A Case Study of Why Movies Are So Bad

This linked article is a very long, detailed account of the various attempts over the last few years to get another Superman movie off the ground.

It also serves as an amazing case study exposing the decision making processes in the entertainment industry. It explains why movies and pop culture in general have become as execrable as they are now.

Read it in conjunction with Pauline Kael's essay I mentioned a couple of posts ago to get the full, nightmarish picture.