I assume this was the same for the Harlequin Romance Novels too? I knew a few women over the years that had a bunch of these books. They seemed to digest them like monthly magazines.

In some ways it's sort of a business dream to be able to keep repacking the same nuts and bolts to make something slightly different for consumers who will keep paying. It's pretty efficient.

Still I've not read a Harlequin Romance nor have I seen a Hallmark movie. This doesn't mean I've not seen all of the Star Wars movies or a good majority of the Marvel ones.

[–] addie@feddit.uk 2 points 1 year ago

Friend of mine's dad used to write some Mills and Boon ones, which is the UK equivalent I suppose. We all found it hilarious. Had to sign up for one the '8 pre-approved plots' in advance, and then got paid about a penny a word. You need to be properly cranking out text to even reach minimum wage - it would be easier to work stocking the shelves at a supermarket, quite frankly. But yeah, not an environment that fosters innovation.

[–] blindsight@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

LitRPGs are like that, too.

Swing sword. Cast spell. Numbers go up. Defeat dragon. Complete quest. Numbers go up. Dungeon dive. Cool loot. Numbers go up.

I love them. I've read four this week.

[–] PeriodicallyPedantic@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

To be fair, there are only 7 basic plots that exist

[–] BobGnarley@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

This is super cool had no idea about this! Thank you

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[–] Potato_in_my_anus@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

That's their trademark, as soon as you see it you know it's a Hallmark romantic, cheesy, family movie.

[–] wafflez@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

but are they good

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[–] FoolishBrainiac@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

I recommend episode 3 of the Storylords podcast for a great horror version of these stupid Hallmark movies

[–] dan1101@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Nono not like that. They were talking about smartphones and flatscreen TVs.

[–] yesdogishere@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

These movies are not bad. I quite enjoy them. Sometimes I skip the predictable endings.

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[–] ihavenopeopleskills@kbin.social -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Those who love this kitschy schlock think it's innovative.

Pop and stadium country are no different.

[–] kool_newt@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I was thinking the other day about how "pop" is an artifact of market economics and has nothing to do with art. Pop music for example is simply an attempt at maximizing ROI by appealing to the greatest common factor. I suppose this is obvious, I'm going to stop talking now.

[–] EstT@lemmy.ml -3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

"Capitalism breeds innovation" =/= "Capitalism eliminates copying"

[–] slackassassin@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago

It's gonna try all the things, innovative and schlock included.

[–] explodicle@local106.com -1 points 1 year ago

If capitalism didn't eliminate copying, then my movie downloading experience would be much easier.

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