[I don’t go to the movies much these days, even though we have a very cool theater in town and it is run by our neighbors who we would like to support. The problems is that Hollywood is turning out such dreck these days. Programming decisions are made by bankers and accountants who know that churning out a prequel or sequel t a proven winner is a safer bet than something that ventures into known territory. They also know that it is easier to control costs with animated films using digital technologies rather than flesh and blood actors shooting in real locations. Young kids today are so accustomed to animated entertainment that they cannot relate to dramas featuring live, human actors. And finally, blockbuster movies are so special effects-intensive that storylines are non-existent. That’s why I was so captivated by this compilation of Buster Keaton-stunts. No AI, no stunt doubles, no distractions. It left me scratching my head and wondering “How did he do that?” SB SM]
