Why big movies cost so much but look so cheap

And Marvel defies "fatigue"

What to know

• Why Hollywood blockbusters cost so much and look so cheap… It starts with tight timelines and release date deadlines, then script and production confusion kicks in, followed by reshoots and expensive but hurried visual effects. This is a fascinating and disheartening report by the Telegraph that’s worth a read if you care about the state of popcorn movies. It really does explain why there’s so much schlock these days. 😱

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