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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 43 MIN

Why Gen Z cinemagoers are tired of "overused" actors

from The Screen Podcast

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, two Gen Z cinemagoers share their thoughts on everything from Steven Spielberg to social media marketing. Screen’s reporter and video producer Ellie Calnan is joined by Dylan Taylor, 18, and Olivia Lawson, 23.The duo debated whether premium formats are worth the pricier ticket, if bad reviews make any difference, and what social media marketing is actually effective. They also discussed why long release windows make a difference, what the industry gets wrong about Gen Z and whether movie stars still have appeal. The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.Read more: https://www.screendaily.com/features/six-gen-z-cinemagoers-discuss-cinema-prices-release-windows-confusion-and-celebrity-interviews/5215650.article Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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