America Quote by Edward Jay Epstein
“I regret the way that America has elected to make films for its bluntest section of society and in ways that flatter them, and we have to recognize how much that is being done for money. We have to find another way of measuring ourselves. And film is one of the few ways that might be done.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Industry Critique, 2010
The quote criticizes how American cinema panders to lowbrow audiences for profit, urging a new self‑assessment metric.
In simple terms: American movies chase cheap audiences for money, need new standards.
Key Takeaway
Seek higher artistic standards.
Themes
media criticism
commercialism
artistic integrity
culture
economics
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
commentary
When to use this quote
- film festivals
- studio decisions
- audience analysis
- policy debates
Key Concepts
cultural hegemony
market forces
art vs profit
Questions to Reflect On
- How can filmmakers balance profit and art?
- What alternative metrics could assess film value?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives can limit creative risk.
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