SMRTR TechDec 30, 2025Hacker News

How the "Marvelization" of Cinema Accelerates the Decline of Filmmaking

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe exemplifies "storytelling entropy," where endless franchise expansion dilutes meaningful themes and characters into mundane, commercially-driven content. This "Marvelization" process has infected Hollywood beyond superhero films, prioritizing market saturation over artistic necessity and creating movies that feel unnecessary to make or watch.

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