Lately, I've started streaming some movies (Paramount+, Tubi and Pluto) as an alternative to repeats of sitcoms in the evening. Up until a few days ago, it had mostly been newer/current movies. A few nights ago, I watched "Full Metal Jacket". Last night I watched "The African Queen". Tonight I watched "The Shootist".
Regardless of content, I just think the production was much better with the older movies. When we watch new movies, I'm constantly having to adjust the volume on my TV (and it has to be LOUD). And the lighting is horrible for indoor scenes. It appears that most people sit around in dark rooms and speak in whispers as a matter of course, even in the middle of the day and when there is no need for secrecy.
The 3 older movies that I watched had night scenes, and I could both see and hear the actors at a reasonable volume level, and never had to adjust it. Has anyone else noticed this? Why can't they do that today?
Regardless of content, I just think the production was much better with the older movies. When we watch new movies, I'm constantly having to adjust the volume on my TV (and it has to be LOUD). And the lighting is horrible for indoor scenes. It appears that most people sit around in dark rooms and speak in whispers as a matter of course, even in the middle of the day and when there is no need for secrecy.
The 3 older movies that I watched had night scenes, and I could both see and hear the actors at a reasonable volume level, and never had to adjust it. Has anyone else noticed this? Why can't they do that today?
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