00:00At the Edinburgh International Film Festival, renowned actor Brian Cox expressed concerns
00:05about the current state of cinema, particularly pointing out to influence of Marvel and DC
00:10films. Cox, who is well known for his role in HBO's Succession, believes that the dominance
00:15of these blockbuster franchises is causing a decline in the quality and originality of
00:20cinema. During the panel, Cox discussed the recent success of TV shows globally, highlighting
00:25that television is now taking over the role that cinema once played. He pointed to the
00:30latest Deadpool and Wall Street movies as an example of how profitable these movies
00:34are, but also how they contribute to what we see as cinema losing its significance.
00:39Cox remarked, some actors see it as a party time to engage in these activities. Hugh Jackman
00:45and Ryan Reynolds could pursue more challenging roles, but they offer these roles because
00:50they result in high box office earnings. It's undeniable that they make a significant
00:55amount of money from it. Cox also reflected on his early experience with cinema, comparing
01:00them to challenges faced by actors today, particularly the impersonal nature of modern
01:05casting processes. He called for a return to value and personal connections in the industry,
01:10which he believes is crucial for preserving the art of filmmaking. He went on to say that
01:15television is making strides, especially remarkable series like Succession by Jesse
01:20Armstrong and Ripley on Netflix, featuring Andrew Scott. There are so many shows and
01:25you have the privilege of unfolding the story over time, he added. Reflecting on his childhood
01:31movies like On the Waterfront, the actor explained that they inspired him to become the actor
01:36he is today, although this aspiration has somewhat diminished. Roman Woods, the director
01:41of the Edinburgh TV Festival, moderated the panel on which Cox was speaking. The panelists
01:46included WME's Alex Walton, producer Afalabi Kuti, director Meena Gandhi and Daniel Rai
01:53Sundar, a director who spoke to The Hollywood Reporter on Friday. The discussion revolved
01:57around the topic of how individuals from live performance and television can make a smooth
02:02transition to filmmaking.
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