Seeing the cast of the most iconic 2010s comedy reunite on a major award stage for their 15-year anniversary was a total fever dream. It really makes you realize that we haven't had a genuine, culture-shifting ensemble comedy like that in over a decade. While it was hilarious to see them back together, I can't help but feel a bit of melancholy about the state of the industry. Are we so starved for original humor that we have to keep recycling the same faces from fifteen years ago just to get a laugh? Don't get me wrong, I love them, but the constant reliance on nostalgia during these ceremonies feels like a distraction from the fact that modern studios aren't taking risks on new comedic voices anymore. Is it a tribute or a tombstone? #culture #film #criticism