TV shows just aren’t as good as they were 5 years ago but that’s just my humble opinion, and the second screen phenomenon absolutely contributes to it. This is why I still go to the cinema rather than have a Netflix subscription - I only resubscribe to stuff like Netflix or Disney+ when I want to rewatch something (for example, rn i’m rewatching Glee on the latter but when I’m done, I’ll cancel the subscription).
There’s nothing really good on streaming platforms anymore, just shows I miss and like to rewatch here and there: the last new thing i got excited for was the Eras Tour docuseries. I’m going to the cinema tomorrow actually to watch Hamnet, i think a cinema trip is becoming a lost art which makes me sad. I heard good things about The Housemaid so it may potentially check it out 🫣
Do check it out - let me know what you think about Hamnet - I think it's one I will wait for to come onto streaming but am interested in how it is....supposed to be very good but not my normal go to genre.
hamnet was good! i was a little worried at the start that it was going to be one of those films that are very pretty to look at but not much going on but the story was great and the acting was phenomenal!
i think a lot of producers have been inspired by Shakespeare though, there’s another Hamlet inspired film coming out very soon with riz ahmed in which i’m personally looking forward to. Mescal is a solid actor, i really liked him in Normal People and Aftersun!
Great piece. I'm fascinated by efforts to look in more varied places for the impact of the phone. I have to say - TV producer speaking here - it's definitely the case that my industry is fully preoccupied with dealing with a distracted mind. The first time I heard about the concept of "second screen" was from a TV commissioner who was trying to factor it into the way the show was designed.
Wow Will - I had a very strong feeling that these conversations would be going on in the background as at the end of the day - it's a business and the industry needs bums on seats.
But it's not great for the quality of future television - if everything is so obvious then there will no longer be any mystery or surprise...part of the reason people watch tele in the first place.
TV shows just aren’t as good as they were 5 years ago but that’s just my humble opinion, and the second screen phenomenon absolutely contributes to it. This is why I still go to the cinema rather than have a Netflix subscription - I only resubscribe to stuff like Netflix or Disney+ when I want to rewatch something (for example, rn i’m rewatching Glee on the latter but when I’m done, I’ll cancel the subscription).
Thats good Aini - cancelling and resubbing when you need to.
Going to the cinema is certainly more of a scene….I have to pick and choose which films to see at the flicks…
Watched The Housemaid the other day - that was a really enjoyable film….
There’s nothing really good on streaming platforms anymore, just shows I miss and like to rewatch here and there: the last new thing i got excited for was the Eras Tour docuseries. I’m going to the cinema tomorrow actually to watch Hamnet, i think a cinema trip is becoming a lost art which makes me sad. I heard good things about The Housemaid so it may potentially check it out 🫣
Do check it out - let me know what you think about Hamnet - I think it's one I will wait for to come onto streaming but am interested in how it is....supposed to be very good but not my normal go to genre.
hamnet was good! i was a little worried at the start that it was going to be one of those films that are very pretty to look at but not much going on but the story was great and the acting was phenomenal!
Thats good to hear Aini!!!
I thought you were going to say its another Shakespeare In Love…
Jessie Buckley is a great actor!! Paul Mescal - I have only seen in Gladiator 2 so need to see more of him to judge.
i think a lot of producers have been inspired by Shakespeare though, there’s another Hamlet inspired film coming out very soon with riz ahmed in which i’m personally looking forward to. Mescal is a solid actor, i really liked him in Normal People and Aftersun!
Great piece. I'm fascinated by efforts to look in more varied places for the impact of the phone. I have to say - TV producer speaking here - it's definitely the case that my industry is fully preoccupied with dealing with a distracted mind. The first time I heard about the concept of "second screen" was from a TV commissioner who was trying to factor it into the way the show was designed.
Wow Will - I had a very strong feeling that these conversations would be going on in the background as at the end of the day - it's a business and the industry needs bums on seats.
But it's not great for the quality of future television - if everything is so obvious then there will no longer be any mystery or surprise...part of the reason people watch tele in the first place.