
Timothée Chalamet recently expressed his wish that moviegoing shouldn’t feel like a struggling art form that needs constant saving. However, his point was overshadowed by the backlash that followed. He explained to Matthew McConaughey that he doesn’t want to be involved with something that feels like it’s constantly fighting for relevance, like ballet or opera. He jokingly mentioned a recent drop in viewership as a way to illustrate his point. It’s a bit surprising, given that he’s currently promoting a film about someone dedicated to a specialized art. Since the interview, many in the ballet and opera communities have criticized Chalamet for his comments, questioning why an artist would speak negatively about the arts. He hasn’t responded to the criticism directly, and is currently in Japan promoting his film, enjoying local culture like game shows and ramen. Hopefully, he’ll find time to visit a performance at the New National Theatre in Tokyo.