The Future of Hollywood!

[@sammysstopmotionoas2004]

Hollywood needs more creatives, not more people who just look at charts.

[@mediawarrior5957]

All these AAA games and Big Budget Franchises films are all green lit and written by marketing people and business suits not creatives.

[@SirFailsalot91]

"But the chart says-"

[@thenintendork665]

We don't need more reboots and remakes

[@matityaloran9157]

A lot of reboots and remakes are pretty good. What we don’t want anymore is bad reboots and bad remakes

[@ClassicHarleyQuinn]

​@@matityaloran9157Nah, I just don't want anymore for now. They're never as good as the original.

[@camerontroutman1605]

And sequels too. (Sometimes)

[@peterfrost377]

@@ClassicHarleyQuinn Never? I disagree, some examples: Born to fight 2004, 13 assassins 2010, Satan's slaves 2017, The queen of black magic 2019, The thing 1982, The fly 1986, The blob 1988, Fsn: Unlimited blade works show, Dororo show, Fma: Brotherhood show. There's so many out there.

[@M_K-Bomb]

@@matityaloran9157 They might be good, but audiences like myself roll their eyes and are unimpressed to see them make reboots and remakes. Something like that destroys a lot of muster and excitement, resulting in less profit. Say even if Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny did well, I wouldn't have watched it.

[@matityaloran9157]

9:05, with Wicked, they’re making a movie based on a play based on a book based on a movie based on a book. That original book is in the public domain (though not all of its adaptations are.) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz isn’t a protected intellectual property anymore. Anyone can adapt if they wish

[@untunedguitar45]

But too many hold the 1939 film as sacred to even attempt it

[@matityaloran9157]

@@untunedguitar45 Even though there are other adaptations of The Wizard of Oz

[@Drums_of_Liberation]

​@@matityaloran9157adaptations literally no one cares about.

[@hydromonky]

We need independent production companies to grow, because big companies are rotten to the core and will never hire real talent.

[@maxmazzotti6651]

Not hiring real talent is something they clearly forgot

[@mohammadbashammakh]

I have given up on Hollywood a long time ago, I don’t think there will be a Hollywood 10 years from now

[@Garch-the-Great]

The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, and Planet of the Apes all had overt politics which are still relevant now. The ridiculous 2020s politics will not be relevant in 60 or 70 years.

[@SirFailsalot91]

The only thing I want out of the movies this year is for Sonic 3 to succeed and be the hat trick that the trilogy deserves.

[@neoware9030]

Since Jim Carey is back, we can expect great things of this movie.

[@Garch-the-Great]

The only reason the IPs are hits is cuz they're literally not giving us ANYTHING else. What non-IP titles have we had this year? Biopics on Reagan and Trump (which are basically IP), and The Society of Magical... which was doomed from the outset.

[@wjzav1971]

That is the big problem that I keep telling all the Anti-Wokers. Just because Hollywood abandons woke does not mean they will suddenly start making good movies again.

[@StarSirius317]

It depends on what you call politics. Theatrical movies have practically zero romance anymore, even movies that seem like they will in the trailers like Twisters. They cut the kiss out of Twisters because a woman being in love with a man isn't current year enough (paraphrasing). Even Dune 2 basically removed the romance, portraying Chani as distrusting rather than supportive. I would call it political to change source material (Dune books) to try and shape culture.

[@Zeoran]

Hollywood needs to forget the word "reimagined".

[@Celebrian13]

Problem with politics in current media is not that it exist, as it always existed there. Problem is that politics in current media is just hallow and by the numbers. It does not give audience anything to actually think about, but rather to agree immediately. It is not way to go.

[@jamesedwards5702]

Deadpool and Wolverine: over1billion at the box office. Something was done right.

[@ECKohns]

Support independent and original movies. Stuff you see from A24, Neon, Mubi, and Janus Films. Heck, even stuff distributed by Searchlight Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics and Focus Features which are technically subsidiaries of the conglomerates, are still films that were made independently and are original.

[@Drums_of_Liberation]

Then they need to put better effort in marketing. I can't support an indie film if I don't know it exists

[@Oliver.Verdant]

Yeah, Age of Ultron was a let down. It had its moments, but it was such a disappointing Avengers Sequel.

[@RacingSnails64]

Aside from Ultron not being as imposing as he should've been I thought it was totally fine. Not sure why people are so down on it. Ultron had a great personality but just lost too many times to be sufficiently intimidating.

