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They also discuss how social media and reaction content—reviewers, influencers, and "reaction videos"—have shifted the landscape. Negative reactions or blowback against woke or poorly made movies do not necessarily affect box office, but manufactured hype and "virtue signals" mislead the public into thinking films are hits, which the hosts dismiss as false.

This leads to a broader cultural commentary about the decline of traditional heroism, masculinity, and storytelling themes—replaced by girl boss tropes, identity politics, and overt inclusion, which they find insufferable. They bemoan the loss of franchise authenticity and gravitas, suggesting today's films sacrifice depth for social messaging, often resulting in poorly acted, directionless films.