Opinion: Adam McKay’s hot take on ‘white liberals’ Beatles obsession
Film director Adam McKay recently voiced concerns about an overzealous appreciation for The Beatles among progressive white groups, which he referred to as “white liberals,” in a series of tweets. This critique surfaced alongside the launch of the new documentary Beatles ’64 on Disney+. In a somewhat controversial twist, McKay implied that this cultural obsession is devoid of depth and richness, likening it to a hollow need to champion universally revered figures as a form of performance. He termed this phenomenon as “neo-liberal.