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A recurring theme is Hollywood’s decline due to overreach, corporate interference, and a distorted understanding of what audiences want. The panel discusses how Rotten Tomatoes and other aggregators have become unreliable, with critics being paid or incentivized to endorse movies regardless of quality.
They criticize Hollywood’s obsession with brand consistency—such as reboots, remakes, and sequels—that often lack the vision and passion of earlier decades. Discussions include the problematic Dune sequel delays, the shrinking quality of blockbuster movies, and the unraveling of the traditional certainties around critical acclaim and audience loyalty.