Hollywood has to appeal to the broadest audience, and when it comes to most social and economic issues, America is progressive. Because of that, the messages that are in Hollywood movies tend to be, for instance, pro-environment.
Adam McKayIt so happens that America, according to all the polls that are out there, is pretty progressive. So you're not going to see messages that support Ayn Randian individualism at the cost of the whole, because most people don't agree with that.
Adam McKayThe easiest time to be funny is during a fairly serious situation. That way you can break the ice.
Adam McKayIn general, the final filter of Hollywood is for-profit. Nothing goes through unless it can make money.
Adam McKay