Cinema in the Age of Cellphones and Digital Media – Part 1
There's been a lot of discussion lately in the news, on social media, and all over that thing we call "the internet" -- mostly centered around the recent failings of blockbuster films, and what that means for the film industry.
Is this just a temporary dip in the market, or is it a symptom of a much larger problem?
Well, there's a number of contributing factors to consider -- first and foremost -- the ubiquitous rise of streaming platforms as the preferred method for watching movies and television. Indeed, even the term TV is seeing a downtrend in usage, as most have adopted the term "streaming series" when referring to the long-form content that apps like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, AppleTV, and Disney+ host.
