“It’s always been a very small percentage”: Seth Rogen Refuses to Believe Cinemas are Dead With Iron Clad Logic That’s Hard to Beat
Movie theaters are like museums. They might not be for everyone, but they’ll always have a place in our culture. New technology hasn’t replaced older forms of entertainment. Paintings are a good example – they’re still admired even though photography exists.
Despite a surge in streaming services, actor and producer Seth Rogen believes movie theaters aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Rogen, known for hilarious films like Superbad and Pineapple Express, said moviegoing will remain a popular pastime for many.
Seth Rogen’s Optimism About Future of Movie Theaters
Seth Rogen argues that movies have faced challenges before and come out stronger. The Canadian actor used paintings as an example. He told Variety that they have been around forever, even though more interesting things came.
And, the good part is, people still go to see them. Rogen points out that only a small percentage of the population needs to see a movie in theaters to keep the industry going. Take a look at his quote below:
Last year, lots of movies did very well. I think if movies were going go away, they would have a long time ago. Paintings are still around. People still go to museums! There’s things flashier or more ‘interesting’ than then oil on canvas, but people still flock from all over the world, enough to keep museums open. Not a ton of people have to like movies to keep movies going. It’s always been a very small percentage of the population that actually goes and sees movies.
While Rogen is a big movie buff, he’s also adapted to the changing entertainment landscape. He has starred in and produced several hit shows for streaming services like Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime.
Seth Rogen’s Views on Evolving Landscape of TV and Movies
Seth Rogen said the way people view TV shows has totally changed. He remembered when he was younger, “movies were like the cool older brother, and TV was the younger sibling.” But these days, with big movie stars lining up for TV roles, both mediums are seen as equally awesome.
This shift towards big stars on TV creates more options for both creators and viewers. The Hollywood star admitted it has become harder to make his favorite kind of movies (comedies) with a medium budget. But streaming services allow him to keep creating those stories.
So, what does this all mean for movie lovers? The Vancouver native believes there’s room for both movie theaters and streaming services. “We can make movies too,” he assured fans. “I think they’ll be back in a few years.” Ultimately, Rogen’s message is one of optimism. The way we consume entertainment might change, but the desire for good stories will never go out of style.
