{"id":2182642,"date":"2024-02-21T07:28:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T12:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/people-abandoned-disney-over-terrible-storytelling-not-primarily-politics\/"},"modified":"2024-02-21T07:33:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T12:33:15","slug":"people-abandoned-disney-over-terrible-storytelling-not-primarily-politics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/people-abandoned-disney-over-terrible-storytelling-not-primarily-politics\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney lost viewers due to poor storytelling, not mainly because of politics"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpeople-abandoned-disney-over-terrible-storytelling-not-primarily-politics%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2182642&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Is \u2063a Compelling Story or \u2062Ideology More Important for a Movie?<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re someone who values a captivating story in a movie, I regret to \u2062inform\u200d you that\u200b Disney disagrees. According to \u2063an executive at \u200bthe House of Mouse, recent flops can be attributed to moviegoers&#8217;\u2062 supposed\u2062 bigotry rather than the lack of a compelling narrative.<\/p>\n<p>The unnamed executive suggests\u200c that audiences now\u200b equate \u200dthe perceived messaging in a film \u2063with its \u200bquality. They may not\u200d openly express distaste for female empowerment, for example, but they will dismiss movies that promote it as \u200bsimply &#8220;bad.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I love this,\u2062 from Matt\u2062 Belloni&#8217;s newsletter. Disney cannot fail, it can only be failed\u2064 by\u2063 the mouthbreathing bigots who refuse to acknowledge the greatness of their films. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/83jkY4DL0x\">pic.twitter.com\/83jkY4DL0x<\/a><\/p>\n<footer>Sonny Bunch \u200d(@SonnyBunch) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SonnyBunch\/status\/1759595513454670234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 19, 2024<\/a><\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The truth is, people \u200cgenerally \u2063don&#8217;t care about the\u200b ideology behind \u200dtheir entertainment. What they do care about is \u200dwhether it&#8217;s enjoyable or \u200cnot. Unfortunately, many of\u200b Disney&#8217;s recent \u2062releases have fallen short in that regard.\u2063 The studio&#8217;s focus on\u200b ideology over storytelling has been detrimental to its success.<\/p>\n<p>While Disney&#8217;s ideological messaging may be \u200ddeserving\u200b of\u200b criticism, people \u200bare still willing \u200bto support a business they disagree with as long as the product is of high quality.\u2063 This is where Disney has faltered with\u200c its \u200cmovies.<\/p>\n<p>Successful\u200d movies seamlessly incorporate ideology into their \u2064stories without \u2062compromising on the \u2063narrative. \u200cFilms like &#8220;Barbie,&#8221; &#8220;Oppenheimer,&#8221; and even classics like &#8220;Casablanca&#8221; have left-wing\u200b sympathies, but their\u200d success stems from their \u2063compelling and insightful\u2062 storytelling rather than their political\u2063 leanings.<\/p>\n<p>Disney has\u200d the opportunity to \u2062course-correct and once again captivate audiences by\u2062 prioritizing storytelling over patronizing messages. However, this would require self-awareness and respect for their audience, qualities that the studio currently lacks.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Samuel\u200b Mangold-Lenett is \u200ba staff \u200deditor at The \u2063Federalist. His writing\u2063 has been\u2062 featured in the Daily Wire, Townhall, The American Spectator, and other outlets. He \u2064is a 2022 Claremont Institute \u2062Publius Fellow. Follow \u2063him on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/smlenett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@smlenett<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does \u200ca well-crafted\u2062 story enhance \u2062the overall success of \u200ca \u2062movie and captivate audiences?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Th=293416 &#8220;Storytelling\u200b is an\u200d essential\u2063 element \u200bof any form of entertainment, especially in the medium of film. A well-crafted story has the \u200cpower to captivate audiences,\u2063 evoke emotions,\u200d and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-you-need-to-know-about-these-12-types-of-depression\/\" title=\"What You Need to Know About These 12 Types of Depression\">provoke thought<\/a>. However, the question arises:\u200d is a compelling story enough to\u2062 make a movie successful, or is it \u200bequally important for a film to convey a specific ideology or message?<\/p>\n<p>On one hand, a\u200b compelling story is the\u200b backbone\u2063 of any successful movie.\u2063 It \u200bis what\u2063 keeps the audience\u2063 engaged\u2062 and invested in the characters and their journey. A good story\u200d has well-developed characters, a well-paced plot, and\u200d a \u2062satisfying \u2062resolution. Movies \u200bsuch as The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, and The Dark Knight are prime examples of films that are\u2063 beloved for \u200btheir \u2063storytelling prowess. These\u2064 movies\u2062 have stood the test of time because they not only entertain but \u200dalso\u200d leave a \u200clasting\u200b impact\u2062 on the audience.<\/p>\n<p>However, in\u200d recent years, there has been a growing trend\u2063 in Hollywood to prioritize \u200cideology over storytelling. Filmmakers are using movies as a \u2064platform to convey a particular \u2062message or promote a specific agenda. While \u200cthis\u200b can be a \u2062powerful\u200c tool to raise\u200c awareness and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cruz-and-ogles-seek-to-block-forced-use-of-preferred-pronouns-across-federal-agencies\/\" title=\"Cruz and Ogles seek to block forced use of 'preferred pronouns' across federal agencies\">spark\u200c important conversations<\/a>, it can also be problematic if it hinders the overall quality of the film.<\/p>\n<p>Disney, for \u200dexample, has been under scrutiny for prioritizing \u200dideology over \u2063storytelling. The unnamed executive&#8217;s statement, mentioned \u200bearlier, suggests that\u2063 movies are\u2063 being rejected solely because \u200dof their perceived\u2062 messaging rather than \u200ctheir narrative. This approach undermines\u2064 the importance of\u200d a\u200d compelling\u200b story and\u200d reduces movies to mere propaganda pieces.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to strike a balance between a compelling story and conveying an ideology.\u2063 While a strong narrative creates a\u200b meaningful and enjoyable experience for the audience, the film&#8217;s message can provide\u2064 a deeper layer of significance. Movies like Get Out, which seamlessly \u200cblend compelling storytelling with thought-provoking social\u200d commentary,\u2062 have successfully struck this\u2062 balance.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the\u2064 success of\u200d a movie depends on the audience. If \u2063viewers\u200b feel that \u200dthe film sacrifices storytelling for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gavin-newsom-demands-hollywood-boycott-pro-life-states\/\" title=\"Gavin Newsom Demands Hollywood Boycott Pro-life States\">heavy-handed message<\/a>, it may\u200c not resonate with \u200bthem. On the other\u200c hand, if the story is weak and\u200b lacks depth, no amount of ideology or message \u200ccan save it.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, both a compelling\u200c story and a meaningful ideology can \u200dcontribute to\u2063 the success of a movie. However, it is crucial to prioritize storytelling and \u200bensure\u2062 that the film&#8217;s message enhances\u200d rather than\u200d overshadows the narrative. Filmmakers should aim to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doc-martens-highlights-diy-shoes-with-gender-transition-chest-scars\/\" title=\"Doc Martens showcases DIY shoes featuring chest scars from gender transition.\">create thought-provoking<\/a> and entertaining movies that\u2062 resonate with audiences on multiple levels. \u200cOnly then can a movie transcend\u200b its \u200binitial release and \u200bbecome a \u200ctimeless piece of art.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Debates about the significance of a compelling story versus ideology in movies, Disney seems to prioritize the latter. 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