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I find any definition of "masterpiece" that requires that a work be largely inaccessible to the public is rooted primarily in classism and gatekeeping. I would
by danaris 3y ago
I find any definition of "masterpiece" that requires that a work be largely inaccessible to the public is rooted primarily in classism and gatekeeping.
I wouldn't say that classic 20th century drama films typically termed masterpieces are not that; however, I think that just like any other medium of art, one primary purpose of film as an art form is to entertain, and to dismiss entertainment value as plebeian or vulgar when determining what deserves the title of "masterpiece" smacks of a desire to be not merely exclusive, but exclusionary.
- zuminator 3y agoI hear you, and point taken. But I'm not (at least not consciously) equating excellence with elitism. I would say "The Incredibles" was both popular and a masterpiece. The "Fast" series is popular but not a masterpiece. And "Sorry to Bother You" was a masterpiece, but not popular (nor is it in my opinion inaccessible in the way that "Drive My Car" or Ursula Meier's "Home" might be, if by inaccessible you mean thematically unengaging to mainstream American audiences.) Personally, I like 'em all.