[a fool in paradise]

Bootlegs of theatrical releases are floating around right now thanks to the round of Hollywood awards screeners that have been leaked to the public.

Movie bootlegging is an inside job.

Rank amateurs film it off the screen. Even back “in the day”.

[Dalberg-Acton]

Those filmed off the screen look and sound terrible. Occasionally, you will see the silhouette of someone getting up from their seat. Don’t ask me how I know . . .

[Vigilanteman]

Generally agreed, though I would say "Professional Movie bootlegging is an inside job.