TRIGGERnometry Has Hollywood Reached Peak Woke? - Critical Drinker
Feb 25, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Critical Drinker, a film critic with a popular YouTube channel, dives deep into Hollywood's current landscape. He debates the contentious film nominations and scrutinizes the influence of politics on award choices. The talk examines the decline of superhero movies due to audience fatigue and analyzes the cultural impact of films like 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer.' Moreover, they explore Hollywood's pursuit of diversity, the contradictions it entails, and the shifting dynamics in comedy and storytelling amidst changing audience expectations.
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The Demise of Superhero Movies
- The demise of superhero movies marks a turning point for woke politics in Hollywood.
- Oversaturation, declining quality, and "superhero fatigue" contributed to this shift.
Factors in Superhero Decline
- Superhero movie fatigue, oversaturation, and declining quality led to the genre's decline.
- Hiring practices prioritizing factors other than merit also contributed.
Oppenheimer's Surprise Success
- Oppenheimer's success was unexpected, given its subject matter and pacing.
- It benefited from the "Barbenheimer" phenomenon and Barbie's marketing.