The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the first thing that comes to mind when many think of shared universes, but this style of world-building dates back to much earlier.
We're finally back and we have some deep discussions regarding the 'Roseanne' situation and whether it was handled correctly, reactions to 'Venom' and other critically panned movies that we love, and whether or not diversity in film is in danger of becoming a gimmick - amongst other things.
Our perspectives on the movies and TV shows we adore tends to shift as we grow and change. These shifts can tell us something about our personal evolution.
Onscreen diversity is greatly needed, but when diverse casting decisions are announced without story reasons, is diversity in danger of becoming a gimmick?
