Awards Quote by Ivan Reitman
“Everybody says how hard comedy is, but, when it comes time to honor things, whether it's on a weekly critical basis or whether it's award time, at that time of the year, comedy is the poor, dumb child of dramatic work.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Magazine, 1990
Comedy is seen as a lesser, less serious counterpart to drama, often undervalued.
In simple terms: Comedy is considered the weaker sibling of drama.
Key Takeaway
Respect comedic craft equally.
Themes
art
hierarchy
perception
Mood
skeptical
humorous
Type
artistic
critical
When to use this quote
- film production
- award shows
- creative writing
Key Concepts
genre
valuation
creative
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is comedy dismissed?
- How can comedy be elevated?
A Different Perspective
Comedy can convey deep truths despite being labeled "dumb".
