Opinion: Movies are out, TV is in?

[The Germanator]

I think you're probably right, currently. I definitely find myself amassing many more hours watching TV shows these days than movies. I'm not sure I've seen more than one or two movies so far this year. I was just reading an article about how this is potentially the worst crop of summer movies, and potentially the worst Oscar crop as well.

That said, I think a very well executed 90-120 minute film can still retain more power than an entire series. I may love the Wire, but there are some undoubtedly forgettable moments there. A great film can be more than that. There just may be less of them these days.

I guess...A different format is a different format, but I think the premium channels (HBO/Showtime) pushed the boundaries in the late 90's, and that's why we're seeing better TV on AMC/FX, etc.