Anxiety Quote by Cary Fukunaga
![“There are a lot of movies I would want to be a fly on the wall for. I would have loved to see the making of Jaws [1975], with all the fears and anxieties it was going to be a complete failure, and then to have it turn into the first blockbuster.” quote by Cary Fukunaga](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a4/cary-fukunaga-2753_anxiety_there-are-a-lot-of-movies-i-would-want-t_1014815.jpg)
“There are a lot of movies I would want to be a fly on the wall for. I would have loved to see the making of Jaws [1975], with all the fears and anxieties it was going to be a complete failure, and then to have it turn into the first blockbuster.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on filmmaking, 2022
The speaker wishes to witness behind‑the‑scenes moments of iconic movies, especially their uncertain beginnings and eventual success.
In simple terms: Wanting to see how famous films were made.
Key Takeaway
Seek out documentary or making‑of content.
Themes
cinema
history
creativity
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
analysis
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film studies
- movie clubs
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
film production
risk
breakthroughs
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a film become a blockbuster?
- How do failures shape future projects?
A Different Perspective
Not all films succeed despite effort.
![“It’s also true that I might have never made Taxi Driver [1976] were it not for the success of Alice [Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, 1974]. The question of commercialism is a source of worry. Must one make a choice, must it be a matter of either setting your sights on winning an Academy Award and…” quote by Martin Scorsese](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d39/martin-scorsese-1663_academy_it-s-also-true-that-i-might-have-never-m_424476.jpg)
