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The Decline of Authenticity in Modern Entertainment: A Critique of "The Acolyte" and the Fan-Company Divide
In recent years, the entertainment industry has seen a troubling shift away from genuine storytelling toward a focus driven by political agendas, social activism, and identity politics. This trend appears especially pronounced in major franchises such as Star Wars, where fan sentiment and authentic reactions have increasingly been dismissed or dismissed as “review bombing” rather than valid criticisms.