Why Modern Stories Feel Empty Post author:brandonmc87 Post published: March 5, 2026 Post category:Writing / Youtube Post comments:0 Comments 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? Tags: bad storytelling, book, character arcs, creative writing, Fiction, Film analysis, how to write a book, How to write a novel, modern movies criticism, modern storytelling, narrative structure, Novel, screenwriting, story, Story Analysis, story structure, storytelling, storytelling analysis, storytelling mistakes, why modern movies are bad, why modern movies are trash, why modern movies feel empty, why movies feel hollow, Writing, Writing advice, Writing Tips Read more articles Previous PostWhy “Good” Worldbuilding Hurts Stories Next PostHow Psychological Thrillers Actually Work You Might Also Like How Coincidences Ruin Stories | Batman 1989 (Writing Advice) September 18, 2025 5 Best Hero Tropes in Storytelling (Writing Advice) November 23, 2023 How to Write Morally Good Heroes (Writing Advice) September 12, 2024 Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional) Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Δ