[@MRF1983]

I know that Ultron was an AI created by Tony Stark in the MCU, but GAWD DAMN I was sick of everyone having the same snarky sense of humor as Tony Stark by that point. Even the villain did in Age of Ultron. Ultron in the comics is an evil monster. Ultron in the MCU was, "What if Tony Stark thought like Thanos?" He just talked like a regular dude. Most of his animated appearances give his voice a robotic sound effect like the G1 Transformers, and a robotic speech pattern like Data from Star Trek. The Ultron from Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes is a great example.

[@A.Person...Maybe...]

​@@RacingSnails64can't speak for everyone but for me it was the ease at which he was defeated. What is the point in calling a movie AGE of Ultron, when all he did was lift up a bit of rock that seemingly only a couple thousand people lived on and trying to chuck it back down in the worst bid for world domination ever. He is supposed to be super intelligent and powerful. It's the same with most Disney movies where they simply cannot let a villain either win or live for more than one movie

[@dylanwong6065]

Although 2024 had some successful films like Bob Marley One Love, Dune Part 2, Kung Fu Panda 4, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, Civil War, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, IF, Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die, Inside Out 2, A Quiet Place: Day One, Despicable Me 4, Longlegs, Twisters, Deadpool and Wolverine, Alien: Romulus, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, The Wild Robot, Smile 2, and Venom 3: The Last Dance, other films including The Fall Guy, Furiosa, Borderlands, The Crow (2024), and Joker 2 were box office bombs. Looks like 2024 is not really getting better than 2023. 2024 is definitely not in the same level as 2014. I don’t really feel too hyped and excited for any future movies coming in 2025 except for M3GAN 2, Jurassic World Rebirth, Mortal Kombat 2, Wicked 2, Zootopia 2, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, and Avatar 3: Fire and Ash which I’m very interested in seeing them. Only films in 2024 left for me to see is Wicked, Gladiator 2, Moana 2, the animated Lord of the Rings prequel, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. I’m actually more interested in seeing Wicked.

[@renamon5658]

I am getting tired of remakes amd reboots

[@matityaloran9157]

A lot of classic movies are remakes though. The first Wizard of Oz film came out in 1910. The original The Ten Commandments came out in 1923. Sabu starred in The Jungle Book in the 1940s well before Walt Disney made his animated version

[@gloriathomas3245]

first off there's absolutely nothing wrong with remakes or reboots because some of some of the best best classics were remakes i.e. Cleopatra, The Thief Of Bagdad and The Ten Commandments. Anyhow what really peeves is the people who call for more original stuff but are unwilling to actually support them. To me that's just fluff talk to their own frustrations.

[@matityaloran9157]

@@gloriathomas3245 I don’t care if something is original, I care if it’s good

[@ClassicHarleyQuinn]

So should they make Remakeboots?

[@matityaloran9157]

@@ClassicHarleyQuinn Yes, if they can make them good

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

I love your shirt and this was a great video👏

[@a.f.watcher8888]

I recommend The Last Drive in show episode One Cut of the Dead. Joe Bob gives a great monologue about independent art and new stuff. Look at Godzilla Minus One for instance.

[@gloriathomas3245]

the future of hollywood should be more films like Asteroid City, Lisa Frankenstein or Conclave, you know REAL movies.

[@thephantomoftheparadise5666]

You can't go wrong with Wes Anderson.

[@chrisgilson1436]

Keep up the good work ya doing great and I love listening to your opinions on things so if people don't find some of your videos as good as others then just be happy knowing that all your videos are great!

[@shawnjackson3764]

I agree with the indie cinema part being too unfunded. A24 and Neon are not "that indie".

[@jeremiahkisimba5938]

They need to make great animations tv show and movie

[@Otokichi786]

For that you need Qualified Writers with some Life Experience, not the current "hothouse scriveners" who just graduated from college.

[@tonykay3117]

I always enjoy hearing your insights on the industry. Very well thought out. 👍👍

[@ClassicHarleyQuinn]

No one, literally no one YT Sub titles: "What's up everyone yer bell is back". 😂

[@davidblue819]

We said repent! Repent! They didn't even wonder what we meant. I've seen the future, baby; it is empty theaters.

