Recommendation:
If you are tired of the "blockbuster formula," stop watching the major studio tentpoles for a few months. Dive into the "limited series" sections of streaming platforms or seek out A24/Neon releases. The quality is there, but you have to dig past the corporate noise to find it. Score: 7/10 Summary: The popular entertainment industry is
The Strengths: The TV Renaissance
While movie theaters are struggling to define themselves, television production is at an all-time high.
The Weaknesses: Superhero Fatigue & Bloat
For the last 15 years, the superhero genre was a license to print money. That era is ending.
When discussing popular entertainment studios and productions, one cannot ignore the "franchise studio"—divisions dedicated entirely to serialized storytelling.
Score: 7/10
Summary:
The popular entertainment industry is currently in a state of chaotic transition.
Recommendation:
If you are tired of the "blockbuster formula," stop watching the major studio tentpoles for a few months. Dive into the "limited series" sections of streaming platforms or seek out A24/Neon releases. The quality is there, but you have to dig past the corporate noise to find it.
If we look at the actual movies and shows being produced right now, the quality is a mixed bag of extreme highs and frustrating lows.
The Strengths: The TV Renaissance
While movie theaters are struggling to define themselves, television production is at an all-time high.
The Weaknesses: Superhero Fatigue & Bloat
For the last 15 years, the superhero genre was a license to print money. That era is ending.
When discussing popular entertainment studios and productions, one cannot ignore the "franchise studio"—divisions dedicated entirely to serialized storytelling.