Decline of the Movie Musical Inescapable in Hollywood
Knight News Wire analyzes why film musicals have waned from World War II escapism to modern market demand for wide appeal. It notes audience tastes shifting toward heavy, analytical cinema and horror or sci fi, with few true musicals lasting on screen.
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