I have a one-track mind. That's all that I'm interested in - love. And the lack of it. When it stops.
John CassavetesRead
There is no reason why a serious film, one about life, can't be enjoyable, maybe even fun. Emotions can be very entertaining, you know. I try to use them generously in my films.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Serious films can be both meaningful and enjoyable by incorporating emotions effectively.
John Cassavetes emphasizes that films addressing serious themes, particularly those about life, can still provide entertainment and joy. By infusing emotions into his work, he believes that filmmakers can create a more engaging and gratifying experience for the audience, proving that depth and fun are not mutually exclusive in cinema.
Themes
FilmEmotionsLifeEntertainmentCinema
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about influential filmmakers at a film festival.
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All quotes →I like to act in films, I like to shoot 'em, I like to direct 'em, I like to be around 'em. I like the feel of it and it's something I respect. It doesn't make any difference whether it's a crappy film or a good film. Anyone who can make a film, I already love. But I feel sorry if they don't put any thought in it because then they missed the boat.
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My parents allowed their two sons to be individuals. My family was a wild and wonderful place, with lots of friends and neighbors visiting and talking loud and eating loud and nobody telling the children to be quiet or putting them down.
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There's a difference between ad-libbing and improvising. And there's a difference between not knowing what to do and just saying something. Or making choices as an actor. As a writer also, as a person who's making a film, as a cameraman, everything is a choice. And it seems to me I don't really have to direct anyone or write down that somebody's getting drunk; all I have to do is say that there's a bottle there and put a bottle there and then they're going to get drunk.
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As an artist, I feel that we must try many things - but above all we must dare to fail.
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Filmmaking is exploring. Why would I want to make a film about something I already understand?
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