What i like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.
Karl LagerfeldRead
I discovered the fun of genre is... you get to explore your fears, and you get to use the metaphor of the genre - whether it's a giant monster or a... 12-year-old vampire. Whatever it is, you can sink something underneath the surface and make a personal film under the guise of great fun romp.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights how genre allows for deeper exploration of personal fears through creative storytelling.
Matt Reeves emphasizes that genres, whether horror or fantasy, provide a unique platform for filmmakers to delve into their own fears and emotions. By embedding personal themes within entertaining narratives, filmmakers can create thought-provoking art that engages audiences beyond mere entertainment.
Themes
GenreFearsMetaphorPersonalFilmCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a film class, when discussing how horror movies reflect societal fears.
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