John Malkovich Says Oscars Campaigns Are Now the Only Way to Fill Theaters
John Malkovich said an Oscars campaign is now the only way to persuade people to go to movie theaters. He made the remark to a London Film Festival audience on Sunday, as “Wild Horse Nine” began its awards-season campaign.
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John Malkovich said an Oscars campaign is “the only way” to get people to go to movie theaters now. He made the assessment to a London Film Festival audience on Sunday.
Malkovich is at the beginning of the awards campaign for “Wild Horse Nine.” He acknowledged that the surge of attention surrounding the film does not entirely suit his “native personality.”
Malkovich on the awards campaign
The actor described the current period as an “onslaught” of attention connected with promoting the film during awards season. The source provides no further details about the campaign or its results.
During the same London appearance, Malkovich also discussed the assassination of John F. Kennedy, saying: “I know what didn’t happen is what they said happened.” The source does not specify whom he meant by “they.”
What we know
- John Malkovich called an Oscars campaign the only way to encourage people to go to theaters.
- The actor is at the start of the awards campaign for “Wild Horse Nine.”
- He made the comment to a London Film Festival audience on Sunday.
- At the same event, he discussed John F. Kennedy’s assassination without identifying whom he meant.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: The Hollywood Reporter Movies.
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