We see films all the time, whether they have access to all kinds of intellectual property or artifacts, and the one thing that they don't get is story. So I think whether you're talking about a biopic or an action film or a science-fiction film that has all the CGI in the world, if you're not trying to connect with an audience, it doesn't really matter.
With fear of stating the obvious: Freedom belongs to 'We the People,' not 'They the Politicians.' - John Ridley
With fear of stating the obvious: Freedom belongs to 'We the People,' not 'They the Politicians.'
- John Ridley
As a coping mechanism, or as a way to make a little hard count by shilling demons in the shadows, I try not to belittle the thought process of the co… - John Ridley
As a coping mechanism, or as a way to make a little hard count by shilling demons in the shadows, I try not to belittle the thought process of the co…
For children, diversity needs to be real and not merely relegated to learning the names of the usual suspects during Black History Month or enjoying … - John Ridley
For children, diversity needs to be real and not merely relegated to learning the names of the usual suspects during Black History Month or enjoying …
I don't know when I made that active decision to be a writer or to try to write, but I know I always liked storytelling. - John Ridley
I don't know when I made that active decision to be a writer or to try to write, but I know I always liked storytelling.
Depending on which side you're on, maybe the police are too objective and need to be a bit more subjective. - John Ridley
Depending on which side you're on, maybe the police are too objective and need to be a bit more subjective.
Facts tend to take the punch out of a good hate rant and are therefore left best unsaid. - John Ridley
Facts tend to take the punch out of a good hate rant and are therefore left best unsaid.
We see films all the time, whether they have access to all kinds of intellectual property or artifacts, and the one thing that they don't get is stor… - John Ridley
We see films all the time, whether they have access to all kinds of intellectual property or artifacts, and the one thing that they don't get is stor…
There's something very special about knowing what you want to do and knowing the story you want to tell, but finding it together. - John Ridley
There's something very special about knowing what you want to do and knowing the story you want to tell, but finding it together.
When it comes to fighting for freedom, those who are willing to fight should not be limited by our bigotry. Only rewarded with our gratitude. - John Ridley
When it comes to fighting for freedom, those who are willing to fight should not be limited by our bigotry. Only rewarded with our gratitude.
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