Tragedy is no longer acceptable entertainment

Laura and I just finished our long-overdue viewing of the Vadim Perelman film House of Sand and Fog.
The film was sad; gut-wrenchingly sad. There was no justice; no clean resolution, only tragedy.

Is that why it didn't do well commercially? Because it was a tragedy? The film was engaging, interesting, well written and brilliantly acted and yet only critical acclaim lifted this film from profound obscurity. Shameful. In Shakespeare's time, tragedies were the most popular plays, hands down. What happened to that appreciation? Must we have neat and tidy endings? We were both moved, deeply. Do not shield yourself from your natural reactions to this film. Rather, embrace the tragedy and what it can teach you about humanity and about yourself.