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They humorously speculated on how actors like Wesley Snipes or Anthony Hopkins are being kept "alive" on set through CGI, AI voice synthesis, or prolonged contracts, with some lamenting the decrease in quality and substance in Hollywood's golden age.
The Wasteland of Modern Content
The critique extended to modern TV shows and movies, especially The Last of Us series, which was described as a casualty of poor adaptation, misplaced characterizations, and a lack of understanding of source material. Bella Ramsey’s portrayal of Ellie was heavily criticized: her depiction as arrogant and detached from the gritty, emotional core of the game frustrated longtime fans.