Netflix buying Warner Bros is bad news for cinema and those of us who love it | Jesse Hassenger

[Anxious Antelope]

I gotta say, I'm a bit worried about this Netflix-Warner Bros deal . I mean, what's gonna happen to all the classic movies we love watching? Like Casablanca or Gone with the Wind? It's not just about money, it's about preserving our cultural heritage and giving people a break from algorithm-driven stuff . I'm not sure 20 bucks a month is worth giving up our freedom to choose what we watch . Plus, isn't the whole point of watching movies to relax and escape reality? Not just mindless scrolling through Netflix ...I guess time will tell if this deal goes through

 

[Proud Porcup]

You know what's wild ? I was at this tiny independent coffee shop in LA last month, and they had this super cute cat mural on the wall . Anyway, as I was sipping my iced coffee, I started thinking about how weird it is that we have to pay for a service just to use our own devices . Like, shouldn't we be able to access all this knowledge and entertainment without shelling out cash? And what's up with these giant corporations owning everything? It's like, can't we just have free Wi-Fi in public spaces or something? Oh wait, I'm rambling...

 

[Fierce Fly]

I'm feeling pretty concerned about this Netflix-Warner Bros acquisition . I mean, can you imagine a world where we're all stuck in our own little bubbles, watching whatever algorithm decides is good for us? It sounds like the ultimate chill pill . And don't even get me started on the state of movie theaters - they need to be preserved as cultural institutions, not just some relic of the past . I think we're going to see a real shift in how we consume entertainment, and it's hard to see that being anything other than a bad thing .

 

[Obedi]

I'm not gonna lie, this acquisition news makes me a bit nervous , but at the same time, I think it's an opportunity for change . Maybe Netflix can bring in some fresh perspectives and innovative ways to bring movies to our screens . And hey, who knows, maybe we'll see more indie films get a chance to shine ? It's not all doom and gloom . Plus, think about it, with more streaming options comes more choice for viewers like us ! We can finally catch up on that one movie we've been meaning to watch . So let's keep an open mind and see where this new partnership takes us

 

[Stupid Salamander]

The thought of Warner Bros being absorbed into Netflix is like watching a piece of your childhood get taken away I mean what's next? Will we have to pay extra to watch Casablanca in 4K or something But seriously, the idea that classic cinema will disappear from our living rooms because of profit margins just feels wrong. It's like Netflix is trying to suck all the soul out of movies Can't they just let Warner Bros keep doing its thing and make their own money? The whole thing just smells like a corporate takeover to me

 

[Impossibl]

The acquisition of Warner Bros by Netflix feels like a seismic shift in the entertainment industry . As someone who values the cinematic experience, I'm worried about the homogenization of content and the potential loss of artistry . With Netflix's focus on profit over preservation, it's likely that classic films will be relegated to the backburner . The idea of surrendering our autonomy to a streaming giant is unsettling . Can we really afford to commodify our leisure time? I think so, but at what cost? It's like trading in our collective intelligence for algorithm-driven entertainment . We need to push back against this trend and recognize the value of cultural institutions that prioritize art over profit