Netflix Says 20 Million Hours of ‘Mudbound’ Have Been Streamed, Which Is ‘Dramatically Bigger’ Than a Theatrical Release
Netflix’s $12.5 million deal for “Mudbound” out of Sundance 2017 is looking like it paid off thanks to huge streaming numbers.
Netflix’s $12.5 million deal for “Mudbound” out of Sundance 2017 is looking like it paid off thanks to huge streaming numbers.
The short, commissioned by Walmart as part of an ongoing partnership with the Academy, will debut during this weekend’s Oscars telecast.
“The Shape of Water” landed seven craft nominations, but the “Mudbound” DP become the Academy’s first-ever female cinematography nominee.
Here’s hoping that Rachel Morrison (“Mudbound”) becomes the first female nominee for cinematography.
After making history with her ASC feature nomination, will Morrison become the first female cinematographer nominated for an Oscar?
“Mudbound” cinematographer Morrison could be the first woman to gain an Oscar nomination for cinematography.
“Once I completely surrendered to Florence, she set me free,” the R&B legend told IndieWire.
“It’s the muck of our own creation that we’re stuck in,” said Rees. “It sticks to us, it’s impossible to keep out of our lives.”
The actor’s behind the scenes bond with Jonathan Banks and Dee Rees made him feel comfortable during the movie’s most extreme scenes.
Water and earth elements figured prominently in veteran Alexandre Desplat and newcomer Tamar-kali’s scores for Guillermo del Toro and Dee Rees.
“I always lean toward brokenness,” said Rees. “I’m interested in the cracks: If you understand the cracks, then you can maybe better understand the thing.”
The contrast between rural clothing in “Mudbound” and fashionable costumes in “Murder on the Orient Express” couldn’t be more revealing.