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Richson questioned the direction Hollywood has taken, suggesting that the industry aims to make all male characters "inherently sexless and boring." He implied that such a trend diminishes the appeal of these characters, potentially sacrificing entertainment value for political correctness.

The Implications for Women and Hollywood

This stance drew criticism from those who believe that the portrayal of male characters as machismo-driven figures is under siege in modern Hollywood. Richson argued that the most significant losers in this cultural shift are women, who, he claims, are harmed by the decline of the "woman's rescue fantasy" — a trope where male heroes save women in distress.