Hollywood Sees Resurgence with YouTube-Birthed Movies and Strong Box Office

Hollywood is experiencing positive trends with strong box office numbers, new funding, and the emergence of YouTube-birthed movies like 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms,' reminiscent of 1960s 'Easy Rider' dreams.

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Peter Bart: YouTube-Birthed Movies ‘Obsession’ & ‘Backrooms’ Resurrect ’60s Easy Rider Dreams

Always alert to mood swings, Hollywood this week is coping with some dauntingly positive portents. Box office numbers are strong, magic money from Oracle, Amazon or Abu Dhabi is materializing and newly muscled majors are greenlighting product. Some optimists even see hints of a ’60s-style resurgence with bright young filmmakers creating smart young movies. To […]

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Hollywood Sees Resurgence with YouTube-Birthed Movies and Strong Box Office

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Peter Bart: YouTube-Birthed Movies ‘Obsession’ & ‘Backrooms’ Resurrect ’60s Easy Rider Dreams

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