I believe we have finally come to that point in human evolution where it is possible for the boob tube to either match or top the silver screen in terms of production value and quality.
The evidence is there: many television dramas look more like a continuing Hollywood production than a TV show. Many television shows are shot in widescreen and with digital sound. Every time I tune into Lost or 24 it seems like I COULD be watching this in a movie theater. And that is an awesome feeling.
I feel most movies are too short. That's probably why I have steered towards more TV shows as of late. I want a LONG story that has time to focus on characters. Movies usually have to jampack character development into an opening sequence, but that can also lead to some creative methods. The wedding sequence in 'The Godfather' is masterful in this arena. Many movies, however, fail hard in setting up characters properly.
Also, television shows take more dedication than movies. With movies, you have the whole shebang already crafted, so with a little probing you can determine the overall consensus of the film. With TV, EVEN THE WRITERS ARE IN THE DARK SOMETIMES! "OK, we have a general idea, but we'll iron out the details after lunch." That takes risk and balls. And not all writers can get it done. But I love to see how well they can stay on task. Especially with a show like Lost that raises more questions than answers, you have to wonder if the writers even know what they're doing. But that's all part of the fun. And if it pays off: it PAYS OFF BIG.
One day I WOULD like to watch TV shows in a theater with a bunch of dedicated fans. That would be really neat. I feel it would be more fun than watching a movie, and the aftertalk would be more engaging, because you could discuss what you think will happen next, whereas with a movie (unless there is positively going to be a sequel) you only have what you saw to talk about.
I don't know. I'm probably blowing smoke here, but lately no movie has really done it for me, and right now I am really into a few TV series. So, as of right now, for me:
TV > The Movies
Anyone else feel the same way?
The evidence is there: many television dramas look more like a continuing Hollywood production than a TV show. Many television shows are shot in widescreen and with digital sound. Every time I tune into Lost or 24 it seems like I COULD be watching this in a movie theater. And that is an awesome feeling.
I feel most movies are too short. That's probably why I have steered towards more TV shows as of late. I want a LONG story that has time to focus on characters. Movies usually have to jampack character development into an opening sequence, but that can also lead to some creative methods. The wedding sequence in 'The Godfather' is masterful in this arena. Many movies, however, fail hard in setting up characters properly.
Also, television shows take more dedication than movies. With movies, you have the whole shebang already crafted, so with a little probing you can determine the overall consensus of the film. With TV, EVEN THE WRITERS ARE IN THE DARK SOMETIMES! "OK, we have a general idea, but we'll iron out the details after lunch." That takes risk and balls. And not all writers can get it done. But I love to see how well they can stay on task. Especially with a show like Lost that raises more questions than answers, you have to wonder if the writers even know what they're doing. But that's all part of the fun. And if it pays off: it PAYS OFF BIG.
One day I WOULD like to watch TV shows in a theater with a bunch of dedicated fans. That would be really neat. I feel it would be more fun than watching a movie, and the aftertalk would be more engaging, because you could discuss what you think will happen next, whereas with a movie (unless there is positively going to be a sequel) you only have what you saw to talk about.
I don't know. I'm probably blowing smoke here, but lately no movie has really done it for me, and right now I am really into a few TV series. So, as of right now, for me:
TV > The Movies
Anyone else feel the same way?
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