About Quote by Will Self
“In our benighted age, when films about amusement park rides and electronic fidgets scoop the honours, perhaps Hollywood redux is the best we can hope for.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Age of Entertainment” (2005)
Modern culture prioritizes superficial thrills over deep storytelling, making Hollywood’s repetitive formulas the most viable entertainment option.
In simple terms: Superficial thrills dominate modern media.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth beyond easy entertainment.
Themes
media
culture
entertainment
depth
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- film criticism
- media literacy
- creative production
Key Concepts
sociology
critical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support substantive storytelling?
- What alternatives to Hollywood formulas appeal to you?
A Different Perspective
Depth can still find niche audiences.
![“I've learned that the movies [Star Wars] will never finally end. It just goes on and on and on and on. I mean, it's going to be in 3D, then it's going to be smellivision, then it's going to be a ride in an amusement park, then they'll come to your house and perform it with puppets on your lawn…” quote by Mark Hamill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2dd/mark-hamill-16022_accepted_i-ve-learned-that-the-movies-star-wars-w_168958.jpg)
