After became a blockbuster, Hollywood decided that gritty was always good—even if it didn't fit the material (think: Snow White and the Huntsman,movie, and Zack Snyder's dark take on Superman, comics' most hopeful superhero).

Source: https://time.com/6304654/barbie-box-office-biggest-movie-2023/

A gritty, dark layer covered the Aspen-Snowmass ski areas as well as the other mountains in the area.

Source: https://www.aspendailynews.com/news/dust-storm-unsettles-aspen-runoff-season/article_28a553b2-d5e4-11ed-a223-a73855c28622.html

And maybe, just maybe, your gritty little Nuggets flipped the narrative.

Source: https://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/2023/05/18/nuggets-lakers-lebron-james-nikola-jokic-nba-playoffs-joker-king-kiszla-column/

A reboot of the gritty crime classic has been in development for more than a decade, but the latest update regarding the film's director should be the final nail in the coffin to prevent the troubled remake from happening.

Source: https://screenrant.com/scarface-reboot-director-exit-movie-cancel/

Batman and Superman's climactic battle in the film takes place on a dreary night in Gotham, Superman being poisoned with Kryptonite for the first time while overlooking the city's gritty industrial landscape.

Source: https://screenrant.com/batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice-hidden-details/

Battle-tested through five Eastern Conference finals trips and an NBA Finals appearance, the 29-year-old grew into becoming a fan favorite for his unmatched hustle and gritty play style.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/06/celtics-jayson-tatum-hints-at-reunion-with-marcus-smart-in-goodbye-post/

Bishop was the only GW player who finished with double figures, in what turned into a gritty, defensive rivalry matchup.

Source: https://www.gwhatchet.com/2023/02/16/gw-falls-to-george-mason-as-a-10-standing-slide-continues/

But, before we get into the nitty gritty of my entire experience, I know you guys are wondering what the hell all of this must cost.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/laraparker/bravocon-2023-las-vegas-review

But eventually, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown stepped up and stole the show, carrying Boston to a gritty win, despite a team field-goal percentage of less than 40 percent.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2023/01/20/jayson-tatum-celtics-warriors-quotes/

But then I heard that one of my favourite travel writers, Jonathan Raban, had died and the impact which his gritty books have had on me over many a long year just had to take precedence.

Source: https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/lifestyle/wensum-column-park-life-and-famous-purfleet-quay-statue-9297628/

But there's also a very interesting genre with more ominous qualities; these dramas are somewhat dark and gritty, with a mind-bending quality to them.

Source: https://collider.com/best-mind-bending-south-korean-dramas-on-netflix/

But they put engineer/producer Terry Manning on the line, and lo and behold, as my head reeled, he ever so kindly took the time to tell teenage me all about the nitty gritty, the mics and guitars and amps and gizmos.

Source: https://boingboing.net/2023/06/01/watch-the-new-video-for-she-might-look-my-way-from-the-dbs-chris-stamey.html

But they’re beginning to establish a gritty, hard-nosed system from the net out.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2023/11/05/nhl-bruins-red-wings-takeaways-recap-quotes-highlights-analysis/

Colorado gets gritty win over Washington, advances in Pac-12.

Source: https://www.cuindependent.com/2023/03/09/colorado-falls-short-to-ucla-eliminated-from-pac-12-tournament/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colorado-falls-short-to-ucla-eliminated-from-pac-12-tournament

Dark, gritty and real, is a Canadian-produced film that will keep audiences gripped from start to finish.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9926543/toronto-film-festival-2023-tiff-top-movies/

DeMatteis and Zeck are masters, and this brutal, grim, and gritty story ranks among the best Spider-Man stories of all time.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/best-80s-marvel-comics-aged-well/

Despite coming out after the 1980s animated series had debuted, the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie was dark and gritty for its era.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/tmnt-john-wick-inspired-movie/

Do you really think the NBA will let Nikola Jokic and your gritty little Nuggets snuff out the Suns without a fight?

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/05/04/nuggets-nba-playoffs-suns-sweep-nikola-jokic-chris-paul-injury-kiszla-column/

Dublin are a fine side but Kildare stayed in the game right to the end so they’re going to be gritty, they’re going to be tough.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/sport/gaa/quillinan-asks-kerry-minors-to-soak-in-munster-final-win-but-says-focus-must-switch-immediately-to-kildare-quarter-final/a479073306.html

Given superhero comics' pivot to contemporary and gritty realism in the 2000s, Harold's disappearance sadly made sense.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/batman-lore-stories-need-return-dc-comics/