It starts with the writer-it's a familiar dictum, but somehow it keeps getting forgotten along the way. No film-maker, irrespective of his electronic bag of tricks, can ever afford to forget his commitment to the written word.
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Movies become living organisms that graduate from a filmmaker's sphere of influence and pretty much look back and tell you how they need to be said goodbye to. A movie often turns around and looks at you and says, "Here is who I am, and that's maybe now how you see me, but that's who I've become." And you've got to be open enough to go with that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Movies evolve and express their identity, requiring an openness from the audience to appreciate their journey.
This quote by Steven Spielberg suggests that films are not static entities but rather evolving creations that grow beyond their creator's initial intentions. They develop their own identity and communicate their essence back to viewers, who must be receptive and understanding of this transformation to fully appreciate the film's message and artistry.
Themes
MoviesArtIdentityCreativityExpression
In practice
Example use cases
In a film discussion group, to illustrate the evolution of cinema and its themes.
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