The article discusses the misconception that every movie is available for viewing in the streaming age, highlighting that many important films are currently out-of-print and inaccessible due to music rights and corporate negligence. It then examines the transition from Roger Corman's New World Pictures to Concorde Pictures, noting how this shift reflects changes in the film industry. While New World fostered future Hollywood stars, Concorde's lesser-known productions predominantly went straight to VHS or cable, losing perceived legitimacy in the process.
Some of the greatest movies ever made are nowhere to be found due to everything from music rights snafus to corporate negligence.
There's been a lot of attention paid to the first 10 or so years of Roger Corman's reign as a mentor and producer.
Concorde yielded fewer household names among its alumni which reflects a changing industry and a more delineated space between Corman's world and Hollywood.
Corman's productions have shifted from theatrical releases in the 1970s to mostly VHS or late-night cable, making them seem less legitimate.
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