Part 7/13:
- Diversity and Ideology: Woke culture’s influence, through identity politics and social messaging, has alienated large swaths of audiences, leading to lower box office returns. Films that once entertained with satire or social critique, like Blazing Saddles or Fight Club, are now seen as offensive or problematic.
The Future of Hollywood?
The conversation suggests an inevitable fragmentation—distribution of industries across cities, adaptation to market demands, and the potential decline of Hollywood as a cultural monolith. Studios might need to overhaul their strategies, embracing smaller budgets, diversified content, or distancing from ideological overreach.