The truth is most of the films that make a lot of money no one remembers, and I'm not interested in making films that no one remembers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Most profitable films are forgotten, and the speaker wants to make memorable ones.
- In plain terms
- Big money movies fade, so I want to make lasting films.
- What can you take from it?
- Create work that people remember.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes art memorable?
- Is money important in art?
Another view
Memorable films can still be financially risky.
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