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.
Jordan PeeleRead
Now that the black experience isn't viewed as box-office death, people are catching up to untapped auteurs.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the growing recognition of black filmmakers and their unique contributions to cinema.
Jordan Peele emphasizes that the film industry is finally moving beyond outdated views that associate black stories with failure at the box office. This change allows audiences to discover and appreciate the talents of previously overlooked black directors and storytellers, fostering a richer, more diverse cinematic landscape.
Themes
Black FilmmakersCinemaDiversityStorytellingAuteurs
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about representation in film, this quote can inspire others to seek out and support diverse filmmakers.
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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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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.
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