These judgments are a solid example of cultural essentialism. iow, the belief that there is a fixed essence of 'real cinema' or 'true art' E…

These judgments are a solid example of cultural essentialism. iow, the belief that there is a fixed essence of "real cinema" or "true art" Every generation internalizes the standards of its artistic community and then experiences those standards as self evidently correct rather than socially learned. Basically: - A group of people/artists develops certain conventions, eg: "good films have three act structures","cinema should be shot on film", "art should be representational", "animation should only be done with certain software" . often as a way of rebelling against the prevailing system - These conventions prove useful in some contexts - Over time, people forget that they were choices made by particular humans in particular historical circumstances Opinions are not facts. Don’t mistake accumulated traditions and conventions for laws of nature I have decided to drop out of the AI program at Amazon. I will not be making a Punky Duck series. Actions speak louder than words. My intent was to showcase artists, both new and seasoned, both inside and outside the studios, driving this new tech. My sincerest apology to those I…

Source: Cristobal Valenzuela (X) | 2026-05-30