In an era where the way people are watching movies is changing, and theatrical distribution continues to shrink, streaming platforms like Netflix have been seen as both a threat and a savior. Movies that used to get released in theaters are now finding a new home on streaming platforms, but the way those movies are being produced is also changing, thanks to the way people watch movies at home.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s newest movie The Rip is exactly the sort of film, a character-focused drama about corrupt cops fighting over money, that once would have been released in theaters, but is now available with a Netflix subscription instead. The pair recently appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. And while they were both very complimentary of streaming (and Netflix specifically) for being a place where a movie like The Rip could exist, Damon indicated the streamer had some notes on the film. He said…
