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
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Create art that resonates with your own vision rather than trying to please others.
This quote by Jordan Peele emphasizes the importance of authenticity in creative endeavors, particularly in filmmaking. It suggests that true artistry comes from a director's personal passion and perspective, rather than conforming to the expectations of audiences or critics. When you make art for yourself, it often resonates more deeply and can lead to greater satisfaction and success.
Themes
AuthenticityArtSelf-ExpressionFilmmakingCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a film festival presentation to inspire upcoming filmmakers.
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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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