I think we're going to enter a phase where there's less interest in the CGI and there's a demand for story again. I think we've dropped the ball a little bit on stories for the sake of the amazing toys that we've played with.
Peter JacksonRead
We're human beings, and we want stories. We're always going to be entertained and have our emotions touched by humanity and by things that we recognize in our own lives. So whilst every now and again we'll be happy to watch a bubblegum film, it's never gonna be the only things that get made.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Human beings are inherently drawn to stories that resonate with their emotions and experiences.
Peter Jackson emphasizes the deep human need for storytelling, indicating that while simple entertainment may have its place, it is the relatable and emotional narratives that truly engage and resonate with us. He suggests that the richness of human experience and the complexity of our emotions will always lead to more profound stories rather than just surface-level entertainment.
Themes
StoriesHumanityEmotionEntertainmentNarrativeExperience
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on the importance of storytelling in film, this quote illustrates the need for depth in narratives.
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