Original Films Are Hard to Make But 'Movies Still Matter'
The Hollywood Reporter••general
Key Points:
- Leonardo DiCaprio was unable to attend the Palm Springs International Film Awards due to flight restrictions caused by Venezuelan airspace issues but sent a recorded message emphasizing the importance of original films and the theatrical experience.
- DiCaprio accepted the Desert Palm Achievement Award and praised filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson for creating bold, original work and trusting the creative process.
- He shared a personal story about his early love of cinema at the Vista Theater in Los Angeles, highlighting the significance of communal movie-watching and the use of VistaVision technology in filming "One Battle After Another."
- DiCaprio stressed that movies should be experienced together in theaters, underscoring the challenges of making original films but affirming their continued cultural importance.
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