“Roma” pits Netflix’s deep thirst for industry recognition against its fierce Silicon Valley-flavored disdain for the conventional movie business. If Netflix is able to win with “Roma” with a limited theatrical release, it will show that many Oscar voters are willing to let the old ways die. In the past few months it has hired consultants with numerous best picture prizes to their name to work full-time for the company. Scott Stuber, who heads Netflix’s film division, said in an interview that “Roma” would have some form of theatrical release but declined to elaborate. The filmmakers behind “22 July,” in particular, want a theatrical run and the Oscar accolades that come with it.

Source: Washington Post September 16, 2018 22:31 UTC