Any Quote by Joel Edgerton
“I often put any project I write in a different decade just to roll the thought around in my head. There's a thriller I've written that I think would be nice to set in the '70s or '80s, just to take cell phones away from the movie. There's nothing like the piercing ring of an old-school telephone to really scare an audience.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Process, 2022
The writer places stories in past decades to remove modern tech, using period-specific details like old telephones to heighten tension and immersion.
In simple terms: Setting a story in the past removes modern distractions.
Key Takeaway
Use era-appropriate tech to enhance suspense.
Themes
creative writing
historical setting
storytelling
technology
Mood
reflective
strategic
Type
creative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film scripts
- novel drafting
- theatre production
- audio drama
Key Concepts
Narrative immersion
temporal displacement
audience engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- How does technology shape narrative tension?
- What era best serves your story’s theme?
A Different Perspective
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