Steven Spielberg explains why Netflix’s “TV movies” aren’t Oscar-worthy

Steven Spielberg explains why Netflix’s “TV movies” aren’t Oscar-worthy

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Steven Spielberg’s virtual-reality romp Ready Player One is the kind of movie that’s made to be seen on the big screen. Its iconic director says that distinction ought to mean something in the age of streaming video.

Spielberg, a three-time Oscar winner, says that Netflix movies shouldn’t be eligible for the Academy Awards. The streaming-video service releases its movies online first and puts them out in select theaters, usually to qualify for awards. Spielberg told ITV News: