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‘Opus’ spotlights the cult of celebrity by saying too much and not enough
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‘Opus’ spotlights the cult of celebrity by saying too much and not enough
The cult of celebrity can be a powerful force. The glamorous lure of the rich and famous can compel a die-hard fan to spend thousands on concert tickets or wait in line for hours to buy celebrity-branded makeup and alcohol. The halo of notoriety could even convince the average person to join a literal cult like NXIVM if membership promises the proximity of celebrity with sprinkles of self-actualization.
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