I am tired of criticism and being asked to think critically about everything I consume. What if I just want to enjoy a movie and shut my brain off for a couple of hours? Am I not allowed to view something for pure enjoyment? Elements of society have pushed more and more for the media and art they consume to cater towards everyone and their individual needs while demanding that the creators and entertainers be depictions of their own ideals. This has resulted in the rise of “cancel culture” and the belittling of one another for consuming any media we deem inappropriate or the fruit of unjust creators.
I move that we take a break from these hard-hitting stances and try to just enjoy the art again. Let’s save the criticism for more important matters. We don’t always have to separate art from the artist, but I think it’s okay to not always do a deep-dive history search on everyone involved in the creation of something. I’d like to listen to a song — or watch a movie — and not be shamed because someone involved with it tweeted some perceived offence a decade ago.
Emmaline is working on her BA and ambitions to become an English teacher. They always say, those who cannot do, teach. She spends her free time buying, reading, and hoarding books with the hope that one day she will have no furniture and instead only have piles of books.
