Why The Smartphone Face Is Ruining Period Dramas (And Hollywood Won’t Stop It)

Smartphone Face Is Ruining Period Dramas 📢 READ MY INTERVIEW WITH DAZED: https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/59623/1/what-is-smartphone-face-and-do-some-people-look-more-modern-than-others Years ago, I discussed The Smartphone Face and how certain beauty trends make some people look more "modern" than others. Now, the same issue is creeping into period dramas, making historical films feel less immersive and more like filtered Instagram aesthetics. If you want deeper insight into this topic, check out my Dazed Magazine interview above! In this video, we dive into how modern beauty standards, digital smoothing, cosmetic enhancements, and Hollywood’s obsession with perfection are reshaping period films. Why do actors in historical dramas have flawless skin, perfect teeth, and sculpted features that would have been impossible in the past? And how do acting styles and post-production touch-ups contribute to this growing issue? This isn’t just about casting—it’s about how Hollywood is rewriting history with modern beauty standards. Are period dramas losing their authenticity in the digital age? Let’s discuss in the comments! Do you think modern period dramas feel less immersive? Is Hollywood’s obsession with perfection ruining historical storytelling? 💬✨ 📌 Sources & Further Reading: My Dazed Interview on The Smartphone Face & Beauty Standards– https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/59623/1/what-is-smartphone-face-and-do-some-people-look-more-modern-than-others The Age of Instagram Face https://www.newyorker.com/culture/decade-in-review/the-age-of-instagram-face The Truth About Beauty – The Atlantic | https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2007/03/the-truth-about-beauty/305620 Are we all going to end up with the same face? https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/beauty-features-same-face-instagram-b2534111.html If Someone on TV Looks Perfect, They Probably Had “Digital Work” Done https://www.allure.com/story/digital-filters-makeup-tv-movieszo 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell for more deep dives into pop culture, history, and film! 🎥✨ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4hiMCyAEMxibzIYrOKD5Q/join #WhyPeriodDramasLookDifferent #WhyHollywoodIsRuiningPeriodDramas #FakeBeautyInFilms #ModernBeautyStandards