[@daishikaze3986]

Once again, you voice my feelings almost exactly

[@tiborkovacs5317]

A good reading of things & well presented thanks.

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

I’m a HUGE movie lover/enthusiast especially horror movies, aspiring business owner and actress/thespain. I’ve already watched 50 new releases in the movie theater this year. This was an insightful discussion. ❤❤❤❤

[@Atom.Storm.]

When I write I make sure if anything is being said then it is being said through the lens of either the character or the story. The problem now is that the "writers" are making their own personal identity and agenda be first and foremost in every aspect of the script and it comes across as entitled brats screaming at the people who paid for their lifestyle to be a thing.

[@dumdumer892]

I’d be ok with IP films if they were good, added to the stories and lore, and there were only a few of them compared to original stories. Generally, I’m wary with IP stuff now and more likely to go watch/play something else. I’ve moved away from almost all big western IP. I read Marvel comics when they’re on sale digitally but that’s about it really. I’m just not interested in most the Hollywood IP anymore, with how disappointed I’ve been. I’m only really excited about individual creators and original stories now.

[@vova2422]

I don't see a big problem in IP movies when they are well made and made by competent people who first of all want to make a good movie, like: Alien: Romulus, Furiosa or Transformers One. I can't criticize good movies just because they are part of a famous franchise. But if they're made by people who don't care about this franchise and it's all done just because the studio wants to get money out of people, like with Venom 3, Joker 2, or Borderlands, then screw them. But in general, yes, I would like more original films.Especially some big sci-fi franchises, because I'm getting a little tired of just jumping back and forth between a few of the same franchises.

[@ThomasK96]

I'm so tired of hearing people complain about sequels and remakes I always ask these people what original movie have you seen this year and they are Like there none Did you watch alrgaly? Un- gentlemanly? The fall guy? ( yes I know it's based off a TV show and no ever heard of) And there's more they always say oh no I didn't feel like seeing that in theaters well that's why there's so many remakes and sequels

[@abby-cadabby]

It's annoying with Disney cause Moana 2 was meant to be a limited series on Disney+ before deciding to make it into a movie. They basically pulled an Atlantis 2 and I really hate that they made that decision.

[@antwonsmith8931]

Remakes and reboots are really getting played out. Rather stick with the old films than today's.

[@LouiepTv]

I actually think the future for independent creator's is better than ever. They're are plenty of ways to crowd fund your projects. An the internet allows a direct line with your audience. Create a website an have them come directly to you. You dont need Hollywood connections to be successful you need an audience that's will pay for what you offer. The Hollywood model is dying, more kids today watch Kai Cenat an other streamers over their movies lol. You just need a fanbase you can monetize.

[@Zeoran]

Why matters larger than many other things. People don't care if a movie has a black gay female main character. But they do care why she's a black gay female. When that character is supposed to be a white male straight character people are rightfully upset. Things need to be organic to the story not forced. People are fed up with having things forced down their throats.

[@jman3657]

its sad because i actually thought that movies would get better in the beginning of 2024 but it seems like we are still going to get bad movies in 2025

[@diamondinmyeye6160]

The Orville has had some of the best political and social commentary in recent years. Both sides of the trans debate thought it was vindicating their side.

[@nodruj8681]

I can tell youre a libertarian because i dont know a single rightwinger that watched that movie thinking it was tryna balance out the arguments.. youre in a bubble 😂

[@doro626]

I dont know if it is a drain on you, but I encourage you to keep making content. One because you never know the video that will LAND, and two because you never know when your video will spark something with a viewer and then they will go look for more content. Snarky jay mentioned recently that she had to actually Up her videos because if she didnt do enough, when a person came back for the next watch, she would lose them if there was nothing there for them to click on.

[@blkloislane]

Personally, I think trying not to be political will improve the writing in some (not all) cases. My problem with Disney’s approach to political messages is that a lot of the time they don’t know how to implement them in a natural way. My issue with She Hulk wasn’t the feminism, it was the clunky, eye roll worthy way they included it in the script. A lot of the time if you just relax and let your characters be characters then the message writes itself. I disagree that Twisters was entirely message free, it just wasn’t hamfisted about it. As far as Marvel movies go, a lot of the phase one movies had something to say (Iron Man, Capt. America, and Black Panther specifically) but again, the messaging felt natural. And I think it’s stupid to insist that the mere presence of women, people of color and or queer people is in and of itself pushing an agenda, but if you just allow those characters to be cool and interesting and pivotal to the story then the loud minority of naysayers wouldn’t have nearly as much of a leg to stand on. Arcane is always the property brought up to make this argument, but it’s for good reason. I know it’s easier said than done, but just write a damn story.

