Donald Trump has expressed a clear preference for classic American cinema, stating his favorite films such as Citizen Kane and The Godfather while criticizing foreign films. In a recent rally, he expressed disdain for the South Korean film Parasite winning an Oscar and subsequently announced a 100% tariff on foreign films, citing the decline of the U.S. film industry. However, industry experts have questioned the effectiveness of this proposal, suggesting that tax incentives are a more effective solution to reinvigorate local production in Los Angeles, which is facing historic lows.
Citizen Kane, The Godfather, Gone with the Wind, and others are Donald Trump's favorite movies, reflecting a preference for classic American cinema over foreign films.
Trump's recent move to impose a 100% tariff on foreign films has raised concerns about its potential impact on the already struggling U.S. film industry.
Industry experts, including filmmaker Ava DuVernay, expressed skepticism about Trump's solution, highlighting that the industry needs tax incentives rather than tariffs to thrive.
Los Angeles is experiencing its lowest levels of local production in decades, leading to comparisons with the decline of Detroit's manufacturing.
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