When was the last time you saw a true indie movie in theaters? While the Russo brothers are known mostly for their work in the Marvel world, and maybe on Arrested Development, they are passionate fans of independent cinema. But what does it mean to just be a rich fan if you're not willing to put your money where your mouth is? That's why they opened AGBO in 2017. They wanted to develop a slate of movies and TV shows they believed in, that studios had not been highlighting over the years. While at Rome Film Festival’s MIA Market, Joe Russo expanded on his company's mission. Joe Russo told Deadline, “I don’t see a resurgence of independent movies at theaters, I just don’t... You get more money to make them digitally. It’s the easiest thing for Netflix to greenlight and nobody really bothers you [creatively]. Movies are going to evolve, I’m not sure what theaters will look like but I know it’s going to be more premium.” Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 14 October, 2021