[@JohnHenrysaysHi]

Thank you, JesterBell. I think I wrote this to you about Robert Downey's Dr. Doom when first learning the announcement from you, and after the recent Avengers' political "Down with Democracy" advertisement, I'm more convinced the upcoming Avengers movie is just gonna be more pander trash like the Deadpool/Wolverine movie for people to "own Disney" by being first in line to make their movies billions for being a movie about Dr. Doom taking down the Avengers so then they can be macho-macho manly men spending weeks continuing their outrage internet addiction. I wrote a massive response to you going over the comment limit so I'll just bid you adieu saying thank you and glad people are seeing how great you are at covering entertainment. Hope you and yours have a good day. Looking forward to your short film, JesterBell.

[@mohamedAgacem]

Excited for the age of ultron video, it's my favorite MCU film and I'm curious to hear what you think about it

[@victorcates9330]

1) So something good and zeitgeisty to come out would require that a writer predict the mood of the public 1-2 years in advance. So if hollywood is trying to work out what went wrong, it might be a year or two before they can actually react. 2) Likeable leads go a long way. It doesn't apply across the board, but it's often easier to get an audience to spend 2 hours with someone they like versus someone they find obnoxious. Back in the day, I think they did a study that found that seeing the cast of 'friends' produces a similar reaction in the human brain to actual friends. 3) I agree about the writing to a point. However, if someone sees the world through a political lens, then that might impact story concept, produce inorganic exchanges, etc. So with The Marvels, there's an argument that they butchered a variety of elements. But they also staked the project on the likability of Bree Larson. With Snow White and The Acolyte, the politics seemed to show up in the hiring. The actors also seem super into lecturing the audience. So one problem might manifest as another.

[@datboi7160]

Jesterbell should just be incharge of hollywood

[@jonnjones8263]

What future? There is no future for Hollywood.

[@masanthar]

Maybe producing movies that tell a story without ticking boxes would be a good thing?

[@michelleyoung731]

Can you review 'The Substance'? I hear it's very different and well done.

[@michaelschroeck2254]

I love you. I really do. I respect and s’more your passion. But watching this I think “ I did not see any punctuation in anything she said! It was all a huge long run on sentence!!!!” 😳😳😳😳 Keep that passion burning. Create your own media. Stay creative!

[@andrewbrown6279]

Just because they get rid of politics won't fix the terribly cringy dialog In general.

[@shimtest]

Hollywood is toast, there doesn't need to be a replacement for it

[@mabmarkus72]

2025 will be a very expensive year for Disney... good thing, Disney deserves it!

[@andresanguianozuniga6798]

Just a thing: Without good new ideas they will not go far... Remaking or overexploding with sequels and adaptations stablished IPs will not save them forever. Worse if it's still leaded for ideological reasons. I mean...what they will do? Seven Moana films? 12 films of Toy Story? Without creatives and new blood an industry can't last long. And without universal values...then just close the whole thing.

[@csebesta84]

I saw a trailer for a movie called Anora that looks interesting.

[@Pelicanzzz]

I don't think I've seen an non IP movie since The Lighthouse. But I do intend to see The Wild Robot (which is so similar to WALL-E). But that doesn't mean no new stories. I just consider "marvel films" to be a genre of filmmaking.

[@tubguinace]

I think this does solve the main problem with Hollywood but I don't think the issue was ever that they took a side, they kind of always have, what they need to do is be subtle, not as heavy handed. But becoming neutral is also good, I think we're all tired of being lectured by what's supposed to be entertainment.

[@Jimboh1637]

Hollywood should just make an outlast film adaptation and a darkness film adaptation. Should be cheap to make and hard to mess up.

[@XxTheLegend27xX]

I never really thought about a major pendulum switch in Hollywood political wise, but the thought of them eliminating politics in general from film is definitely concerning. Definitely hit the nail on the head when you said “Hollywood never looks at the writing itself.”

[@gloriathomas3245]

politics have always been a part storytelling and it didn't start in hollywood. Ever heard of Oedipus Rex?

