Be creative Quote by Franka Potente
“TV shows are great right now in America. I find myself - and I hate to admit it - but we watch more TV than we go to the movies. As a creative person, you want to be creative, you know? You don't want to constantly wait around - a lot of movies fall apart, or there's just not as much out there as there used to be. Or there are more actors. I don't know. But movie stars are doing TV. And when they're asked about it, they say they love it. Dustin Hoffman, Glenn Close. So it can't be that bad.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hollywood Press, 2020
TV has become the dominant creative outlet, as audiences shift from movies to series, influencing actors and creators.
In simple terms: TV is now more popular than movies.
Key Takeaway
Embrace TV for creative expression.
Themes
media shift
creativity
industry trends
Mood
observational
thoughtful
Type
analysis
commentary
When to use this quote
- film
- television
- streaming services
Key Concepts
content consumption
platform evolution
career strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does TV impact your creative process?
- Will you diversify media formats?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on TV may limit cinematic experiences.
![“It [TV] is the cancer of film. It's why people can't be educated to film. In the late '60s, we expected to see a movie or two every week and be stimulated, excited and inspired. And we did. Every week after week. Antonioni, Goddard, Truffaut - this endless list of people. And then comes television…” quote by Jack Nicholson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/836/jack-nicholson-1283_art_it-tv-is-the-cancer-of-film-it-s-why-peo_3188190.jpg)
![“I think a reason why TV is exciting and getting so much better is because we [authors] get to play off of an actor's strengths and challenge them on their weaknesses. On a feature [film], you don't necessarily get to do that. You hope that they cast the right guy, who comes in and plays your part.” quote by Michael Brandt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/74b/michael-brandt-64425_actors_i-think-a-reason-why-tv-is-exciting-and_252269.jpg)
