Critical Drinker - Why Does Hollywood Hate Men So Much?

TL;DR

Political correctness in Hollywood has led to restrictive rules and guidelines that limit storytelling potential and require specific diversity representation.

Transcript

there was a bit in uh the TV show One Division which is the one that just leads into Doctor Strange um and people were asking well how is he not there surely that's exactly the kind of situation he should be involved in because he's he's a magic guy and Kevin feige the guy who runs Marvel said uh well it would look bad if we had a white man coming ... Read More

Key Insights

• 📏 Hollywood's adherence to political correctness rules restricts storytelling potential and limits the portrayal of certain characters.
• 💱 The cultural change within Hollywood and the aftermath of scandals like Weinstein's have shaped the industry's approach to masculinity and diversity.
• 🤨 The introduction of diversity criteria for awards eligibility raises concerns about how this may impact the quality of films being recognized.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why does Hollywood limit the role of white men in teaching or having competency in movies?

Hollywood's response to the Harvey Weinstein scandal and cultural changes have resulted in a shift away from traditional masculine male heroes, often portraying them as incompetent or the subject of mockery.

Q: How does Hollywood handle double standards in comedy, such as making humor out of men being kicked in the groin?

There is a clear double standard where it is considered acceptable to make comedy out of men being kicked in the groin, while the same scenario involving women would cause outrage on social media. This reflects a cultural change within Hollywood and reactions to internal scandals.

Q: Why do films need to meet specific diversity criteria to be eligible for awards?

The Academy Awards has introduced guidelines that require a specific percentage of ethnic minorities, women, and LGBT individuals to be involved in a film's production. While the intention is to promote diversity, it raises questions about how it affects the quality of a film.

Q: Why do some movies that feature traditional masculine male heroes perform exceptionally well at the box office?

Audiences have been starved of movies featuring traditional masculine male heroes due to Hollywood's shift away from them. As a result, when such movies are released, they often resonate with audiences and perform well at the box office.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Hollywood adheres to strict rules regarding diversity and representation, preventing certain characters (especially white males) from teaching or being portrayed as competent.

• Awards eligibility now depends on meeting specific diversity criteria, which may negatively affect the quality of films.

• The cultural change in Hollywood and the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein scandal have contributed to a shift away from traditional masculine male heroes in lead roles.