Ridley Scott, legendary director of Alien, Blade Runner and Gladiator, says "we're drowning in mediocrity" today so he only watches his own movies: "They’re really good! And also, they don’t age"

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Ridley Scott's watchlist is one for the ages, to be fair

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Ridley Scott has given up on modern movies. The legendary filmmaker of all-time classics like Alien, Blade Runner and Gladiator has recently criticized the state of cinema today, blaming the 'quantity over quality' mindset and claiming that he only watches his own movies now.

The director was interviewed by his son, Luke Scott, during a screen talk at London's BFI Southbank yesterday (October 5), reflecting on his career and answering audience questions. Asked by a fan about his regular viewing habits, Scott shared his negative views on the industry.

He's not wrong on that account – his filmography is packed with cinematic gems, including Alien, Gladiator, Thelma & Louise, American Gangster, Blade Runner, The Duellists, and more.

Mireia Mullor
Mireia Mullor
Contributing Writer

Mireia is a UK-based culture journalist and critic. She previously worked as Deputy Movies Editor at Digital Spy, and her work as a freelance writer has appeared in WeLoveCinema and Spanish magazines Fotogramas, Esquire, and Elle. She is also a published author, having written a book about Studio Ghibli's 'Kiki's Delivery Service' in 2023. Talking about anime and musicals is the best way to grab her attention.

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