releases, aptly summed up his dangerous behavior by noting that Zaslav “likes playing studio boss and surrounding himself with the symbols of those who came before him who had more knowledge and intellect about art and movie-making in their little finger than he does in his entire being.” In her tweets about the destruction of Turner Classic Movies, Lenker, in addition to amusingly observing that Zaslav has publicly fumbled in even realizing what movies Warner Bros. What Zaslav has no respect for, though, is the art that makes those events and artists possible in the first place. This CEO seems to want the power and influence that comes with going to Oscar parties or rubbing shoulders with big directors. Zaslav’s actions as the head of WarnerDiscovery make it apparent that there is no love for movies informing his behavior.
For another, you need to put your money where your mouth is and support institutions like TCM that preserve cinema’s past. For one thing, it helps to be producing new films, not shelving them as Zaslav’s regime did with Batgirl. Of course, it takes more than just expensive houses and film festival appearances to make one a supporter of cinema as an art form. Zaslav showed up to the 2023 iteration of the Turner Classic Movies film festival to chat it up with the likes of Steven Spielberg and Paul Thomas Anderson about classic movies. Unfortunately, the studio executives of the modern world don't seem to have the same respect for the likes of “film preservation” or “tradition.”
They allowed viewers of today a concise location to appreciate the art of the past. Always set to a perfectly chosen tune and making use of such poignant footage of cinema legends, these montages were a microcosm of the importance of TCM. Look no further for vivid evidence of this than the network’s iconic annual montages dedicated to notable artists in the film industry that had been lost in the preceding year. On top of all that, Turner Classic Movies exuded a wonderful atmosphere that radiated a love for movies. This is a medium where anything is possible and the eclectic programming of TCM encapsulated that beautifully. Turner Classic Movies was a place that could air both Akira Kurosawa movies and Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! This variety allowed it to reflect how wonderfully varied the art of cinema is. TCM Underground was home to all kinds of obscure midnight and cult movies, with all kinds of delightfully obscure and schlocky titles showing up on the programming block during its time on the air. However, the introduction of the TCM Underground night block in 2006 suddenly opened up a whole new area of filmmaking for this network to emphasize. TCM was dedicated to a wide array of classic cinema, from formative pieces of American filmmaking ( Casablanca, The Best Years of Our Lives, Bringing Up Baby, etc.) to notable pieces of world cinema that you couldn't find easily on other cable channels. It’s staggering to consider just how many films have been saved by their efforts.īest of all, Turner Classic Movies was a place where movies of all kinds could find a home. Turner Classic Movies has spent so many years trying to prevent that outcome for countless motion pictures. Watch a documentary like Dawson City: Frozen Time and you’ll realize how much of cinema’s history we’ve already lost due to poor projecting materials and negligence. For decades now, Turner Classic Movies has spent millions every year preserving ancient films and restoring them to their former glory. The carefully curated schedules of programming were incredibly important, but arguably even more urgent to the existence of Turner Classic Movies is its film preservation efforts. This network could be a great place for younger budding film geeks to get exposed to lesser-known titles without any commercials around to interrupt these cinematic narratives. For one thing, the programming of TCM emphasized airing obscure titles that viewers might not be able to see anywhere else. Over the years, though, Turner Classic Movies would develop an identity that made it essential for film lovers across the globe. A commercial-free destination for watching movies on cable, it was originally one of several cable channels started up by Ted Turner. Turner Classic Movies began airing on April 14, 1994.
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