forgotten movie genres in need of a comeback?
Which movie genres can you think of that were once popular and commonly produced, that have since fallen into obscurity?
For me, the biggest one I can think of is the high-concept sci-fi/fantasy comedy. This is a genre that was at its peak of popularity during the 80's and early 90's, thanks to movies like Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, The Witches of Eastwick, Groundhog Day, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
There was once a time when high-concept premises like these were used to create comedy, rather than just action. In recent years however, it's quite rare to find a film that uses such fantastical ideas purely for witticisms and humor. At most, they fall to the side of action comedies, but rarely do they thrive on clever setups and punchlines alone.
If done right, a film of this type could be greatly refreshing in the midst of our current overdose of action and spectacle. For me, Stardust is probably the closest thing we've got to one of those aforementioned films.
Any ideas?