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 Writing Villains #2 – Goals (Video) February 22, 2019 5 Worst Ending Mistakes (Writing Advice) April 24, 2025 How to Write NONVIOLENT Conflict (Writing Advice) February 22, 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