> Clooney can’t be blamed for living at a time when “movie stars” no longer run Hollywood. The industry thrives on franchises, sequels and superhero fare, not big names like Clooney, Streep and Pitt. We know too much about today’s stars. They’re no longer special, nor do they have the benefit of a studio system navigating their every career turn. > Plus, their aggressive political stances alienate some fans, sometimes for good. > The movie game is different now, and Clooney’s incredible shrinking status is Exhibit A, B and C.