As a viewer, the minute I start getting confused, I check out of the movie. Emotionally, I'm severed.
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Australian genre films were a lot of fun because they were legitimate genre movies. They were real genre films, and they dealt, in a way like the Italians did, with the excess of genre, and that has been an influence on me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Quentin Tarantino appreciates Australian genre films for their authenticity and influence on his work.
In this quote, Quentin Tarantino expresses his admiration for Australian genre films, highlighting their genuine approach to genre filmmaking. He compares them to Italian films that embrace the excesses typical of their genres, suggesting that this boldness has significantly impacted his own creative style and filmmaking choices.
Themes
Australian FilmsGenre CinemaInfluenceAuthenticityExcess
In practice
Example use cases
In a film discussion about the evolution of genre cinema, one might cite this quote to emphasize the importance of authenticity in filmmaking.
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