When audiences ask for better entertainment, they aren't asking for pretentious, inaccessible art films. They are asking for popular media that respects their intelligence. History shows us that the most beloved, enduring works are not the safest ones.
We have confused "pacing" with "speed." A slow burn that builds character and atmosphere—think Andor or Shōgun —is infinitely more rewarding than a rapid-fire sequence of explosions and one-liners. We need the quiet moments to make the loud moments matter. vdsblogxxx better