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Are movies art? It seems to me that these two things are pretty analogous. Movies make use of many arts: music, visuals, storytelling, etc... Some movies are j

Are movies art? It seems to me that these two things are pretty analogous. Movies make use of many arts: music, visuals, storytelling, etc... Some movies are junk that people consume passively in the background or to have a laugh and/or escape their troubles for a bit while they eat some popcorn. Some movies are masterpieces that make their audience feel complex feelings or look at the world differently. Some drawings are vulgar juvenile doodles. Some drawings are masterpieces that make their audience feel complex feelings or see the world differently. I think the same things could be said about video games.

mcphage 6y ago
> Are movies art? It seems to me that these two things are pretty analogous. Movies make use of many arts: music, visuals, storytelling, etc... Movies also have an art form that makes them unique—cinematography & editing.
- _dps 6y ago
  Video games have this as well — interactive cinematography and participatory narrative. As just one of many excellent essays exploring these subjects, may I suggest Noah Caldwell Gervais on Kentucky Route Zero through the lens of participatory theater (spoilers, 1+ hr). https://youtu.be/pW3qZfF6JfI https://youtu.be/pW3qZfF6JfI