Yes, easier to admire than watch for fun was the distinction I was reaching for. It's a hard distinction to quantify because the term "pure entertainment" is almost a contradiction - the best entertainment tends to be good because it has something serious it is actually trying to explore, but I definitely think their comes a point where a piece of art is no longer consumed for its entertainment value but more for its ability to promote thought, or possibly just an admiration of its technique.
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