While we have a very strong popular culture, the roots of…
“While we have a very strong popular culture, the roots of American culture are very shallow, and we put emphasis on how a movie does as far as the box office goes. Many years ago, it would have been vulgar to print box - office grosses in the paper. Now The New York Times does it, and it's the big story for people interested in arts and entertainment on Monday. Which is why emphasis has shifted away from filmmakers and fallen on movie stars and business people.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
American culture values box‑office success over artistic depth, shifting focus to stars and business.
In simple terms: Box office eclipses art.
Key Takeaway
Support artistic merit beyond profits.
Themes
culture
commerce
artistic value
Mood
critical
insightful
Type
cultural
economic
When to use this quote
- film criticism
- studio decisions
- award shows
- public discourse
Key Concepts
media criticism
industry economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How balance profit and??
- ? can you promote depth?
A Different Perspective
Financial success can fund art.