Sunday, March 12, 2017

Why all the drama?



Drama drama drama... that's all everyone ever talks about these days, in the real world and in the film world.

The question is: WHY?

The drama genre has made more and more money over the years, and is continuing to increase in profit. Some of the greatest films of all time were drama, including "The Godfather" which is number one and "Forrest Gump" at number two.

For some reason people love drama, and they can talk about it for hours. As a teenage girl, I can definitely relate. Here are some reasons why people love drama:

1.  A distraction from focusing on their own lives

2.  Drama is something familiar

3. Chemicals released in anger can feel addicting

4. The drama might give one an exaggerated sense of importance

We all know that when people tell a story, it's boring unless there's some dramatic twist to it. So of course a movie all about drama would be a hit!

Dramatic movies keep the audience engaged and excited to see what is going to happen next. Without drama, life would just be boring. I know this because I am probably the most dramatic person ever, but hey, I keep things interesting!





References:


https://www.statista.com/statistics/188658/movie-genres-in-north-america-by-box-office-revenue-since-1995/
https://www.thetoptens.com/best-movies/
https://blogs.psychcentral.com/psychology-women/2014/08/some-people-love-conflict-and-drama/