Nowadays, despite some people's best efforts, it can often feel like the world is more divided than ever. Whether it's social media platforms regurgitating the same criticisms time and again, film studios opting for sequels and reboots in favor of original content, or networks reviving once-beloved properties to secure that nostalgia-driven dollar, one has to wonder if the entertainment industry is afraid of taking risks.
One celebrity who thinks creators have lost the plot is Donald Glover, whose hit drama series Atlanta is often considered to be just as unconventional as Glover himself. Recently on Twitter, Glover said that he saw people discussing how tired audiences are of reviewing boring stuff, concerning film and television.
saw people on here havin a discussion about how tired they were of reviewing boring stuff (tv & film).
— donald (@donaldglover) May 11, 2021
Glover then elaborated on his claim, which had quickly become a hot topic of debate on the social media platform.
we're getting boring stuff and not even experimental mistakes(?) because people are afraid of getting cancelled
— donald (@donaldglover) May 11, 2021
so they feel like they can only experiment w/ aesthetic.
(also because some of em know theyre not that good)
— donald (@donaldglover) May 11, 2021
Do you agree with Glover that film and television creators are failing to take risks as the world continues to change? Have we become so afraid of "cancellation" that we're no longer creating thought-provoking stories and characters? When is the last time a movie or television show really knocked you on your ass with something profound and original? Let us know in the comments section below.
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