Part 10/13:
- Declining Market for Original Content: The recent performance of films like Joker, made on modest budgets, shows that well-made, original films can succeed, but studios are reluctant to invest unless they can ensure a guaranteed return.
The desire for safe investments often results in mediocrity, perpetuated by a corporate culture out of touch with the audience’s appetite for genuine, daring storytelling.
A Glimmer of Hope: Fragmentation and Market Forces
While the current state of Hollywood may seem bleak, a subtle undercurrent of change exists:
- Market-Driven Adaptation: Consumers, exhausted by ideological narratives, are turning away from woke productions.