Movies are dreams! And they work on you subliminally.
Interpretation
Movies evoke emotions and thoughts subconsciously, much like dreams do.
In this quote, Carrie Fisher emphasizes the profound impact movies have on our psyche, paralleling them to dreams which shape our subconscious mind. She suggests that films can influence us in ways we may not consciously realize, affecting our feelings and thoughts through powerful storytelling and imagery.
In practice
In a discussion about the impact of film on culture, you might say, 'As Carrie Fisher said, movies are dreams that influence us subliminally.'
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