“Unmasking the Overrated: 19 Films That Are Fueling the Hype Backlash!”
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Ever wonder what your favorite movie says about you? It’s a question that can spark lively debates and, let’s be honest, a fair bit of judgment. Take The Shawshank Redemption, for example. It’s often hailed as a cinematic masterpiece, but not everyone is convinced. In fact, one video store veteran candidly shares how a love for this classic could tank your job application faster than you can say, “Morgan Freeman.” What does it mean if your go-to flick is a super popular, nearly obligatory choice—does it signal a lack of variety or a bit of a dull perspective? Strap in, folks, because this deep dive into movie preferences reveals not just the films we adore, but the biases that come with them. Curious to explore the deeper implications of our cinematic favorites? LEARN MORE.
“When I would take resumes for the video store I worked at, we asked what the applicant’s favorite movie was. If they answered Shawshank, I wouldn’t endorse the application to the manager. Not because it’s a bad movie, but because it is overhyped, and people who touted it as their favorite made me think they have no perspective to recommend movies to customers. Yes, I was super judgy, but ‘Shawshank is my favorite movie’ makes me think of boring straight entitled white boys who mostly watch movies made for them, by other bros just like them with nearly all white male casts.”
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