risk on original story lines. i think things need to be scaled back somewhat. if you look at the very first alien film, it is fantastic and regularly makes top 100 lists but would it ever be made like that today? i think it's unlikely. that's a great shame the industry also needs less reliance on celebrity. i find it confusing why even an animated feature cannot be made without celebrity voices. most actors are where they are today because of their looks, and there are far better voice actors around so why do animated characters need celebrity voice overs? ersonally i was hoping the writers strike would lead to an actors strike as well. i think thats what the industry needs in order to get rid of the old and bring in a new more independent system and way of thinking for a quick fix, Hollywood might certainly look toward more originality as it's extremely hard to find. this year from the top of my head we have Indiana Jones 4 and a remake of the Adromeda Strain I studied film for near enough 5 years through both College and University. I think that Hollywood is constantly adapting to public perceptions and fears. For example, post Vietnam you had a hole spate of War films, Born on the fourth of July, Platoon, Casualties of War, The dear hunter etc. These were popular in the 80s and early 90's and were reactionary after the event had took place because directors