Big studio conglomerates are concerned about the bottom line, not awards. It used to be that a studio would make a movie that appealed both commercially and artistically. That's not the case now.
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When Warren Beatty needed extra money from the studio, he came in as Warren Beatty, the movie star. I've seen grown studio executives turn into little boys when a star enters the room. Let's face it, if you're in a room talking with George Clooney about his movie, it's a lot different than talking with someone who's directed a bunch of music videos.
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