At the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Brian Cox slammed the dominance of superhero films, warning that cinema is losing its way. Curious to know more? Check out the full video above for his views.
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00:00At the Edinburgh International Film Festival, renowned actor Brian Cox expressed concerns
00:05about the current state of cinema, particularly pointing out to influence of Marvel and DC
00:10films. Cox, who is well known for his role in HBO's Succession, believes that the dominance
00:15of these blockbuster franchises is causing a decline in the quality and originality of
00:20cinema. During the panel, Cox discussed the recent success of TV shows globally, highlighting
00:25that television is now taking over the role that cinema once played. He pointed to the
00:30latest Deadpool and Wall Street movies as an example of how profitable these movies
00:34are, but also how they contribute to what we see as cinema losing its significance.
00:39Cox remarked, some actors see it as a party time to engage in these activities. Hugh Jackman
00:45and Ryan Reynolds could pursue more challenging roles, but they offer these roles because
00:50they result in high box office earnings. It's undeniable that they make a significant
00:55amount of money from it. Cox also reflected on his early experience with cinema, comparing
01:00them to challenges faced by actors today, particularly the impersonal nature of modern
01:05casting processes. He called for a return to value and personal connections in the industry,
01:10which he believes is crucial for preserving the art of filmmaking. He went on to say that
01:15television is making strides, especially remarkable series like Succession by Jesse
01:20Armstrong and Ripley on Netflix, featuring Andrew Scott. There are so many shows and
01:25you have the privilege of unfolding the story over time, he added. Reflecting on his childhood
01:31movies like On the Waterfront, the actor explained that they inspired him to become the actor
01:36he is today, although this aspiration has somewhat diminished. Roman Woods, the director
01:41of the Edinburgh TV Festival, moderated the panel on which Cox was speaking. The panelists
01:46included WME's Alex Walton, producer Afalabi Kuti, director Meena Gandhi and Daniel Rai
01:53Sundar, a director who spoke to The Hollywood Reporter on Friday. The discussion revolved
01:57around the topic of how individuals from live performance and television can make a smooth
02:02transition to filmmaking.
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