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How Hollywood works!

This is Hollywood, home of the major motion picture studios who produce all your favorite movies.

The filmmaking process begins with a writers idea for a new story.

The writer toils day and night to turn that idea into a script.

The studio then throws away the script and green lights a reboot of an older idea.

After the script selected, the movies cast with children of celebrities and actors the producers want to have sex with.

Now that the movies cast, it's time to go into production in Atlanta.

Where tax advantages and lower wages attract all of Hollywood's left wing executives.

Once the movie's been shot, a rough cut set to Beijing.

Where senses make sure the film doesn't offend party leadership.

After a few edits, the film enjoys a red carpet premiere with stars dressed in evening wear.

And then a wide release with a general public dressed in sweatpants.

And finally, it's buried deep in the menu of a streaming service where few people will ever find it.

But that's alright, because chances are the movie was terrible anyway.

And that is how Hollywood works.

Movies! They're like books, but louder!

Ever since I can remember, I've loved going to the movie theater, intentionally burning myself with hot butter and trying to sue the theater.

But as much as I like the movies, there's nothing better than seeing one crash and burn!

The new Hollywood release, Dear Evan Hansen, is inviting Internet mockery and an unwelcome reception from critics.

Not the least over its decision to cast 27-year-old Ben Platt in the role of a high school student.

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