"Not bad, a qualified popcorn flick," Franca remarked sincerely after exiting the cinema, savoring the experience for a few seconds.
Beside her, the dispersing crowd poured into the now-closed mall, walking towards the still-operating elevators under dim lighting.
Jenna remained silent for a moment, then said with a mix of longing and dejection, "With movies now, will anyone still watch plays…"
Understanding why Jenna would say this, Franca replied in a comforting tone, "People still watch them. Plays and operas have different characteristics and charms compared to movies and TV shows. A large portion of people will still appreciate them, they just won't be the mainstream of society anymore.
"And besides…" Franca deliberately lightened her tone. "Theater actors are actors, and TV and film actors are actors too."
Jenna immediately fell into contemplation.
