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[–] WashedOver@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 years ago (5 children)

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.

[–] blindsight@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years 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 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] BobGnarley@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

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

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[–] ihavenopeopleskills@kbin.social 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

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

Pop and stadium country are no different.

[–] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I've never heard someone say they wanted to listen to pop or stadium country music because it's innovative. In fact, a hasty and anecdotal surveying of friends and neighbors says that they listen to the music because it's easy to listen to (ie unchallenging).

[–] jaybone@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Yeah they want a familiar sound they are accustomed to. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Sometimes I’ll go to a fast food chain because I know exactly what to expect and I don’t have to think about it too much.

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[–] Kolrami@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't watch these, but they make a lot of sense. I've watched movies sometimes and been disappointed that there are no similar movies for me to watch. If you like a generic Hallmark movie you'll have infinite content.

[–] rotopenguin 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If you're a dog and like "eating anything on the ground", you'll never go hungry

[–] Contend6248@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago

You just eat what you know you like, if it's good or bad is up to the person itself

[–] blanketswithsmallpox@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Where's the Will Ferrell and Deadpool one?

[–] Phanatik@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

I love that Deadpool has replaced Ryan Reynolds because that's basically who he is in public, all to manage his crippling anxiety.

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[–] Touching_Grass@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I laugh at this meme while kicking pile of DVDs all with zombies in foreground with boobs and spaceships in background

[–] HowManyNimons@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

They sound like good movies. Any recommendations?

[–] Touching_Grass@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Zombalien 1-8

[–] yesdogishere@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

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[–] Sigma@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago

these are targeted at boomers who are already programmed to feel guilty about about any decision that effects profit margins.

[–] TheGiantKorean@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I feel like these movies are like pop songs. I just picture a big factory somewhere where they produce these things en masse.

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[–] wafflez@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] FoolishBrainiac@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

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

[–] Frederic@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Lacey Chabert 😊 Candace Cameron 😊

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