Why John Lennon’s son Sean watched Steven Soderbergh’s latest film with a lawyer
Steven Soderbergh's latest film, 'John Lennon: The Last Interview,' incorporates AI imaging, raising concerns among film technicians about job security. Soderbergh emphasizes the importance of transparency in using technology in filmmaking. The film features a visual interpretation of a 1980 interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, blending archival photographs and AI-generated images.
- ▪The film uses AI imaging, which has caused anxiety among film technicians.
- ▪Soderbergh believes that technology should be transparent and not replace human creativity.
- ▪The documentary includes a visual interpretation of an interview given by Lennon and Ono to promote their album in 1980.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +1000 |
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