At least part of the problem is, once it reaches a certain point, they're committed enough that they'll throw good money after bad.
Another is that a director puts out a couple of blockbusters that make money, and the studios think he's a genius and will let him do whatever he wants on a film because of that. Which is still better than studio interference, but yes, Samity Cops are a good thing.
Actually, friends and colleges who are able to speak freely is all that's needed. Someone to say "No George, Annikin isn't likeable, make changes, get a different actor." or "No Watchowski Brothers, these two films need a serious edit." or "No Paul Anderson, you're fucking removing everything that made Death Race 2000 a brilliant film," before you run the fucker over.
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Another is that a director puts out a couple of blockbusters that make money, and the studios think he's a genius and will let him do whatever he wants on a film because of that. Which is still better than studio interference, but yes, Samity Cops are a good thing.
Actually, friends and colleges who are able to speak freely is all that's needed. Someone to say "No George, Annikin isn't likeable, make changes, get a different actor." or "No Watchowski Brothers, these two films need a serious edit." or "No Paul Anderson, you're fucking removing everything that made Death Race 2000 a brilliant film," before you run the fucker over.