History of Cinema in Quotes
History of Cinema quotes
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In this section you can find the history of cinema in quotes, from the silent movies to the early 20th century special effects. What do actors and directors think about the changes in the way of filmmaking? Themes and plots have changed, following the evolution of society and technology. In old science fiction movies, though, we find some prophetical images that tell our present. Between the nostalgia of black and white movies and the enthusiasm that surrounds digital imagery, celebrities give you their opinion about the everchanging world of movie business.
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“I'm not sure the studios are necessarily the most instructive places for filmmakers to be, except maybe to learn about the hard realities of commerce and art intermingling.”
“Many people assume that the great benefit of television directing is learning to work at an accelerated pace.”
“Audiences are much brighter than media gives them credit for.”
“Digital makes things feel more real.”
“The film becomes like a Trojan Horse. You push it into the village as one thing and it comes out another thing.”
“The networks had essentially thrown in the towel on good drama. It's like changing the direction of an ocean liner. But 'Sopranos' did it. They changed the game.”
“Movies aren't just supposed to be a representation of reality. They're supposed to be an art.”
“A fantasy film is often improved by some kind of human reality.”
“I would define independent film as a movie that is not financed by any of the smaller film companies.”
“Basically, independent film doesn't exist anymore.”
“Who could be more desperate than filmmakers?”
“People want to be creatively satisfied, and having fun is such an important part of that.”
“People who get into animation tend to be kids.”
“The art challenges the technology, and the technology inspires the art.”
“When I was growing up in the '60s I would have thought that westerns would last forever.”
“I don't like movies about serial killers, necessarily; it's too real and unpleasant for me.”
“If a remake is not good, no one wants to see it and, again, it doesn't hurt the original.”
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