The Cinematic Attractiveness Monoculture

This video explores the growing cinematic trend known as the "Hollywood hot people problem," where films increasingly demand that every on-screen character, no matter their role, conform to the hyper-symmetrical, flawless aesthetic of the "Instagram face." Driven by studio risk aversion and audiences who harshly critique actors for natural features like asymmetry or skin texture, this trend prioritizes "safe faces" for viral marketing. As a result, the unique personality and "texture" of older character actors are often erased, leading to miscast roles—from ordinary professors to literary monsters. The phenomenon creates an "uglification paradox," where studios spend huge budgets on prosthetics for conventionally attractive actors instead of casting naturally unconventional performers. Ultimately, this homogenization undermines storytelling, breaking the illusion in historical dramas and stripping the relatability from genres like romantic comedies.

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