I Hate When They Do This
Look, I’m gonna be honest here. I’m so tired of Hollywood taking something good and just… ruining it. You know what I mean? It’s like they see a committment to quality and think, “Let’s see how fast we can burn that down.” And honestly? It’s getting old. Fast.
I was talking to my friend Marcus last Tuesday over coffee at the place on 5th. He said, “You know what’s worse than a bad movie? A bad movie that could’ve been good.” And I was like, “Yeah, man. Exactly.” Because it’s not just about the bad movies. It’s about the ones that had potential. The ones that should’ve been great. But no. They had to go and mess it up.
Like, remember when they tried to reboot “Ghostbusters” in 2016? I mean, come on. Why? Just… why? It was completley unnecessary. And don’t even get me started on the whole “Matrix” thing. I’m not sure but I think they’re determing to ruin every good thing they touch.
But Here’s the Thing…
And yet, we keep watching. Why? Because we’re hopeful, I guess. We keep thinking, “Maybe this time, they’ll get it right.” But honestly, it’s kinda like that time I dated Steve. You know, the guy who promised he’d change? Yeah, no. Not gonna happen.
I talked to a colleague named Dave about this. He said, “It’s like they’re addicted to the aquisition of money and don’t care about the physicaly and emotional toll it takes on the audience.” And I was like, “Dave, that’s ammendments to the script of life, my friend.” Because it’s true. They’re in it for the cash, not the craft.
But here’s the thing. We can’t just sit back and take it. We gotta fight back. And by “fight,” I mean, we gotta support the things that matter. Like community events local activities that celebrate good storytelling. You know, the kind that doesn’t treat its audience like a wallet with legs.
A Tangent: Video Games Aren’t Perfect Either
And don’t think I’ve forgotten about you, gaming industry. You’re not off the hook. I mean, have you seen some of the sequels lately? It’s like they took the original game, threw it in a blender with some half-baked ideas, and called it a “new experience.” Please. Give me a break.
I was at a conference in Austin about three months ago, and this panelist, let’s call her Lisa, said, “The gaming industry is suffering from a crisis of identity.” And I thought, “Lisa, you’re not wrong.” Because it’s true. They don’t know what they want to be when they grow up.
But hey, at least they’re trying. Unlike some other industries I could mention. (Looking at you, Hollywood.)
So What’s the Solution?
I’m not sure. Maybe we need to stop giving them our money. Maybe we need to demand better. Or maybe we just need to accept that sometimes, things are gonna suck. And that’s okay. But honestly? I’m not ready to give up hope just yet.
Because at the end of the day, I love movies. I love games. I love storytelling. And I believe in the power of a good story to bring people together. So I’m gonna keep watching. I’m gonna keep playing. And I’m gonna keep hoping that one day, they’ll get it right.
But until then, I’m gonna be over here, complaining about it. Because that’s what I do.
About the Author: Jane Doe is a senior magazine editor with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. She’s seen it all, and she’s not afraid to call out the bad stuff. When she’s not writing, you can find her at the local arcade, trying to beat her high score in Pac-Man. (Spoiler: She never does.)
