Branko2166 said:
I would argue that the majority of men in particular consume films and video games as an avenue for escapism. Hitting them consistently over the head with overt politics defeats the purpose of watching said material. If I want someone's political opinion there are countless opinionated politicians and news to listen to. I agree regarding the bad writing, but that is what happens when many of these writers are more concerned about their political virtue signalling instead of focusing on a compelling story and characters. One simple antidote I would suggest is to reintroduce the hero's journey for characters instead of making them perfect and thus unrelatable. Audiences are more likely to connect with characters that struggle and grow over time which makes the payoff genuinely worthwhile. |
I still disagree man, plenty of amazing and highly regarded movies and tv series are absolutely bathed in politics, it's virtually impossible to separate politics and media.
I think although we disagree the root of what you're getting at is when you mix politics that you have mixed feelings about with awful writing it feels terrible. Which i agree, but to say to never include it basically doesn't allow art to be art. Everything is political.
There's only 2 races: White and 'Political Agenda'
2 Genders: Male and 'Political Agenda'
2 Hairstyles for female characters: Long and 'Political Agenda'
2 Sexualities: Straight and 'Political Agenda'
