Audience Quote by Curtis Hanson

“Even though L.A Confidential box-office was a fraction of, say, Titanic or the Grinch movie, it finds its audience and will continue doing so for who knows how long, because of the basic thing we love about movies, which is storytelling and performances.” quote by Curtis Hanson — Download Open image

“Even though L.A Confidential box-office was a fraction of, say, Titanic or the Grinch movie, it finds its audience and will continue doing so for who knows how long, because of the basic thing we love about movies, which is storytelling and performances.”

Curtis Hanson

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Source Film: L.A. Confidential (1997) – interview commentary

Highlights that a film’s lasting value lies in its storytelling and performances, not box‑office numbers.

In simple terms: Story and acting matter more than earnings.

Key Takeaway

Focus on narrative and performance quality.

Themes

film storytelling performance artistic value legacy

Mood

analytical reflective appreciative

Type

critical cinematic

When to use this quote

film criticism
movie marketing
screenwriting
acting workshops

Key Concepts

cinema studies narrative theory acting craft

Questions to Reflect On

What elements make a film timeless?
How can creators prioritize story over profit?

A Different Perspective

Box‑office success doesn’t guarantee lasting impact.

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