> Are movies art? It seems to me that these two things are pretty analogous. Movies make use of many arts: music, visuals, storytelling, etc...
Movies also have an art form that makes them unique—cinematography & editing.
Movies also have an art form that makes them unique—cinematography & editing.
As just one of many excellent essays exploring these subjects, may I suggest Noah Caldwell Gervais on Kentucky Route Zero through the lens of participatory theater (spoilers, 1+ hr).