Legendary Director Ridley Scott Blasts "Mediocre" State of Modern Hollywood Cinema

In a recent discussion at the British Film Institute, acclaimed director Ridley Scott expressed his scathing views on the current state of Hollywood cinema. According to Scott, the industry is "drowning in mediocrity," with the majority of modern films being "shit."

The Oscar-nominated filmmaker, who is known for directing classics like "Gladiator" and "Black Hawk Down," revealed that he has started rewatching his own past works as a form of comfort. Scott admitted that he was surprised by how well his older films have aged, stating, "They don't age."

Scott believes that many modern movies rely heavily on digital effects to compensate for their lack of strong scripts. "I think a lot of films today are saved and made more expensive by digital effects, because what they haven't got is a great thing on paper first," he said.

Despite his criticism, Scott acknowledged that there are occasional good films being made by other directors, which he described as a "relief." However, the legendary filmmaker, who is currently working on a sequel to "Gladiator" and a new sci-fi project, has no plans to retire anytime soon, stating that it would be "impossible" for him.