If I had any balls whatsoever, I'd make nothing but Jay and Silent Bob flicks for the rest of my life. However, being a critical whore, I've gotta move on and 'grow' beyond those characters.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits a desire to make sequels to popular characters but feels pressure to evolve artistically.
- In plain terms
- I want to keep making popular movies but I feel I need to grow.
- What can you take from it?
- Artists often feel torn between fan service and growth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you stop making what people want?
Another view
It could be self-censorship driven by critics.
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