“The Blair Witch project. One of my favorite Family Guy gags is Brian working as a seeing eye dog and explaining the film to a blind guy.
‘Nothing’s happening. Nothing’s happening…. Something about a map. Nothing’s happening…It’s over. A lot of people in the audience look pissed'”
What they mean is, there is nothing to tell. Stories that are about life but not about living. Both concepts are equally valid. Most all suspense movies are like this... long wait for minor story movements.