7373]

@Holly Word good point

[@adolfogarzachaires394]

i have heard that phrase somewhere else

[@BasedManRich]

"They make movies for certain audiences" lmao so accurate.

[@abdsamad8466]

They make movies for specific Gen- uh audiences

[@abdullahshabaneh8648]

i saw spider man far from home and i it was pretty good but i thought the muslim girl in the movie was a dumb idea i a muslim by the way i completely agree with everything he said iv been watching the mcu since i was 13 when it was about making good movies but it looks like its going to bad cus they are trying to do what every body else is doing target a certain audience the muslim girl had nothing to do in the movie cus she didint belong there

[@phazon25811]

This is the perfect time to start a new production studio, away from all the BS that Hollywood is spewing, keeping it real with producers like Martin Scorsese, Michael Mann, The Nolan Brothers, etc... and getting back to good ol' original storylines.

[@abdullahshabaneh8648]

@catsintexas what im saying is that she shouldn't have been in the movie from the first place

[@SonBrimmer]

I wonder when this started though. I feel like this is something that probably started in the 1920’s, with the rise of Hollywood.

[@xhillwontmiss]

this is exactly what Tarantino said recently. 👍👍

[@ThePhysicalReaction]

"Anthony mackie isn't a movie star, falcon is a movie star" This is reminiscent of in wrestling where Vince McMahon rolled out Fake Diesel and Fake Razor Ramone after Kevin Nash and Scott Hall went to WCW. The fans rejected it. Right now on netflix, they've lost Henry Cavill as the Witcher, but netflix are rolling out fake Witcher to replace him as if people won't care.

[@JakubWojciechowski933]

"They make movies for specific audiences, instead of just making good movie". This guy has no idea how many various problems he just described

[@garyjames628]

The same thing apply with music. :-(

[@Mornepin]

fucking feminism destroyed star wars

[@pandaman1331]

He propably wanted to criticise the political invovlement in movies but had to be careful how to phrase it

[@rex9288]

Francois Roda not really... if you’re looking for good music you WILL find it. There are still good musicians out there... the media just plays the trash that attracts the shallow youth

[@pandaman1331]

@@rex9288 I agree. There are good movies and songs in every decade and from every generation. You just need to expand your horizon.

[@ZumbZumbZumb]

Hearing an actor in one of the biggest cash grab movie series say the same things everyone has been saying is a big turnaround and i have immense respect for this dude

[@RJCain]

In fairness, he still has bills to pay, and a long term gig at Disney is hard to pass. Plus, he's been able to make some pretty big statements using Disney and the Captain America and the Winter Soldier TV show as a vehicle. That's also a pretty big opportunity to pass up. Either way, Mackie is clearly one of the good guys.

[@Alfonso88279]

Falcon and the winter soldier is pretty decent anyway.

[@AguilarSquared]

Why is it cash grab, though? Just because it's successful and popular doesn't mean it's a cash grab. Cash grab would be if they did a half-assed attempt and didn't care cause they'd know it'd sell anyways, but even though Marvel movies are not perfect by any means, most of them are pretty entertaining and have a lot of effort put into them.

[@Alfonso88279]

@@AguilarSquared Well, I enjoy the Marvel content but must admit that those shows and movies are made with minimum artistic integrity. Everything there is calculated to get the max amount of money from the max amount of people. They try to not bring any controversioal issue, keeping everybody happy, making an effort to not piss on tyrannies because they need their money, being mostly predictable, etc... I mean, I think they are the definition of cashgrab. Now that doesn't mean that they can't have a minimum level of quality. As I said, I think that the falcon and the winter soldier was pretty decent, even good.

[@michaelnewton1332]

@@AguilarSquared "Why is it cash grab, though?" It's the VERY FREAKING DEFINITION OF IT!!!! That's why.

[@darthdaenerys545]

Tarantino brought me here

[@katarinagamersgal]

By the reaction of a crowd , he is talking to a wall unfortunately. He literally told them they are zombies.And they laugh.

[@ardidaanishwiyono3364]

The crowd is obviously have no idea what is he talking about. It's sad

[@markoftheland3115]

What did you expect them to do? Cry loudly?

[@PetroHead]

@@markoftheland3115 No, have some f-in self realization. The problem with people is that they are programmed zombies.

