Local films with guts a rare find
THE majority of mainstream filmmakers are conditioned to play it safe, driven by the necessity of making a living (“Cari makan, bro”). This explains the abundance of formulaic genre films that cater to the lowest common denominator, guaranteeing a steady financial return but devoid of artistic risks...
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The Malaysian Insight
2023
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/2507/ https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/index.php/s/456598 |
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| Summary: | THE majority of mainstream filmmakers are conditioned to play it safe, driven by the necessity of making a living (“Cari makan, bro”). This explains the abundance of formulaic genre films that cater to the lowest common denominator, guaranteeing a steady financial return but devoid of artistic risks.
What audiences are often left with are escapist films that fail to represent the reality on the ground. While these films might provide mild entertainment and profit, they contribute nothing substantial to the nation’s intellect and spirit.
Films that tackle taboo subjects or contemporary issues seldom break even financially, much less perform well at the box office. |
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