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What does it mean?
The speaker says he likes Schindler's List but not as a backdrop for getting drunk and watching it.
In plain terms
He distinguishes appreciation of the film from using it as a party excuse.
What can you take from it?
Respect serious works and don't trivialize them with inappropriate contexts.

Where it applies

  • movie nights
  • academic discussions

Putting it to work

  • choose appropriate settings
  • discuss film seriously

Questions to consider

  • How can we honor serious art while having fun?
  • What settings are appropriate for different media?

Another view

The comment mixes praise with a crass suggestion, reducing its seriousness.

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