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What does it mean?
The speaker admits to never having listened to commentary tracks on films.
In plain terms
I have never listened to commentaries.
What can you take from it?
Some creators avoid supplementary content about their work.

Where it applies

  • film viewing
  • director insights

Putting it to work

  • skip bonus features
  • focus on film

Questions to consider

  • Why avoid listening to commentary?

Another view

This may limit understanding of the creative process.

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