Our Sick National Obsession with 'Game of Thrones'
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When I saw a recent article on how HBO spent $8 million to produce a single episode of the fantasy epic "Game of Thrones," I realized that we are now seeing the full impact of large-screen, high-definition television on the film industry. With the home viewing experience now able to compete with the silver screen, "prestige TV" is replacing the movie theater. Some of the production budgets, acting and directing talent, and artistic seriousness that used to go to the movies is now being devoted to the extended story lines of high-concept television series.
Our Sick National Obsession with 'Game of Thrones'
Our Sick National Obsession with 'Game of…
Our Sick National Obsession with 'Game of Thrones'
When I saw a recent article on how HBO spent $8 million to produce a single episode of the fantasy epic "Game of Thrones," I realized that we are now seeing the full impact of large-screen, high-definition television on the film industry. With the home viewing experience now able to compete with the silver screen, "prestige TV" is replacing the movie theater. Some of the production budgets, acting and directing talent, and artistic seriousness that used to go to the movies is now being devoted to the extended story lines of high-concept television series.