Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Modern movies, TV shows, and video games often have bigger budgets, higher stakes, and more spectacle than ever.
So why do so many stories feel… empty?
In this video, we break down the biggest storytelling problems in modern entertainment and why they leave audiences feeling disconnected. We'll discuss everything from oversized casts to unearned character arcs to hollow emotional payoffs.
More importantly, we’ll look at what great stories do differently.
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Modern movies, TV shows, and video games often have bigger budgets, higher stakes, and more spectacle than ever.
So why do so many stories feel… empty?
In this video, we break down the biggest storytelling problems in modern entertainment and why they leave audiences feeling disconnected. We'll discuss everything from oversized casts to unearned character arcs to hollow emotional payoffs.
More importantly, we’ll look at what great stories do differently.
Patreon Page: patreon.com/WriterBrandonMcNulty
YouTube Membership: youtube.com/channel/UChqAmyhEejCMMIxJmvUrdYw/join
🔥Get Brandon's Writing guide book STORY MADE SIMPLE
Amazon (Ad link): amzn.to/4kv5TkU
Barnes & Noble: tinyurl.com/4afd4nz6
Audible: tinyurl.com/3xss8734
Other Retailers:books2read.com/storymadesimple
🔥Get Brandon's horror/thriller novel The Half Murders:
- AMAZON (Ad Link): amzn.to/4amlFKG
- BARNES & NOBLE (USA): https://shorturl.at/acwLX
- AUDIBLE (USA): https://shorturl.at/goFG9
- OTHER RETAILERS: books2read.com/TheHalfMurders
🔥Get Brandon's horror/thriller novel BAD PARTS:
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