@biden_worldnewsObsession" director Curry Barker told The Hollywood Reporter that he wishes movie studios would realize Gen Z audiences are "tired of slop." He added, "We want good movies back. People are still hungry for movies that are original without some big IP, as long as the story is good." The comments come amid ongoing debates about Hollywood's reliance on established franchises.
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2OBSESSION box office milestone@biden_worldnewsObsession" director Curry Barker told The Hollywood Reporter that he wishes movie studios would realize Gen Z audiences are "tired of slop." He added, "We want good movies back. People are still hungry for movies that are original without some big IP, as long as the story is good." The comments come amid ongoing debates about Hollywood's reliance on established franchises.
View original postPhoto by @biden_worldnews· Jun 17, 2026· Photo 1 of 2· Obsession
A young man with glasses and light brown hair leans out the open driver’s window of a beige sedan, smiling toward the camera. He’s operating a large professional film camera rig mounted on a metal platform attached to the car door, with visible cables, a matte box, and a small green alien sticker on the rig. The scene takes place outdoors beside a brick building under a clear sky, with red equipment cases and a cloudy reflection visible in the car window. The rig displays the text “DIONIC” and “ANTON BAUER” on a black battery unit.
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