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The panel reminisces about classic action movies like Die Hard—debunking the notion that it's solely a Christmas movie—and discussing how Hollywood keeps making "derivative" films that, despite their mediocrity, still rake in enormous profits. They note that big-budget films often prioritize spectacle over substance, with visual effects and nostalgia often being the main attraction rather than compelling storytelling.
They also highlight how industry reliance on nostalgia, IP, and social messaging diminishes creative quality—all compounded by the industry's hesitance to take risks or innovate, resulting in a cycle of entropy and decline.