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Why criticism of your favorite film feels personal

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We inextricably link our personal identity to the media we consume, making a critique of our favorite film feel like a direct assault on our soul. When your companion yawns during a crucial emotional scene, a deep rift forms. You secretly reevaluate their entire worth based on their terrible taste.

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