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I do have an ongoing battle within myself between just wanting good movies that work and wanting something novel. More and more I'm looking at that latter inclination as a character flaw. It's the same tendency that has fashionistas always chasing the next thing, that has people uninterested in old movies, old music, Shakespeare, etc. I think it's the other side of the coin from those who just want the familiar. Always eat a burger or pizza when they travel to other countries. Still listening to the music they listened to in high school. Want to make America white again. Etc.

I think it's important to be open to what's original, new, or unfamiliar, but also the stuff that isn't, but is still well made and entertaining.

(I would say the bigger problem with movies like Green Book or Selma is just they weren't that good and the Academy was probably honoring them for something other than their filmmaking greatness.)

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