Jodie Foster Critiques Superhero Movies as a Prolonged Phase

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Jodie Foster critiques superhero movies, calling them a lasting phase in her career.

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Marvel and DC films are "a phase that's lasted a little too long for me," says the Oscar-winning actress.

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Foster admires standout superhero movies like Iron Man and Black Panther but sees them as entertainment.

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Superhero films don't define her acting purpose, and she hopes for diversity in cinematic choices.

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Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and John Woo have previously criticized superhero movies as not real cinema.

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Scorsese faced backlash for likening superhero films to theme parks, emphasizing their lack of emotional depth.

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Christopher Nolan, however, views franchises as essential for a "healthy" Hollywood supporting diverse film production.

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Jodie Foster expresses Oscar buzz for her supporting role in Nyad opposite Annette Bening.

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Foster shares her desire to work with The Daniels, praising Everything Everywhere All at Once as her favorite film.

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The Oscar-winning actress emphasizes how films, like Everything Everywhere All at Once, can create emotional connections.

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Foster recounts the emotional impact of the film on her sons, fostering communication and understanding.

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