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.
Jordan PeeleRead
The power of story and the power of a well-crafted film or television show is really all you need to speak to people. I think Hollywood is sort of catching up to that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Storytelling in film and television can effectively communicate and connect with audiences.
In this quote, Jordan Peele emphasizes the significance of storytelling through films and television, suggesting that these mediums possess a powerful ability to resonate with people. He also points out that the industry is beginning to recognize and embrace this potential, indicating a shift in how stories are crafted and received.
Themes
StorytellingFilmTelevisionCommunicationArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a film studies class, this quote can be used to inspire students about the importance of narrative.
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All quotes →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.
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I'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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