Netflix executives are influencing writers to simplify storytelling for easily distracted viewers, despite a study showing a strong desire for original content in cinema. The article highlights how audience behavior doesn't match their stated preferences, as box office successes predominantly feature sequels. 'The Nice Guys,' a 2016 film, exemplifies the struggle of original content in a market saturated by familiar franchises. Despite its initial box office failure, it's acclaimed for its clever writing and original plot, illustrating the tension between executive demands and creative integrity.
Call it the Madame Web school of moviemaking, where 'He was in the Amazon with my mom when she was researching spiders right before she died' is dense information worth aspiring to.
Despite saying we want original content, box office results show that audiences gravitate towards sequels and familiar properties.
The Nice Guys, despite its struggles at the box office, is revered for its original premise and whip-smart dialogue that demands viewer attention.
Executives push for simplistic storytelling to cater to distracted viewers, a disconnect from the audience's stated desire for more original and complex narratives.
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