I don't have the Tom Hanks fans. When you make the kind of movies I make, you get weird letters from people.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Niche films attract a different fanbase than mainstream blockbusters.
- In plain terms
- My fans are different from mainstream star fans.
- What can you take from it?
- Specific styles draw specific audiences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What kind of movies do you watch?
Another view
Mainstream appeal is still financially viable.
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