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[Ulysses 31]

 

[Punished Miku]

Most art is a reflection of the time it was made in. We're in a period of inflation, uncertainty, decline of empire. It's not an accident that Joker is a bit of a homage to Taxi Driver which was made in the 70s during a similar period of inflation and national decline. 80s action movies are a product of the massive neoliberal Reaganomics boom and the height of American empire with the fall of the USSR.

You're more likely to find stuff similar to 80s era content coming out of China since they're on an ascendant arc at the moment.

 

[March Climber]

But again I ask, where are todays more optimistic, hope filled "art movies"?

Are you asking this seriously or are you conveniently ignoring lower budget movies and A24?

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Dune can be shot in all different ways. They chose the way of someone who takes Zoloft. For example....

Blame Villeneuve, it’s the same style as BR 2049.

 

[chokotoureiki]

What are the great modern films of today (not Marvel) that you think utilize the full colorwheel of human emotion?

I'm surely missing some films of today but I can't think of any. Why can I think of a number of examples from the 50's through the 00's?

RRR springs to mind. When it first came out, holy crap the people went wild. In the theaters, ppl were dancing and singing along with the actors onscreen as they sang the musicals. It's an Indian film, and ever since it came out years ago, it's inspired a lot of national pride especially when it broke records, made a ton of money, and received international acclaim. I'd go as far as to say its one of the greatest movies of all time.

 

[John Bilbo]

Every day we stray further from God.

The Passion of the Christ (2004) was the most uplifting movie.