Can't forgive Quote by George A. Romero
“There are so many factors when you think of your own films. You think of the people you worked on it with, and somehow forget the movie. You can't forgive the movie for a long time. It takes a few years to look at it with any objectivity and forgive its flaws.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2014 interview with George A. Romero, Film Magazine
Reflects on how creators often focus on collaborators and forget the work itself, needing time to assess it objectively and accept its imperfections.
In simple terms: Creators forget the work, need time to see it clearly.
Key Takeaway
Allow time for objective review of your work.
Themes
creativity
self‑assessment
film production
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
analytical
personal
When to use this quote
- film editing
- post‑production review
- career retrospectives
Key Concepts
objectivity
forgiveness
legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does distance change your view of a project?
- What steps help you evaluate work impartially?
A Different Perspective
Time can distort perception, making forgiveness harder.
