Comment by latexr

8 hours ago

> I think it’s a successful creative endeavor

Fair. But I wouldn’t say that automatically translates to “absolute great” or that it “by all accounts be called art”. Though there is a high degree of subjectivity there, which why I simply said I disagree.

> actually fun short film

Sure, you like what you like, no judgement. But again, “it’s a short exaggerated parody and we have a high tolerance for flaws in comedy”. Had they tried to make something more substantial, serious, provocative, emotional, or slower paced, I believe they would’ve fallen flat.

> I think it shows that AI can be a tool that empowers creativity and creative work

Plenty of actual artist disagreed, though. And the backlash wasn’t just limited to the end product, but Corridor Crew’s attitude to it (creator intentions matter a lot when defining something as art) and lack of understanding on the very real and very negative impacts on the industry.