In many aspects, the only surprise about Roma appearing on Netflix to general acclaim is that some enterprising studio hadn't attempted such a move before. Just as Penguin revolutionised the publishing world by providing a mass audience with affordable editions of classic literature, and Channel Four increased access to foreign-language drama through Walter Presents, so world cinema has been rather pigeonholed as "niche" due to restricted releases in arthouse cinemas in a small number of large cities, and expanding reach and viewership through streaming services has the potential to generate a mass audience , while simultaneously providing a reliable revenue stream. So, will Cuarón's move prove a once-off, or the start of a true paradigm shift?
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Originally posted by Diable Rouge View PostReleased a film in Netflix to gain wider exposure.Last edited by Ginger Yellow; 11-02-2019, 12:56.
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Perhaps Mubi is a better step towards democratisation. A bit like Spotify but you don't get to choose the titles.Watch truly great cinema. Right now. Wherever you are. With no ads. Ever. Cult, classic, and independent films. A new film every day. 30 hand-picked, award-winning films every month. Stream Now. Watch Offline. Start your free 7 day trial, now.
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I think one important thing about this debate is this current era of Netflix is probably an exception. They're spending huge amounts of money to attract people to subscriptions. This includes getting a former Harry Potter director to make a film about his beloved housekeeper from his childhood. That era can't last in its current form. That's not to say it won't increase exposure. But personally I would worry that the quasi monopoly of Netflix will if anything Americanise our watching habits even more.
I really like Mubi, it's great, though with only 30 selected films at any one time, it's more like a mixtape you can check out than a library you can access.
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