Movies have grown darker over the decades, but they've also grown more insecure.

Maybe that explains the Scientology trailers on the sets these days.

Filmmakers and studio executives no longer trust such niceties as dialogue, characterization, style or even movie star charisma to involve viewers in lovers' conflicts. Instead, today's filmmakers feel the need to pump up the volume and ramp up the firepower to make sure they hold the interest of impatient audiences.

So it's all your fault. Why can't you just pay attention?