I just don't understand how Spielberg and others can argue that there is some appreciable difference between a "TV Movie" and "Real(?) Movie". Except for maybe historical reasons? But they just don't make sense any more. Is there really any major difference in the way a movie is created, acted in, etc?

People would find it absolutely ridiculous if, when CDs were introduced, the Grammys said "Well, we only count cassette sales - you'll need your own reward show for CDs". It's effectively the same thing, isn't it?