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The conversation also touched on generational shifts. Today’s Zoomers lack the clear social “clicks” of past generations—no goths, jocks, or preps—due to the internet homogenizing interests. Instead, they form amorphous groups defined more by internet trends than traditional social markers, which further influences Hollywood’s database-driven casting and storytelling choices.
The Fragile State of Hollywood Relevance
The lesson is clear: Hollywood’s ability to recapture its previous cultural dominance hinges on producing a handful of successful films in succession. Audiences evolve quickly; short memories and short attention spans mean studios can’t afford continuous missteps.