The film, produced and distributed by Netflix, caused controversy when Cannes participated in the exhibition in May, with some insisting that the film should belong to the big screen, and some arguing that the streaming platform should not be excluded.
I'm fine with streaming platforms, there are so many worth watching on Netflix that I'd quit my job and watch TV at home, but cherish every opportunity to see a movie on the big screen, especially old movies.
Susan Sontag once discussed the difference between books and movies. The reading rhythm of the book is controlled by the reader, but the author writes the book, but the author does not have the control. In the film, on the contrary, the audience's mood and time are fully controlled by the film. During the screening, the audience will miss the next shot if they are not careful, and at the same time, the audience cannot choose to fast-forward or rewind at will. This theory can be extended to the distinction between home theaters and conventional theaters. No matter how professional the home theater equipment is, or you can avoid the worry of going to the toilet and buying popcorn before the opening, but once the remote control is in hand, it is no longer a matter of "watching a movie".
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