Chapter
The problem with modern Hollywood
32:35 - 39:56 (07:20)
The idea of stoicism is seen as toxic in modern Hollywood, and the career path for writers is extremely limited, only finding success if either they have connections in the industry or have attended liberal arts colleges that teach them to hate white people and men.
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The idea of stoicism as a survival skill is now seen as a toxic relic of a different time, especially in the eyes of Hollywood writers who perceive it as a negative trait.
32:35 - 37:23 (04:47)
Summary
The idea of stoicism as a survival skill is now seen as a toxic relic of a different time, especially in the eyes of Hollywood writers who perceive it as a negative trait. Instead, the new message is "you're awesome the way you are because you've already succeeded."
ChapterThe problem with modern Hollywood
Episode#591 - Critical Drinker - Why Does Modern Cinema Suck So Much?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of writing a strong female character in movies has devolved into creating characters who act like total assholes, and who need to work hard to overcome their physical limitations, which is just ridiculous thinking in modern movie-making.
37:24 - 39:56 (02:31)
Summary
The idea of writing a strong female character in movies has devolved into creating characters who act like total assholes, and who need to work hard to overcome their physical limitations, which is just ridiculous thinking in modern movie-making.