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Caitlin Quinlan - If It Makes You Cry, It Must Be Good
I reference Caitlin Quinlan’s “If It Makes You Cry, It Must Be Good” because it articulates, with real sharpness, how emotion and relatability are being capitalized on across both blockbusters and indies. It helped me frame the idea that the problem isn’t feeling something—it’s when that feeling becomes a calibrated product.
Pros
- +Clear critique of relatability as a cultural and commercial trend
- +Connects blockbuster and indie cinema under the same attention logic
- +Useful examples that invite further discussion
Cons
- -Some claims about specific films can feel provocative enough to challenge devoted readings
- -Not every reader will agree with how broadly it generalizes recent indie characterization
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Caitlin Quinlan - If It Makes You Cry, It Must Be Good
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Highlights
- +Clear critique of relatability as a cultural and commercial trend
- +Connects blockbuster and indie cinema under the same attention logic
- +Useful examples that invite further discussion
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