If anyone has ever walked into the living room as a child and seen an old movie that dad was watching on the television, those are mainstays for TCM, with stars like John Wayne and Marlon Brando. As Warner Bros. makes a move to slash the network’s budget, some celebrities are speaking out against it and the latest includes Mark Hamill.
Turner Classic Movies has been a staple in the movie industry since 1994, offering movies and television series that take viewers back to a classic period in cinematic history. Why would Warner Bros. want to scale back such a wonderful channel that offers so many enthusiasts a place to go to watch the old stuff?
Stephen King was recently one of the outspoken celebrities who are calling out Warner Bros. for the cuts they’ve made. Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Paul Thomas Anderson wrote a letter to the company, and Ryan Reynolds was quick to join in to ask for clarity on what the cuts mean for the channel. Obviously, it’s their older movies that stand to get cut and Mark Hamill has now chimed in as well, making that a force to be reckoned with.
It’s just like a museum that needs to be maintained — think of it as the Smithsonian.
It’s a museum and must be attended! Everyone should watch the vast array of genius artists that came before us.BUT if you’re an actor, writer,director it represents every genius,style of acting , character work,story telling there is.We stand on all their shoulders ! Thx Mark ❤️
— Charlie Adler (@charlie_adler) June 24, 2023
Catering to young viewers has its merits, but there will be a day when they get older and want to reach back in time to the movies and other programs that they enjoyed growing up.
For the love of classic movies! 🎥✨ There’s something magical about stepping back in time and experiencing the brilliance of cinema’s golden era. From captivating stories to iconic performances, these timeless treasures continue to inspire and enchant. Let’s celebrate the…
— Darth Hamill (Jason) (@DarthHamill) June 24, 2023
To backup Mark Hamill, a nice shot from his latest comedy/adventure The Machine will work just fine.
We still LOVE our THEATRES, too! Especially @AMCTheatres! TCM is great for classic movies. Watch the CURRENT classics NOW #atAMC! #themachinemovie #AMCGORILLAZ pic.twitter.com/Nd836W6yEG
— PJM (@PJM75TWEETS) June 24, 2023
Sometimes, the simplest statement that gets straight to the point is the strongest.
— Lakota Man (@LakotaMan1) June 24, 2023
After mowing the lawn and drinking a cold beer, what will fathers have left if they don’t have TCM? Jokes aside, TCM must be protected because entertainment is such a huge part of everyone’s lives, and its history, like rare fossils or priceless artifacts, needs to be preserved.
