Hollywood is going nuts because they are hemorrhaging money due to the popularity of independent and foreign films on Netflix and other streaming on-demand services. The days of one “hollywood star” eating up 80% of the filming budget are gone. Plenty of talent out there who like to act/direct/produce, and who leave politics at the door.
I’ve been just building up my collection of vintage movies on DVD. Ordered a few 1920s silents and also the entire MGM Traveltalks collection.