Reports that Steven Spielberg will be proposing a rule change at the next Academy meeting that will make it more difficult for Netflix films to compete at the Oscars has sparked debate online among the film community, with several arguing in favor of Netflix or pointing out that the situation is more complicated than theatrical release versus streaming.Sean Baker, “Tangerine” and “The Florida Project” director, suggested that Netflix add a “theatrical tier” to its pricing plans.“This would help keep theater owners and audience members who appreciate the theatrical experience satisfied,” he wrote on Twitter.
“Just an idea with no details ironed out.
But we need to find solutions like this in which everybody bends a bit in order to keep the film community…alive and kicking.”1/3 Wouldn’t it be great if @netflix offered a “theatrical tier” to their pricing plans? For a nominal fee, Netflix members could
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