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Are streaming services ruining movies?

Started by VidiTechnica, Jan 22, 2026, 03:25 AM

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Amber99

I actually think streaming has improved international film access.

It's way easier now to watch movies from different countries without waiting for limited theatrical releases

Cobra

I think people over-romanticize old cinema culture a bit.

There were always trends, franchises, and formulaic movies. Streaming didn't invent that, it just accelerated it
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Louise5

One thing streaming absolutely changed is pacing.

A lot of movies now feel like they're designed to be second-screen friendly, which means simpler storytelling and more obvious dialogue

Harry64

Honestly I think streaming saved smaller films.

Without it, a lot of indie movies would never get distribution at all. Now they at least have a chance to find an audience

Ava_75

The cinema experience still matters though.

Watching a film in a theatre with proper sound and a shared audience reaction is something streaming can't replicate

Tracey

The biggest loss from streaming is probably the cultural moment aspect.

When everyone went to see the same film in cinemas, it created shared references that are harder to replicate now

EdgeRatedR

The real problem is fragmentation.

Having ten different services means people miss films simply because they're not subscribed to the right one
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ParallelSelf50

Streaming hasn't ruined movies, but it has changed how they're written.

You can often feel when a film is trying to hook you in the first 10 minutes like a series pilot