Every great film should seem new every time you see it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A great film feels fresh on every viewing.
- In plain terms
- You should feel like a film is new every time.
- What can you take from it?
- Revisiting should always reveal something new.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a film rewatchable?
- Do you expect newness from classics?
Another view
Most films lose freshness after many viewings.
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