Each one of my movies is going to be about one of these different social demons. The first one, being 'Get Out,' is about race and neglect and marginalization.
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The best comedy and horror feel like they take place in reality. You have a rule or two you are bending or heightening, but the world around it is real.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Comedy and horror thrive on a believable foundation of reality, highlighting the extraordinary within the ordinary.
In this quote, Jordan Peele emphasizes the importance of setting a realistic backdrop for comedy and horror. By grounding these genres in familiar scenarios, audiences are more engaged, allowing for the surreal or exaggerated elements to resonate more profoundly. The interplay between the real world and these heightened experiences creates a powerful impact, making the emotions and reactions feel relatable and authentic.
Themes
ComedyHorrorRealityArtEngagement
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared in a discussion about the importance of realism in film and theater.
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I'd been taught from an early age that I was in the 'other' category on the standardized tests. You know, I had to go down the checklist - Caucasian, African-American, Latino, Asian-Pacific Islander, and then, you know, at the bottom is other. So, you know, very early on I was taught, in a way, that I was somehow this anomaly.
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Part of what horror is, is taking risks and going somewhere that people think you're not supposed to be able to go, in the name of expressing real-life fears.
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I love getting cheers. I love giving scares. Anything that really works with the audience makes me happy.
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You hear it said time and time again by successful directors: You have to make a movie for yourself. Don't make it for anyone else.
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