Week 8

Thinking about the origins fo the "star system" and how it started and move so quickly with one man, Chaplin, is crazy but makes sense. Chaplin was smart in the way the he marketed himself and knew his self worth. Chaplin and film studios played to what the American people wanted to see. Something attainable to the average American. Regardless of if he was actually as humble and shy as he was presented it only added to how smart it was to portray him that way. This is clearly seen in modern day celebrities. Our favorite celebs come off as shy and from humble backgrounds and some how came across a big break.

The idea of getting to know the person you see on TV in a personal way is very appealing to people. Not only do we want to feel connected to that person but also every time we see them they are like walking advertisements for the content that they are producing in film or TV. I wonder what cinema would be like if we did not have the "star system" or if it was the producers and directors that experienced that. I think we as Americans would have less of idea that achieving stardom from nothing was so obtainable and easy. We would have a more realistic perception of film.