The Gist The Algorithm Is Hollywood’s New God
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Jul 29, 2025 Filmmaker and author Justine Bateman voices her concerns about the state of Hollywood, arguing that creativity suffers under corporate pressures and algorithmic control. She believes true artistry calls for courage and spontaneity, yet studios now prioritize data over inspiration. Bateman reflects on the nostalgia for a time when storytelling flourished without these constraints. The discussion also touches on the political absurdities surrounding funding for presidential libraries and critiques the European Union's passive stance in trade negotiations.
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Hollywood Stifled by Algorithms
- Hollywood's creativity has been stifled by fear, corporatism, and algorithm-driven content decisions.
- The current content conveyor belt favors safe, data-driven projects over fearless, inspired filmmaking.
Fearlessness Fuels Creativity
- True creativity requires fearlessness and a source of inspiration akin to God.
- Without this fearless creativity, film and TV risk becoming repetitive and uninspired.
Risk Taking Propelled Film Success
- The film business thrived on offering audiences something new they didn’t know they wanted.
- Blockbusters and iconic films succeeded by daring to be original, not by retreading old ideas.
