Achievement Quote by John Hawkes
“It seems like every year Hollywood makes an attempt to retell the Manson story, and I just couldn't be less interested in it. It's not really our crowning achievement as a civilisation. I'm not saying it shouldn't be done, but it just bores me.”
About This Quote
A critique of Hollywood’s repetitive retellings of infamous events, seeing them as unimportant to cultural progress.
In simple terms: Hollywood keeps rehashing old crimes, offering little value.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper, more meaningful stories.
Themes
media criticism
culture
history
entertainment
repetition
Mood
cynical
disappointed
critical
Type
commentary
observational
When to use this quote
- film analysis
- educational curricula
- public discourse
- media consumption
Key Concepts
sociology
film studies
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we keep revisiting dark histories?
- What makes a story worth retelling?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue retellings can educate or warn.
![“Donohue: "It is Christianity that [Manson] hates, and it is Catholicism that he hates most of all. This guy is at war with Christ." Manson: "I can't possibly be at war with Christ, because your religion killed him and what he stood for. But if you want to be at war with me, bring it on."” quote by Marilyn Manson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9de/marilyn-manson-565_catholicism_donohue-it-is-christianity-that-manson-h_217768.jpg)
