We immerse ourselves in escapist mass entertainment, such as 'reality T.V.' programs. We support fanatical politicians and preachers. Our politicians, in turn,… — Brendan Myers Copy Share Image
I think horror films in the past maybe touched on social themes having to do with whatever era in which they were… — Brooke Nevin Copy Share Image
“Haven't you noticed, too, on the part of nearly everyone you know, a growing rebellion against the present? And an increasing longing… — Jack Finney Copy Share Image
When I was a teenager I was a total romantic escapist. My world was books. — Colin Wilson Copy Share Image
I think there's escapist moviemaking, and we want to be captivated and taken away. If it's done right, you can craft an… — Ryan Reynolds Copy Share Image
It just seems to me that the world's kind of a mess, and the more messy it gets, the more interested I… — Eric Stoltz Copy Share Image
Minimalism? It is something I appreciate as an art form but leave to others - unless you count a collection of warhorse-workwear… — Suzy Menkes Copy Share Image
People want to see big, escapist fare. They don't want to be challenged to think. — Harvey Weinstein Copy Share Image
I do realize that I am a popular writer who people buy to take on vacation. I'm an escapist kind of writer. — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
The writer must face the fact that ordinary lives are what most people live most of the time, and that the novel… — John Updike Copy Share Image
