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  • UrbonMaximus@feddit.uktoLemmy Shitpost@lemmy.worldOh jeez
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    5 months ago

    Technically correct, but your comment makes it sound like the military is actively commissioning movies, which is not the case. When Hollywood wants to make historical or war movies, they have few options:

    • Buy the equipment - one military ship or airplane can be more than the whole movie’s budget.
    • Prop/CGI - may look bad and doesn’t guaranty to be cheaper.
    • Get all the gear for free, loaned out from the military (including training and specialists) - but they get to edit and approve your script.

    I wish there were more options for independent and critical movie makers.