Week 1

1. The "classical" period in Hollywood ended when American directors began
to inject a greater sense of realism into their storytelling, and by doing
so they mixed genres, tackled topical issues and refused to shy away from
controversial subject-matter.

2. Gilbert Seldes's main critique in The Great Audience was simply that
Hollywood's continuing immaturity was the primary cause in the decline of
cinema attendences. He believed Hollywood catering to the youth was a
hinderence.