Natalie Portman has suggested that movies as a major form of entertainment are in “decline” and that YouTubers are becoming more famous than movie stars.
In a new interview with vanity fairthe Oscar-winning actress said she’s grateful that movies are changing among younger audiences.
“What’s surprising is the decline of movies as a major form of entertainment. It feels more niche now,” Portman said. “When you ask people my kids’ age about movie stars, they don’t know any more than YouTube stars or whatever.”
She continued: “There’s a sense of freedom in knowing that my art isn’t popular art. I can really explore what’s interesting to me. It becomes more about passion than commerce. And that’s where elitism comes in. It’s also interesting to note that with any of these art forms, when they become less popular, you start to think, “Okay, who am I making this for anymore? I think you will have no choice but to think. ”
Portman went on to say that Hollywood is now a “two-sided coin,” explaining how unknown “great talent” are free to create and become stars themselves.
“[It’s] “It’s also great because there’s a democratization of creativity, where gatekeepers are demoted and anyone can make things, and great talent emerges,” she said.
“And the accessibility is incredible. If you lived in a small town, you might not have had access to great art films like I did when I was a kid. Now, if you have an Internet connection, you can do anything. It’s now accessible. It’s pretty wild to feel at the same time that more people than ever may see your weird art film thanks to his extraordinary access. I mean, this is It’s a two-sided coin.”
Portman revealed elsewhere in January that she has never used method acting as a technique, describing it as a “luxury that women can’t afford.”
