Here we are again approaching the end of another horrible movie. Tired sequels, who have long since carried away their greeting, and comedies, which barely result in more than giggling, litter our movie screens. 3-D gives a new life in life with very little interest and, unfortunately, very little excitement. This weary process was first created to fight television in the 50s and later resurrected in the early 80s. This trick means only that we are tired of not only one dimension, but also three!
Maybe it is a fact that in the mid-40s I am forcing me to give up on modern pop culture, or that I just went through too many summer movie seasons to interest you more. In the end, from 18 to 24 years old, which make up a large part of the movie audience. Perhaps I was too carried away by my youth to take care of today's films and their place in history.
I do not think so. The current film lacks everything that films in my era seemed to be abundant. A magical and exciting blend of honesty and special effects made 80s films feel like childhood friends. This brings me back to a certain season of summer films, which was at the same time astounding in the number of blockbuster hits, as well as a healthy dose of quality dramas and comedies. The year was in 1989.
First you must understand the main reason why so many large budget blockbusters were released in 4 months. At the end of 1987, a writer’s strike took place in Hollywood that exposed television and feature films. The works focused on film projects, and television was inundated with endless repetitions. The blow caused many episodes to die prematurely, for example, the popular Moonlighting, which had never seen its audience return.
However, as a result of this strike, the 1989 summer film season was formed as a landing strip for so many large films caught up in the air of production delay. Bad news for studios, but great news for movie fans who could not imagine what was ahead in their local theaters.
The film, which led to the fact that the avalanche of blockbusters was also one of the most anticipated films of the decade. Batman with Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson as the prankster was the movie everyone was talking about. The casting was puzzled by the fans, but Nicholson, like a joker, was all buzzing with excitement. Since Marlon Brando in Superman, the actor has picked up a film of popcorn to end the theatrical excitement.
At the same time, in several studios there were long successful shows awaiting in the wings. Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade and Star Trek V were released just a few weeks later, with Lethal Weapon 2 and Ghostbusters 2 right behind them. If this was not enough by a man named Bond, James Bond appeared just after 7 days in the Murder License. Just think that Indiana Jones, captain Kirk, Batman and James Bond are playing at the same time! If you needed a break from this insanity, Mel Gibson and The Ghost Hunting Boys were in the corridor.
Outstanding dramas such as Spike Lee, Do the Right Thing and The Society of the Dead Poets brought some welcoming seriousness, while the romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally was interested in the roar and order of what she had.
Some original films also bit the viewers. “Honey, I interrupted the kids,” and Sam Raimi’s “Samman” was an unexpected hit.
The memory that the summer of summer will live with me for the rest of my life. Not only did I see all the films on the opening night, I had a great view on the excitement that was happening around me. I was a film studio at the then famous extinct Theater of Amboy Theaters in Cireville, New Jersey.
I remember these three months as a special time not only from the point of view of box office history, but also in the excitement and joy that I shared with my numerous popcorn shows. With this season there has never been a season of summer films, and, most likely, it will never happen again. To release all these potential blockbusters in this short time will never fly today.
But then it happened, and I enjoyed every moment of it. I thought I experienced the most grueling job I ever had. Each show was a sale, and hundreds, if not thousands of soda, were sold every day. That was the true meaning of show business.
Little did I know that in a few months a studio called Disney would have been born again with the obscure film Little Mermaid. This Thanksgiving, I learned the most valuable skill of my adult life; broken sticky bear from concrete floor.
