Because Quote by Evan Goldberg
“As a director, you can't stop a guy if he thinks something's hysterical, because if you do, then he'll get depressed because he thinks he didn't come up with a good joke. So if a guy's going on some run and it's killing him, and he thinks it's hilarious, you gotta do enough so that he thinks you can use it in the movie.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaking Q&A, 2018
Directors must allow comedians creative freedom even if jokes seem risky, to keep humor alive and avoid stifling talent.
In simple terms: Allow comedic freedom despite risk.
Trust comedians' instincts for humor.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film production
- script development
- improvisation sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should a director intervene in a joke?
- How to maintain humor without offending?
Balancing humor with audience sensitivity can be challenging.