expectations subverted

It's a new era of adaptations. There are so many these days. And with each new adaptation, millions of voices cry out, and they won't be silenced. Look, I get it, you love the original. But guess what? It's still there. It's not somehow cheapened or ruined by the adaptation. And I simply...

I've noticed a pretty big trend in entertainment media recently where opinions on 'bold' new productions tend to be very divided, especially along the lines of professional critics vs. mass audience. Now, you might be thinking that this isn't new at all. Popular entertainment has long been...