[@ClassicHarleyQuinn]

​@@gloriathomas3245That sounds like a Jurassic World dinosaur experiment.

[@matthiasschulz3569]

​@@gloriathomas3245Yeah, but they also had comedies in those times, like the works by Aristophanes. Never mind, that's not really disproving your point 😂

[@XxTheLegend27xX]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@gloriathomas3245 ya

[@cedricnzakou6143]

Looking forward for that new batch of bland movies 😅

[@Dam-a-fence]

Dial of Destiny, K, I gave it a chance, and just like Jurassic World Dominion(which I own on DVD, it's terribly good for background noise while doing other stuff), I found myself skipping ahead, only a lot. I'd hear the chase music, start hitting the arrow, there was one time(of at least five) I think I hit it 30 times and the chase was still going. That's 5/6 seconds, 30 times, for not all of just one chase scene... That's too long, I think that's why it bombed. A long run time is good if it's not forced, in my opinion.

[@gamingguru2k6]

I have no hope. I will believe a good movie when I see it.

[@samantaluna3870]

Does Hollywood want Neon and A24 to take over the film industry? It seems people care more about the movies those studios are producing, for a few exceptions like Deadpool and Wolverine. I can see why they came up with those passive-aggressive articles about "Horror Fatigue". They are loosing the race.

[@goatbrook9065]

It isnt that Hollywood isnt creative there is plenty of films that are very creative and phenomenal but those arent the movies that destroy the box office most of the time its usually the ip films, superheroes and Disney remakes. I dont get people who say Hollywood isnt creative they still are people just show them with they're wallets what they want to see. So if anything people just need to go out and seek better films and stop wasting money on lazy ip films

[@dragonwatter]

yeah gonaa need to see changes in actual behaviors and consequences for talent when they start shit before i believe this. haven't sceen Deadpool and wolverine. the best marvel writing i have scene in a while was Agatha. though it's talent had some of the bad behavior problems. honestly that show would have probably performed way better withour that stupid red carpet interview and some of joe locks comments. Honestly beyond the culture war issues marvel needs to deecreas the easter eggs and tell more self contained stories. everything does not need to lead to a teamup or another movie. some of both marvel and dcs best stories aren't crossover stories that have massive effects on other storylines. they need to focuse more on character development and consistency.

[@johnyboy4real258]

Hello?? Film festivals 🤔

[@MrPunkbeto]

So it is kinda of bleak? I decided not to see more IP movies, I am just to tired. I am sure a lot of people do not turn out into theaters because we are tired. Yeah, it is a bleak future for sure.

[@tradford]

Disney hasn't changed very much at all. 2025 looks pretty terrible and not changed very much at all.

[@mccasper5721]

If spreading a political message is a higher priority to a production than good writing, then it stands to reason that the end product will have stronger propaganda and weaker writing.

[@matthiasschulz3569]

Also: Few things hurt your cause more than badly written propaganda for your cause.

[@11270traxx]

I want you to untangle your ear buds. They're twisted.

[@matthiasschulz3569]

Great metaphor for the problems Hollywood has right now!

[@DanielBMaximoff]

Hollywood is like a rebellious teen girl who refuses to submit. Getting sassy with her elders and every year it gets worse. He who does not listen to advice does not make it to old age.

[@RacingSnails64]

I'm not blind to the huge suathe of liberal-leaning projects we've been getting (focusing on "strong female characters," POCs, LGBT+ representstion) but I really don't think that's the issue causing the movies to bomb. It's just plain bad writing, lack of passion, lack of respect for the source material, etc. Much more practical issues. Correlation not causeation. I'd gladly watch a project with a gay black female lead if it just wasn't cringey, preachy, or otherwise mean-spirited towards the franchise's roots like so many movies and shows have been lately. It is very unfortunate that Hollywood doesn't see the issue as bad writing, they blame the female leads instead. So stupid and near-sighted, couldn't expect anything less from executives. It's also unfortunate that, because they're so near-sighted and complacent, the future is indeed likely going to be them just relying on recognizable IP for the forseeable future. As long as they can write honest stories that aren't preachy or mean-spirited, maybe they can slowly gain the confidence to start writing original projects. Mayhe. I won't let my hopes get too high lol.

[@beniverson3777]

Civil War may as well have been Russian propaganda, screw that movie

[@DangericeDreams]

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