I should have been more polite, the filmmaker said in a new interview withVariety.
I said what I believe, but I was undiplomatic in the way I expressed it.
I wasnt giving any context to the frankly revolutionary nature of what Netflix has done.
They need appropriate respect for that, which I have.
However, Nolan still believes the industry should respect the theatrical release model.
My entire adult life they have released straight-to-video films, he said.
As a filmmaker, when I was starting out in the 90s, your nightmare was the straight-to-video release.
Its not good business, and people will realize that eventually.
I dont really get it.
Netflix continues to push films likeOkjaandMudboundas awards contenders, which has sparked some debate in the industry.
Digital platforms are a new way of offering words and images, which in itself are enriching.
They should under no circumstances change the offer for spectators.
Will Smith, who stars in the Netflix filmBright, came to the platforms defense.
I have a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old and a 24-year-old at home.
They go to the movies twice a week, and they watch Netflix, he said.
Theres very little cross between going to the cinema and watching what they watch on Netflix.
A scenario in which movies and television become more similar elevates television but diminishes movies.
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