Jessica Lange has expressed her disapproval of the Hollywood film industry for prioritizing profits over creativity. In an interview with Vulture, she criticized Warner Bros. Discovery for shelving films like Batgirl and Coyote vs. Acme for tax write-offs. Lange believes that there should be laws against such practices, as she feels that corporate interests have overshadowed the artistic process in the industry.
Lange believes that many films are now driven by a profit motive rather than an artistic impulse. She praises foreign films like Anatomy of a Fall, which explore ambiguity in storytelling. Lange laments the prevalence of big franchises in Hollywood and notes that despite her respect for the craft, she has not been approached to star in any, as she wouldn’t know what to do with such roles.
Lange remembers the days when filmmaking involved meticulous attention to detail, waiting hours on set to get the lighting just right. She contrasts this slower, more deliberate process with the fast-paced digital age, where cinematographers no longer have the time to craft each shot. Despite her concerns about the changing landscape of the industry, Lange is grateful for the opportunities she had to work with renowned filmmakers early in her career.
Lange believes that Hollywood’s shift towards profit-driven strategies has impacted the creative process, but she also acknowledges that change is inevitable. She hopes that future generations of filmmakers will find a way to balance creativity with commerce while still maintaining artistic integrity.
