Bette Midler calls movies 'junk food'

Hollywood actress Bette Midler has claimed that most of today's movies are simply "junk food".

The Beaches star told The Guardian that modern films lack substance, saying: "Look at the movies that they put out... It's so junky. So much junk, it's like the food. No content. Nothing."

She added that she decided to concentrate on her singing career as a result of the film roles on offer.

"If you're a performer like me the only thing you can do is [sing] live. So people of a certain age are back on the road, doing what they do well," Midler said.

However, she said that she does not believe singers such as Amy Winehouse are embracing their status as entertainers.

"She has no history. She doesn't know where she could be standing in the continuum of singers. If she did, she wouldn't trash herself so... She'd have a little more self-respect. It's very sad. Such a waste," she remarked.