The Big Picture The Truth About Netflix Buying Warner Bros. Plus: Snubs and Surprises of the Golden Globe Nominations and Jafar Panahi on ‘It Was Just an Accident.’
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Dec 8, 2025 In this engaging discussion, acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi shares insights about his film 'It Was Just an Accident' and its creation under challenging constraints. He reveals his unique method for casting, focusing on physical presence and societal representation. The conversation dives into his balance of humor and serious themes, making heavy subjects more approachable. Panahi also reflects on the importance of memory in storytelling and expresses his desire to tackle war in his next project, reinforcing his commitment to social issues.
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Netflix As The Culmination Of Two Decades Of Change
- Netflix's bid for Warner Bros. feels like the culmination of a 20-year shift away from traditional theatrical cinema.
- Sean Fennessey argues Netflix symbolizes the structural forces that transformed how films are made, distributed, and consumed.
Short Windows Shift What Gets Made
- Shorter theatrical windows will accelerate audience habituation to streaming first releases.
- Amanda Dobbins warns that filmmakers and film types given big budgets will narrow toward spectacle and franchise work.
Why Netflix Needs New Revenue Streams
- Netflix faces a subscriber ceiling so it must diversify revenue beyond growth in users.
- Acquiring Warner assets would open merchandising, parks, and other income streams to sustain expansion.
