Conversations With Coleman Hollywood's Death By Algorithm w/ Justine Bateman
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Jul 28, 2025 Justine Bateman, a filmmaker and former actress famous for her role on Family Ties, discusses how AI is reshaping Hollywood. She highlights the growing addiction to algorithms, which compromises originality and leads to dull content. The conversation dives into how the 'double-screen' era rewires audience expectations, making creators resort to louder and shallower narratives. Bateman also reflects on the decline of comedic innovation due to social media pressures and the deceptive nature of fame, revealing the complexities of personal fulfillment in a tech-driven world.
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Hollywood's Lost North Star
- Hollywood's film industry lost its North Star of pursuing outstanding work.
- Studios now prioritize volume and content quantity driven by streaming forces, harming quality and creativity.
Content Tailored for Distraction
- Compared to the past, much current film and TV content is produced with minimal commitment and coherence.
- Stories are crafted for distracted audiences who multi-screen, compromising artistic depth and engagement.
Streaming Platforms Drive Content
- Content is being made for streaming platforms like Amazon, Netflix, and Apple as the paying customers, not for the actual audience.
- This shifts creation toward driving traffic and subscriptions, not towards meaningful storytelling for viewers.