I'm gonna chime into a topic I clearly have no business doing given my complete ignorance of it, but I'm at work and bored. I have a few questions if someone would provide the time for a response? Correct any of my assumptions, please, as they are mostly based on what I'm reading in this thread.
I am unsure what's going on here. The quote from the OP implies that Spielberg wants rules created specifically to prevent streaming services from being eligible for Oscar qualification. Does that not already exist with the current regulations of:
- Public theater premier
- Format
- X days of paid runs
By definition, aren't streaming services already disqualified? If so, then how would creating more restrictive rules help, if current rules are being ignored?
Are current rules really being ignored? How did a Netflix-distributed film get nominated then to begin with?
Or am I reading a quoted misinterpretation/mis
representation of Spielberg's meaning?
On a more personal perspective, should the Oscars be more inclusive of new distribution tech? Should there be a new category? Should there be a completely new awards ceremony for just streaming or, more aggressively, to compete against the Oscars to be more inclusive?
*EDIT*
I'm typing only in context of Oscar qualifications and not quality of film regardless of the source or distribution.