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Brian Cox Criticizes Superhero Films for Diluting Cinema

The 'Succession' actor claims Marvel and DC movies are contributing to the decline of cinematic quality.

  • Cox spoke at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, expressing concerns about the current state of cinema.
  • He believes television now offers the quality and originality that cinema once did.
  • Cox cited the success of 'Deadpool & Wolverine' as an example of how superhero films dominate the box office but dilute artistic work.
  • The actor has faced backlash for his comments, given his role in 'X2: X-Men United'.
  • Cox also criticized the industry's reliance on self-tape auditions, calling it a 'terrible system'.
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