"Jack Conrad's (Pitt) storyline embodies the idea of how disposable actors are in their industry. Near the end, Jack ponders whether his talents are not favored by a public that once loved him and what he needs to do in able to win them back. He learns the harsh reality that there is no answer to his question, his time has simply run out in an ever-changing industry. Hollywood is hyperfixated on moving onto the next big thing instead of valuing films and actors for who they are..."