But as time goes on, theaters close their doors for good, and streaming services become the hottest commodity. As I’ve aged, so has the prospect of going to a movie theater — I’d even go so far as to say that it's a dying art.  

Are we in the mood for a titillating arranged marriage and spicy there’s-only-one-bed scene? Or perhaps a cozy found family and captivating redemption arc? Here are some tropes TPN opinions writers are constantly seeking in their next book or movie.