Mido
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I've been thinking about this question for a few days in respect to media. In addition to media entities being good or bad, many also at times discuss how memorable something is regardless of its status in the former categories. Take the series Sword Art: Online or Star Wars. Both are very memorable for different reasons. The former grew massively popular and got a ton of exposure, but due to its popularity it received inevitable backlash. Even though the series harbors many glaring flaws with a mixed reception at best, it is still talked about immensely with many a figure on the internet discussing it and its problems among other things. The latter is considered to be a hallmark of cinema with an incredible legacy. The saga is recognizable for almost everyone, fan or not, and is still celebrated immensely (Although granted, its not as if both entities mentioned above are finished products).
Now take something like the New Super Mario Bros. games or the Ratchet and Clank movie. The former games are all very fun, yet simple endeavors; yet they aren't necessarily discussed. As for something like the latter, which did not do very well critically, it is in a similar boat. The movie sort of came, and went. Having seen the movie at this point, while I thought it was fine, it was very by-the-numbers, which lent to its forgettable nature. This all being said:
How pivotal is memorability in the world of media? Is it something that should compromise attempting to be good art form? If so, is it okay to be bad in this respect? Feel free to have a go!
Now take something like the New Super Mario Bros. games or the Ratchet and Clank movie. The former games are all very fun, yet simple endeavors; yet they aren't necessarily discussed. As for something like the latter, which did not do very well critically, it is in a similar boat. The movie sort of came, and went. Having seen the movie at this point, while I thought it was fine, it was very by-the-numbers, which lent to its forgettable nature. This all being said:
How pivotal is memorability in the world of media? Is it something that should compromise attempting to be good art form? If so, is it okay to be bad in this respect? Feel free to have a go!