Todd Phillips Thinks Theaters Need To Stop Showing Commercials Before Screenings

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The future of cinema is a tough topic to discuss, especially when you’re talking to filmmakers. Many of them are upset about the ubiquity of streaming releases and how it takes away from the theatrical experience.

And some, like Todd Phillips, believe there are things that theaters need to do to make the experience actually good. READ MORE: Quentin Tarantino Raves About ‘Joker 2’ & Says Joaquin Phoenix Gives “One Of The Best Performances I’ve Ever Seen” Speaking to Empire recently, Todd Phillips was asked about what needs to change to make the theatrical experience special again and compete against people who are willing to wait to see films when they hit streaming.