Martin Scorsese: manufactured content is not cinema, akin to AI

Martin Scorsese, ahead of the release of his new film "Killers of the Flower Moon," has again attacked the contemporary film industry, particularly superhero movies, which he called "manufactured content" in an interview with Collider on September 25, 2023. He argues that such content is not really cinema but resembles something made by artificial intelligence. Scorsese warns that this trend is dangerous for culture, as future generations may believe that only these films constitute cinema. The critique extends beyond film to literature, music, design, and contemporary art, where similar issues of superficial consumption versus deep experience arise. The article by Christian Caliandro on Artribune connects Scorsese's remarks to broader cultural shifts, noting that the recent Hollywood writers' and actors' strike underscores the transformation of production and distribution dynamics. Caliandro suggests that the risk is the disappearance of an entire artistic and cultural horizon, reducing possibilities for films and artworks.