It starts with the writer-it's a familiar dictum, but somehow it keeps getting forgotten along the way. No film-maker, irrespective of his electronic bag of tricks, can ever afford to forget his commitment to the written word.
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It is not my job to compare my movies. I don't like to compare my films with other movies because I don't really have that perspective. It is an intellectual exercise, but it doesn't intuitively come to me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the uniqueness of each film and the importance of individual artistic expression over comparison.
Steven Spielberg expresses his reluctance to compare his films with others, suggesting that each work of art possesses its own unique qualities. He views comparison as an intellectual exercise that does not resonate with his intuitive process as a filmmaker, highlighting the importance of personal and subjective appreciation in the world of cinema.
Themes
ArtFilmsCreativityIndividualityExpression
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about film critique at a film festival.
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