[@gawarlock4148]

@@PetroHead They majority of people are programmed zombies because they do exactly what Mackie said: "They look online at the rating of IMDB, RottenTomatoes, or whoever else rates movies"... then they judge that movie. He is right... Goonies, Blazing Saddles, Steel Magnolia, Fried Green Tomatoes... legitimately good movies that dealt well with social issues, or in Blazing Saddles case, mocked stereotypes for some fun will never be made again. The American Public will cheer as they continue to lose their freedom BECAUSE they will be entertained and given their "toys" while continuing to be zombies. What do you think the Colosseum was about in Rome? It was entertainment for the masses, so that the politics could control the people... "He will bring them death, and they will love him for it." (Gladiator) While Star Wars Prequels were CGI crap, and storyline stupid, Padame had it correct, "So this is how freedom dies... in glorious applause." Human stupidity should never be underestimated.

[@infernum4466]

@@PetroHead ex fcking actly

[@GottaGoSimple]

Facts. I remember watching every Jackie Chan movie for Jackie Chan, even if it was a bad movie. Now it's different.

[@cammythompkins4379]

Same! Jackie Chan was my favourite movie star when I was younger

[@maanassanjay796]

I kbow right!!!! When i ask my mom if we can watch a jackie chan movie, I ask if we can watch a jackie chan movie, not whatever the chaeacter bame is. I dont even care if its bad or not because its jackie chan

[@navanithkrishnan7177]

exactly for example :rdj,chris hemsworth had other movie than just the avenger but none were good and had sucess thats happening for every actor one time you had hit the chance of you to become an actor were people watch movies for you is less than 1 precent

[@Xannyphantom905]

I still watch Jackie Chan movies for Jackie Chan. Except the Tuxedo.

[@KEN-1991]

All that time Chan wasted with films like Skiptrace and still never gave us a Rush Hour 4.

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

Anthony is very brave saying all that when he knows that it may hurt his entire career. He's criticizing Marvel movies while he's acting in the Avengers. What a man!

[@bangslamwham88]

TBF he talked about the industry in general. He didn't specifically name Disney, so his career is safe.

[@MR.NDCOMICS]

We must protect Anthony Mackie He's rare and real

[@donalddeluxe6407]

“They make movies for specific audiences instead of making a good movie. And that’s why people aren’t going to the movie theater anymore, because they suck.” - Anthony mackie ladies and gentlemen

[@donalddeluxe6407]

Shashwat mishra but that’s why most of them are gone. People are just jamming politics and rushing movies to get them out.

[@bigbag6709]

@Shashwat mishra oh man... You had no clue huh.

[@aa1bb2cc3dd4]

Also Anthony: 1:31 - "Goonies?" "Wouldn't get made today" 1:48 - "Stranger things is Goonies" That's the complete nonsensical crap this dude is spewing. Literally 15 seconds later he contradicts himself.

[@bigbag6709]

@@aa1bb2cc3dd4 google what contradictions mean and rewatch the video...hes saying that stranger things isn't special and that its not anything new when it comes to its *premise* Not execution.

[@Smogne]

@@aa1bb2cc3dd4 Was made by Netflix for VoD, not for Theaters. That's his point. Traditional cinema ain't making those anymore

[@jinmactravish3209]

He risked his career to speak the truth, salute Anthony Mackie

[@johnwallace5284]

his isnt telling the truth, the truth is that new movies these days are just to woke and they attempt to virtue signal way too much, for example the new star wars movies with a female jedi and all the male characters are just bumbling idiots with problems and all the female characters are authority figures who exist to pull the men into line. Also alot of movies are all about making businesses and corporations appear to be evil. The list goes on and on.............

[@johnwallace5284]

@The Amazing Spider-Man you woke soy boy

[@MegaMinny123]

@@johnwallace5284 You know nothing. The new star wars suck because they messed with a good thing. They should have let it lie. He spoke the truth.

[@Vuur_Draak_]

john wallace TOO FUCKING TRUEE

[@Vuur_Draak_]

MegaMinny123 I think they should’ve left Star Wars alone AND it was woke as shit, let’s be honest

[@equusamans]

They won't stop making bad movies as long as people all around the globe go to see them. Most people aren't movie nerds, they are just in it for the entertainment. I experienced this first hand: I am a movie nut, but not a Trekkie. So, I went to see J.J.'s Star Trek reboot, and liked it. The Trekkies didn't like it - and I get why. Star Trek remade had nothing to do with TNG or TOS. It was basically J.J.'s demo reel for Star Wars. So, I liked it because I did not have a pre-formed opinion about how Star Trek should be. The same goes for movies in general. I want to watch well-made movies because I care about them, but I am not the norm. The norm just wants entertainment. And Marvel movies are blockbuster entertainment at its finest. That doesn't mean they are all well-made, but they fit the bill for most people. And that's what counts to the financiers. Also, most movies are remakes, reboots or sequels or prequels because they are safe bets that way. If mommy like Arielle in the 90s, then she will take her daughter to see the reboot because (1) she's curious herself and wants to go down nostalia lane, and (2) because she wants her daughter to experience the same magic she felt. For the producers, it's safe and why should they risk money on a concept that hasn't been proven yet? It's money. It's tough to invest in something you don't know will work out, but it's easy if you know that you have an audience already. w

