Starting this article by labeling audiences in "blue" or "red" is immediately isolating. Overgeneralized stereotypes is why modern audiences don't trust the media. Framing the realization that audiences are nuanced under the lens of our most recent election contributes to the lack of trust. The same person can enjoy both "Barbie" and "Twisters". The concentration of wealth and decision making in Hollywood alienates diverse voices and nuanced portraits of individuals. People with money will bet on trends - like gamblers. The hard truth is that audiences are exhausted with trends and stereotypes. The Hollywood audience didn't go away nor did they stop enjoying the content that was being produced. They don't have any disposable income to spend on what they enjoy.
Starting this article by labeling audiences in "blue" or "red" is immediately isolating. Overgeneralized stereotypes is why modern audiences don't trust the media. Framing the realization that audiences are nuanced under the lens of our most recent election contributes to the lack of trust. The same person can enjoy both "Barbie" and "Twisters". The concentration of wealth and decision making in Hollywood alienates diverse voices and nuanced portraits of individuals. People with money will bet on trends - like gamblers. The hard truth is that audiences are exhausted with trends and stereotypes. The Hollywood audience didn't go away nor did they stop enjoying the content that was being produced. They don't have any disposable income to spend on what they enjoy.