I don't understand the whole concept of doubles. They used…
“I don't understand the whole concept of doubles. They used to do that in the early sound films in Hollywood, but I thought we had gotten rid of that. Now not only do you have doubles, but as in Flashdance, you have triples, quadruples. From my point of view it is bad for the art.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The practice of using multiple body doubles for a single role has expanded, which the speaker believes harms artistic integrity.
In simple terms: Increasing doubles and triples in film is seen as detrimental to art.
Preserve artistic authenticity over technical gimmicks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- casting decisions
- budgeting
- directorial choices
- actor performance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does technology affect artistic authenticity?
- Can multiple doubles ever improve storytelling?
May enhance visual spectacle but can dilute personal expression.