Tilting At Windmills

Tilting At Windmills

This is why we can't have nice things

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Tom Knighton
Jan 12, 2024
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Television and movies don’t seem to be hitting like they used to.

Once upon a time, I couldn’t wait for the new fall lineup on television and summer blockbuster season at the movie theater was glorious for me.

Yet entertainment hasn’t been nearly as entertaining recently. Some stuff is good—watch Reacher if you’re not already—but a lot of us is pretty unwatchable.

And there’s a reason why. You see, far too many people are focused on the wrong thing.

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