'The Batman' and the Exhausting Self-Awareness of Modern Films
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'The Batman' is the latest addition in the modern trend of filmmakers choosing to signal quality over actual quality.
'The Batman' and the Exhausting Self-Awareness of Modern Films 'The Batman' is the latest addition in the modern trend of filmmakers choosing to signal quality over actual quality. Palash Mar 12, 2022 7 Share The truth is this: it has become increasingly easy to make a ‘good’ film or a TV show. A film that passes the baseline requirement in each of its essential components: writing, performing, filming, cutting and sound. This change is self-evident. Put on any show on Netflix and you will see these boxes ticked, and ticked well. It is becoming rarer to find sentimental dialogue, over-the-top
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