| | Real Art (Substance) | | :--- | :--- | | A character cries during a sad song. | A character cries while doing dishes in silence. | | A plot twist you saw coming 20 minutes ago. | A plot twist that re-contextualizes the whole movie. | | Dialogue that explains the theme ("We are the monsters!") | Dialogue that hides the theme ("Pass the salt.") | | Relies on nostalgia (Stranger Things season 3). | Subverts nostalgia (Barbie the movie). |
So, stop trying.
If you finish a season of television and feel exhausted, resentful, or anxious about the next season coming out in 18 months—. Go read a book. Go for a walk. The content will still be there when you get back. (And if it gets cancelled? It probably wasn't worth it anyway.) Carla.Morelli.Punished.By.Spiderman.XXX.1080p -...