I'm a true believer in story. I think when you just tell people to think, people tend to get resistant and defensive and feel like you're accusing them of not thinking.
Jordan PeeleRead
Each one of my movies is going to be about one of these different social demons. The first one, being 'Get Out,' is about race and neglect and marginalization.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the intention of the filmmaker to explore societal issues through cinema.
Jordan Peele expresses his commitment to addressing complex social issues, such as race and marginalization, through his films. By framing each of his movies around different 'social demons,' he emphasizes the power of storytelling in shedding light on important themes that resonate with audiences and provoke thoughtful discussion.
Themes
MoviesSocial IssuesRaceMarginalizationStorytelling
In practice
Example use cases
In a film discussion group, one might say, 'As Jordan Peele suggested, films should delve into social demons like race and marginalization.'
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All quotes βI'd been taught from an early age that I was in the 'other' category on the standardized tests. You know, I had to go down the checklist - Caucasian, African-American, Latino, Asian-Pacific Islander, and then, you know, at the bottom is other. So, you know, very early on I was taught, in a way, that I was somehow this anomaly.
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Part of what horror is, is taking risks and going somewhere that people think you're not supposed to be able to go, in the name of expressing real-life fears.
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I love getting cheers. I love giving scares. Anything that really works with the audience makes me happy.
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The best comedy and horror feel like they take place in reality. You have a rule or two you are bending or heightening, but the world around it is real.
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You hear it said time and time again by successful directors: You have to make a movie for yourself. Don't make it for anyone else.
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