Reject Interrupted

By making the penalty for torrenting a movie the chopping off of the offender’s arms…

In all honesty, I’m not sure. Digital distribution is the key. That’s what the music industry learned the hard way. Studios and distributors need to embrace iTunes, Netflix, Hulu and other similar services. And they can’t be afraid to take risks in that space.

The other thing that helps eliminate piracy is to make movies that are special experiences in-theater. 3D and IMAX are two avenues, but they need to be done right. Films like Avatar and Inception are movies that demand being seen in a theater because they are unique cinematic experiences. Give people a reason to go to the theater and they won’t download your movie.

That, and I will continue to hope that my generation will get over itself, stop with this rampant entitlement complex and realize that if they don’t support the art forms they love, that those artists will starve. People say that they love movies, but they aren’t willing to support them properly. Then they complain when Hollywood takes the easy road to squeeze money out of moviegoers (i.e. remakes, cheap and dirty 3D conversions, unnecessary sequels, etc.) We’ve given Hollywood no choice — we don’t get off our asses enough to support fresh and original filmmaking. It’s a vicious cycle that is dictated by the masses. Hollywood can only react to what keeps their businesses growing.

And the arm chopping thing. I think that would help a lot.

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