But I'd be lying if I didn't say that every time you go to make a film, you're desperate to either do it better than you did it last time or to not repeat yourself.
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We’re all children of Kubrick, aren’t we? Is there anything you can do that he hasn’t done?
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What this quote means
The quote reflects on the profound influence of Stanley Kubrick on filmmakers and the art of cinema.
Paul Thomas Anderson's quote acknowledges the lasting impact that Stanley Kubrick has had on the world of filmmaking. By stating that 'we're all children of Kubrick,' he suggests that filmmakers are shaped by Kubrick's innovations and contributions to cinema, implying that future works in film are inevitably influenced by his creative legacy. The rhetorical question highlights the extent of Kubrick's unique vision and the challenge of originality in light of his groundbreaking achievements.
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KubrickInfluenceCinemaFilmmakingLegacy
In practice
Example use cases
During a film school lecture when discussing the influences of great directors.
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