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The dialogue emphasizes how big franchises like Marvel and Star Wars are suffering under the weight of corporate overreach and ideological pandering. They lament the decline of original ideas, replaced by reboots, sequels, and franchises that prioritize social messaging over storytelling. The conversation critiques Disney's strategy of "buying" hit ideas rather than fostering originality, highlighting that many beloved franchises are losing momentum due to mismanagement and loss of independent creative voices.