The Nostalgia Scam: How Hollywood Turns Familiar Names Into Bait
Hollywood has a habit these days: slapping familiar names on unfamiliar stories, cashing in on nostalgia—and blaming the audience when it all goes sideways. It’s a strategy I call The Nostalgia Scam. The Seduction of IP Let’s start with The Crow remake. In the original, the villain was a gritty, grounded gang leader. The 2024 …
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