theguardian.com
Stallone's Ohio-filmed Spy Thriller Underscores Hollywood's Challenges
Sylvester Stallone's new film, shot in Ohio instead of Hollywood, is a poorly-made spy thriller that exemplifies the challenges faced by the Hollywood film industry due to runaway productions.
- How does the film's production location contribute to the broader challenges facing Hollywood?
- The film's production in Ohio exemplifies the phenomenon of runaway productions, where productions move to locations with cheaper labor and tax incentives, which weakens Hollywood's economic base and its ability to produce high-quality films. This contributes to job losses and undermines the traditional Hollywood film-making ecosystem.
- What are the potential long-term implications of this trend for Hollywood and the American film industry?
- The continued trend of runaway productions poses a significant threat to Hollywood's economic stability and its role as a major center for film production. This could lead to further job losses, diminished creative control, and a decline in the overall quality of American films.
- What are the primary criticisms of Stallone's new film, and what does it reveal about the state of Hollywood?
- Critics cite the film's poor quality, unconvincing plot, and subpar action sequences. Its production in Ohio, rather than Hollywood, highlights the issue of runaway productions, where films are made outside of traditional centers, thereby undermining Hollywood's film industry.
Cognitive Concepts
Framing Bias
The review uses sarcastic and disparaging language towards the movie, particularly highlighting its production in Ohio instead of Hollywood and labeling it a "cheapola." This framing sets a negative tone before delving into the plot summary, potentially influencing the reader's perception of the film's quality.
Language Bias
The review employs loaded terms such as "cheapola," "bad," "dismal," and "unconvincingly." These terms carry negative connotations and lack neutrality. For example, instead of "cheapola," a more neutral description could be "low-budget." The phrase "right-wing fellow travellers" also presents a biased characterization of Stallone, Gibson and Voight.
Bias by Omission
The review focuses heavily on the negative aspects of the film, omitting any potential positive elements or counterarguments. It does not mention any aspects that viewers might find enjoyable or well-executed. This omission creates an unbalanced perspective.
False Dichotomy
The review presents a false dichotomy between Hollywood productions and "runaway productions," implying that filming outside Hollywood automatically equates to lower quality. This ignores the possibility of high-quality films being made outside of Hollywood.
Sustainable Development Goals
The movie production, filmed in Ohio instead of Hollywood, exemplifies the phenomenon of "runaway productions," which negatively impacts Hollywood's film industry and potentially reduces job opportunities and economic growth in the area. This indirectly relates to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) which promotes resilient infrastructure, inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fosters innovation.