The Struggling Artist Trope, Explained: Why Movies & TV Think Unhappiness = Creativity скачать в хорошем качестве

The Struggling Artist Trope, Explained: Why Movies & TV Think Unhappiness = Creativity

While so many of us might dream of building our lives around our creative passions, often the financial reality of being an artist can be a major hurdle. In film and television this isn’t always seen as a bad thing, however – often, struggling is in fact seen as proof of an artist’s true commitment to their craft. And indeed suffering has been so intertwined with the idea of creativity that it’s often seen as a necessary part of the journey. But why is the idea of suffering for your art such a major part of pop culture? And how does it affect our views of artists and their work in the real world? Let’s take a closer look… #StrugglingArtist #Film #TV #TropeAnalysis #VideoEssay CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:50 The types of 'struggling artists' on screen 03:22 La vie bohème? 04:42 Selling out vs staying true... 05:54 The idea that pain sparks creativity 08:57 The problem the trope can hide 11:26 Turning things around Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more:   / thetake   Read articles on film, TV and culture: https://www.the-take.com Follow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetake The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough