My strength is with actors. I think I'm good at working with them to get the best performances, at seeing what it is that they have and that the story needs.
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You hope that the responsibility of making movies will fall into the hands of essentially moral people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A wish for filmmakers to have strong moral values in their storytelling.
Sydney Pollack's quote reflects a hope for the film industry, emphasizing the importance of morality in filmmaking. He suggests that the narratives and messages conveyed through movies can significantly impact society, and thus, the responsibility of creating these stories should rest with those who possess ethical integrity.
Themes
MoralityFilmsResponsibilityStorytellingArt
In practice
Example use cases
During a film festival, discussing the importance of moral narratives in cinema.
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It's my job to motivate the audience to believe. I have to get them to suspend their judgment in favor of involvement.
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