I fear the conclusion here does not stand the test of reality either, sadly, as many quality films have gone overlooked by audiences despite fantastic word of m

I fear the conclusion here does not stand the test of reality either, sadly, as many quality films have gone overlooked by audiences despite fantastic word of mouth and reviews. Is big part of it the terrible taste of the audience? I'm sure. Is there a new trend of the same audience to spend less on cinema? Yes, but it may not be due to the low quality output (hasn't stopped them before). I think television—including Netflix, Hulu, etc.—is the culprit. There is just so much quality television being produced, that people don't want to leave the house. Much more convenient, cheaper, etc. Let's hope this quality television brushes on the taste of the audience and it demands similar rise in quality from films.