How Has Film Industry Changed Over Time Essay

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The film industry we know today has changed over time. It is nowhere near the same as it was in the 40’s and 50’s, which some major changes occurred. Technology, which is always changing and evolving was a huge change then, as well as the business side of things. Hollywood Blacklist and the Paramount decision played a major role in changes that made the industry what it is today. Before the downfall of the industry “the studios not only controlled filmmaking from development through release but also exerted almost complete control over theatrical exhibition”. (Lewis 194) The “Big Five” were the ones who ran the show. They were Fox, Paramount Pictures, Loew’s, Warner Brothers, and RKO. Because they were so big in the industry, and they had such a rapport with moviegoers they took advantage of it and …show more content…

The way the talent is treated now, is a lesson learned from the past. The “Miracle Decision” helped end that way of life for the industry, specifically the talent that was involved in the industry. It helped eliminate the threat of government censorship. Which made for a new way of life within the film industry. And made more room for creativity and the talent and artistic ability that was always looked over because of the way the industry was. And after the bigger filmmakers lost their abilities the smaller industries had their chance to give those talents the platform they deserved. With the horrible environment the film industry caused, the lackluster that surrounded it near the end of the war, in turn helped create the industry we know now. We live and learn from our mistakes most of the time, and from the 1920’s o the 1950’s the industry has leaned some powerful lessons. Technology has changes into something most couldn’t even fathom and the opportunities for all the talent that is out in the world, is even more welcome than ever

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