#27 Hollywood Is Broken · The Maverick Effect

Send Jim a Topic to ExploreSomething’s off at the movies — and it’s not just the CGI.From Jerry Seinfeld’s cultural take-down to Sasha Stone’s poetic-truth autopsy, today’s films feel less like storytelling… and more like committee-approved content. But there are exceptions — Top Gun: Maverick, for one. Why did that one land while so many others fall flat?In this episode, Jim breaks down the fading cultural power of cinema — and makes the case for a two-part epic on the most mysterious American hero you’ve never seen on screen: Admiral Richard E. Byrd.Medal of Honor. Antarctica. Operation Highjump. Missing diaries. Maybe even UFOs.You want magic back? This guy froze his face off for it.And if you’re a Hollywood exec… consider this your pitch. If Distorted or Think First has sharpened your thinking, you can support the show directly. Subscribers get exclusive weekly headline breakdowns, applied Gaslight 360 analysis, and deeper dives into cultural narratives. Visit Gaslight360.com/subscribe to join. Stay sharp. Stay skeptical. #SpotTheGaslightSupport the showStay sharp. Stay skeptical. #SpotTheGaslightRead and reflect at Gaslight360.com/claritySupport Think First and access the full archive for $3/month:Gaslight360.com/subscribe