Episode 21: The Trash Stratum - Part 2
Weird Studies
Avoid Hollow Imitations of Art
The essence of camp is lost when it is appropriated by mainstream heterosexual culture, leading to a superficial imitation devoid of genuine vision or creativity. True camp thrives on authenticity and depth, as exemplified by Hitchcock's unique cinematic style, which contrasts sharply with lackluster attempts like 'High Anxiety' that fail to capture the original's spirit. This dilution results in a hollow experience that undermines the true artistic value of camp, as it becomes merely a gesture or reference without substance.
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