Joe Russo Links Harvey Weinstein to Blockbuster Films' Struggles at Oscars

The Marvel director claims Weinstein's tactics reshaped award season dynamics, sidelining popular films in favor of art house cinema.

Joe Russo, co-director of Marvel blockbusters, suggested Harvey Weinstein's Oscar campaigning tactics marginalized mainstream films starting in the mid-1990s.
Russo argued that Weinstein's focus on promoting art house films led to a shift in how awards bodies, like the Oscars, perceive and reward popular cinema.
He defended Marvel movies against claims they harmed cinema, highlighting their role in sustaining theaters over the past decade.
Critics and fans have pushed back on Russo's comments, citing recent recognition of blockbuster films like 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' at the Oscars.
Despite the criticism, Russo's remarks reignited discussions about the evolving relationship between commercial success and critical acclaim in Hollywood.