Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
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A wide screen just makes a bad film twice as bad.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A poor film can be made worse by being presented in a grand format.
This quote by Samuel Goldwyn suggests that the quality of a film is not improved by merely enhancing its presentation. Instead, if the content itself is lacking, then using a wider screen can amplify its flaws, making the experience even more disappointing for the audience.
Themes
FilmQualityArtPresentationEntertainment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a film critique to emphasize the importance of storytelling over visuals.
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