“The overproduction of the same old movies gets very boring and is not exciting to watch. Movie releases are not thrilling because you know that by next month another similar movie will be out.” Daniel is also upset about all of the “Star Wars” content that has been produced. “I used to be a die-hard fan and could not miss any “Star Wars” media. Now, not only am I upset with the quality of “Star Wars” but also the quantity.”
The popularity of “Squid Game” can show Hollywood that it is worth spending money on new and creative ideas. Having non-English shows entertain Americans would also help cut down the budget that Hollywood spends on creating new movies. They would be able to catch a break instead of pushing out reruns.
The impact that “Squid Game” had around the world did not really surprise Ilia Ivanik. “In 2020, the Korean film ‘Parasite’ won an Oscar. This shows that any country has the possibility of having their films or TV series blow up. This is not the first or last time it will happen. Hopefully, this will open up the door for other international media. I think people are starting to notice how repetitive Western films are.” Ilia also reveals why he thinks foreign films are becoming more appealing. “Foreign entertainment is different, which makes it refreshing to watch. It is done in a way that people have not seen before. Personally, I enjoy Korean dramas because of the difference in our cultures. I find their culture very interesting, especially with the way they interact with each other.”
We do not know if Hollywood will get inspired and create changes because of “Squid Game.” But Ilia does not believe that Hollywood will ever change. “When you look at the movies and TV-shows that are big in America, you see Marvel as the main theme. The franchise is doing very well. It would be a huge risk if Hollywood decided to step away from doing what they do well. Even if a Hollywood producer wanted to do something new, I still think he would rather stick to playing it safe.” He is saying that there are more downsides to Hollywood changing than if they remained the same.
If Hollywood will not change, then is there ever going to be someone in America who can create a new genre and cause an impact like “Squid Game”? Ilia has faith that there are some small producers out there that will take inspiration from “Squid Game.”
It is time for new ideas and genres to be introduced into movies. Giving smaller producers a chance may create the possibility of change that Americans need in their entertainment.
