My idea of rich is that you can buy every book you ever want without looking at the price and you're never around assholes. That's the two things to really fight for in life.
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I believe if you come out of a movie and the first thing you say is, 'The cinematography was beautiful,' it's a bad movie.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that focusing on technical aspects of a film indicates a lack of emotional engagement with its core narrative.
John Waters is implying that when viewers leave a movie and prioritize the technical elements, such as cinematography, over the storyline, it often means that the film failed to connect with them on a deeper level. A truly impactful movie resonates emotionally and thematically, making viewers more likely to discuss its characters and plot rather than its visual presentation.
Themes
CinemaArtStorytellingEmotionalNarrative
In practice
Example use cases
In a film critique discussion highlighting viewer engagement.
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