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    The document discusses the debate around whether superhero movies can be considered art. While some like Martin Scorsese argue they are more like theme parks than art due to their focus on spectacle over complexity, others believe cinematic art is too narrow in only considering the past. Superhero movies make huge profits but focus on entertaining children through CGI and lack intricate themes. However, some films like Guardians of the Galaxy show moments of depth, even if the genre has limitations due to a lack of integrity and revelation that define art for Scorsese. For superhero movies to be considered art, they will need to grow beyond predictable structures and consistently deliver emotionally complex narratives.

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    The document discusses the debate around whether superhero movies can be considered art. While some like Martin Scorsese argue they are more like theme parks than art due to their focus on spectacle over complexity, others believe cinematic art is too narrow in only considering the past. Superhero movies make huge profits but focus on entertaining children through CGI and lack intricate themes. However, some films like Guardians of the Galaxy show moments of depth, even if the genre has limitations due to a lack of integrity and revelation that define art for Scorsese. For superhero movies to be considered art, they will need to grow beyond predictable structures and consistently deliver emotionally complex narratives.

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    The document discusses the debate around whether superhero movies can be considered art. While some like Martin Scorsese argue they are more like theme parks than art due to their focus on spectacle over complexity, others believe cinematic art is too narrow in only considering the past. Superhero movies make huge profits but focus on entertaining children through CGI and lack intricate themes. However, some films like Guardians of the Galaxy show moments of depth, even if the genre has limitations due to a lack of integrity and revelation that define art for Scorsese. For superhero movies to be considered art, they will need to grow beyond predictable structures and consistently deliver emotionally complex narratives.

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    The discussion about superhero movies and where they fit in the spectrum of cinematic

    art has had many heated arguments. Led most prominently by acclaimed director Martin
    Scorsese, the argument that superhero movies are not true cinematic art is one far side of the
    debate, and those on the other side speak that cinematic art is too focused on the past and isn’t
    open to change. It is not that being a superhero movie makes it impossible to be cinematic art,
    but we haven’t seen a superhero movie that is an artistic masterpiece.
    Superhero movies are exactly that, movies. They are feature-length, narrative-focused
    blockbusters. They have humongous budgets, use heavy amounts of CGI, and often target a
    younger audience. The reason they do this is to make money and a lot of it. Every single Marvel
    film has earned hundreds of millions in profit (Source C). They aren’t too focused on conveying
    intricate psychological problems or showing complex themes, because the majority of people
    who watch superhero movies and dress up as superheroes are children. That is why people like
    Martin Scorsese say that “[Superhero movies] seem to me to be closer to theme parks than they
    are to movies” (Source A). They are films made for kids, to make money.
    One side argues that the popularity of superhero movies reflects a collective desire to
    cling to the past, the comforting nature of childhood. In Source D, Allan Moore adds nuance to
    this critique, describing the superhero movie genre's potential as a "self-imposed state of
    emotional arrest" contributing to a "numbing condition of cultural stasis." This critique extends
    beyond the films themselves, as we see many adults buying and watching things from their
    childhood. They want to stay where they once were. They don’t want to change
    While superhero movies may face criticism for having a lack of depth and no real
    integrity, there are instances within the genre that challenge this notion. However, the true test
    lies in how well these films measure up against acclaimed works known for their artistic
    direction. Noteworthy films like "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Avengers: Endgame" offer
    moments of genuine depth. However, the integrity is not there. In a truly sad scene at the end of
    "Avengers: Endgame", Iron Man sacrifices himself to save the universe. It’s truly touching and
    yet in Source E, we can see the actor saying that Iron Man might come back to the MCU. This
    lack of integrity is one of the things that limits the depth of these movies. As Scorsese notes,
    "Many of the elements that define cinema as I know it are there in Marvel pictures. What’s not
    there is revelation, mystery, or genuine emotional danger” (Source A).
    In conclusion, while the argument about superhero films being true art is complex, the
    genre has changed the cinematic landscape. It has brought many new film watchers to theaters
    and has hopefully introduced the idea of filmmaking to the younger generation. However,
    criticisms from notable directors show the shortcomings of the genre. Superhero movies must
    grow out of the predictable structures and should start to consistently deliver narratives offering
    revelation, mystery, and emotional depth. Once superhero movies can do all those things, they
    will finally be in the running for true, cinematic art.

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