Certainly, the Hollywood cinema, there's almost nothing of interest coming out of there.
Interpretation
Salman Rushdie criticizes the lack of artistic value in Hollywood cinema.
In this quote, Salman Rushdie expresses his disappointment with Hollywood cinema, suggesting that it lacks depth and creativity. He implies that the films produced in Hollywood do not engage or inspire audiences in a meaningful way, highlighting a perceived decline in artistic integrity in mainstream film production.
In practice
During a film discussion, you could reference this quote to spark a debate about the quality of modern films.
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