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The Importance of Authentic Casting and Storytelling
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29:54 - 34:28 (04:34)

The most recent Lord of the Rings series faces backlash due to forced diversity in its casting, whereas movies like "Bros" are praised for their authentic storytelling of a gay rom-com.

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Forcing diversity and agenda down people’s throats can be problematic.
29:54 - 33:22 (03:27)
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Diversity in movies and TV shows
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Forcing diversity and agenda down people’s throats can be problematic. A diverse cast doesn’t make a movie great, and the recent Lord of the Rings and Bros are examples of it.

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The Importance of Authentic Casting and Storytelling
Episode
#546 - Baggage Claim - Modern Cinema Treats Women Like Idiots
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Modern Wisdom
The diverse cast in Marvel shows is not something that is overly highlighted or forced upon viewers, with characters' ethnicity not solely determining their role in the story.
33:22 - 34:28 (01:06)
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Diversity
Summary

The diverse cast in Marvel shows is not something that is overly highlighted or forced upon viewers, with characters' ethnicity not solely determining their role in the story. In contrast, the Rings of Power series raised concerns over Galadriel's portrayal as a lesser character than her strong representation in Lord of the Rings.

Chapter
The Importance of Authentic Casting and Storytelling
Episode
#546 - Baggage Claim - Modern Cinema Treats Women Like Idiots
Podcast
Modern Wisdom