[@omarostorga5028]

The tv in your house with the pause button and the lights of your living room break the immersion. You interrupt the emotions when you pause the film, or continue to play the next day, and the feelings toward the ending may not be the same compared to an uninterrupted movie.

[@darkdemonqueen]

Yeah but one could argue it’s also incredibly distracting when people are in the theater in their cellphones, crinkling candy wrappers (or eating whole damn meals they’ve snuck in), or kicking your seat. (And it’s happened 9 out of 10 times I’ve gone to movie theaters 🤬)

[@jamesbonello6827]

This guy's parents must have a really good marriage.

[@osamabenaffleck7966]

Clarence is a good name actually

[@turskarrtotemic974]

I bet he would also lose a rap battle vs Eminem

[@thehillza]

Very good

[@isa3718]

No fist to the air so yeah, you are probably right.

[@edgarochoa3122]

😆😆😆

[@stevenshar1233]

When he compared Stranger Things to the Goonies, massive amount of shade being thrown at the industry he works for. Much respect

[@mattisixx1699]

That's why I stopped watching movies. Almost every film you see you can predict the ending because it's all been done before. It's either rehashed shit with a stupid new name or it's a God awful remake of an already good movie/franchise. There is absolutely no reason for Disney to resurrect star wars, that franchise was long and done and then because of money they make these God awful new films. Same with the retarded super hero movies, just because the Batman trilogy was a massive hit doesn't mean every super hero under the sun should get 5 movies a year

[@chef423]

MOVIES SUCK NOW!

[@applejack4364]

@@mattisixx1699 you're just watching the wrong movies. There's tons of great original cinema. Even today

[@alexanderleo6809]

MattiSixx hit the nail on the head it’s entirely different to continue Star Wars because they had a great idea for a Star Wars continuation than it is to do it because it’s profitable. Movies are supposed to be made because they will make good movies, I bet you’ve got a thousand people with great ideas for the next Star Wars That could do wonders with the budget they threw at that pathetic excuse of a saga, but those ideas will never come into fruition until Hollywood decides to back the guys which made the movies there so hellbent on remaking profitable property’s in the first place, which is the guys with GOOD IDEAS, risk a bit of capital for Christ sakes.

[@daddyleon]

yeah, guts! makes me consider watching all the stuff he's in...ig he has standards, it might mean something.

[@greyowlaudio]

1:59 When he says "Goonies" and everyone starts laughing, but he isn't laughing and it's not supposed to be funny... THAT right there is why audiences get the movies they deserve. Anthony Mackie's too smart for Hollywood.

[@kaitlyne1870]

I have to agree with him! I know I love to see my favorite actors in a wide variety of genres and types of roles, but Hollywood just doesn't want to take a chance on ONE movie being less profitable than their most successful one, so they try to keep copying that one and don't understand why we don't want to pay to watch it again. Chris Evans is one of my favorite actors and he did an AMAZING job as Captain America! But it's one of my least favorite roles he's played because he seems to have so much more fun, and really shine through in so many other movies! I love his range and I LOVE his comedies! Hopefully more actors will keep the smaller/indie films alive so they can really perfect their art!

[@jroberts7387]

He's got a lot of balls saying this. I wish more actors were this honest about the industry

[@reedOsama]

Why? What difference does it make?

[@taylorhirschmusic]

​@@reedOsama Lol shut up man, stop being such a stereotype of some kid who needs to find a problem in every toothless KZbin comment.

[@ishmamyousuf2595]

@@reedOsama because that makes the actors admirable. you know people that speak the truth and stand up for whats right. no nowadays most actors care about their reputation and doesnt wanna question hollywood's method cos they are scared they will lose their jobs which makes sense but viewers are sick of these issues and wish that actors or someone whos in the show biz would actually do something about it

[@infinity697]

@@ishmamyousuf2595 this was before he start acting in marvel's movies.. the type of movies he was complaining about lol. That's hypocrisy don't you think?

