the concept of a coherent cinematic universe has been absolute poison for genre films. i think people are so used to being pandered to with references and easter eggs and teasers that we no longer have sequels to films so much as expansion packs.

The Fitzgerald: nobody knows exactly why it sank

the Montgomery: we know exactly why and we know exactly how dangerous it is but every attempt to make it slightly less dangerous simply reveals a New and Exciting Danger that prevents access

Existential risk to craft is not just about losing jobs, but about pressures to be "more productive or else" from people who don't understand or value quality in your craft.

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