> 1) The corporatization of social media is a big factor. Yep. There was a time when I trusted internet/social media reviews because they weren't bought and pa

> 1) The corporatization of social media is a big factor. Yep. There was a time when I trusted internet/social media reviews because they weren't bought and paid for access media. But now, it's clear that they are also bought and paid for. They are now invited to press screenings and follow disney rules on release of spoiler reviews. Not only influencers but entire social media platforms are now arms of corporate PR. > 2) Everything has become political It's always been political. The only difference now is that ordinary people have a way of voicing their opinions. Hollywood, media, film critics, best sellers list, award shows, etc are all political propaganda. Always have been.