[@mowgli6345]

A lot of actors say it. The reason they can say it is because "the industry" is a faceless target. Nobody is going to defend "the industry." Now if he said: "Disney/DC/Lionsgate/Universal/Paramount/HBO makes bad movies" then there would be a PR problem.

[@balljointfd3s]

I love how he literally begged them in this five year old video to not remake Eddie Murphy's movie Coming to America, and then they did... and it sucked! Completely proving his point!

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

Smh facts but I don't agree with him eddie did some ok movies in the 90s I like the golden child,boomerang,metro Life

[@crpggamer]

​@@NorthPhilly-zr7xcBeverly Hills Cop is my favorite. I thought trading places was good. Harlem Nights was pretty good. He was in some good movies after the 80s. His characters in the 90s and 2000s branched from fast talking to cool guy to other things. I liked bowfinger, sli spy, and a number if others. I can't say that he was only good pre golden child, but he was at his cool character height in the 80s.

[@CS.319]

Always avoided thos video but this is really good!💯

[@andrewjackson5363]

"They make movies for specific audiences rather than just making good movies"

[@ApesAmongUs]

The problem with that statement is that it's the opposite of the truth. Movies are all made for general audiences and they are constantly trying to expand the audience not by appealing more to a certain type, but by pulling in completely contradictory audiences. Horror movies are now almost all PG-13. That bit of information alone should tell you that they are not focusing their movies enough and are trying too hard to appeal to everyone. Look at the new Joker. That's what happens when you tell the general audience to fuck off and work at appealing to a core demographic.

[@khyoon14]

ApesAmongUs disagree.

[@SinisterMinister616]

@@ApesAmongUs buddy your comment is what's far from true

[@SaturdayParker]

I think you're both right in a sense. Movies have definitely broadened out to the point where PG-13 means nothing anymore. However, movies do focus on the teen demographic, with them being more likely to talk about it on social media and give it a rating.

[@joecoolberry911]

It’s like that cars moment when sally says how people used to have a good time but now try to make good time (directors being lazy to make the quickest buck) no more timeless classics for all people to enjoy

[@thejmmx1]

"The evolution of the superhero has meant the death of the movie star" He is so on-point here

[@markerwrld6217]

True but when guys like Batman and Spider-Man are so big what can you do it’s out of everyone’s control at this point

[@Rthe47]

I mean tomayto/tommahto, superhero/movie star. Superhero is a prewritten character that isn't supposed to change much and American movie stars construct a character that are casted to play themselves, not you know adopt completely different characters. That's why they call them Stalone movies, or Will Smith movies, or Seth Rogan movies, they are expected to play the character they always play and only once in a blue moon deviate from that character they've crafted. Not like British movie stars who are supposed to have range so they aren't playing the same guy every movie.

[@vang-toulee8351]

Not really. People know Anthony as the falcon and will watch him cuz he is the falcon.

[@zeanzern4396]

@@vang-toulee8351 he's Captain America now

[@vang-toulee8351]

@@zeanzern4396 nah hes the falcon taking on captain America's mantle. Captain America will always be Steve Rogers.

[@emilyriley6029]

Yo he’s spitting straight facts tho. Especially what’s happening now with Disney making crappy remakes of classic

[@stephanboxall1462]

He’s totally on point with this; as a kid who grew up in the 80’s the whole experience of going to the cinemas, the films that came out was just so different from today. It all feels engineered towards investors…with todays cgi capabilities, films shouldn’t feel hollow like they do.

[@Smitty-hr2mg]

"They make movies for specific audiences instead of just making good movies." Yep... that's it right there. Hit the nail on the head.

[@strawberrymotion101]

As an artist, you can't pander to an audience. You have to give them what they didn't know they wanted.

[@JeremyBX]

Yeah That’s why Kids movies have become so much of what they are, with nothing in store for the parents, not even the older teens.

[@alabamacoastie6924]

The man is waaaay too smart to be in Hollywood.

[@JERSEYBOYPLAY2HARD]

What does that even mean ? Lmao

[@hypnos9336]

I don't think it's related to intelligence, but rather he has too much integrity and honesty to be in hollywood

[@morgenteart7119]

@@hypnos9336 YES SIRRRR it’s people like him and Ashton Kutcher where there honesty is sooooo great for the fans and EVEYONE will love them but sadly they’re not main stream enough to have a bigger audience like the A list celebrities in Hollywood that just smile and barely say anything about anything it’s sooo hard nowadays just to get out what they favorite color is like damn it’s a simple question, anyways my point is Anthony a real one he’ll tell it like it is and don’t care 😎

[@agneslaufer9579]

He should make career in Europe. We have great films not movies.

