Movies Vs. TV in 2023: What the ‘Succession’ Finale Says About Storytelling Now. Plus: A Pointless ‘Little Mermaid.’
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The Rise and Fall of Movies
Movies are defined in the last 20 years by the rise of the superhero film as like the linchpin box office success. Green book and moonlight don't have a ton in common, but they are both movies that at the end you might feel a sense of emotional lift based on the possibilities of the future. The exact opposite of how I felt about succession. Movies used to be the place where you could explore much more complicated themes. TV was the place of comfort.
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