I think both of these issues are actually bandaids for more fundamental problems in modern media production.

These cheap sets and costumes look terrible; hey no problem we’ll just set the scene at night. Fake blue night light is out of style so let’s use more minimalist lighting; it worked for these other critically acclaimed scenes so it will work for us.

Damn, this dialogue sounds so stupid. Let’s have the actors mumble realistically so it sounds more genuine. Hmm, it’s still stupid, better make sure the sound effects and music are on point.

OP said he “died tragically or had no luck”.

I know this is a joke but it’s a pretty stupid and lazy one. Sorry. Shorting the stocks of every billionaire would just be like giving them money. It would be much easier for him to take away billionaires’ money from the comfort of his throne in heaven.

I was really just looking for a specific charity that you recommend.

How do you think Christ would spend his book earnings if he lived today? Scatter it to panhandlers? Or donate to a specific charity?

Have any up-and-coming or underrated composers caught your ear lately? Or put another way, who inspires you creatively that I have probably not heard of?

Thanks for all your detailed answers so far, I’ve loved reading through this thread.