Apple TVBarton Fink (1991)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
A renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the hellish truth of Hollywood.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
A renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the hellish truth of Hollywood.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
The film critiques both the exploitative nature of the Hollywood system and the detached pretension of intellectuals, presenting a complex problem without offering a clear ideological solution. Its focus on existential themes and human nature transcends specific political leanings, resulting in a neutral rating.
The movie features a predominantly white and male cast, consistent with traditional Hollywood productions of its depicted era. Its narrative critiques aspects of individual characters and the film industry, but does not explicitly frame traditional identities negatively or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Barton Fink" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a playwright's struggles with writer's block and the dark underbelly of Hollywood, without engaging with queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Barton Fink is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for any character to undergo a gender swap.
Barton Fink is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon from which characters' races could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.9
6.9
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