Steven Spielberg Faces<br />Backlash Following <br />Netflix Proposal The 'Ready Player One' director <br />proposed to block Netflix films <br />from Academy Awards shortlists. Spielberg is a governor <br />of the Academy's<br />directors branch. He argues that movies <br />which debut on streaming services or just have a short <br />theatrical run should qualify <br />for the Emmys instead of the Oscars. Amblin spokesperson, via IndieWire The plan has <br />already been criticized. Industry insiders cite the <br />success of the Alfonso Cuaron's <br />Netflix film, 'Roma.' The film swept the Oscars <br />for best foreign language <br />film, best cinematography <br />and best director. Netflix gave its own <br />response to Spielberg's <br />proposal on Twitter.
