Movies aren't finished, they're abandoned. And you have to make your peace with that.
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You’ll find that the movie business is paid for by those mega movies. The movie business is paid for by Big Macs. By movies as product. Movie studios use that term “product” all the time. Product? You mean you have a lot of stories? No, we have a lot of product. You have stories.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the commercialization of the film industry, where entertainment is often reduced to a mere product.
David Fincher's quote reflects on the nature of the movie business, suggesting that it prioritizes commercial success and mass-market appeal over artistic expression and storytelling. He indicates that studios view films as 'products' to be sold, emphasizing the tension between creativity and commercialism within the film industry.
Themes
MovieBusinessProductArtStorytelling
In practice
Example use cases
In an industry conference about film funding, one could use this quote to discuss the challenges faced by independent filmmakers.
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