[@damnation3236]

he's like most actors, they are born into the industry, the industry is their life, they can't escape.

[@bl2005]

i don't go to movies bcause 1: occasionally u would encounter people chatting in the background. 2: surround sound coming from my headphones are way better & immersive 3: lighting/seating/viewing distant can be adjusted accordingly whereby in the movies, not all seatings have great viewing angle.. 4: u could wear/not wear whatever the hell u want at home.. i could go on & on but what i'm tryin to say is, watching at home is far more practical than going to the movies..

[@itsurboukris]

Mackie over here talking mad facts knowing full and well he can't be forced out of his role for his opinions. Love it ❤️

[@EDWEIRDITUDE]

You can literally change the title to "Anthony Mackie Explains Why Mulan Sucks"

[@cvnkvn5753]

Ironically Mulan flopped hard in China :D

[@radioactiverat8751]

** explains why most movies suck or feel like half assed pieces of uninspired trash.

[@Hamsloth]

If only my favorite song was there. I would have rated it from 1\10 to 5\10

[@Royozo-nh5tq]

Oof

[@sirhighroller9036]

@@cvnkvn5753 I'm glad it did piece of shit trash

[@starks1106]

You can just see it all over his face that hes trying hard to not say something he shouldn't.

[@anishsudra1088]

Watch his falcon get killed off quick. He’s not being as profound as one would think, but the audience are loving the point he’s made. I’d argue there are still movie stars, Leo Dicaprio, Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Pheonix, Ryan Gosling. There’s loads. Anthony Mackie is externalising more onto the fact that Disney don’t want you making films with anyone else. You can’t be in a film, smoking or being racially provocative and be in their films anymore. Disney is a propaganda machine and that’s the most dangerous thing now, because they have global success and they have the approval of places like China. And there’s a big reason for that.

[@crgl2009]

Hasnt he already ?

[@ashkrikorian5753]

@@anishsudra1088 leo and tom cruise have been around for decades and not within the realm of topic. No one goes to the movies just to see Charlize theron, or tom hardy. these are not the star power he was talking about. they are recognized, but lets be real, they won't command a movie

[@nSpiraliArchitectb]

It's interesting that we all participate in the propagation of this homogenized culture, yet we are so receptive to someone denouncing it. Some part of us as a culture wants more than what's being hand-fed and presented as quality. Some part of us wants to return to media as a space for original thought.

[@MtnDewGuy100]

*naw fuck that, speaking your mind is what it’s all about, usually lol*

[@nomadson615]

Hollywood sucks because there are too many super hero movies now. A grown man/woman in a costume saving the world. 🙄

[@ozziecomedian1786]

3:59 Anthony: So Why go to the movie theater? Me: To watch the movie as soon as possible to avoid spoilers

[@253Cuervo]

“This guy’s a gangster? His real name’s Clarence”

[@rhyno5876]

"Clarence lives at home with both parents"

[@xela2ooo]

I am familiar with that reference. I clapped when I saw the reference.

[@overthinkingmypride...8817]

This will haunt him forever

[@satnav1980]

This guy don't wanna battle, he shook. Cos ain't no such thing as half way crooks.

[@cameroneagles7108]

Scared to death, Scared to look at his fuckin’ yearbook... fuck Cranbrook!

[@khaybarchauhan6615]

Movies for 16 year olds and China was the most accurate thing he’s said. He’s so well informed it’s crazy I could listen to him rant for hours

[@ralph4415]

He still signs up for them and acts in them.

[@woooooooo9061]

He's a racist.

[@excaliburb7721]

@@woooooooo9061 tf are you talking about

[@woooooooo9061]

@@excaliburb7721 I thought it was self explanatory?

[@excaliburb7721]

@@woooooooo9061 you only said he's a racist. You explained nothing.

[@MrMarcy76]

Way too many super hero films, and animated films have killed the excitement of seeing a new film.

[@noneofyourbusiness1199]

This guy's an avenger? His real name's Clarence.

[@user-bg3bb8kh5h]

YOOOOOOOO, gold!!! Thanks for that! :''D

[@Maschjo87]

And Clarence's parents have a real good marriage :)

[@kylenerd1893]

Beat me to it😂

[@ZliMare]

This guy does not want to battle he is shook!

