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What does it mean?
Entertainment should not pretend everything is fine when it often is not.
In plain terms
Movies should not lie to make you feel better.
What can you take from it?
Honesty is valuable in entertainment.

Where it applies

  • movie watching
  • filmmaking

Putting it to work

  • seek honest stories
  • avoid false comfort

Questions to consider

  • Do you want truth or comfort from stories?

Another view

Some people need comfort more than truth.

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