Once conceived as a television series, the Coen Brothers’ newest feature is a western anthology film. The script for the film was began more than…
Once conceived as a television series, the Coen Brothers’ newest feature is a western anthology film.
The script for the film was began more than 25 years ago, according to the filmmakers. The two have been gradually compiling stories for the project over the years and eventually decided to create an anthology television series for the project with Netflix, though that series ultimately became a movie.
There has been some controversy around the eligibility of Netflix original films on the movie-award circuit, as many prestigious award ceremonies require a theatrical run for consideration. Netflix films generally skip theaters and go directly to the company’s streaming platform.
Ethan Coen didn’t mince words in explaining that a theatrical release was a big priority for the pair of Academy-Award-winning filmmakers.
“A theatrical release was important to us, but they were happy to accommodate us. That might have been their plan from the beginning. It’s getting a theatrical release in the U. S. That’s great.”
Ethan’s brother and longtime-collaborator, Joel Coen, reportedly made mention that he likes the way Netflix has been shaking things up within the movie industry.
“The fact there are companies that are financing and making movies outside of the mainstream is very important, it keeps the art form alive.”
