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It's a shame it isn't discussed in the article, but I wonder "What about TV?"
I watch a lot more TV shows than I do films, not just because TV is longer but usually TV has the more interesting story to tell.
That isn't to say films aren't interesting, it's just that I wonder if the shift is the dividing line between generations. Films were where all the big stars were. TV was seen as a stepping stone. Now TV has a similar and sometimes even higher level of prestige.
The article does touch on length for a moment, but doesn't dig in. When it comes to TV you might only need to watch 22 minutes, 44 minutes, maybe an hour to get a solid feel for where the story is going. Plus it has a logical stopping point.
For a film you might get 20 minutes in but you're not sure. Should you stick with it? I suppose better films aren't usually this way, but should you watch just a little more and find out?
Both have their place. Both can be great.
I also prefer tv shows just because there's more time for proper story telling and character development.
If I watch a movie and the main characters fall in love within a week of meeting each other it kind of drives me nuts.
This is why the Netflix Marvel shows are better than most of the MCU movies. They usually spend an episode fleshing out the villain and the villains having a good backstory makes an interesting story overall. The MCU did a good job telling us about Thanos because they didn't have to introduce anyone else during that saga.