Well said points. I always try to create something that I would appreciate/want to read/listen to/watch. My hope is that people do. But i never blame them if they don't.
Kursten Ranquist made a recent post about Letterboxd reviews. He delves into the subjectivity of art and people's varying responses to it. Two things can be true at the same time. Dismissing complex movies like Tar without discussing themes or intentions is problematic. Conversely, people have the liberty to either adore or despise a film due to a multitude of factors. Our cultural experiences influence how we view, engage with, and assign value to artistic expression, which is also subjective. It's perfectly acceptable to have a different viewpoint on an artist, but belittling their work without legitimate merit reveals more about the critic than the artist.
Well said points. I always try to create something that I would appreciate/want to read/listen to/watch. My hope is that people do. But i never blame them if they don't.
Kursten Ranquist made a recent post about Letterboxd reviews. He delves into the subjectivity of art and people's varying responses to it. Two things can be true at the same time. Dismissing complex movies like Tar without discussing themes or intentions is problematic. Conversely, people have the liberty to either adore or despise a film due to a multitude of factors. Our cultural experiences influence how we view, engage with, and assign value to artistic expression, which is also subjective. It's perfectly acceptable to have a different viewpoint on an artist, but belittling their work without legitimate merit reveals more about the critic than the artist.
This is such a thoughtful take