With Obsession tearing up the box office, Toy Story reigning supreme and a new Christopher Nolan movie on the way, it’s fervent fanbases driving so much of the excitement in the movie business right now. Film critic Katie Walsh joins Katey to talk about how it happened, how Heated Rivalry predicted all of this, and what might come next.
00:00 Intro
01:06 The New Era Of Niche Fandom
02:55 When Youtubers Take Over The Box Office
06:56 Gen Z And The Indie Filmmaker Revolution
09:02 The New John Carpenters Of Horror
13:18 When Hollywood Takes The Wrong Lessons
17:48 Ai Vs Original Voices
22:02 Original Hits And The Minions Phenomenon
25:10 Superhero Fatigue And What's Next
28:38 The Dark Side Of Stakeholder Fans
35:08 The Rise Of The Director Fandom
39:37 Horror Invades The Oscar Race
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