They started out being like this as a brief escape but they have become such a massive and influential part of the culture and have continued along a misguided trajectory for so long that it is accepted as normal.
What we could be watching is films that actually explore the unlimited potential of wonderful sentient beings. Films that make us feel awe and wonder and joy in our very being. Films that celebrate love and compassion, kindness, service. That still have drama and drive but do not include graphic images of people hurting and killing each other.
Movies that celebrate peace and ingenuity, braveness, exploration, grace and creativity. We need more movies like this, ones that will ELEVATE humanity. Assist in our spiritual evolution. In some ways, despite all the advances, we still live in very dark ages. Things are changing for the better, slowly, slowly but I think it is good to take a good look at the way things are and what can be changed to shift the outlook. Our time here is precious. We are precious. We need to acknowledge this truth and celebrated it appropriately.
Clean our bodies, clean our minds, liberate our spirits. Focus on what is good and admirable, what is worthy of our true attention. A shift in the paradigm is coming - let's help it along however and whenever we can.