[@jinmactravish3209]

"And he went to a private school "

[@the_andrewest_andrew]

it amazes me how he is always portraited as the loud guy, but here he is so in touch with reality, he has chosen his words so carefully and he is so aware of the buissnes that he is in... now i've found a new level of respect for this guy

[@saadkhalid7734]

I kinda hated him at first but now i like him

[@preciousotoakhia9789]

I love this dude

[@suckmyduck7029]

Bro he is literally in the movie that is probably the best example of what he is talking about here, the avengers. I have seen some definitions stretched pretty far, but hypocrisy and "in touch with reality" are almost polar opposites

[@youngking1276]

@@suckmyduck7029 sometimes you gotta play the game to win. most of us know college is a scam but still go through it

[@jonbong8547]

when was he portrayed as the loud guy?

[@wilfredwayne7139]

Gotta respect a man that tells the truth in a world full of lies.

[@allencruise6299]

Nailed it! And brave enough to tell it. Kudos to Anthony Mackie.

[@DungarooTV]

This guy talks the truth - his comments may even affect his career but he's a realist.

[@liesdamnliesandstatsweird1934]

Kevin Masters Anthony's career will not be damaged by his comments.

[@DungarooTV]

I hope not as he hasn't really been getting a lot of big roles of late.

[@JOECANDELA22]

As much as I have had it up to here with superhero movies, I would love to see a stand alone Falcon movie.

[@nkuniverse7856]

Probably

[@CarloNassar]

I think he'll be fine.

[@sevinchorujova6567]

He literally said everything that i was feeling all these years.

[@fangsclaws9631]

Yes exactly.. all the things ive felt about the movie indusrty.. im pretty sure ive even said some of the things he said to my friends its scary. Because it means its obvious and true and everyone knows its bad but they dont change it....

[@sevinchorujova6567]

@@fangsclaws9631 well its easy money, thats why they dont want to change. People dont care about art no more. Look at the music industry, promiting all trash, victim mindset, codependency on dugs, sex, illusions etc. All to brainwash ppl, as all the unhealthy things on the above becomes a part of ppl's life they are also continuously being reminded that they are no X-men or superheroes to change their own life. But we are superheroes and capable of so much more. Its easier to control ppl, easier enslave ppl when they are brainwashed.

[@orandxb]

Same here.Lately it felt so weired that some movies are highly rated before they are released .Intersteller, Doctor Strange, The black panther, and they did good just because the marketing team spent a lot.

[@sevinchorujova6567]

@@orandxb the Black Panther was overrated in my opinion. The script was blend, the editting, the vibe, lack of artistry, I thought it would be profound and powerful, uhhh I don't know! I nearly stopped going to the cinemas or watch TV.

[@isaaspirit9895]

Black people are too real for this fake world

[@ham472]

Well said! And he is on point about what has been going on in Hollywood. Most of the movies I grew up with would never be made for today's audience.

[@cemsengul16]

Damn man Anthony Mackie is spitting straight facts!

[@Charzhino]

This is a guy who cares about his craft

[@jonasdauerbrenner6432]

and is one of the worst by doing that. his acting is horrific. he's lucky to be up there.

[@germopotter3309]

@@jonasdauerbrenner6432 oh, you didn't like his performance in the Black Mirror Episode? I really liked it, personally. But maybe I'm biased by the avengers and everything since I really really love and follow all of that. I haven't watched yet altered carbon season 2 with Anthony

[@germopotter3309]

@@thenewtheory oh, that's tragic... Hahaha. Well, it happens :(

[@cashuflakbreakdancer]

@@thenewtheory idk if thats all him though. As a huge fan of the books they butchered the 2nd half of season 1 and season 2 has just been bleh. I couldn't even force myself to finish. The writers are just kind of bad and they turn Kovach into a generic pathetic character who is way too reliant on help in the show. Idk they went too far away from the books for me to be invested and took an awesome cyberpunk sci fi noir setting with tons of lore and made it rather boring.

[@sting3398]

Jonas Dauerbrenner your just a hater.

[@tommyc4641]

“Stop remaking movies” Absolutely right.

[@abhishekthakur6589]

I m bollywood i can't hear u bro .

[@egalomon]

Not quite. Stop remaking already good movies. Remake shit ones. Give those a second chance. Don't remake what's already great, just because you'd get another shot at making more money out of the same thing.

[@scarfacexkane9829]

He mentioned Scarface... that's a remake. Tho yes I can agree 90% of remakes are bad/ not as good as the original.

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

People in the room are laughing like his joking, but this is sadly the truth. Movies and music are not so important anymore like they used to be