More intelligent Films on the horizon?

[Beta Man]

I got this idea listening to Ron Howard on the Stern show..... he was discussing Frost-Nixon obviously.... but anyways, he had mentioned the public demanding more intelligent films, and given the recent success of Slumdog Millionaire, Frost-Nixon, Milk, The Wrestler, and Doubt..... It certainly appears to be a trend. Although not really my cup of tea, The Dark Knight (and batman begins for that matter) provided much more plot development than other "Comic Book" movies....

Ron Howard mentioned that many people took on the project with little compensation in order to get it green-lighted, because the studio didn't want to give the concept the chance, and although the movie hasn't really made it into the black yet, it's on its way.

Do you think there will be a trend to bring more "art-house" pieces to the silver screen given the success of the recent batch of oscar worthy films?


(sorry Bruce, beat you to this one )