I don't think the audience goes and thinks of the movie as…
“I don't think the audience goes and thinks of the movie as a piece of art - there are some independent people who may go and have a higher appreciation for filmmaking. It is a great art form, but I don't think you look at a painting and a movie with the same eye.”
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Audiences often see movies as entertainment, not art, unlike paintings which are traditionally viewed as fine art.
In simple terms: Movies seen as entertainment, not art.
Recognize film’s artistic value.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film criticism
- art education
- museum curation
- media literacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does medium shape artistic perception?
- What elevates a film to art?
Not all viewers appreciate cinematic artistry equally.