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Tim Robbins Shades Netflix: 'We're in Trouble' If This is the Future

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Veteran actor Tim Robbins sounds the alarm on Netflix's algorithm-driven content, warning that it's leading to a homogenized future for cinema.
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  • Robbins, known for classics like 'The Shawshank Redemption', says Netflix's algorithms are pushing viewers towards repetitive, standardized content instead of unique storytelling.
  • The Oscar-winning star believes the industry is 'in trouble' if this algorithm-centric model becomes the blueprint for the future of moviemaking and distribution.
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Tim Robbins, Netflix, The Shawshank Redemption, Mystic River
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