Big guy Quote by Debra Winger
“Playing big films on festivals is SO misguided. And I know where it comes from: it comes from the head of the festival thinking that he'll play with the big guys, like that's the way to do it and it's SO not the way to do it. It's where Cannes went wrong, it's where Toronto is going wrong. I mean, I got off the plane in Cannes this year and the streets were paved with posters from studio movies. Who cares about that? Why come to Cannes for that? You're going to be able to see all those films anyway - you're not going to be able to avoid them, so I don't get it. Obviously.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Interview with Debra Winger, 2021
Film festivals prioritize big studio movies, undermining independent cinema's purpose.
In simple terms: Festivals favor mainstream over indie.
Key Takeaway
Support true indie cinema.
Themes
film
industry
authenticity
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- festival programming
- independent film distribution
- audience education
- industry reform
Key Concepts
Cultural criticism
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- Should festivals prioritize artistic merit?
- How can indie films gain visibility?
A Different Perspective
Mainstream pressure can dominate festival curation.
![“They pick me [to be tested for steroids] every time. I don't know why. I don't know if it's because I'm a big guy, or what, but all I know is all they are going to find is a lot of rice and beans.” quote by David Ortiz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6c4/david-ortiz-11049_beans_they-pick-me-to-be-tested-for-steroids-e_44611.jpg)
